“The Truth” feature film is seeking child and adult extras, featured extras scheduled to shoot on Saturday, October 13 in Houston. The scenes are set in Houston in February and October 1971. Extras will serve as funeral mourners in both scenes.

Call Time: 9:00 am
Location: First Congregational Church
10840 Beinhorn Road Houston, TX 77024
Wardrobe: conservative, typical attire for a funeral, button down shirts, slacks, dresses, tops and skirts, NO SHIRTS WITH LOGOS, NO POLOS, NO T-SHIRTS

Producers will select featured extras from those in attendance.

Lunch, snacks and beverages will be provided. Confirm your availability by sending your name and contact information to casting@uprfilms.com.

NOW CASTING A NON-UNION INDEPENDENT FEATURE FILM: “THE TRUTH”

This film is the first in a series of planned films inspired by the real-life events of the writer/director. The first script is set heavily in the past, with many scenes taking place in the 1960s as well as scenes set in the late 1970s and 2008. Also, several roles will be recurring in future productions.

The Truth will be filmed on location in the Clear Lake area and Houston in September and October. This project is casting non-union talent only, and actors must be available to work as local hire.

OPEN AUDITIONS WILL BE ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 IN THE CLEAR LAKE AREA FROM 10:00am to 3:00pm

Location: 18024 Nassau Bay Drive, Houston, Texas 77058

PAID ROLES: $100 / day

1. BETTY (Christina’s Mother): BEAUTIFUL WOMAN, DARK BROWN HAIR,
38-48, 5.4FT, 1960s and 1970s scenes

2. ART (Christina’s Father): GRAY HAIR, 50s, ATTRACTIVE, FATHERLY
TYPE, 5.11FT , 1960s scenes

3. MRS. FREDRICK (4th Grade Teacher): 45-55, AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN,
humble and loving, 1970s scenes.

4. ALLAN (Lawyer): 40-50s, Caucasian, 2008 scene

5. YOUNG CHRISTINA: 7-8 years old, green eyes, blonde hair

SMALL PAY (Speaking roles) $50/Day

1. YOUNG BEBE:  BROWN HAIR BROWN EYES, TALL, SAME HEIGHT AS ARTIE,
11-12YRS, 1960s scenes

2. YOUNG ARTIE: BLONDE HAIR BLUE EYES, tall, age 12-13, 1960s scenes

3. PASTOR EZRA YOUNG: GRAY HAIR HEALTHY LOOKING MAN, 40-60+, 1960s scenes

4. PASTOR LESLIE PUGH: GRAY HAIR, HEALTHY LOOKING MAN, 40-60+, 1960s scenes

5. JILL: 17 YEARS OLD, 5’8”, PRETTY, 1980 scene

6. RACHEL: 17YRS, BROWN HAIR, BROWN EYES, 5’8”, PRETTY, 1980 scene

NON-PAID *SPEAKING* ROLES

UNDER 5 LINES, NO PAY

STORE CLERK: Upscale Department Store, Female, 1960s scene

STORE OWNER: (Mr Wiley) 70-80 YRS OLD MAN, 1960s scene

ANITA: VOICEOVER FEMALE, 30s-40s

FUNERAL DIRECTOR: Solemn looking older man, 40s-50s, 1960s scenes

NURSE BONNIE: Female, African American or Hispanic, 40s.

4th GRADE STUDENTS (3): 8-9 YRS OLD, Male or Female, Caucasian, 1970s scene.

NON-PAID NON-SPEAKING ROLES

FEATURED EXTRA, NO PAY

OLIVIA: Female, African-America, 50-60s.

CREW POSITIONS

The unpaid crew positions available are ideal for students and others new to the film business who are looking for experience and an IMDb credit. Submit for this project by emailing casting@uprfilms.com with subject line “THE TRUTH_CREW TITLE”

UNPAID POSITIONS

Second A.D.
Location Assistant
Second AC
Boom Operator
Lighting
Grips
Production Assistants
Art Department
Set Dressers
Wardrobe Assistants
Makeup artists
Hair stylists (knowledgeable of 1960s/1970s styles)

PAID POSITIONS

The position of an experienced Script Supervisor is also available, and it’s a paid position.

NOW CASTING A NON-UNION INDEPENDENT FEATURE FILM: “THE TRUTH”

This film is the first in a series of planned films inspired by the real-life events of the writer/director. The first script is set heavily in the past, with many scenes taking place in the 1960s as well as scenes set in the late 1970s and 2008. Also, several roles will be recurring in future productions.

The Truth will be filmed on location in the Clear Lake area and Houston in September and October. This project is casting non-union talent only, and actors must be available to work as local hire.

IN-PERSON AUDITIONS WILL BE ON SATURDAY AUGUST 25, 2012 IN THE CLEAR LAKE AREA — BY INVITATION ONLY.

PAID ROLES: $100 / day

1. BETTY (Christina’s Mother): BEAUTIFUL WOMAN, DARK BROWN HAIR, 38-48, 5.4FT, 1960s and 1970s scenes

2. ART (Christina’s Father): GRAY HAIR, 50s, ATTRACTIVE, FATHERLY TYPE, 5.11FT , 1960s scenes

3. CHILD BEBE (Christina’s older sister): DARK BROWN HAIR, LONG LEGS, TALL, DARK BROWN EYES, 8-9 YRS OLD, must know how to swim, 1960s scenes

4. CHILD ARTIE (Christina’s older brother): BLONDE, MALE, 9-10YRS, OLD BLONDE HAIR, BLUE EYES, must know how to swim, 1960s scenes

5. SHERRIE (Christina’s teenage sister): 5.4FT, long blonde hair, BLUE EYES, 19YRS OLD, BEAUTIFUL GIRL, in College, plays a ukulele, 1960s scenes

6. STEVIE (Christina’s older brother): HANDSOME, 6FT, BROWN HAIR, BROWN EYES, 19-21 YRS OLD, a Marine, must get a military haircut prior to shooting, 1960s scenes

7. MRS. FREDRICK (4th Grade Teacher): 45-55, AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN, humble and loving, 1970s scenes.

SMALL PAY (Speaking roles) $50/Day

1. JENNIFER: attractive, middle aged, in her 40s, blond woman, hazel eyes, 2008 scenes

2. YOUNG RHONDA : Age 8/9, 1960s scenes

3. YOUNG BEBE:  BROWN HAIR BROWN EYES, TALL, SAME HEIGHT AS ARTIE, 11-12YRS, 1960s scenes

4. YOUNG ARTIE: BLONDE HAIR BLUE EYES, tall, age 12-13, 1960s scenes

5. YOUNG ROCHELLE: Age 8-9, REAL SMALL, SKINNY, BROWN HAIR AND BROWN EYES, 1960s scenes

6. PASTOR EZRA YOUNG: GRAY HAIR HEALTHY LOOKING MAN, 40-60+, 1960s scenes

7. PASTOR LESLIE PUGH: GRAY HAIR, HEALTHY LOOKING MAN, 40-60+, 1960s scenes

8. JILL: 17 YEARS OLD, 5’8”, PRETTY, 1980 scene

9. LINDA: 17 YEARS OLD, BLONDE, 5.4-5.6FT, PRETTY, 1980 scene

10. RACHEL: 17YRS, BROWN HAIR, BROWN EYES, 5’8”, PRETTY, 1980 scene

NON-PAID *SPEAKING* ROLES

DAYPLAYER:  (6+lines)

WOMAN NEXT DOOR: IN 60s, FRIENDLY, 5’4”, 2008 scenes

SPEECH TEACHER: 30s Brunette, ATTRACTIVE WOMAN, 1960s scene

RUTH (RHONDA’S MOTHER): 30-36, ATTRACTIVE, BROWN HAIR WITH LIGHT EYES, 1960s scenes

MRS. RIPPLE: CRANKY OLD SCHOOL TEACHER, SHORT AND CHUNKY, 1960s scenes

UNDER 5 LINES, NO PAY

STORE CLERK: Upscale Department Store, Female, 1960s scene

YOUNG DRIVER: Male or Female, Late teens, 1960s scene

STORE OWNER: (Mr Wiley) 70-80 YRS OLD MAN, 1960s scene

ANITA: VOICEOVER FEMALE, 30s-40s

FUNERAL DIRECTOR: Solemn looking older man, 40s-50s, 1960s scenes

TOW MAN: MECHANIC-LOOKING GUY, 20-50, 2008 scene

RUBEN: HISPANIC GUY 40s 5.6 FT AVERAGE WEIGHT, 2008 scene

NURSE BONNIE: Female, African American or Hispanic, 40s.

4th GRADE STUDENTS (3): 8-9 YRS OLD, Male or Female, Caucasian, 1970s scene.

4th GRADE TEACHER: ATTRACTIVE FEMALE, 20s, Caucasian, 1970s scene.

PRINCIPAL: FEMALE, 30s, Caucasian, 1970s scene.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Submit for this project by emailing casting@uprfilms.com with subject line “THE TRUTH_ROLE NAME”

1. Include your name, email address, phone number, and age (if a minor)

2. Attach headshot & resume & link to demo reel.

3. List role(s) of interest.

4. Are you available to work as local hire?

5. Do you want to be considered for only paying roles or any available role? (both paid or non-paid)

6. For parents submitting children, please note if your child attends school or is home schooled.

We are now in Pre-Production with the feature film “The Truth”, scheduled to begin filming in mid September.

This is the first of a series of feature films that tells the inspiring true story of Christian Melinder. The story revisits her childhood, a time of great struggle and tragedy. Those tragedies continued into her teenage years and then into adulthood, where she is faced with yet more adversity, but through a series of INCREDIBLE events and then is given insight to ”THE TRUTH”.

We are currently in production on our first feature film, The Mark by Bo Brinkman. The film is starring W. Morgan Sheppard (Transformers, The Prestige) as Uncle Bill, Jeremy London (Mallrats, Party of Five) as Hoppy, and Brandon Smith (Friday Night Lights) as Tuffy. We are in currently filming and are scheduled to finish production on February 27, 2011.

Synopsis: Hoppy is a middle-aged small town factory worker who is down on his luck and out of work. Trapped in his situation and desperate for work, he spends his days playing dominos at the mercy of the Union Chief at the local bar where his elderly Uncle Bill works. Recognizing the dire situation of his nephew, Uncle Bill reveals a dark secret from his past that will change the course of Hoppy’s life forever.

Boy Hoppy: (6 to Caucasian male.

Principal RolesHoppy: (late 30’s) Caucasian male. Dark features. Uncle Bill: (mid 70’s) Caucasian male. Unkept.Tuy: (mid 50’s) Caucasian male. Heavy-set.Harry: (mid 30’s through mid 50’s) Caucasian male. Medium build.Sissy: (mid 60’s) Caucasian female. Heavy set, red beehive hair-do. No nonsense personality.Minor Speaking Roles Young Bill: (early 30’s) Caucasian male. Average looking, smaller build. Similar features to Uncle Bill.One Wing: (40’s) Caucasian male. Good looking with prosthetic arm.Jean: (early 30’s) Caucasian female. Very attractive.Candy: (late 20’s) Caucasian female. Very attractive.Shelley: (late 20’s) Caucasian female. Very attractive.Mean Guy in 1950’s Bar: (40’s) Caucasian male. Mean and rough looking.Ms. Cummings: (early 60’s) Caucasian female. Manager of trailer park where Hoppy lives. Stern.Gangster #1: (late 30’s) Caucasian male. Serious and mean. Gangster suit.Gangster #2: (40’s) Caucasian male. Serious and mean. Gangster suit.Sports Coat Guy: (30’s) Caucasian male. Attractive and professional looking.Harry’s Wife: (30’s) Caucasian female. Attractive homemaker.Bit Parts & Extras (Non-Speaking)Woman in Sissy’s Bar: (70’s) Caucasian female. Man #1 in Sissy’s Bar: (60’s) Caucasian female. Rough looking.Man #2 in Sissy’s Bar: (50’s) Hispanic male. Rough looking.Man #3 in Sissy’s Bar: (40’s) Caucasian, Black or Hispanic male. Rough looking.Man #1 in 1950’s Bar: (30’s) Caucasian male. Rough looking.Man #2 in 1950’s Bar: (40’s) Caucasian male. Rough looking.Card Mechanic:  Hands only. Needs to deal seconds, bottoms, etc.Mechanic: (20’s) Caucasian male. Grungy. In mechanic’s uniform.Hotel Bar Man #1: (50’s) Caucasian male. Clean cut and professional looking.Hotel Bar Man #2: (50’s) Caucasian male. Clean cut and professional looking.Hotel Bar Man #3: (40’s) Caucasian male. Clean cut and professional looking.Hotel Bartender: (late 20’s to mid 40’s) Male or female. Hotel Lobby Extras:  Male and female, various ages. 5 to 8 extras.Boy Hoppy: (6 to Caucasian male.