Casting for Short Film - See It, Be It: Yvette Lee Bowser

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Feb 9, 2025, 7:46:05 AM2/9/25

Casting Notice: "See It, Be It: The Yvette Lee Bowser Story" (Short Film)

IKAM Productions is casting actors for the upcoming short film See It, Be It: The Yvette Lee Bowser Story, which delves into the transformative power of representation in media. This film serves as the final installment in The Route series, created by Dr. Carletta S. Hurt.

Synopsis:
Entertainment attorney Dana Owens visits a high school media arts classroom on career day. She goes in ready to discuss her legal practice, but instead gives a lesson on the importance of representation on television.

Casting Breakdown

Dana Owens

Female, 35-45
A high-powered entertainment attorney who credits her success to the representation she saw on television. She wants to pay it forward by encouraging high school students.
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent

Ms. Erika Alexander

Female, 35-45
A no-nonsense high school media arts teacher (and television fan) whose primary goal is preparing her students for the future.
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent

Male, 14-17
A bit of a class clown in his media studies class, but once you grab his attention, he’s all in.
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent

Kim

Female, 14-17
One of the smartest students in the classroom, but she’s still a bit timid and could use a burst of self-confidence.
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent

Khadijah (featured extra)

Female, 14-17
Dana Owens' daughter and Maxine’s sister.
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent

Maxine (featured extra)

Female, 14-17
Dana Owens' daughter and Khadijah’s sister.
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent

High School Student(s) (Background / Extra)

Male/Female, 14-17
Up to 15 background extras to portray students in the classroom.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Audition Details

Date(s):

February 9: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
February 14: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
February 17: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
February 21: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Callbacks Only)

Location: Virtual via Zoom
To Apply: Submit headshot and cover letter to ikamc...@gmail.com or apply via Backstage ("See It, Be It" Casting Call on Backstage).

He/she who takes a chance, who walks the line between the known and the unknown, who is unafraid of failure, will succeed. - Gordon Parks

May every day be the beginning of an endless self discovery and adventure......whether you like it or not. Embrace it and soar! - H. Taha

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See it, Be it: Yvette Lee Bowser

Director/Producer: Carletta S. Hurt

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