CASTING CALL: Half Sisters Extras
WHO WE NEED
We need extras for the feature film Half Sisters. Adults + kids of all ages are welcome to submit.
FILM SUMMARY: Two half-sisters who bitterly hate each other become trapped in a cabin during a storm, as a couple of murderous intruders terrorize them from outside.
In order to be hired, you must live in Oregon/Washington and be fully vaccinated (if eligible).
People of all identities (races, sizes, physical abilities, genders, sexualities, religions, ethnicities, countries of origin, and more) who fall within the given parameters are welcome and encouraged to apply. We are committed to representing authentic diversity across all projects.
PROJECT INFORMATION
TYPE: Feature Film
UNION STATUS: SAG-AFTRA. Non-Union talent are welcome to submit.
DIRECTOR: Devin Fei-Fan Tau (do not contact)
SHOOT LOCATIONS: Oregon: Portland, Silverton, and Salem.
You must live in Oregon or Washington to apply.
SHOOT DATES: Wed 10/27-Sun 11/21. You would likely work 1 day if hired.
PAY IF HIRED: $14.00/hour. A minimum of 8 hours’ pay is guaranteed (even if you work less).
COVID19 REQUIREMENTS: In alignment with the agreement between the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers, the DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, the Teamsters and the Basic Crafts, the Producers have implemented a policy requiring all cast and crew age 12+ to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. All adults accompanying minors to set must be fully vaccinated.
FULL SYNOPSIS: Two half-sisters have detested each other since birth. Isabel the overachiever and family favorite, versus Leeza the "black sheep", both figuratively and literally. When their eccentric grandmother dies and they both turn up at the cabin she left them in her will, their bickering is soon overshadowed by an even greater menace. Trapped by unknown assailants in the dark of the night, they must choose between self-preservation at all costs and a combined effort to escape. The next few hours will determine whether blood --even half blood-- is thicker than water as multiple reveals are shared.
This character-driven, sophisticated thriller combines audience-pleasing elements of the gore genre with dramatic sequences of connection and emotional intensity. “Half Sisters” is the story of how superficial contrasts mask hidden connections, challenging preconceived notions about race, family, and belonging. By framing the conversation on social justice through an intergenerational and interpersonal lens within a family, the film exposes the unquestioned racism of the culture at large.
The action-packed and exciting "Half-Sisters" is also uniquely poised to qualify for the ReFrame Stamp, which is awarded to films that feature women and people of color both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
MOVIE THEME: RACE Racism is a global problem which has been elevated to the top of the American zeitgeist lately. Half Sisters confronts the systematic racism in our history in an authentic and realistic way. I want to challenge the paradigm of subtle and not so subtle racism and shine a spotlight on perceived notions. Passive aggressive behavior perpetuates this unacceptable behavior and this film attempts to bring this issue front and center.
As we progress toward a “post-racial” society, Half Sisters will serve as a conversation starter to engage audiences worldwide. Prejudice being exemplified through ignorance and age cannot serve as an excuse to further perpetuate this inhumane behavior. It stops now.
DIRECTOR BIO: Devin Fei-Fan Tau Devin (鈄非凡) is a gay, Asian-American filmmaker whose storytelling speaks out against the imposed silence he experienced from both his native and adopted cultures since immigrating to the United States as a child four decades ago.
He's currently on his 3rd career, having first developed his financial and analytic skills in the corporate world, and then explored his eye for fashion and aesthetics in apparel merchandising. “Half Sisters” is his second feature film. He completed “Who’s on Top?” narrated by George Takei in 2020 which released worldwide in May 2021. In addition, he’s currently working on his third feature film, a commissioned documentary for the National Institute of Correction (NIC) and Interstate Compact Adults on Supervision (ICAOS).
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