Skip Thomas Productions has an exciting opportunity to shoot a trailer pitch for a Los Angeles based film company looking to make movies in NE Ohio. Film Title: Ohio Players Synopsis: An Ex-Special Forces soldier JACOB POTTER promises to look after the 12 year old daughter of his slain war buddy. However, the only way he knows how to provide for her is by taking illicit jobs. As he struggles to re-adjust to civilian life, he finds that this new responsibility may be his most challenging job yet. Just how far is he willing to go to keep his promise? ‘Ohio Player’ is set in Cleveland, Ohio and is sure to take audiences on a ride filled with action and laughs while putting a new dimension to the meaning of family. NOW CASTING: Non-union. All roles come with copy and credit. Stipends offered for some roles. It is a movie trailer so lines are limited with an emphasis on facial expressions and body language. We are also seeking skilled crew. Must be available to shoot from Friday, September 9, 2016 through Sunday, September 11, 2016. 2 ways to audition: 1) . In person auditions: Wednesday, August 31st, 2016, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, HobbsStyle Casting Offices, 26250 Euclid Ave, Suite 211, Euclid OH 44132. Please forward email to ClevelandCasting@gmail.com for an appointment time. Make sure to include the name of the character you will be auditioning for. 2.) Submit a video audition by Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 9:00pm. Cell phone quality is acceptable. Please send an email to ClevelandCasting@gmail.com for sides and further instructions. Characters: Amber Mitchell (African American female)(age 35 to 45) - an attractive, no nonsense lesbian who runs a successful escort service. She is one of the main character’s best friends. Must be okay with profanity. ** Ricky Carr (Caucasian male) (age 40 to 45) - athletic, kick ass Special Forces soldier. He is the best friend of the main character and the father of Blue.** Blue Carr (Caucasian female) (age 10 to 13)- a bitter, street savvy girl with lots of attitude and dreams of becoming a professional tennis player. She is Ricky’s daughter and the goddaughter of the main character.** Boe (Caucasian male) (age 40 to 50) – a small time meth dealer. He is also the boyfriend of Blue’s mom and drug supplier. ** Hillary (Caucasian female) (age 50 to 60) – well to-do, attractive social-ite. Appreciates the finer things in life.** Office Clerk (Open ethnicity female) (age 40 to 50) – no-nonsense clerk at the unemployment office. She has seen and heard it all.** Female client of escort service (Open ethnicity) (age 40 to 60) – she is a regular customer of Amber’s escort services and eager to date the main character. Marriage Counselor – (Caucasian male) (age 35 to 40)– owes a huge debt to a loan shark. Must be okay with simulated fight scene. Goon – (Open ethnicity) (age open)– muscular build. Performs private security detail for the senator. Must be okay with simulated fight scene. Lieutenant Barnes (Open ethnicity male) (age 50 – 55) – not opposed to unorthodox methods when dealing with peers or enemies. Venessa (Open ethnicity) (age 25-35) – a high end escort working for Amber’s company. She has found unscrupulous ways to make money on the side which puts her at odds with Amber. Young Man – (Open ethnicity) (early 20’s) – Proud member of the LBGT community, sometimes likes to dress up in women’s clothing. Runs errands for prominent and high profile businessmen. Little Boy’s father - (Middle-eastern ethnicity) – (Age 30 to 40) – he is a hostage held by US soldiers Little Boy –(Middle-eastern ethnicity) (age 5 – 7)– he is being used to extort information from his father Extras – Restaurant patrons Club goers Husband and wife at a counseling session House Squatter (male, plus size) **indicates stipend eligibility Sent from my iPhone