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‘I Can’t Be Kaspar?’
We are now casting for the short experimental narrative drama, ‘I Can’t Be Kaspar?’ directed by Josh Loftin for his ECA graduation film in association with the independent production company Unfolding Pictures. Auditions will be held by appointment in Edinburgh and Glasgow starting from the last weekend of March. We are looking to confirm the main cast by the Monday the 4th of April. Principle photography will be from the 22nd to the 28th of April, and the film is due for completion in early summer 2011.

Synopsis - Kaspar is in a state of misery and manic as his relationship with his girlfriend crumbles, his only relief is the peace he finds while looking at his grasshoppers. We follow him intimately throughout this nightmarish state over a two-day span in a labyrinth of encounters with friends, family and strangers of the night. In his most manic state of loss he turns to the thought of God, and the calming words of the Bible from his unconfused childhood. This is an attempt to find redemption in a world where the ‘seen’ has lost its significance. But these nostalgic ideas and morals only act as a temporary crutch. He has to come to terms with his contradictory actions in this his unguided pursuit of sanity and meaning.

(Most actors will only be needed for a couple of hours to one day, except ‘Kaspar’ who will be needed for almost everyday.)

Character list:
Kaspar (protagonist/early 20’s/male) He is being pulled in two directions. One is his relationship with his girlfriend... which is seemingly coming to an end. And consequently he is suffering from all the symptoms of this such as jealousy, anger and lust. The other because of his grief is of a life with God as he becomes lost in the idea that God is watching him and he is a guilty man because of the calls of his flesh and mind.

George (father/50’s/male) Slightly overweight, religious, traditional. Must have good voice.

Military Man (30-50’s/male) Strange lost looking man with tones of uncertainty & unease.

Narrator (50+ male) He looks like he spent most of his years at sea and in bars.

Girl at Party (Late teens-early 20’s/female) She is Kaspar’s icon of lust and desire.

Lady in Bar (30-40's/female) She is a solitary lady who talks about her son’s accidental death.

Man in Bar (20-40's/male) He works in an office that the police & the council gave him to keep him away from drugs & crime. He is a man who appears confused & worn in the face.

Two Girls on Train (Indian/Late teens/female) Pretentious.

Man at the Gig (30’s/male) Very groomed, close shaven, orange skin & built

Three Men in Speedos (20-40s) They work out greased up in baby oil. They are very built and smile with a strain as they work out.

Drug Dealer (late teens to eary 20's)Has a slightly lax attitude & wears the attire of a 90’s style rude boy.

Two Other Guys. (30-50/male) Big scary guy and small skinny guy

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