[NEohioPAL] CAST AND CREW WANTED FOR NON-UNION INDEPENDENT FEATURE, "CUT: Reckoning"

[Jesse Dillon Sorrells]

Cold Start Films is seeking local non-union actors and crew members for 
independent feature thriller "CUT: Reckoning", the long-awaited sequel 
to 2003's "CUT", originally written and directed by Carlos P. Quiros.

Synopsis:

15 years after being abducted, tortured, and left for dead by sadistic 
college classmates, Jody has overcome multiple personal tragedies to 
settle into a seemingly normal life, but an unexpected encounter sends 
her world, along with those of of her former captors, crashing back 
together in a dark cat-and-mouse game involving bitter vengeance, serial 
killers, and a dangerous love triangle.


Actor auditions will be held Monday, May 14 from 2:00 - 7:30pm at Kent 
State University Center for the Performance Arts (CPA building) in Kent, 
OH. Filming to take place over the Summer at various locations primarily 
around the Akron-Canton area, with some scenes likely being shot in the 
Fall.

IMDB credit for all cast and crew members!

CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS:

_JODY:_(Lead) Early 30’s. Petite caucasian, brunette. Originally 
portrayed by Angie Morris in first film, so similar appearance would be 
ideal. (Reference images on webpage link below or watch CUT on YouTube 
for comparison:

https://youtu.be/-eBuolZ-DGQ?t=1s) Still deals with symptoms of PTSD 
from being abducted and tortured at age 18. Character ranges from 
innocent and insecure to methodically brutal and violent, so strong 
acting skills required!

_DAVID:_(Lead) 30-ish. Any ethnicity. First-year homicide detective. 
Boyishly handsome and charming with youthful enthusiasm and naivete. 
Eagle Scout personality.

_DEBBIE:_(Supporting) 30-ish. Caucasian. Any hair color except brunette! 
Free-spirited and extroverted “party girl” with a heart of gold. Jody’s 
best friend. Tries to inject some fun into Jody’s life. Good comedic 
timing a plus!

_FRANKIE:_(FEMALE) Early 30’s. Short stature (brunette wig will be 
provided) Puerto Rican or tan caucasian (or at least able to wear spray 
tan/body makeup) Originally portrayed by Sarah Snook in first film 
(reference images on webpage or YouTube link to first film in 
description of Jody above) Must be able to convincingly portray intense 
fear. Previous stunt work a plus!

_TOMMY:_(MALE) Early 30’s. Caucasian. Slim, square-jawed and handsome 
but has become addicted to heroin and other drugs. Originally portrayed 
by Houston Rhines in first film (reference images on webpage or YouTube 
link to first film in description of Jody above) Must be able to 
convincingly portray someone in the midst of a barely-aware heroin binge.

_ANNE:_(FEMALE) middle-age. Any ethnicity. Sassy and sweet police 
officer. Has a special fondness for David, her favorite young Detective.

_CALDWELL:_(MALE) 50+ Well-seasoned small town sheriff with a stern but 
respectful demeanor. A classical gentleman. One scene but pivotal character!

_CORONER:_(Any gender or ethnicity) 30+. Appears in 3 scenes. Two with 
dialogue.

_Dr. MUELLER:_(FEMALE) Any ethnicity. Experienced psychotherapist. 
Tastefully professional appearance. One scene with dialogue.

_HOMELESS MAN:_50+. Stereotypically shabby and unkempt. Grizzled dirty 
beard. One scene. Screams in protest while being arrested.

_*
*_OTHER ROLES: (Under 5 lines. Picture-only submissions accepted):

_POLICE OFFICERS_(2+ scenes. 5 or 6 people needed. Wardrobe will be 
provided)

_CORONER TEAM_(2 scenes. 2 people needed. Hazmat suits provided. **Wears 
size 11 or under shoes!)

_SKINNY REDNECK_(Male. One scene. Lanky. Looks like a meth addict. Big 
plus if you already have your own beat-up car/van/pickup truck!)

_GAS STATION ATTENDANT_(One scene. Disturbingly friendly)

_PAYROLL CLERK_(One Scene. Extremely sarcastic. Seems to hate the job)


Please note, this is a micro-budget project that will be seeking online 
crowdfunding for additional support, so at this time positions are not 
paid, however any production-related travel expenses will be reimbursed 
and on-set meals/facilities provided. Great opportunity for college film 
students interested in gaining on-set experience over the summer!

Character breakdowns, audition sides, and crew applications are 
available on the CUT: Reckoning page of our website at 
https://coldstarfilms.com/cut-reckoning/

More info available by request through email and social media links 
found at the bottom of the webpage.


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