Below is a casting notice for our feature film, "Doughboy," to be shot
in Wheeling, WV in March. We will be shooting on a SAG Ultra Low-Budget
Contract, and we really need to hire Wheeling, WV local. Please submit
only to <a href="mailto:doughboycasting@gmail.com" target="_blank">doughboycasting@gmail.com</a>
if you are considered <b>Wheeling local hire</b>. We will see SAG and
non-SAG talent for the roles. <br>
<br>We will see Veterans from any area (local hire not required) -
please submit or recommend anyone who fits the bill in that category.<br><br>Thanks!<br>JW
Myers, Director/Producer<br><br><br>Here's the casting notice - <br>
<br><p><span>Route 40 Films,
LLC in association with FlyOver Pictures, LLC, is producing a feature
film
entitled "Doughboy," shot entirely in Wheeling, WV. </span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>The film is a
drama about </span><span>Tory, a typical self-centered, apathetic and
brooding 16
year old who doesn't really care about anyone or anything -- that is,
until his
family has to move from New York City to rural West Virginia. When Tory
is caught vandalizing a patriotic town statue of a WWI vet, he is
ordered
to perform community service at a local veteran's hospital. Through the
experience, Tory meets individuals who challenge his apathetic
perspective on
the world. "The Doughboy" is a family drama that incorporates
documentary footage of real-life vets sharing their views of on
patriotism,
young people today and why they served. It also examines the themes of
patriotism and why Americans should show gratitude to those who
willingly
sacrificed so much.</span><span></span></p>
<p> </p>
<p>The film is being produced by JW Myers and Ty DeMartino,
with a script by DeMartino, and the film will be directed by Myers.
Kristin
Seibert of Wheeling is Executive Producing. It will be produced under
SAG's Ultra Low-Budget Agreement (signatory pending), so there will be
pay. "Weekend At Bernie's" star Terry Kiser is currently
headlining our cast. Filming is currently scheduled for February 28th -
March 20th. </p>
<p>Our first casting sessions will be held Friday, January
21st, and Saturday, January 22nd in Wheeling. There may be additional
casting sessions.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Please submit electronically to:
<a href="mailto:doughboycasting@gmail.com" target="_blank">doughboycasting@gmail.com</a>.<span>
</span>We will be
setting appointments starting on Monday. We will send audition material
from
the script along at that time.<span> </span>Real
Veterans: we just want to hear your story.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>We are accepting submissions NOW for the following roles:</p>
<p> </p>
<p><b><span>TORY HEDDERMAN</span></b><span> -- m, 16 (18 to play
younger), apathetic
young man who was raised by very liberal parents in New York City. When
Tory's father is transferred to rural West Virginia, the teen, a wannabe
filmmaker, withdrawals even more from the world around him, until new
unexpected friends start to bring him out of his shell. </span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><b><span>MARNIE HEDDERMAN</span></b><span> -- f, late 40s, British,
Tory's mother, fit
waif-like. A hypnotherapist, Marnie has a child simplicity, yet a
tremendous heart when it comes to the world and her family. Marnie is
concerned about her son, Tory, but often makes excuses for him brooding
behavior. A pacifist, she does not like violence of any kind. </span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><b><span>VIC HEDDERMAN</span></b><span> -- m, 50s, Tory's father. A
liberal,
Vic is a college professor/ethnobotanist who tries to be the cool and
understanding dad to his son, but can be stern when needed. Vic tries
to
look on the bright side of things and is an optimist at heart. </span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><b><span>ANNIE TOWNSELL</span></b><span> -- f, mid to late 50s, fun
and funny, yet
smart Community Outreach Coordinator for the Mountain State V.A.
Hospital. Annie has a big heart and 'Mother-Earth' quality about her
which makes her very accepting of others. While she is a woman of faith
and has strong political views, she managers to keep her thoughts to
herself to remain impartial in her place of work. </span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><b><span>MITCH KERN</span></b><span> -- m, 19-22, a veteran of the
War on Terror who uses a
wheelchair. Mitch came from a privileged upbringing in New York City
and
decided to enlist against in family's wishes. He's patriotic, but a
realist, tough, but a painter and has a very old soul, despite his age.
Mitch
has very personal reasons for why he enlisted, but suffers from
Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder which causes him to stay at a V.A. Center. </span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><b><span>AL</span></b><span> -- m, 60s, a Vietnam Vet amputee who
uses crutches to walk. (U/5) </span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><b><span>Veterans</span></b><span> - all ages, ethnicities, male and
female - please submit. The
film includes documentary footage of veterans telling their telling of
their experiences and stories of war (a combination of scripted and
REAL-LIFE
stories). While we will see all interested actors, we are also VERY
interested in casting REAL-LIFE veterans of all wars -- WWII, Vietnam,
Korea, Iraq, and Afghanistan, including those with any physical
disabilities. </span></p><br clear="all"><br>-- <br><br>