AUDITION FOR STUDENT FILM

CASTING CALL ! BAD TRANSLATION is a satirical film that explores issues of cultural identity, honesty and alienation. Below is a short synopsis: *************************************** A desperate Chinese woman (Jaja Chen) hires an interpreter (Trevor Lee) to communicate with a string of potential candidates for marriage in the hope to get an Australian citizenship. Her meetings with these men turn awry and disastrous when the interpreter misinterprets the conversations intentionally; so that he stands a chance to win her heart. *************************************** We are currently seeking actors for the following roles: _______________________________________ Mrs Elizabeth Barney, 63, former primary school principal and. Widowed when young, she is strict, mean and loves controlling her son, Jarrod. George McGrath, Truck driver, ex-sailor, 46. Weathered but still adventurous. Travelling is in George’s blood, and he yearns to settle down and with a wife. Jeffrey Curtis, Marketing Manger, 40. Ex-military man and widower, looking for a new wife that is subservient. Randall Shortess, Architect, 28. Randall is relatively good looking and he is bohemian and an idealist. He likes Asian culture and enjoys travelling. Jarrod Barney, Biotechnologist, 35. Scrawny, Nerdy and shy. He is forced to go for a match-making session by his domineering mother. Kevin Morgan, IT engineer, 30. Alpha male, athletic. Kevin is on the rebound, and looking for a girlfriend to spite his ex. Matthew Clemson, Secondary School Student, 15. Matt is a desperate to get a chick, he poses as an adult and attend a match-making session. Tyler Paterson, Surfer Dude, 26. Tanned, carefree and happy-go-lucky kinda guy. Taking time off from real life. _______________________________________ Other Roles- minimal lines, but requires flexibility, wide emotional range and a sense of humour: Overweight Man, 30-60 years old. Cheerful but sloppy. Nerd, 25-45years old. Bookworm bordering psychotic Sultry Chick, mid 20s. The Mafia’s woman! Elderly Man, 60-80 years old. Lonely and very talkative. Bouncer / Rogue, 30-45 years old. Mean with low intelligence ________________________________________ Casting Dates: Sunday 28 May’05 (9am-5pm) **If you are unable to make it for these dates, please call in advance for an alternative audition Venue: RMIT University City Campus, Melbourne, VIC Building 9, 3rd Level room 41 On Latrobe & Bowen Streets Tentative Shoot Dates: 0.5 day shoot in mid-June'2006 + 0.5day rehearsal Location: Melbourne, VIC For more information or book a time for an audition, pls email the casting director with headshot and CV at castingbt@yahoo.com.au. Please indicate the role on the subject headline. Thank you!