Indigenous Boys aged 18-20 are needed in speaking roles for the major feature film THE ONE. Native American boys from all over the country can be considered. Travel, lodging and per diems will be paid in addition to the day rates.
THE ONE
SAG-AFTRA Feature Film
Producer: Adam Ropp, Erin Elizabeth Cook
Director: Lisa Arnold
Writer: Erin Elizabeth Cook
Casting Director: Chris Freihofer, CSA, Beverly Holloway, CSA
Start Date(s): Dec. 1-22, 2024; Jan. 1-15, 2025
Shoot Location: OKLAHOMA – Enid, OKC, Spencer, Guthrie
Audition Date(s): ASAP – SELF TAPE ONLY
Rate of Pay: Low Budget Scale: $783+10% day; $2,717 +10% per week
STORYLINE
Based around an annual event in Enid, Oklahoma, “The One” is an inspirational Holiday film about Hawk, a Native American foster teen who ages out of the system and uses his train ticket out of Chicago to see the lighting of the tallest Christmas Tree in the United States. Hawk suffers from un-diagnosed PTSD, separation anxiety, and lack of any Native culture from growing up in so many different homes. While waiting for the lighting of the tree, he crosses paths with Jefferson, a train attendant that shows Hawk around town, and more importantly, where to get free food. While Hawk is playing his guitar on the tracks, he runs into runaway teen, Alexis, who is grieving the loss of her twin sister. The two reminisce about Hawk’s Foster life, discuss the existence of God, and dodge her family who is frantically searching for her. Together they find a look-out spot to watch the lighting, but things don’t turn out as Hawk planned. The film is strewn with surprise comedic characters and twists and turns that will not only open eyes to the plight of the Foster system, but also remind us that it is never too late…whatever that may mean for you.
BREAKDOWN OF ROLES
[HAWK] 18-year-old Indigenous/Native American. Hawk is a foster teen that has just aged out of the system. Hawk’s mom died in a fire when he was a toddler. He has nightmares, flashbacks, and panic attacks due to PTSD and separation anxiety. Hawk has had four foster homes and been back and forth to the group home.Regardless of his circumstances, Hawk always stays upbeat and hopeful. He is a Christian and lacks any sort of Native culture. Hawk plays the guitar, sings, and loves Christmas. He has no idea where to go, but his heart is drawn to Enid, Oklahoma to see the lighting of The One, the country’s tallest Christmas tree. LEAD
[HAWK 6-8] Male, 6-8 yrs old, Indigenous/Native American. He is a bright eyed five-year old Hawk, before his life is forever changed as he enters the foster care system. SMALL SUPPORTING (7 lines, 2 scenes)
[HAWK 8-11] Male, 8-11 yrs old, Indigenous/Native American A brave and growing Hawk who, as he gets older, becomes a little scorned by the foster care system. But despite that he does his best to remain optimistic. SMALL SUPPORTING (9 lines, 1 scene)
[HAWK 13] Male, 13 yrs old, Indigenous/Native American. He is a young teenage boy who has had to grow up way too fast. He has basically been trained by the foster care system, learning to accept both the good and the bad. (We may consider an actor who could possibly play HAWK at both 13 and 18 years old.
TO SUBMIT FOR THIS PROJECT:
READ AND FOLLOW THE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS VERY CAREFULLY.
Failure to follow the instructions will likely result in your submission being lost, mis-filed or accidentally deleted.
– Email a headshot and acting resume, or a list of any acting experience to the casting office.
– Include all contact information including:
-NAME
-PARENT EMAIL ADDRESS
-CITY/STATE of residence
-AGE (if a minor)
-Make the subject heading of your email: ONE – (Name of Role). Example: ONE – HAWK 8-11
-Send the email to submit.freihofercasting@gmail.com
(If you do not send to the email address listed, your submission WILL NOT BE SEEN.)
-If you are selected to audition for the project, you will be contacted by email. Check emails regularly.
– NO PHONE CALLS