Casting Call - New Short Film, Finding America

[The Coordinator]

Finding America

Finding America is a short narrative film about Desmond, 18, who has
just arrived from Jamaica and landed in Philadelphia on his way to
find his family.  He calls his brother Cliff, who comes to pick him up
from the airport and they go and hang out.  During this adventure with
his brother, Des makes friends, enemies, and is exposed to the
underbelly of America.

SHOOTING DATES:
The tentative shooting dates are Thursday, February 6th through
Monday, February 10th. Auditions will be held soon.

Characters
(Actors of all ethnicities are needed)

Desmond Moore, 18, Jamaican, raised in Jamaican, just arrived in the
USA, scholarship recipient to Princeton, a little reckless


Elise, 22, Amy’s friend, sensitive, shy, American, Graphic Designer, single


Clifton “Cliff: Moore, 24, Jamaican American, Investment banker, loves
money, makes good money lives in Chestnut Hill, Amy’s boyfriend


Amy, 24, Jamaican American. Assertive, Fashion Designer,


Rohan, 50, Jamaican, Rasta, Community Organizer, runs the Marcus
Garvey Community Center, used to be a gangster back in the day,
Married to Monique,


Abe, 50s, white Jamaican, Amy’s father, lawyer, lives in Chestnut Hill


Elizabeth, 40s, white Jamaican, Abe’s wife, Amy’s mother, nurse


Monique Thompson - Moore, 30s, African American, Rasta,  teacher,
helps run the Marcus Garvey Community Center,


Clarence, 20s, America, thug


Melvin, 20s, American, Clarence’s side kick


Jose, 30s, neighborhood watch in Chestnut Hill


Mr. Burke, 50s, American, philanthropist


Ms. Rose, 30s - 40s, Obeah Woman (Voodoo Priestess/psychic)


Jake, 30s - 40s. Government Agent, wears black suit


Ben, 30s - 40s, Government Agent, wears black suit


Kareem, Glen, Omar, Jeff, 14 - 16, reformed youth, in college prep program


Vernon, Paul, 11 - 12, troubled youth,


For more information, contact Dwight Wilkins at: findingam...@gmail.com