A call for cast and crew

Shadowplay is an independent live action short film. Written and Directed by John Howrith, the film sees the protagonist (Sophie) deal with what seem to be demons at a time of emotional turmoil. The production is completely independently funded and relies on the support of the public and independent film community to be produced.

Shadowplay is in the pre-production phase and we are looking to go into production later this year. The shoot time is 5 days of which we will hopefully only be filming for 3 of those days. The project is a zero budget production and as such there are no paid positions on it. We are asking for people to donate their time to the production to help us get it made. Below is a list of the roles and things we need to get the production moving.

CREW

Camera Assistant

Lighting Assistant

Audio Recordist

Continuity

Runner

Runner

Props

Costume designer

Makeup artist

Location manager

Production assistant

Set dresser

Set dresser

CAST

Protagonist ‒ female ‒ 25 to 30

Friend ‒ Female ‒ 25 to 30

Ex-boyfriend ‒ Male ‒ 25 to 30

50s lover ‒ Male ‒ 30 to 35

50s lover ‒ Female ‒ 30 to 35

LOCATIONS

The following locations and studio space will be needed to film the production. If you think that you have the relevant location to film in that will be available for the entire duration of the filming schedule and possibly for returning if we need to re-shoot some scenes then please get in contact.

1. A single level flat or apartment with separate living room and kitchen connected by a hallway.
2. A studio space for one scene.
3. 50s style interior to be used as a location.

PROPS

We will be looking to acquire as many props as possible to fill an entire 50s set, and to dress the living room, kitchen and bedroom sets. If you want to you can donate these items to us or lend them to us for the duration of the production. If you think you can assist us then please contact us.
ACCOMODATION

Depending on where we end up shooting the production we will need to find somewhere for everyone to stay. More details of this to come.
The following roles are currently what we will be looking for once the film has finished being shot and would like to have on board beforehand.
Post-production

2D animator

2D animator

Compositor

Compositor

Assistant Editor

Foley artist

Composer

Colourist

Motion Graphics

Although we have the camera equipment and some lighting we are in need of some other bits and pieces for the production. Equipment such as dolly and track, jib, and lighting rigging are still required for the production. If you think you are able to help by lending or donating equipment then please get in contact with us.

If you would like to help out our production but don’t have the any of the skills, equipment, items or locations we need to complete the production then please feel free to make a donation via our paypal donation link. Anything you can give us will help the production. Donations under £10 will get a thank you on our website, but any donations over £10 will get a credit in the ‘special thanks’ section of the credits.