Casting Call, Spy Hop Short Film, Utah
Casting Call
Spy Hop Productions
Loren Ruiz – Director
Jeremy Neilson – Producer
Casting call to be held at Spy Hop
Productions (address listed above). On
8 day production shot June 12 to June 22.
Synopsis
The story follows an eccentric teen and his younger brother as they make a zombie survival documentary. He tries to gain respect as no one gives them the time of day. Meanwhile, their own mother tries to prevent them from completing their task.
The clock is ticking as the boys struggle to prove their theories and share their knowledge.
CALEB ($50/day)* Approximately 7
Days
Male between the ages of
16-18
An athletic teen obsessed with the prospect
of an impending zombie apocalypse. He has sacrificed his social life in his
research of his all-important cause. He struggles to be taken seriously but
doesn’t let ignorance diffuse his enthusiasm.
THOMAS ($50/day)* Approximately 8
Days
Male between the ages of
14-16
A scrawny, passive-aggressive teen. He is
fairly laid back and is usually willing to go along with his older brother,
Caleb’s antics. He is open to trying new things but when the stakes get high
he’s the first to voice concern.
MOM ($50/day)* Approximately 2
Days
Female between the ages of
40-50
Stubborn and high-strung, she drives her
children to succeed by trying to make them grow up. She wishes the best for her
children, and will undermine their ambitions if they do not adhere to her
standards.
