Auditions in Birmingham for Indie Short Film: Sept 8, 2007

[Alabama Auditions]

Auditions in Birmingham for Indie Short Film: Shape Films, LLC is producing an independent short film entitled "Six Blocks Wide", featuring director Yuri Shapochka, Director of Photography David Brower, and screenwriter Teresa K. Thorne.   "Six Blocks Wide"" is a touching story about wisdom, courage, and love. The film will be shot in Birmingham, Alabama this autumn. Projected plans include intense promotions at all major festivals and conventions. Logline: One old woman and a young girl challenge a drug lord's grip on a small community. We are looking for experienced character actors for the following parts: an elderly African American woman with a feisty attitude. Spiritual leader, community matriarch; a child of color--African American, Hispanic or mixed racial appearance; age 9-11; a short, thin to medium build, African American; age-20' to early 30's; a bitter drug dealer and killer; a slender African American, Hispanic or mixed racial appearance; an African American or Hispanic; age 12-15; nervous tic in cheek, somewhat hyper; an African American or Hispanic, heavy-set male with friendly face; three henchmen - African American, Hispanic or Caucasian; age 17 - early 20's; Extras for inner city neighborhood - primarily African American; all ages. Please send your actor's resume and headshot at in...@shapefilms.com . The audition will be held on Saturday, September 8th at 2:00pm .  2908 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35205 (The Women's Clubhouse), on the corner of 30th Street South, parking behind the building, off 30th Street. We plan to start rehearsing in September-October, and then filming in November. Please confirm if you are going to attend the audition. There is no monetary compensation but we will provide a copy of the film, credit, and meals.   Please no phone calls. If you have any questions please e-mail us at in...@shapefilms.com . Learn more about Shape Films at www.shapefilms.com