CASTING CALL: Half Sisters
STATUS: CLOSED
We are finished casting this project! If you’re interested in future gigs, please sign up for general consideration.
WHO WE NEED
We need actors for the feature film Half Sisters.
Please note if you are based in Oregon/Washington and have a talent agent, your agent will submit you for this project. You do not need to submit directly.
LOGLINE: 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.
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 LOCATION: Portland, Oregon area
Talent must live in Oregon or Washington to be hired, except where indicated for specific roles.
SHOOT DATES: Wed 10/27-Sun 11/21
CALLBACKS: Mon 10/4 - Wed 10/6. 1 day. TBD. Via zoom or in-person per talent’s comfort.
PAY IF HIRED: SAG Scale for Moderate Low Budget Project Agreement (approximately$370/day)
Talent agents: 10% agency fee available on all rates.
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).
SCRIPT: If you are selected to audition, you will be provided SIDES for your role. The full script will be available to talent selected for callbacks.
Available ROLES
All roles are only open to actors who live in Oregon/Washington, except where noted.
Please do not submit for muliple roles.
Don’t fit these roles and/or interested in working as an extra? We encourage you to sign up for general consideration.
ADULTS
Charlotte Lindman (Supporting). Female, White, 50-70. Eccentric, strong-willed, racist. Dour and unhappy. Takes in her two young granddaughters when their mother dies of a drug overdose. Raises them with a tough-love mentality. California-based talent will be considered for this role.
Deonna (Supporting). Female, Black, 28-36. Isabel's ex-wife. Strong but caring. Build should be athletic, not dainty. Must be comfortable with LBGTQ+ kiss scene. California-based talent will be considered for this role.
RJ (Supporting). Male, Any Ethnicity, 28-36. Leeza's boyfriend. Dirtbag wannabe rapper. Angular, skinny, rugged pretty boy. Chameleon. Drug-dealer. California-based talent will be considered for this role.
Amber (Supporting).Female, BIPOC (Latina preferred), 25-40. Counselor at a women's prison. Kind and caring. Petite build preferred but not required.
Julie (Supporting). Female, BIPOC (Asian preferred), 25-40. Isabel's book agent. All business.
Mother (Day Player). Female, White, Female, White, 30-40. Blonde/Blue eyes preferred. Thin. Dies of a drug overdose when her two daughters are young.
Warden Rivers (Day Player). Any Gender, Any Ethnicity, 45-60. Warden at a women's prison. Hardened, no-nonsense.
Police Officer / Prison Guard (Day Player). Any Gender, Any Ethnicity, 20-40. Talent will be considered for multiple Police Officer + Prison Guard roles. Athletic build a plus.
Young Woman (Day Player). White or other Non-Black Ethnicity, 16-22. Seeks advice from Isabel at her book reading. Her family is threatening to cut her off for dating a Black man.
Father (Day Player). Male, Any Ethnicity, 30-50. Rural, rugged. Drives a pick-up truck with a CB radio.
Carl (Day Player). Male, Black, 30-40. Isabel's Ex Brother-In-Law. Confronts her angrily at her book reading.
KIDS
Young Isabel (Supporting). Female, White, Age 9-13 (ideally looks 11). Young version of lead ISABEL for flashback sequences. Portrays ages 9 + 13. Blonde / blue eyes preferred.
Young Leeza (Supporting). Female, Black or Half-Black. Age 6-12 (ideally looks 8). Young version of lead LEEZA for flashback sequences. Portrays ages 6 + 10.
Talent who audition for this role must be comfortable swimming and with some physical scenes (simulated aggression from grandmother, hair being pulled, being thrown into a crawlspace, etc.) Talent will work closely with a qualified stunt coordinator to block these scenes safely.
Boy (Day Player). Male, Any Ethnicity, 10-12. Sweet and innocent. Rural kid. Answers his dad's CB radio.
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.
Don’t fit the roles listed and/or interested in working as an extra? We encourage you to sign up for general consideration.
HOW TO APPLY
Please use the link below to apply for consideration in this project! You will need:
Headshot (professional photo not required)
Acting resume (optional. Please format as PDF before uploading)
We will email you to request a self-tape if you are selected to audition. You will not receive a notice if you are not selected.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: We are accepting submissions on a rolling basis. Please apply ASAP so you have more time to prepare your audition if selected.
If you have a talent agent, it is mandatory to list your agency on your application. Please note if you are based in Oregon/Washington and have a talent agent, your agent will submit you for this project. You do not need to submit directly.
Please do not submit for muliple roles.
QUESTIONS? If you have trouble submitting or have other questions, please email casting@weeblemountain.com.
Non-Disclosure Agreement: By applying for this project, you agree not to mention your involvement in the project, nor disclose to outside parties any details regarding the advertiser, product, or shoot that may be shared during the casting process. Violation of the NDA may result in termination and/or legal action.
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