Audition for Experimental Dark Movie \"Existence Is Futile\"

Unknown; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 500 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is casting local Milwaukee actors for an experimental surrealist dark comedy feature, Existence Is Futile. The project is guerilla-style, with filming in Milwaukee and no nudity or sex.

Compensation is very limited during production; final pay will be negotiated at post-production, possibly in installments. Auditions are self-tape submissions due October 10, callbacks October 7–13, and filming begins October 17, continuing on Saturdays and Sundays.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Must be local to Milwaukee area.
• Self-auditions only; use provided forms.

Responsibilities

• Act in film scenes as directed.
• Attend auditions and callbacks as scheduled.
• Collaborate with the director and cast.

Skills

Self-tape audition

Local talent

Milwaukee resident

Job description

Looking for actors for the "Existence Is Futile" experimental surrealist dark comedy movie. Details below.

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.

About the project:

A group of women encounter and must overcome aggressive men with offensive desires. Guerilla filmmaking. The movie will be a mixture of David Lynch, Pedro Almodovar, Spike Lee, and Jean-Luc Godard. The story takes place in, and will be shot in, Milwaukee.

Rate:

The budget for this project is very low. There may be some compensation during production for various working needs. Negotiable pay comes at the end of post-production when the actor's work is complete. This may also be in the form of installments over time.

Additional info:

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. Feature-length big screen movie. No experience required. No nudity or sex.

Audition process:

1. Self audition tapes: submit forms by October 10th
2. Notification for callbacks by October 7th
3. Callbacks (if any): October 13th
4. Casting decisions announced: October 14th
5. Filming begins: October 17th

Shooting start date: Saturday, October 17th. Shooting is expected to happen on Saturdays and some Sundays. Shooting end date: April 2027, or sooner.