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:

  1. Shawna L. Begay

  2. New Media Arts Department

  3. 83 A Van Nu Po Road

  4. Santa Fe, NM 87508

  5. 505.424.5716

  6. sbegay@iaia.edu


Lead Faculty Information

  1. J. Carlos Peinado

  2. New Media Arts Department

  3. 83 A Van Nu Po Road

  4. Santa Fe, NM 87508

  5. 505.424.5717

  6. cpeinado@iaia.edu

2008 Production workshop participants with guest instructor, Wes Studi.