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<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%">**AUDITION
TIMES STILL AVAILABLE! PLEASE READ NOTICE BELOW FOR CHARACTER
DESCRIPTIONS, ETC.**<br>
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<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%">CAST
AND CREW WANTED FOR NON-UNION INDEPENDENT FEATURE, "CUT:
Reckoning"<br>
</p>
<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%">Cold
Start Films is seeking non-union actors
and crew members in and around Northeast Ohio for independent
feature thriller "CUT:
Reckoning", the long-awaited sequel to 2003's "CUT",
originally written and directed by Carlos P. Quiros.
</p>
<p class="western">Synopsis:</p>
<p class="western">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.<br>
</p>
<p class="western">Actor auditions will be held Monday, May 14 from
2:00 - 7:30pm at Kent State University Center for the Performance
Arts (CPA building) located at 1325 Theatre Dr., Kent, OH 44243.
Filming to take place over the Summer at various locations
primarily
around the Akron-Canton area, with some scenes to be shot in
the Fall.</p>
<p class="western">IMDB credit for all cast and crew members!<br>
</p>
<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"
align="left">CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS:<font style="font-size: 13pt"
size="3"><u><span style="font-weight: normal"><br>
</span></u></font></p>
<p class="western"><font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">JODY:</span></u></font><span
style="text-decoration: none">
</span><span style="text-decoration: none"><font style="font-size:
13pt" size="3"><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></font></span><font color="#000080"><span
lang="zxx"><a href="https://youtu.be/-eBuolZ-DGQ?t=1s"><font
color="#000080"><span style="text-decoration: none"><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><span lang="zxx"><span
style="font-weight: normal">
https://youtu.be/-eBuolZ-DGQ?t=1s</span></span></font></span></font></a></span></font><span
style="text-decoration: none">
</span><span style="text-decoration: none"><font style="font-size:
13pt" size="3"><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></font></span><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span style="font-weight:
normal"><br>
</span></u></font></p>
<p class="western"><font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">DAVID:</span></u></font><span
style="text-decoration: none">
</span><span style="text-decoration: none"><font style="font-size:
13pt" size="3"><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></font></span><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span style="font-weight:
normal"><br>
</span></u></font></p>
<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;
line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none" align="left"><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span style="font-weight:
normal">DEBBIE:</span></u></font><span
style="text-decoration: none">
</span><span style="text-decoration: none"><font style="font-size:
13pt" size="3"><span style="font-weight: normal">(Supporting)
30-ish. Caucasian or mixed race. 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></font></span><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span style="font-weight:
normal"><br>
</span></u></font></p>
<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;
line-height: 100%" align="left"><font style="font-size: 13pt"
size="3"><u><span style="font-weight: normal">FRANKIE:</span></u></font><span
style="text-decoration: none">
</span><span style="text-decoration: none"><font style="font-size:
13pt" size="3"><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></font></span><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span style="font-weight:
normal"><br>
</span></u></font></p>
<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;
line-height: 100%" align="left"><font style="font-size: 13pt"
size="3"><u><span style="font-weight: normal">TOMMY:</span></u></font><span
style="text-decoration: none">
</span><span style="text-decoration: none"><font style="font-size:
13pt" size="3"><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></font></span></p>
<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;
line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none" align="left"><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span style="font-weight:
normal">MARK:</span></u></font><font style="font-size: 13pt"
size="3"><span style="text-decoration: none"><span
style="font-weight: normal">
(MALE) Age 25-35, Any ethnicity. Handsome with a gentle
nature and
friendly smile. Jody’s former fiancee who died tragically
prior to
the events of the film. Multiple scenes with important
actions but no
audible lines. Seen in various flashback sequences.</span></span><u><span
style="font-weight: normal"><br>
</span></u></font></p>
<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;
line-height: 100%" align="left"><font style="font-size: 13pt"
size="3"><u><span style="font-weight: normal">ANNE:</span></u></font><span
style="text-decoration: none">
</span><span style="text-decoration: none"><font style="font-size:
13pt" size="3"><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></font></span><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span style="font-weight:
normal"><br>
</span></u></font></p>
<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;
line-height: 100%" align="left"><font style="font-size: 13pt"
size="3"><u><span style="font-weight: normal">CALDWELL:</span></u></font><span
style="text-decoration: none">
</span><span style="text-decoration: none"><font style="font-size:
13pt" size="3"><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></font></span><font style="font-size: 13pt"
size="3"><u><span style="font-weight: normal"><br>
</span></u></font></p>
<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;
line-height: 100%" align="left"><font style="font-size: 13pt"
size="3"><u><span style="font-weight: normal">CORONER:</span></u></font><span
style="text-decoration: none">
</span><span style="text-decoration: none"><font style="font-size:
13pt" size="3"><span style="font-weight: normal">(Any
gender or ethnicity) 30+. Appears in 3 scenes. Two with
dialogue.</span></font></span><font style="font-size: 13pt"
size="3"><u><span style="font-weight: normal"><br>
</span></u></font></p>
<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;
line-height: 100%" align="left"><font style="font-size: 13pt"
size="3"><u><span style="font-weight: normal">Dr.
MUELLER:</span></u></font><span style="text-decoration:
none">
</span><span style="text-decoration: none"><font style="font-size:
13pt" size="3"><span style="font-weight: normal">(FEMALE)
Any ethnicity. Experienced psychotherapist. Tastefully
professional
appearance. One scene with dialogue.</span></font></span><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span style="font-weight:
normal"><br>
</span></u></font></p>
<p class="western"><font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">HOMELESS
MAN:</span></u></font><span style="text-decoration: none"> </span><span
style="text-decoration: none"><font style="font-size: 13pt"
size="3"><span style="font-weight: normal">50+.
Stereotypically shabby and unkempt. Grizzled dirty beard.
One scene.
Screams in protest while being arrested.</span></font></span><font
style="font-size: 16pt" size="4"><br>
</font></p>
<p class="western"><font style="font-size: 16pt" size="4">OTHER
ROLES</font><span style="text-decoration: none"><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><span style="font-weight:
normal">:
(Under 5 lines. Picture-only submissions accepted):</span></font></span><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span style="font-weight:
normal"><br>
</span></u></font></p>
<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"
align="left"><font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">POLICE
OFFICERS</span></u></font><span style="text-decoration:
none"> </span><span style="text-decoration: none"><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><span style="font-weight:
normal">(2+
scenes. 5 or 6 people needed. Wardrobe will be provided)</span></font></span><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span style="font-weight:
normal"><br>
</span></u></font></p>
<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"
align="left"><font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">CORONER
TEAM</span></u></font><span style="text-decoration: none"> </span><span
style="text-decoration: none"><font style="font-size: 13pt"
size="3"><span style="font-weight: normal">(2
scenes. 2 people needed. Hazmat suits provided. **Wears size
11 or
under shoes!)</span></font></span><font style="font-size:
13pt" size="3"><u><span style="font-weight: normal"><br>
</span></u></font></p>
<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"
align="left"><font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">SKINNY
REDNECK</span></u></font><span style="text-decoration: none">
</span><span style="text-decoration: none"><font style="font-size:
13pt" size="3"><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></font></span><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span style="font-weight:
normal"><br>
</span></u></font></p>
<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"
align="left"><font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">GAS
STATION ATTENDANT</span></u></font><span
style="text-decoration: none">
</span><span style="text-decoration: none"><font style="font-size:
13pt" size="3"><span style="font-weight: normal">(One
scene. Disturbingly friendly)</span></font></span><font
style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span style="font-weight:
normal"><br>
</span></u></font></p>
<p class="western"><font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><u><span
style="font-weight: normal">PAYROLL
CLERK</span></u></font><span style="text-decoration: none">
</span><span style="text-decoration: none"><font style="font-size:
13pt" size="3"><span style="font-weight: normal">(One
Scene. Extremely sarcastic. Seems to hate the job)</span></font></span><br>
</p>
<p class="western"><br>
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<p class="western">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!</p>
<p class="western">Character breakdowns, audition sides, and crew
applications are available on the CUT: Reckoning page of our
website
at <font color="#000080"><span lang="zxx"><u><a
href="https://coldstarfilms.com/cut-reckoning/">https://coldstarfilms.com/cut-reckoning/</a></u></span></font><br>
</p>
<p class="western">More info available by request through email and
social media links found at the bottom of the webpage.
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