*Large Casting Call for Upcoming Indie Feature Film, "Collectors"* *Details* *Title:* Collectors *Written and Directed by:* Devon Cardilino & Miles Howell *Genre:* Crime, drama, dark comedy *Produced by:* Thaumatrope Productions *Location:* Medina County *Budget Type: *Self-funded independent film, no pay. *Filming Timeline: *Principal photography will begin in Summer, 2017. Exact filming dates tailored to fit cast/crew availability. *Synopsis:* Michael Walters and Craig Heineker, two down-on-their-luck screenwriters, become the primary target of a nefarious drug lord after their mutual friend, Goose, falls into serious debt with his boss (the kingpin himself). Constantly evading death while simultaneously trying to sell their script, Michael and Craig's journey takes many sharp twists and turns along the way. *Characters Needed (No specific ethnicity or experience level required. Age ranges very flexible.)* *Lead/Supporting Roles...* *Craig Heineker:* Early to mid twenties. Dorky, high-strung, overly-cautious. Best friend and business partner of Michael Walters. *Erwin (Goose) Gussmeyer:* Early to mid twenties, slender build. Severe pothead, lovable comic relief, relaxed and positive even in the face of death. *Ellie Davison:* Early to late twenties. Snide, condescending, contemptuous. Unsupportive girlfriend of Michael Walters. *Jen Heineker: *Mid to late twenties. Soft spoken, kind-hearted, amicable. Pregnant wife of Craig Heineker. *Trey Thomas:* Early to late twenties, muscular build. Arrogant, narcissistic, overly-confident. Professional rival of Michael and Craig, hotshot studio executive with a weight lifting hobby. *Charlie O'Neill:* Early twenties to mid thirties. Hotheaded, loud, rude. Psychopathic, bloodthirsty hitman working for the drug lord. *Jerod Fritzky:* Early twenties to late thirties. Quiet, brooding, tough on the surface but good at heart. Charlie O'Neill's partner in crime; also a hitman working for the drug lord. *Thane Moinahan:* Early twenties to late thirties. Preferably tall and slim. Confident, organized, professional, sarcastic. Another of the drug lord's hitmen, partner of Kristoph Kleiner. *Kristoph Kliener:* Early twenties to late thirties. Preferably short and husky. A mute - his "lines" consist of comical body language and facial expressions because he doesn't speak any English. Yet another one of the drug lord's hitmen, partner of Thane Moinahan. *Winslow Walters:* Late forties to early sixties. Sleazy, angry, overall a huge jackass. Runaway father of Michael Walters. *Spencer Wade:* Early forties to mid sixties. The mysterious, ultra-powerful drug kingpin; calm, collected, and chilling to the bone. *Smaller Supporting Roles...* *Winslow's Mistress:* Early forties to early seventies. Nasty, skanky, ten times sleazier than Winslow. A woman with whom Winslow is depicted to have sexual relations. *Gun Store Owner:* Late sixties to mid eighties. Old, senile geezer. Owns and independently operates a gun store. *Candace:* Early to late twenties. Attractive and physically fit, but painfully ditzy. Gets hit on by Trey Thomas' son while working out at the gym. *To audition, please send a headshot and the character(s) you are interested in to **mileshowell98@gmail.com <mileshowell98@gmail.com>*. Thanks!