Short Film casting in Christchurch!

“KISS ME, PLEASE”

a short film comedy by

Dr. Adrienna Ember (Aoraki Polytechnic)

based on the Hungarian short story by Rita Abody: Csókot kérek!

Synopsis:

Rita (good looking 45-50) is fed up with being a single working mum and decides to have the kiss of her life in a shopping centre. While sitting there with a sign in her lap “Kiss me please!” she receives different reactions from a wide range of people, but not a kiss. She is just about to give up and leave when a mysterious stranger (“Casanova”) steps to her. Will the stranger change her life?

Characters with text

Rita

(45-50), feminine figure (not skinny), at least shoulder long hair (or quality wig), preferably reddish or brown hair

Casanova

(25-30), Italian or Latino look, ideally not short hair, might speak with accent

Daughter

(12) Role already taken

Old woman  (60)

Prostitute (25)

Boy 1

(15-18)

Homeless man

(45)

 Characters without text

Boy 3 & 3 (15-18)

Homeless Man(45)

Good Looking Man (40-50), pleasant, friendly

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Many (40-55), busy manager or scientist

Guest Male (40-60)

Guest Female 1 (35-55)

Guest Female 2 (35-55)

Young Man 1 (18-30)

Young Man 2 (18-30)

Man 1 (45-60) costumer at shopping mall

Man 2 (45-60) costumer at shopping mall

Customers (max. 10) Different ages, gender, family etc. for background

 NOTE: All ages are an indication only!

This is a no-budget short-film produced with the intention to participate in short-film competitions and festivals. The success of this project depends on everybody’s high commitment and enthusiasm.

15 Aug. auditions

21-23 Aug. rehearsals (group appointment with actors in different scenes)

29-30 Aug. principal photography

04-05 Sept. "emergency" weekend, if sth. needs to be reshot.

Sept./Oct.:post-production, voice-over for Rita

End of October: first screening to all We will provide catering on set!  

15 Aug. auditions

21-23 Aug. rehearsals (group appointment with actors in different scenes)

29-30 Aug. principal photography

04-05 Sept. "emergency" weekend, if sth. needs to be reshot.

Sept./Oct.:post-production, voice-over for Rita

End of October: first screening to all