Casting Closed!

NETHERLANDS: actors (m/f) 18-60, English spkrs, for fantasy short film and ball in Eindhoven [E]

Production Type: short film

Taking Actors From: Eindhoven, Netherlands

Closing Date: Saturday, 30th November, 2024

Payment: Expenses Only

Casting Overview

Casting "Aetheri" an original concept that brings the world of film and fantasy to a real life ball.

This project is both a fantasy ball and a short film. A short film will be recorded prior to the ball. The film will be split up in short clips that will be posted online and the last part of the film will be performed live at the ball itself.

We are looking for English - speaking talented actors who can bring our characters to life. Not only on camera, but also live during the ball event itself. At the ball, you will become the character you have played in the short film and interact with people as said character.

The story in short: The Aetheri kingdom is readying itself to open its doors to the annual ball, but during the preparations, something gets stolen from the king’s vault. Kyra gets put on the task to retrieve the object, but not without any hurdles…

On-site auditions will take place in Eindhoven around January 2025.

Recording will take place in the South of the Netherlands over two (separate) days. These will be discussed after we have picked a cast.

Filming will take place at the beginning of 2025. The ball will take place in early October 2025.

Roles are not paid. What we can offer: Travel costs - Catering - Free use of the professionally recorded film and photos for your portfolio - Becoming the face of this incredible story and being part of the live entertainment experience - When the project is successful, a chance to continue playing your role in another run starting in 2026.

Roles

Role: Narrator

Gender: male

Playing Ages: 18–60

Languages: English

ROLE: Narrator m, any age, speaking English with a British accent, comfortable speaking in front of a crowd.

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Role: Kyra

Gender: female

Playing Ages: 18–20

Languages: English

ROLE: Kyra (main character) f, 18-20, ideally with blond hair and blue or green eyes (wig can be provided). Preferably, clothing size S/M. Kyra is the daughter of the captain of the guard, she grew up training and fighting with the other male guards. She is stubborn, determined, sassy, strong.

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Role: Madina

Gender: female

Playing Ages: 30–50

Languages: English

ROLE: Madina f, 30-50, ideally with dark hair and dark eyes (wig can be provided). The queen of the kingdom, who married the king at a very young age. Introverted, graceful, kind.

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Role: Theon

Gender: male

Playing Ages: 30–50

Languages: English

ROLE: Theon, m, 30-50, with blonde hair and blue or green eyes, preferably broad built. Theon is the captain of the Guards and the king’s closest guard. He is a strong and disciplined man who cares a lot about his squad, his regiment is like a family to him.

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Role: Godrick

Gender: male

Playing Ages: 30–50

Languages: English

ROLE: Godrick male, 30-50, with dark hair and dark eyes. Godrick is the king of Aetheri. Diplomatic, jealous, harsh, selfish, short-tempered. He was forced to marry Medina at a young age. He once cared for her but that changed over the years.

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Role: Milo

Gender: male

Playing Ages: 18–22

Languages: English

Minor Role: Milo (guard) m, 18-22, with blond or ginger hair Milo is best friends with Dax and Kyra. They have been friends since they were children. They often train together and have the most fun together. Milo’s other half is Dax, they are like brothers to each other. They joined the regiment at the same time, eventually they met Kyra and since that day they are inseparable.

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Role: Dax

Gender: male

Playing Ages: 18–22

Languages: English

Minor Role: Dax (guard) m, 18-22, with brown or black hair Dax is best friends with Milo and Kyra. They have been friends since they were children. They often train together and have the most fun together. Unlike Milo, Dax is slightly more introverted and quiet.

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Role: Pirates

Gender: open

Playing Ages: 18–35

Languages: English

Minor Roles: Eros, Riven, Thorin m/f, 18-35 Pirates in Raden’s crew. They are loyal to Raden and have been in his crew for some years. They are like family to each other. Important notice: these three pirates will be the party makers at the ball. You should not be afraid to dance with strangers and to improvise.

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Role: Raden

Gender: male

Playing Ages: 25–45

Languages: English

Minor Role: Raden m, 25-45 Raden is the captain of his ship, his crew is like family to him. He met each of them on his many adventures until he ended up with a crew that would follow him to the end. He is only loyal to his crew and does not trust anyone outside of it.

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Role: Male Role

Gender: male

Playing Ages: 30–60

Languages: English

Minor role: Azure m, 30-60, Azure was the king’s most trusted advisor for years until one day, he and the king had a big fallout and Azure walked out. He was never seen again.

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