Ariadne Posted July 11, 2007 Sorry guys as there was not classified section on this site so it seemed apropriate here. Okay a friend of mine e-mailed this to me. It's a casting oppurtunity for Somali attore's and attreesha's within Toronto or the GTA sorry reer Yurub and beyond. Lokks like you will have to find your big acting breaks elsewhere. K'NAAN FILM CASTING - CONTACT LARISSA BY TUESDAY JULY 10TH Share 11:26am Today FEATURE FILM CASTING - CONTACT LARISSA @ ADDRESS BELOW: __________________________________________________ SEEKING SOMALI PEOPLE FOR UPCOMING FEATURE FILM: THE RIVER OF BLOOD JIGSAW CASTING LTD. WILL BE CASTING A FEATURE LENGTH DRAMA BASED ON THE TRUE LIFE STORY OF ACCLAIMED HIP HOP ARTIST K'NAAN WARSAME. HAVING FLED SOMALIA ON THE EVE OF ITS COLLAPSE, K'NAAN'S STRUGGLE TO CONFRONT HIS UNRESOLVED PAST LEADS HIM TO REDISCOVER HIS POETIC ROOTS AND EMERGE THROUGH MUSIC AS A VOICE FOR THE NATION. _______________________________________________________________________ SEEKING SOMALI PEOPLE WHO WOULD BE INTERESTED IN AUDITIONING FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES: SEEKING: YOUNG K'NAAN: LEAD, (9-12yrs), Somali.A courageous young boy who is protective of his family. Very brave when faced with danger and hardship. He is known to have a temper, but is sensitive and stands up for what he believes in. He cares deeply for Shorty and his family, and is inspired by the poetic wisdom his grandfather teaches him and listens well. He is outgoing and very intelligent. It is clear early on that he has definite leadership qualities and is a very special boy. SHORTY: LEAD, (9-12yrs) Male, Somali, K'naan's cousin. He comes to live with K'naan's family in Somalia because his mother (Aunty Asha) passed away. At first he does not speak when he gets to his new home, but later on he breaks his silence after K'naan defends him from Abdirahman and Janune who tease and harass him for not speaking. Shorty is left behind after an innocent but careless act by K'naan that jeopardizes his plane ticket out of Somalia with the rest of the family. MARIAN: LEAD, (35-40yrs) Female, Somali, K'naan's mother. †She is a strong mother who wants a better life for her children. She goes to the U.S embassy on a daily basis in the hopes of getting their Visa's stamped to leave Somalia for a better life. †She is always denied until she finally convinces the embassy representative to approve her and her children's Visa's. RAY: LARGE PRINCIPAL, (20-23yrs), Male, Somali. He is Older Knaan's best friend and also plays guitar in his band. He and the others look to K'naan for leadership and guidance. He is K'naan's first friend when he arrives to Canada. HASSAN: LARGE PRINCIPAL, (30-35yrs), Male, Somali - He is Marian's cousin and Ubah's husband. Helps Marian with her kids, very close with her and the family. Suffers a great loss when his son is shot at the Mosque during a government lead attack. Later, Hassan sneaks out during a government imposed curfew to find food for the family. He is caught by Captain Abdiwali and killed. HAJI: LARGE PRINCIPAL, (70-85 yrs) Male, Somali, K'nann's grandfather. †He gives guidance to K'naan with poetic wisdom. He uses a cane and at times has a severe cough. Even though he is showing his age, he is still a very handsome man with a dark red beard. He is one of the most respected living poets in all of Somalia. A positive role model through out all of K'naan's life. A memorable moment; K'naan is walking his grandfather down the street and he is being greeted with reverence by the community. He describes to K'naan what it was like to lose his wife, his poetic words and passion leave K'naan speechless. ZALIKA: LARGE PRINCIPAL, (20-23yrs), Female, African Canadian- She encourages K'naan to attend her poetry evening and then asks him to go on stage. They begin dating and she becomes his girlfriend. All of the roles noted above will be paid. Experienced actors are preferred however; I'm very open to seeing anyone who expresses an interest in participating is this feature film. Auditions will be held the third week of July 2007 Shooting will take place December 2007 / January 2008 Please send your photo and resume (or brief description of self) to larissa@jigsawcasting.com by the deadline: TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2007 BY NOON: Attention: Larissa Mair IN DEVELOPMENT WITH TELEFILM CANADA, MOVIE CENTRAL & THE HAROLD GREENBURG FUND. Director: Jason Xenopoulos Executive Producer: Martin Katz Producers: Anthony Leo & Andrew Rosen 60 SUMACH ST / TORONTO, ON M5A 3J7 / T: 416 360 0336 ext 222 / F: 416 360 0465 /www.jigsawcasting.com -- **NOTE: All time sensitive/urgent correspondence must be followed up by a call to cell: 416.826.6111** Melissa Cassin (C.D.C.) Casting Director Cell) 416.826.6111 Landline) 416.551.5100 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
