Cape Coloured Actors needed for Local Film

South Africa

Expires in 7 years

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Local film

Need Cape Coloured actors from and based in Cape Town.

Speaking Roles, need to be able to learn script.

Shoot dates: 25th July - 20th August - roles will shoot for a max of 13 days between these dates.

Rates included fitting, rehearsals, and usage for film.

Rates are before TAX

Posted on
18 June

Expires in
7 years

Apply from location
South Africa

Roles

GRANNY - FEMALE, CAPE COLOURED, 60-65 years old SPEAKING ROLE

Need to be able to learn a script and speak Cape Afrikaans with correct accent Role Bio: Granny is mixed race (60s). She’s Officer Peterson mother in-law. When we meet her she’s grieving her recent daughter’s death (Officer Peterson’s wife). She’s a recovering alcoholic who’s recently relapsed in and is drinking again. She’s angry and blames officer Peterson for the loss of her daughter. Shoot will be max 5 days for this role.

Female From 58 to 68 years

South Africa living in location

ZAR 800 Per Project

MICHAEL - MALE, CAPE COLOURED 19-26 years old SPEAKING ROLE

Need to be able to learn a script and speak Cape Afrikaans and a bit of English with correct accent. NEED TO BE ABLE TO SWIM Bio: Michael is Gabriel’s older brother. He’s tough, intelligent & street smart. He embraces the rules of the street, in a different life he could have been a captain of industry- he has the ingenuity, creativity & natural leadership skills. He’s a natural charmer. Angers easy & likes to fight. He is concerned with money and goods. Role will shoot for a max 13 days

Male From 19 to 28 years

South Africa living in location

ZAR 8000 Per Project

GABRIEL - MALE, CAPE COLOURED, 17-23 years old SPEAKING ROLE

Language: need to be able to learn script and speak Cape Afrikaans and a bit of English NEED TO BE ABLE to Swimming & Diving ( or not scared to dive) Role Bio: Gabriel lives with his older brother. He’s an artist and aspiring photographer. He’s Cape Colored (mixed-race) On first encounter he appears to be the quiet-type, mysterious, but a lot is going on inside. He wants to become his own person and get out from under his older brother’s influence. Role will shoot for a max of 13 days.

Male From 17 to 24 years

South Africa living in location

ZAR 8000 Per Project

LEILA - FEMALE, CAPE COLOURED, 18-23 years SPEAKING ROLE

Casting Age: 17yrs – 23yrs NEEDS TO LOOK 18yrs Need to be able to learn script, need to speak Cape Afrikaans and a bit of English with correct accent. Role Bio: Leila is a strong, intelligent, young woman. She comes from a middle class family and neighbourhood. She’s an art lover and is attracted to dark and mysterious men; thus her romantic relationship with Gabriel. She’s passionate, loyal and unafraid. She stands up for herself and what she believes in.

Female From 17 to 23 years

South Africa living in location

ZAR 4000 Per Project

OFFICER PETERSON - MALE, CAPE COLOURED, 38-46 years old SPEAKING ROLE

Need to be able to learn a script and speak Cape Afrikaans and a bit of English, with correct accent. Role Bio: Officer Peterson is mixed-race (40s). He’s a father of a six-year-old boy and an officer for the South African Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. He’s recently lost his wife after a long and expensive battle with cancer. The loss has left him grief-stricken and in debt. Now, with only his son he’s turned to other means to stay afloat and provide for his family.

Male From 36 to 48 years

South Africa living in location

ZAR 4000 Per Project