Short film production is seeking a local Perth skater with intermediate to advanced skateboard skills to appear in a PAID non-speaking dramatic role in our short film. Great opportunity to show off your skate skills!
In short film script 'SKATE PARK SAM' from award-winning filmmaker James Cunningham, Sam is a street-smart skateboarder from the affluent suburbs of Perth navigating a double life. Sam spends his days at the skate park with his girlfriend, while secretly prostituting himself to a local and respected Doctor happy to fund Sam's carefree lifestyle.​ Inspired by the films of Larry Clark, Gus Van Sant and Andrea Arnold, SKATE PARK SAM examines privilege, power and the dark side of human nature.
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Must be based in Perth for this opportunity.
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Youth depicted; ages 18-to-28ish welcome to apply. Absolutely must be over 18 years of age to apply for this opportunity.
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Need to be confidant skating and doing tricks at local skate parks.
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Non-speaking main role, however basic acting/performing is required.
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This role is a PAID opportunity with pay set at $250 per day of filming for a roughly two-day shoot.
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Must be comfortable in front of a camera, and following direction
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Should be comfortable with adult themes such as abuse and prostitution.
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Must be comfortable with nudity in the film as part of this role.
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Must be fit and injury-free, with strong skateboarding-skills beneficial.
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You may be asked to attend an audition for this role.
If you're interested in this opportunity please reply with your availability, your skateboarding skills, and a couple of CLEAR and RECENT photos/selfies so we know what you look like. Any questions, please ask.