Accomplished multi media artist JULIE MARTIN and Casting Agent JANE BINNING are seeking people of Chinese appearance aged between 5 and 60 to be involved in filming a recreation of the Chinese involvement in Launceston and the North East of Tasmania during the period of 1860 and 1935. This film is to be included in a purpose built museum in St. Helens and also support the Chinese Exhibition in the Queen Victoria Museum.
We are holding an open casting call.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
WHEN: Saturday July 16th
WHERE: Gateway Baptist Church – 22 Wellington St -LAUNCESTON
TIME: 3 sessions at 11am – 12 noon and 1pm
SHOOT DATES: Between August 1st and August 5th
(1 – 3 days involvement)
SHOOT LOCATION: Weldborough and surrounding area (North East Tassie)
CHARACTERS
Herbalist (Male 40 – 50yrs)
Monk (Male 30 – 60 yrs
Chinese Business Man (Male 40 – 55yrs)
Very old Chinese Man
Spruiker (Male 30 – 55yrs)
Miner 1 ( Male 30 – 55yrs)
Miner 2 (Male 20 – 55yrs)
Mandarins Wife (Female 30 – 40 yrs)
Mandarins child 1 ( Female 8 – 13 yrs)
Mandarins Child 2 (Male 8 – 13)
10 x Male extras (aged 18 – 60)
5 x Female Extras (aged 18 – 60)
5 x Children Extras (aged 5 to 15)
PLEASE NOTE: ALL AGE REQUIREMENT IS APPROXIMATE
If you are interested please email DAVID QUINN at darke2099(at)gmail.com or phone him on 0417502872 and let him know what time on Saturday July 16 you are available (11am – 12 noon or 1pm). If emailing him please include your gender and age. You do not have to prepare anything – or be nervous in any way. The process and the project is all about fun and community involvement.
Please note that the budget on this community project is very tight. Extras and bit part players will not be paid. You will however get your transport, accommodation and food taken care of while the shoot is on. You will get a DVD of the completed film component with your name in the credits! You will have fun and a great opportunity to experience working on a film set!
Thanks so much – we look forward to meeting you on the 16th of July!
Via - David Quinn
Celestial Sojourn: The Chinese on the Tinfields of North East Tasmania
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