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Hey everyone! My feature film just raised 50% of our fundraising goal. Want to share the link here and also hopefully inspire others who are wanting to start fundraising their own films.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-playing-dead-to-life

The film is called Playing Dead, it's about two super fans who kidnap their favorite musician to force him to release new music. We have a great pitch deck attached to the link if anyone wants to check it out!

If anybody has questions for me about the process I've had so far, please ask? I ask of you, even if you won't literally donate, would this type of look and layout feel professional enough that you theoretically could? Would you believe this project will truly happen from an outsiders perspective?

Hi all! Currently casting for a feature film looking to shoot this August near Seattle. Here is all the info:

PLAYING DEAD - COMEDY FEATURE FILM

Two misguided fans kidnap a reclusive musician with enthusiastic demands for new music.
Casting for feature comedy film near Seattle, Washington.

ROLES:
• CALVIN (Lead, 22-30, M) – Enthusiastic yet self-centered optimist who kidnaps his favorite musician to get him to release a new album. Calvin is lovable and supportive but can at times be frustrating. He’s the lead of our film and carries the soul of the movie, personifying that wonder of a crazy connection to music that makes us feel like it had to be created just for us.
• ROMAN (Supporting, 28-45, M) – While he used to have a modest cult-like fanbase and semi-successful career as a musician, Roman is now retired from life in the studio. All he wants is some peace and quiet. Unfortunately for him, his music seems to have touched some more than he’d like. He now faces two misguided superfans set on forcing him to release new music, and an obsessed stalker on top of that.
• JEREMY (Supporting, 22-30, M) – Jeremy would do anything to support his best friend, including being an accomplice in kidnapping. He might not be the most helpful, but he’s great for moral support. Laid-back, nonchalant stoner type, Jeremy isn’t one to fuss over the details..
• JANE (Supporting, 22-30, F) – Jane is fun, offbeat, and unpredictable. She's also a full-time stalker of her favorite musician. Impulsive and adventurist, Jane doesn’t worry about details, like having a plan, or jumping into a felony.
• NICK (Supporting, 22-30, M) – Nick loves the concept of an "investment" and has recently gotten really into working out. He sees himself as tough, but no one else seems to think so. He's a big dork at heart, and really he just wants to be involved in some way.
• Annie (Day-player, 22-30, F) - Calvin's ex-girlfriend who's had more than enough of his shenanigans and has moved on long ago, even though he seems to think otherwise. Annie seems to have her life in order and she doesn't intend to mess that up.

DETAILS:
• Shoot: August (10 days) exact dates TBD.
• Location: Greater Seattle Area, WA
• Non-union / unpaid, will be provided with meals, reel footage, and be a major speaking role in a feature film, plans for festivals/distribution.

TO SUBMIT:
Please record video with clear audio and face/body in frame. You can record with someone off screen reading as a scene partner, or completely solo. Holding scripts is fine, we're looking for natural performances. You may submit multiple takes with different interpretations of the scene if you feel inclined to!

DM me for an email or link for where to submit audition tapes.

FOR ROMAN: Also include a recording (audio or video) of singing and guitar playing. This could be from another performance, released music, a live show, or just a simple recording of yourself. can be original or cover music, but please attach a singing/guitar sample, rock/indie genre is preferable. Guitar playing does not need to be advanced, just convincing.

SIDES:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QyO8ypGj\_nmrIPTQXOMr\_JVlO-x4N\_8H?usp=sharing

PITCH DECK:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hqcsEUmc-XOgCyW-30BGJ6O2PV2FKm8-/view?usp=sharing

Feel free to reach out with any questions!
-Marcus Bratton (Writer/Director)

After Months of Planning, Our Indie Feature is 50% Funded. Here's What We Are Making:

After months of planning, our indie feature is 50% funded. Here's what we're making: