WHAT: Auditions for the hilarious narrative, YOUR CHEATING ART, an original short film being produced by students in the University of Washington Independent Filmmaking Certificate Program.

WHEN / WHERE: Auditions will take place Friday, January 22nd, 6 – 9 p.m. at TPS in Seattle. Shooting will take place February 6th at Microsoft Studios in Redmond.

NOTE: Unfortunately, this is a NO PAY production (we may be starving students, but we’re also dedicated storytellers with a great flick to shoot); however, we offer a shiny copy mastered to DVD and a digital copy for your reel, an official credit for your resume, and food the day of the shoot ’cause everybody has to eat.

SUBMIT: If interested, please email your headshot and resume to ycathemovie@gmail.com Please include a link to your reel or Web site (if available). On-camera experience and/or stage experience is encouraged but not required. State the name of the character for which you are submitting. If interested, you will be contacted with specific audition information. No phone calls or walk-ins please.

SYNOPSIS:
Everyone has a bad day at the office once in a while. But for klutzy nice-guy and erstwhile art thief, Chad, this day is quickly turning into the worst ever. First his negligence almost results in his and his partner’s capture. Then his girlfriend wants to break up because she thinks he’s being unfaithful. Can Chad avoid capture, convince his girlfriend of his undying love, and find that ever-elusive work/life balance?

CASTING BREAKDOWN:
CHAD
Male, late-20s, in decent shape, handsome despite a bad haircut. Chad has the best intentions, but is a classic screw-up. Physically awkward even though he’s somewhat athletic. Works as an art thief by night, pretends to be in construction by day. Loves Lisa.

RICKY
Male, mid-40s, thin, mustache or other distinguishing facial hair preferred. Ricky is Chad’s partner and mentor, and provides the experience and know-how for their capers. Suave, polished and good at what he does. Impatient with Chad.

LISA
Female, late-20s, pretty, attractive. Lisa works as a waitress, though her goal is to finish her art history degree and teach. She loves Chad, but thinks he might be cheating on her. Smart, sad and a little passive, but capable of great passion under the right circumstances.

LANA
Female, mid-30s, neither attractive nor unattractive. Lana has been working as a waitress too long. She’s jaded, savvy and quick to assume the worst. She divorced her husband over his infidelity and now assumes all men are cheats.

MUSEUM GUARD
Female, mid-40s, plus-size preferred. Sexual, lusty, sassy. She works as a museum guard, but she’s really not into her job. Small part with big impact.

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WHAT: Auditions for “Phoenix Falling,” an original short film being produced by students in the University of Washington Independent Filmmaking Certificate Program (Seattle campus).

WHEN / WHERE: Shooting will take place in February and/or March at Microsoft Studios in Redmond (some exteriors may be required at other locations).

NOTE: Sorry, this is NO PAY involved, however, we will provide a copy for your reel, a great credit for your resume, and food the day of the shoot.

SUBMIT: If interested, please email your headshot and resume to phoenixfallingfilm@gmail.com. If you have one, please also include a link to your reel or Web site (on-camera experience is encouraged but not required). State the name of the character for which you are submitting. If interested, we will contact you with specific audition information. No phone calls please.

CASTING BREAKDOWN:
LOUISE – late 20s, female, artist, intense, manic, emotionally detached, a thin woman who doesn’t eat for days at a time, dark features, long dark hair (brown or black) preferred but not required.

DR. GRAHAM – early to mid-30s, female, therapist at mental institution, confident, driven, ambitious, goal-oriented, ladder climber, light features, red or blonde hair preferred but not required. She is Nurse Ratched on Prozac.

DR. ISAAC – 50s – 60s, male, therapist/team leader at Phoenix Mental Hospital, tall, distinguished, cultured, well-spoken, well-groomed, salt & pepper or white hair preferred but not required.

5 Extras – 2 Medics, Jacob (Louise’s husband), and a Mother and her Baby (infant age – no toddlers). Please note that extras have no lines so only submit if you are okay with that.

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