We are currently doing a nationwide search for a young man who is neurodiverse for a lead role in a feature film with an Oscar-nominated director and A list cast attached (cannot release names yet).
STORY SYNOPSIS: TEDDY, a paranoid and bereft young man, is a keen beekeeper. He believes that aliens from Andromeda have set about destroying the natural world around him. Alongside his dutiful cousin DON, they kidnap a powerful pharmaceutical executive, MICHELLE, to prevent total disaster to the planet. The film is a blend of dark comedy, tense thriller, eco-fiction, sci-fi, and sharp societal critique.
DON: WE ARE SEEKING REAL NEURODIVERSE TALENT INCLUDING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL LEARNING OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. CO-LEAD. Male. Caucasian. American. 20s to late 30’s. DON is sweet and good natured, yet hapless. He lives a small life and lacks confidence. The one person Don has a deep bond with is his idol and cousin, TEDDY. Teddy is patient, loving and supportive of his cousin. However, Teddy is extremely paranoid, and he pulls the easily led Don into his plans to kidnap a powerful pharmaceutical executive – someone who Teddy deems responsible for destroying the natural world. After they kidnap this executive, Don wrestles with his strong sense of empathy and sensitive soul, with his desperation to fix the tragedy that has fallen on his cousin and follow through with Teddy’s wishes.
Filming locations: US and UK. (Travel and living accommodations for talent and chaperone will be covered by production). June, 2024.
– No prior acting experience necessary – non-actors and actors are encouraged to apply – If cast, paid job opportunity – Union & non-union talent may apply
HOW TO SUBMIT:
Please fill out the following form here: tinyurl.com/element-pictures and submit interview video, audition video + photos if you would like to be considered for this project!
1) INTERVIEW VIDEO:
SLATE QUESTIONS:
a) What’s your name?
b) How tall are you?
c) Where are you based?
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS: Please tape yourself answering these questions candidly as possible and unrehearsed. It should be conversational, not written down, or memorized.
Please answer the following questions in bold:
a) What are your thoughts on extraterrestrial/alien life forms?
b) When were you last sad? Describe what happened to make you feel that way.
c) When was the last time you laughed really hard? Describe what happened.
d) When was the last time you were very angry? Describe what happened.
e) When was the last time you were scared? Describe what happened that made you feel that way?
Here are additional questions to answer if you’d like answer more, but it is not required.
g) If you like film & TV, please tell us some of your favorites.
g) Who is the person you admire the most? Describe the person and what you admire the most about them.
h) Describe the last vivid dream you had.
i) If you could do anything – no limits – what would it be or where would you go?
HOW TO CREATE THE INTERVIEW VIDEO:
– Please try to keep the video no longer than 8 minutes long (it is okay if you go over, you won’t get disqualified)
– If you use your phone to record your interview, please make sure to shoot it HORIZONTALLY (not vertically).
– Please make sure to set up the camera so it is facing you (frame from chest up) and speak directly into it to tell your story.
2) PHOTOS
Please submit two non-professional photos – a full body shot and a close up. These can be as simple as phone pictures against a plain wall in a well lit area (by a window with natural light is always best).
If you have issues uploading or accessing the form below, simply email your videos, photos and contact info to [email protected]. Sometimes videos, if filmed in HD, can be too large in size to upload to this google form. We recommend using Quicktime to compress the video file to something smaller in size. You do this by opening the video in Quicktime and selecting File -> Export As -> 720p or 480p.
