Award-winning director casting for short film, "MOONFLOWER."

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(this is an updated ad, with the proper email address included: PLEASE SEND ALL REPLIES TO: MoonflowerMovie@gmail.com )

The writer/director of the award-winning feature film IN PURSUIT OF PANAMA is now directing a short film called MOONFLOWER (working title). After completion, the film will be televised (ABC4) and entered into competition at major film festivals. MOONFLOWER is an intelligent, artistic psychological short, based on actual events.

Moonflower is based on actual events and deals with an abrupt, bizarre psychological incident, which poses larger ontological questions about what is real, what isn’t, and how we define the difference.

If you are auditioning for the film, you should be comfortable with both sparse profanity and mild drug use in the script. While there is no nudity or sex in the script, there is a brief scene where Chloe showers and hurriedly gets ready for school (to be as specific as possible, she is shown briefly in the shower from the shoulders up, and then briefly pulling her shirt and jeans on over full-coverage underwear).

Looking for a realistic (naturalistic) acting style from the cast. As the film is based on a true story, it is essential that the characters are natural and believable. The actress portraying Chloe must have the ability to instantly go from a completely normal situation, to that of shock, fright, and disbelief.

There is no monetary compensation for any party involved in the production of Moonflower. It is a labor of love, so to speak. There will be food on set for cast and crew members, and they will receive finished copies of the film as well as credit for their work, obviously. As the film goes into the film festival stage, the cast will be invited to attend the festivals of course. Often times these festivals pay for transportation, food, lodging, etc., and they are always a lot of fun.

Currently casting for the roles of:

Alex Emery: 18-year-old Female. Alex is Chloe's best friend. While she lacks Chloe's reckless curiosity, she is supportive and nonjudgmental, and provides necessary stability in Chloe's life. Alex is beautiful, self-assured, and dependent on no one. The actress playing Alex should be between the ages of 18-24.

Chloe McKenzie: 17-year-old Female. Chloe is intelligent, fiercely curious, and slightly subversive, but she is also delicate and beautiful. The actress playing Chloe should be between the ages of 18-24.
Chris Eddins: 21-year-old Male. Chris is kind, fun-loving, confident and mature. He is dating Alex and has been friends with Chloe since she was 14. The actor playing Chris should be between the ages of 18 and 26.

Chloe’s mother and younger sister: Both minor characters
Chloe’s younger sister (age 5-9 or Chloe’s mother. Both are very brief roles that don’t necessarily require acting experience.)

Since this is a short film (some film festivals will actually classify it under the "very short film" category), shooting will take place in segments over only a few days. Table readings and full rehearsals will take place the week prior to shooting.

**For more information or for a chance to audition, please respond to this posting with a head shot, bio and acting resume.**

At this time production is not planning on holding any open auditions, only set auditions (by invitation, at a scheduled time). In order to be considered for an audition you must send an email to the address: MoonflowerMovie@gmail.com

To see the director's previous work, you can watch the full theatrical trailer for IN PURSUIT OF PANAMA here: http://vimeo.com/6172835

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Craze Agency