Foolish Productions is holding auditions for a short film that will be shot in late July and early August. Foolish Productions is an independent film company located in the Twin Cities, composed of film students currently enrolled in Minneapolis College's Cinema program.
The short film is called "SUMMER STAKES" and is written and directed by Minneapolis College student, Evie Nevills. "SUMMER STAKES" is about a college dropout, Lillian, who reconnects with her high school friends during a short camping trip. The story is about, "Finding contentment in where you are, and that it's okay if your life's purpose is something small."
Foolish Productions is casting for the following characters:
- LILLIAN: Female-presenting. Looks about 21 years old. The protagonist of the story. She is a little quiet and anxious. She has two secrets that she is keeping from her old high school friends. The first is that she dropped out of college about a year ago and never told them. The second is that she is in love with her high school best friend, Addi.
- ADDI: Female-presenting. Looks about 21 years old. She is charismatic, playful, and confident. She has had an on-again/off-again relationship with Sam since high school. Lillian is her high school best friend, but they haven't spoken much since she left for college.
- ALEX: Male-presenting. Looks about 21 years old. He is kind, polite, and observant. He is naturally hesitant, but can be playful. Alex has been attracted to Lillian since high school. He is friends with Addi, Sam, and Lillian.
- SAM: Male-presenting. Looks about 21 years old. He is a high-energy goofball and party animal. He is loud and messy. He has had an on-again/off-again relationship with Addi since high school. He is friends with Alex and Lillian.
Auditions will be held at the Minneapolis on Friday, June 26, from 2:00 to 5:00 and on Saturday, June 27, from 2:00 to 5:00. We will send you the audition location once you sign up for an audition slot. Please use this link to sign up for an audition slot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AAAE23A2FFC34-64475850-summer.
The filming dates in August will be August 12, 13, and 14. The filming on these dates will be shot in the Hayward, WI, area for the campsite scenes. We will provide the actors with transportation, food, and housing for these dates.
The filming dates in late July are TBD, and will take place in the Minneapolis area. These shots are minimum, and the filming schedule will be more flexible than the dates in August.
There is no compensation for the actors (nor anyone else involved in this project). This student film is a passion project and a good way for all involved to gain film experience and credit!
Please contact the Casting Director, Donald C. Hart, at [email protected] for any questions about the auditions or the project.