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Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances we haven’t chosen actors yet. We will release the cast list a bit later (we hope next week). Sorry for the inconvenience.
"Extortion" - An original short film - Deadline extended
Project Overview
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Welcome to the audition call for «Extortion».
THE PROJECT
«Extortion» is a short film that takes place entirely from a first-person perspective in real time. It is currently in final stages of pre-production.
It tells a story of a couple who are blackmailed by an anonymous figure. It includes elements of drama, thriller and dark comedy.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for three actors (1 female and 2 males) to record three dialogs. All three are telephone conversations.
All three characters are from New York City, so they speak English with standard American accent (preferably NY accent, but not necessary).
You don’t have to be the same age as a character. Just need to sound accordingly.
We’d like the dialog to sound as natural as possible. Be simple. Don’t try to show the emotions - feel them. Ideally it should sound like someone recorded an actual phone conversation. No need for theatrical emotions.
PRODUCTION
There will be three dialogs:
1. Eric (app. 150 words) and Amy (app. 100 words)
2. Eric (app. 50 words) and Amy (app. 50 words)
3. Eric (app. 180 words) and Jonah (app. 150 words)
Since all the dialogs are fast and intense, we think the best option would be to record them with both actors and director in real time over Skype instead of recording separate lines. We feel it would help you because you will participate in an actual dialogue and will be able to react to other actor. This will make a dialogue sound a lot more natural.
Before production, if you get casted, you’ll receive not only your lines, but also the general story and the detailed description of the emotional state of your character. Our director can contact you over Skype to discuss your character and rehearse with you.
Then at the scheduled time (between March 7th and 13th) we'll make a group call and record the dialog. Both actors will hear each other over Skype but will use their own microphones to record.
Our director will be able to give you notes after each take, so we can reach the best result possible. The duration of all three dialogs will be about 5 minutes. There probably will be few takes. So, we think the whole process will take less than an hour (even less for Amy and Jonah).
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
• Some acting skills and experience with voice-overs. Characters are in a very difficult situation and it’s reflected in their voices. But please, don’t be afraid to try - everyone is welcome.
• A decent microphone (not internal). Since these are telephone conversations, we are not chasing the highest recording quality. Just make sure your microphone doesn’t make any unwanted noises. And please use this microphone to record audition lines.
• Headphones (so you can record only your voice).
• Sound recording software.
• Skype.
• You need to have 1-2 hours to record during the week of March 7th through 13th. We’ll discuss exact time with actors once they’re casted. We'll try to find a date and time that suits everybody.
WHY YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED
1. Experience. This gig provides opportunities for real acting and working under director’s control.
2. Be a part of a great movie. This project is really unique and has a great story. We are working very hard on it and despite a small budget it will be very innovative and well-produced.
3. Opportunities. When the movie is done, we’ll do our best to promote it (including movie blogs and probably festivals), so this could be a great opportunity to get your name and voice out there. But if you wish, you can stay anonymous and be credited under a pseudonym.
Thank you for your time, and good luck auditioning!
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Deadline extended + New recording dates
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We have extended the deadline to March 1. Recording date have changed, but it’s much more flexible now: March 7 - 13.
Voice Actor
Jonah
open
Unpaid
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23-28 Yo.
Jonah is a system administrator. He’s pretty annoying and lacks self-awareness.
Eric doesn’t like Jonah and avoids him, but Jonah considers him a friend without any apparent reason. Eric will call him to quickly ask about some technical details and Jonah will try to make a friendly chat at the least appropriate moment.
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Voice: Nothing special. Maybe just a little weird and creepy.
(creepy) Oh, no, I remember you. Of course, I remember you.
(confused) Wait a second, why do you need this?
So, you know, wanna hang out some time? (pause) E-Eric, are you still there?
Voice Actor
Eric
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Unpaid
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Main character. Lawyer in his 20s (24-29 Yo).
He and Amy are being blackmailed by an anonymous figure, so they are under great pressure.
Eric is a go-getter. Egoistical, lying and manipulative. He’s rational, and has great self-control. Some people, who know him well even call him a psychopath. That doesn’t mean that he’s completely calm in this situation, but he’s trying to control it.
Voice: Confident, vigorous. He’s trying to be calm but still can’t help but sound a little nervous.
He will likely swear.
(calm and persuasive) Calm down, Amy. Look, I promise you, we’ll have this conversation later. But right now we need to deal with this, ok?
(concentrated and persuasive) Ok, it can only be one of them, so let’s think.
(concentrated on a magazine and paying little attention to the conversation) Yeeaah, I’m not sure this is him.
Voice Actor
Amy
open
Unpaid
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23-27 Yo.
Eric’s ex-girlfriend. She’s a strong and aggressive person, but handles pressure more poorly than Eric.
She’s only getting second-hand information from Eric and the possible outcome is even worse for her than for him. Besides, she hates Eric, but has to cooperate with him to find the blackmailer. So it's a tough situation for her.
Voice: A little aggressive. She’s shocked and on the edge of nervous breakdown.
She will likely swear.
(scared and shocked) Eric, what is going on?
(still shocked and angry) Of course I don’t remember. It was two months ago.
(post-shock, completely empty) You know, I googled what people usually do in my situation. There’s a lot of suicides, Eric.
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