SHORT FILM : His Name is Kamala : Casting for two mature voices, one middle aged and one senior to play elder monks)
Project Overview
"His Name is Kamala" is a short film by Closed on Sunday Production. It's a story about a young monk who leaves home in search of a prince in the mountain in hopes he will teach him enlightenment and wisdom. It is about 10 minutes long and will be submitted to various film festivals for showings. It's one off short film project.
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Rinpoche is a title for a head monk. This character is a sage like character who narrates key points that drive the main character of the short film. His voice should sound old and even though he speaks English pretty well, I imagine him having an Asian language accent. He is bit set in his ways.
Then I believe it is a wonderful name. The lotus is a great symbol for our people. It lays it's roots on grounds unstable. The water murky and dirty but still every season it renews itself pure of color. The lotus thrives in the unfavorable.
What does Kamala mean?
Does the name change meaning when boy or girl?
The Female Monk is a high ranking member of the sangha (Buddhist Monk Community). She is the voice of concern and reason. In this short film she questions the reasoning behind the Rinpoche's actions. I imagine her to be older, have a mature voice, soft spoken and very empathetic and concerned in tone.
Why have you chosen his name to be Kamala?
The name ordination ceremony is important to the students. A chance to forge a new identity with new found hope amongst the brothers and sisters of the sangha. Customarily the elder chooses the name to fit the attribute of the student so tell me you have chosen to name him Kamala?