PROJECT TITLE: Animals
CLASSIFICATION: Independent
STATUS: Non-union
CATEGORY: Short Film
FORMAT: HD
DISTRIBUTION: Festival circuit
PRODUCERS: Joshua Vliek, Andrew Armentrout
WRITERS: Joshua Vliek, Andrew Armentrout
DIRECTOR: Joshua Vliek
PRODUCTION COMPANY: V-Trout Productions
SHOOTING SCHEDULE: September 1-10
SHOOTING LOCATIONS: Arizona; Prescott and Flagstaff
SYNOPSIS:
Animals is the story of a nameless, reclusive woodsman who, during his morning routine stumbles upon a beautiful, unconscious girl who has been bound to a tree and left for dead in the middle of the forest. His decision to help the girl soon sends him spiraling into a disturbing mystery that could be described as a very dark, modern-day Beauty and the Beast.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS:
GIRL,18-25; Attractive and petite. Although she may at first seem to be your average damsel in distress–fearful and delicate–her powerful will to survive gives her a surprising, sometimes vicious inner-strength.
MR. NICE GUY, 30-60; A Wolf in sheep’s clothing whose almost theatrical congeniality and plastic smile only serve to hide his very twisted intentions–think car salesman meets Hannibal Lecter.
CREW POSITIONS NEEDED:
-Sound recordist/boom pole operator
-Hair/Make-up (some light special effect make-up needed)
-Production Assistant
-Grip/electrical crew members
LOCATIONS NEEDED:
-Isolated Cabin in the woods, preferably 1000 sq. feet or less.
-Small general store
-Any isolated PRIVATE PROPERTY in the woods
COMPENSATION: Paid and non-paid positions
OTHER COMPENSATION: Film credit, DVD copy, meals, snacks/beverages, lodging, transportation
SUBMISSIONS DUE BY: August 2, 2011
EMAIL SUBMISSIONS TO: vliek2000@yahoo.com
AUDITION DATE: August 3, 2011
AUDITION START TIME: 10:00 AM
AUDITION END TIME: 2:00 PM
AUDITION ADDRESS: The Prescott Fine Arts Association 208 N. Marina St in Prescott, AZ 86301
SPECIAL NOTES:
Auditions will be held in the boardroom just above the PFAA box office–you can find details/map/directions about PFAA at their website, www.pfaa.net. Please Call/E-Mail Josh Vliek to schedule specific audition times–if I cannot answer the phone, just leave a message with your name, number, and a good time to call you back and I will get back to you A.S.A.P.
OTHER NOTES:
Because of the budgetary constraints of making a non-profit short film meant strictly for exposure in the festival circuit, we can only pay specific crew members; everyone will receive a credit and a copy of the film (plus meals, lodging, and gas compensation for anyone willing to travel). Please contact Josh Vliek for specific details or answers to any questions you might have about the project in general. We are open to all different levels of experience. Thank you for your consideration.
