Albany Ny ULTRA LOW BUDGET Feature

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THE WAY WE FEEL
Writer: Shannon Haly
Director: Marisa Camplin
Producer: Michalina Scorzelli 
Casting: Heidi Eklund, CSA
Casting Assistant: Jada Hart

Seeking the following roles:

Annie Miller: 
Any Ethnicity, 18-25 (Character's age is 21). Annie is an aspiring writer and dreamer who grew up creating stories with her baby sister, Sasha. When the unimaginable happens, and Sasha dies unexpectedly; Annie’s world, and dreams, are immediately shattered. Forced to face her new reality, and struggling with her father’s seeming acceptance of their loss, she turns to drink as her clutch. Driven by desperation, she feels like the only recourse to her grief is to find out exactly what happened to her dearest sister Sasha.  Leading her to a seemingly unlikely connection with her elderly next door neighbor, Bear. LEAD.


Bear Sendrowski:
Any Ethnicity 58-70 (Actually late 60's). Bear is gentle, lonely and ambiguous. While Bear lived the “American dream” by most people’s standards, he always wanted to live a life grander than his own. Always on the cusp of something notable, it always sounded better in his imagination so he would never pursue it. Instead, Bear told tales of fantastical visions about himself that soon became part of his identity. When faced with a terminal illness, he finds one last chance to do something he feels is valiant and finally pursues it. LEAD.

Mark Miller:
Any Ethnicity, 40-50. Mark is the father of Annie and Sasha — a widower quietly drowning in guilt. Though he appears calm and composed, he silently blames himself for Sasha’s death and struggles to support Annie through her grief. Mark finds it unbearable to remain in the family home, where every corner holds a memory he can’t face. Unable to articulate his pain, he makes the difficult decision to sell the house and start over — a quiet attempt to outrun the pain he can’t put into words. SUPPORTING.

Luke Sendrowski: 
Any Ethnicity, 25-40. Luke is a driven, direct, super diligent and no room for error kinda guy. He is invested in his career and makes choices he feels will drive him toward success. Unlike how he sees his father Bear, Luke has made it a point to seek new opportunities and take chances.SUPPORTING

Sasha Miller: 
Any Ethnicity. Seeking over 18 years to play young - Character's age is 14 years old. Sasha lives in a world of highs and lows. She thrives on being the life of the party and equally hides away. She feels everything very deeply the way she sees it. While she may not always show it, she needs constant emotional connection and support which she once found in her connection with her big sister. SUPPORTING.

Jason Debore:
Any Ethnicity, 26-30. Jason is a PhD student and teacher's assistant seeking a future job with the University. He is clean cut, intellectual, composed with a quiet and deep nature that makes him slightly mysterious. Jason is naturally empathetic to other people’s feelings, but also guarded with his own. SUPPORTING.

How to be considered:
1. Submit to the breakdowns on Actors Access for The Way We Feel. (this is the preferred method of submission if possible- please update your info so it is current).
2. If you are not on Actors Access, send an email inquiry to [email protected] with your current photo, your resume and your contact info and we will send you an alternative way to audition.

Audition invitations are not guaranteed but we do our best to give abundant opportunities to audition.

We encourage actors and performers of all types, ethnicities, ages and abilities to submit.

The production is seeking a SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget Agreement which is currently pending. The projected rate is $249 per day.

Filming will take place in ALBANY, NY... We are primarily seeking actors who are local to the Albany, NY area. Due to limited travel budget, we only have availability for potentially 1-2 very experienced or name actors from NYC or surrounding areas.