ZP International Casting Call

ZP INTERNATIONAL WILL BEGIN CASTING FOR NEW PICTURE

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We will be conducting two (2) casting sessions for HELL-EPHONE. The first will take place on Tuesday, March 11th at 6:30 pm at the Galaxy Center in Richmond. The second will take place at Saturday, March 15th from 11:00am - 2:00 pm at the Tate's Creek Branch of the Lexington Public Library in Lexington. We have roles available for people of all ages and types, there are many many roles available. I have attached a partial list. If you have emailed us a resume and headshot, thanks, we have it on file. If you have a headshot and resume, feel free to bring it with you. If you do not have headshot, please do not go to the trouble of having one made. We will take your photo at the session. There is no need for you to incur the expense. For those intetested in background acting or non-speaking roles, your audition will consist of the photo and a brief interview, and discussion of availablilty during the shooting schedule. Those interested in starring or featured speaking roles will also be expected to do a brief cold read, and possibly a screen test. To reiteriate what was said at the last production meeting: WE NEED A LOT OF PEOPLE, please get with anyone you know that is interested, and bring them with you. We would ask that anyone attending, or bringing people in, please RSVP to edisondeathmachine@roadrunner.com or zpinternational@bellsouth.net and let us know which session you will be attending, and how many people you are bringing with you. Please do RSVP us if you plan to attend or bring those interested in roles. This will allow us to block out our time better. If you are traveling a distance (an hour or more) please be sure to email me first as we might be able to discuss casting online or the phone. With gas prices the way they are I would rather have you here on the day of the shoot instead. HELL-EPHONE is a very ambitious motion picture. It will be one of the most difficult movies we have tackled. So, knowing that, we ask that if you do accept a role that you be on set every time you are needed. The film community is a very tight knit group. The last thing you want to do is to commit to a project then not show up or treat it as less than it is. I can not tell you how many times we have had an actor or crew member who tells us they have always dreamed of being involved in movies. They come to the set and then find out it is real work. Then, they never come back. It is a wonderful process but it is real work. Do not accept a role unless you can commit to it fully. The list of roles you received is informational only. It shows the vast types of roles available. Do not pick a character and think you are right for it. We will make those decisions. HELL-EPHONE will take three months to complete. We shoot on Sat and Sunday and on occasions Friday night. We must stay on schedule. The role you are chosen for (if you are chosen) will determine how many days you will be on set. If you can not be on set those days tell us. I look forward to seeing you and again, please do RSVP if you plan to attend. Headshots and resumes are appreciated but NOT necessary. We will have forms and will take headshots at the call. We are also in great need of crew members. We have the BEST crew and talent in the state (in my humble opinion). If you want to learn the process they will show you. No experience needed. Just the can do attitude and will to learn! This is going to be a very good movie! Get involved! RSVP to: zpinternational@bellsouth.net or edisondeathmachine@roadrunner.com Call: 859-351-6674. If no answer leave a message. Characters required for Hell-ephone Cast (in order of appearance) Stanley Conklin (aka the Sea Monster) – The serial killer STARRING ROLE: Needed on set multiple days. Will be stunt doubled during the killing scenes. Re-appears in ending. Mike Stone – cast: Billy W. Blackwell STARRING ROLE: Needed on set at least half of shooting schedule. Funeral Attendant – FEATURED ROLE: Needed for one day on set. Lines required Jennifer – was a child in the 1960s-1970's. 30-40 years FEATURED ROLE: Needed for one full day. Requires lots of acting skills. Uncle John Milcroft – The deceased, appears to be 70 years old or so FEATURED ROLE: Needed one day. Make-up intensive shot. Action sequence. Tom – Jennifer's husband FEATURED ROLE: Needed one day on set. Anthony Fusco – cast: Frank Santoroski STARRING ROLE: Needed half of shooting schedule. Aunt Sophie – Family member at funeral FEATURED ROLE: Needed one day. Lines required. Aunt Harriet - Family member at funeral FEATURED ROLE: Needed one day. Lines required. Robert - Family member at funeral FEATURED ROLE: Needed one day. Lines required. Officer Parsons – Uniformed police officer FEATURED ROLE: Needed one day. Lines required. Officer Duff – Uniformed police officer FEATURED ROLE: Needed one day. Lines required. Diana – Television journalist FEATURED ROLE: Needed four to five days. Lines required. Extras: MOURNERS: Needed one to two days EMT WORKERS: Needed one day. POLICE: Needed one day. funeral guests, EMT's, police officers Father Davis – a Catholic Priest FEATURED ROLE: Needed two to three days. Lines required Prison Guard – a correctional officer FEATURED ROLE: Needed one day. Lines and some action required Ms. Conklin – the Sea Monster's Mother FEATURED ROLE: Requires strong acting. Some action required. Man in Suit – an employee of the Correctional System FEATURED ROLE: Needed one day. Lines required. The Executioner - an employee of the Correctional System Needed one to two days. Looks important. Dark, Karloff features. Taylor - a correctional officer FEATURED ROLE: Needed one to two days. Lines required. Some action. Extras: Three Guards. Needed two days. Two men in suits. Needed two days. Warden: Needed two days. Various execution viewers: Needed one day. Ted – High school student FEATURED ROLE: Needed two to three days. Lines required Nancy – High school student FEATURED ROLE: Needed two to three days. Lines required Eric – High school student FEATURED ROLE: Needed two to three days. Lines required The Circuit Maker – late 20's early 30's, Mastermind behind Hell-ephone prank STARRING ROLE: This role is cast: pending negotiations Extras: Various High School students, teachers etc.. Commissioner Phillips – cast Tony Armstrong – The police commissioner FEATURED ROLE: Needed two - three day. Lines required Digger – a grave digger FEATURED ROLE: Needed one day. Lines and some action required