posted by The National Film School on 07/04/2023
Boys/Girls aged 8-12 needed for short film 'THE LIGHT MAN'
(Short Film)
Summary:
The National Film School in IADT are currently casting for a short experimental film called THE LIGHT MAN and looking for applications / suggestions from boys and girls aged 8-12.
The Light Man follows Sammy, a child who hasn't seen his mother in days. Alone in the house, he is visited by a sinister being who intends to feed off the little light left in the home.
This experimental film is a surreal horror fairy tale set against the backdrop of the housing crisis in Ireland. The experience of renting in modern Ireland is like a nightmare we can’t wake up from, a surreal fever dream that can make you feel small and alone in a world of parasites, tricksters and predators. Our artistic goal is to capture it in a trippy, dread drenched horror short.
The Light Man follows Sammy, a child who hasn't seen his mother in days. Alone in the house, he is visited by a sinister being who intends to feed off the little light left in the home.
This experimental film is a surreal horror fairy tale set against the backdrop of the housing crisis in Ireland. The experience of renting in modern Ireland is like a nightmare we can’t wake up from, a surreal fever dream that can make you feel small and alone in a world of parasites, tricksters and predators. Our artistic goal is to capture it in a trippy, dread drenched horror short.
Company :
National Film School
Location :
Dublin
Production Dates :
13th - 14th April 2023
Fees :
As this is a low budget student film, it will be unpaid unfortunately.
Casting Requirements :
We are currently casting for the role of SAMMY (Male or Female, aged 8-12);
Anxious , Fearful , Imaginative. Can be a boy or girl.
Sammy hasn't seen his/her parents in days. Sammy lives off cereal and spends his/her time building legos and watching TV. Scared and alone, what will Sammy do when a strange man comes to the door?
Anxious , Fearful , Imaginative. Can be a boy or girl.
Sammy hasn't seen his/her parents in days. Sammy lives off cereal and spends his/her time building legos and watching TV. Scared and alone, what will Sammy do when a strange man comes to the door?
HOW TO APPLY :
APPLY BY EMAIL TO :
thelightmanfilm@gmail.com
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :
Suitable candidates should email the following to: thelightmanfilm@gmail.com
PLEASE INCLUDE:
1. A Clear Recent Photo
2. Name of Child
3. Age
4. Your Location
5. Experience (if any)
6. Contact Details for Parent/Guardian (or your Agent, if you have one)
SUBJECT: Please put "THE LIGHT MAN CASTING CALL" in the subject of your email.
Please send suggestions AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
Suitable candidates should email the following to: thelightmanfilm@gmail.com
PLEASE INCLUDE:
1. A Clear Recent Photo
2. Name of Child
3. Age
4. Your Location
5. Experience (if any)
6. Contact Details for Parent/Guardian (or your Agent, if you have one)
SUBJECT: Please put "THE LIGHT MAN CASTING CALL" in the subject of your email.
Please send suggestions AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
Additional Information :
PRODUCTION INFO:
Director: Dara McManus
Writer: Dara MCManus
Producer: Hana Mohamed
Shoot Dates: 13th - 14th April 2023
Wrap Date: 14th April 2023
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Director: Dara McManus
Writer: Dara MCManus
Producer: Hana Mohamed
Shoot Dates: 13th - 14th April 2023
Wrap Date: 14th April 2023
Location: Dublin, Ireland