The Institute of American Indian Arts 2009 Television & Film Summer Workshop
The Institute of American Indian Arts 2009 Television & Film Summer Workshop
OPEN CASTING CALLS
Thursday, June 25, 9am-8pm
Friday, June 26, 1pm-6pm
Location:
83 Avan Nu Po Road, Santa Fe, NM 87508
Library and Technology Building- Olive Room
Visit for map and directions: http://www.iaia.edu/map.php
Several Native and Non-Native Actors needed for 6 student productions. Production dates are June 29-July 6th, Chosen actors must be able to rehearse June 27 and 28. Each project is scheduled for 1-2 shooting days. Premiere of films will be on July 24th at 6pm on the IAIA Campus.
Character names and parts are subject to change. All are working titles.
“Kokopelli”
Ryan: 18-25 year old college kid, cautious yet sarcastic
Steve: 18-25 year old college kid, laid back, party type
Leonda: 18-25 Prudish, Ryan’s religious girlfriend
Kokopelli: Tall, Slender, able to wear a black costume imitating a kokopelli
“Torn Emotion”
Ty: Late 20’s, gay son who wants to reconcile with his father
Michael: Late 20’s, gay, Ty’s boyfriend, works as a Medical Doctor
Quin: 40-50 years old, Ty’s father, artist, painter. Very weak and sickly
“First Impressions”
Rhonda: 20-something, aggressive, loose, party girl
Genevive: 20-something, reserved, heartbroken, reluctant to go out, attractive
Brent: 20-something, just broke up with Genevive, heartbroken, attractive
Mitch: 20-something, party guy, Brent’s best friend, not too attractive type
Extras: Bartender, referee, buff girl, cross dresser, goth girl, and more….
“The Confession”
Janice: 40-50’s, grandmother type
Marcus: Late Teens early 20’s, gangster type
Toad: 20-30 something, thinks he just shot someone dead and runs into a confession booth to hide
“Cupid”
Love: 20-something, Male who plays cupid
Hot Gal: 20-something attractive young lady interested in Love
Mirage: Any age
Indifference: Any age, any type
Luck: Any age, any type
Man: Late 20s, early 30’s attractive
Woman: Late 20’s, early 20’s attractive
The Boss: 40’s, angry type boss
“The Documentary”
George One Eye: Native American, 30ish dude who lives with mom, loser type with big ambitions and no real motivation
Hillary Toff: Native American, 30ish attractive lady who expects more, breaks up with George
Woman: Native American, 30ish, homely girl who becomes George’s new girlfriend
2009 Television & Film Workshop Auditions
Program dates:
June 14—July 24, 2009
Application deadline:
March 27, 2009
Program Director information:
Shawna L. Begay
New Media Arts Department
83 A Van Nu Po Road
Santa Fe, NM 87508
505.424.5716
Lead Faculty Information
J. Carlos Peinado
New Media Arts Department
83 A Van Nu Po Road
Santa Fe, NM 87508
505.424.5717
2008 Production workshop participants with guest instructor, Wes Studi.