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<p>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.</p>
Synopsis:<br>
<p>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.
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<p>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.<br>
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<p>IMDB credit for all cast and crew members!</p>
<p>CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS:<br>
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<font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">JODY:</span></u></font><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><span style="text-decoration:
none"><span style="font-weight: normal"> (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:</span></span></font></p>
<font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><span style="text-decoration:
none"><span style="font-weight: normal"></span></span></font><font
color="#000080"><span lang="zxx"><a
href="https://youtu.be/-eBuolZ-DGQ?t=1s"><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><span
style="text-decoration: none"><span style="font-weight:
normal">https://youtu.be/-eBuolZ-DGQ?t=1s</span></span></font></a></span></font><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><span style="text-decoration:
none"><span style="font-weight: normal">
) 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!</span></span></font>
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<font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">DAVID:</span></u></font><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><span style="text-decoration:
none"><span style="font-weight: normal"> (Lead)
30-ish. Any ethnicity. First-year homicide detective.
Boyishly handsome and charming with youthful enthusiasm and
naivete. Eagle Scout personality.</span></span></font></p>
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<font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">DEBBIE:</span></u></font><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><span style="text-decoration:
none"><span style="font-weight: normal"> (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!</span></span></font></p>
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align="left"><font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">FRANKIE:</span></u></font><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><span style="text-decoration:
none"><span style="font-weight: normal"> (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!</span></span></font></p>
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<font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">TOMMY:</span></u></font><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><span style="text-decoration:
none"><span style="font-weight: normal"> (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.</span></span></font></p>
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<font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">ANNE:</span></u></font><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><span style="text-decoration:
none"><span style="font-weight: normal"> (FEMALE)
middle-age. Any ethnicity. Sassy and sweet police officer.
Has a
special fondness for David, her favorite young Detective.</span></span></font></p>
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<font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">CALDWELL:</span></u></font><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><span style="text-decoration:
none"><span style="font-weight: normal">
(MALE) 50+ Well-seasoned small town sheriff with a stern but
respectful demeanor. A classical gentleman. One scene but
pivotal character!</span></span></font></p>
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<font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">CORONER:</span></u></font><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><span style="text-decoration:
none"><span style="font-weight: normal"> (Any
gender or ethnicity) 30+. Appears in 3 scenes. Two with
dialogue.</span></span></font></p>
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<font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">Dr.
MUELLER:</span></u></font><font style="font-size: 13pt"
size="3"><span style="text-decoration: none"><span
style="font-weight: normal">
(FEMALE) Any ethnicity. Experienced psychotherapist.
Tastefully professional appearance. One scene with dialogue.</span></span></font></p>
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<font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">HOMELESS
MAN:</span></u></font><font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><span
style="text-decoration: none"><span style="font-weight:
normal">
50+. Stereotypically shabby and unkempt. Grizzled dirty
beard. One
scene. Screams in protest while being arrested.</span></span></font></p>
<font style="font-size: 16pt" size="4"><u><b><br>
</b></u>OTHER
ROLES</font><font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><span
style="text-decoration: none"><span style="font-weight: normal">:
(Under
5 lines. Picture-only submissions accepted):</span></span></font>
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<font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">POLICE
OFFICERS</span></u></font><font style="font-size: 13pt"
size="3"><span style="text-decoration: none"><span
style="font-weight: normal">
(2+ scenes. 5 or 6 people needed. Wardrobe will be provided)</span></span></font></p>
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<font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">CORONER
TEAM</span></u></font><font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><span
style="text-decoration: none"><span style="font-weight:
normal"> (2 scenes. 2 people needed. Hazmat suits provided.
**Wears size 11 or under shoes!)</span></span></font></p>
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<font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">SKINNY
REDNECK</span></u></font><font style="font-size: 13pt"
size="3"><span style="text-decoration: none"><span
style="font-weight: normal">
(Male. One scene. Lanky. Looks like a meth addict. Big plus
if you already have your own beat-up car/van/pickup truck!)</span></span></font></p>
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<font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">GAS
STATION ATTENDANT</span></u></font><font style="font-size:
13pt" size="3"><span style="text-decoration: none"><span
style="font-weight: normal">
(One scene. Disturbingly friendly)</span></span></font></p>
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<font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">PAYROLL
CLERK</span></u></font><font style="font-size: 13pt"
size="3"><span style="text-decoration: none"><span
style="font-weight: normal"> (One Scene. Extremely
sarcastic. Seems to hate the job)</span></span></font></p>
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<p>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!<br>
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<p>Character breakdowns, audition sides,
and crew applications are available on the CUT: Reckoning page of
our
website at <a href="https://coldstarfilms.com/cut-reckoning/">https://coldstarfilms.com/cut-reckoning/</a>
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<p>More info available by request through email and social media
links found at the bottom of the webpage.</p>
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