Open Auditions for Feature Film – Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

Various roles available including a major role for a child.

Indie Film “Free in Deed” will begin filming in Memphis in early 2014 and open auditions are scheduled for actors who would like roles in the project.

The film is described as “An intense drama about a pentecostal preacher trying to help a struggling, single mother and her autistic child.” The movie is based on actual events that occurred in 2003 in which a child dyed during a church healing service. In the film, the preacher and the mother try to heal an autistic 8 year old boy.

“Free in Deed“ will film in January and February 2014.

Seeking:

A key role will be for an African-American boy age 8-14 to play a major part as a severely autistic, non-verbal child who can at times act violently. No acting training or experience necessary.

Other roles:
African American men, women and children of all ages.
Caucasian men and women from 30-50.
A Caucasian boy, 5 years old.
An adult Indian male.

all kinds of people: actors, non-actors,
pros, real people, all ages (infant to elderly), types, shapes, sizes, styles

The film is also seeking paid crew as well as interns who would like to help out.

The film stars  stars David Harewood ( “Homeland”) and  Edwina Findley (“Treme” and “The Wire”)

The film is seeking to cast Memphis locals in roles. They are seeking both experienced and non-experienced actors of all ages.

CREW:

Paid professional crew positions and unpaid internships are available.

If interested, email your resume to: FreeInDeedFilm@gmail.com

Put “Production crew” on the subject line of the email.

CAST:

Various roles are available.

A key role will be for an African-American boy age 8-14 to play a major part as a severely autistic, non-verbal child who can at times act violently. No acting training or experience necessary.

Other roles:
African American men, women and children of all ages.
Caucasian men and women from 30-50.
A Caucasian boy, 5 years old.
An adult Indian male.

We will consider all kinds of people: actors, non-actors, pros, real people, all ages (infant to elderly), types, shapes, sizes, styles.

If you’re interested in being considered, email your contact information with a photo of yourself to: FreeInDeedFilm@gmail.com

Put “Casting” on the subject line of the email.

More info is available from the Shelby County film commission.

FREE IN DEED

a low-budget, independent feature to be shot in Memphis through February 2014

An intense drama about a pentecostal preacher trying
to help a struggling, single mother and her autistic child.

OPEN CALL

if you are interested in the film (appearing or helping)
please attend one of the following info sessions

we are looking for all kinds of people: actors, non-actors,
pros, real people, all ages (infant to elderly), types, shapes, sizes, styles

at
LeMoyne-Owen College
807 Walker, Gibson-Orgill Math & Science Learning Center
Room 111
Casting Meetings
Saturday, December 14
1PM
3PM
5PM