Auditions for Feature Film “Gunnedah Hero”

WANTED ACTORS FOR NEW INDEPENDANT MOVIE
Adlib is very excited about being part of the new independent movie “Gunnedah Hero” which will be the big screen adaption of the novel by acclaimed Australian author Clancy Tucker.

Please see below the information about the upcoming film on Clancy’s blog.   The production crew are all ready to go.  Initially, everyone is volunteering their services, and Adlibs role is casting.  Stage one is casting six important scenes to be shot as part of the application for funding.  These scenes will form part of the final film, and will be shot within the next two months at agreed dates/times at various locations.

http://clancytucker.blogspot.com.au/2016/01/4-january-2016-gunnedah-hero-movie.html?spref=fb

For characters and information about how to apply for an audition, please see below, and in the attached document

GUNNEDAH HERO

Please find below a list of the initial characters that we will be casting to shoot six scenes for promotional video over February-March.

TO APPLY FOR AN AUDITION

Please submit a resume’ and headshot to info@adlibentertainment.com.au.  Please put “Gunnedah Hero Casting” in the subject line.  If you have a show reel, or video or your work, please submit the link your email.

Characters for Promotional Video

WIRALEE

SMOKEY

Although Smokey is 14 years old, we are looking for a young looking 18-20-year-old.

• Physical Features – tall, slim
• Shy, but loyal and courageous
• Great stockman
• Loyal and passionate
• Visionary

MOLLY

Although Molly is approximately 14 years old, we are looking for a young looking 16-20-year-old.            

• Physical Features – slim and pretty.
• Emotional but stoic
• Positive and happy personality
• Smart and very capable with horses, dogs and cattle
• Passionate and romantic
• Dresses like a farmer, but always neat and tidy.

 

ROLEY – SMOKEY’S COUSIN

18 years. 

• Physical Features – Tall, Slim, lanky
• Great Horseman
• Corny humour

 

JACK DANSON – FATHER

Early 40’s

• Physical Features – Tall, solid build
• Tough and strong
• Good businessman
• Placid, but can explode with temper if provoked

 

ALICE DANSON – MOTHER

Early 40’s  

• Committed and loyal to her family
• Smart and intelligent
• Former City Girl
• Capable farmer
• No fool

  

GUNNEDAH

CLIVE LINDSAY

Early 60’s

• Scar on left cheek.
• Manager of Dalgety’s at Gunnedah
• WIRY
• Polite and friendly
• Trustworthy
• Good mate of Barney’s

 

BARNEY RADFORD

Early 60’s 

• Former Constable
• Portly and wears spectacles.
• Ocker
• Honest and loyal
• Good mate with Clive

  

STANLEY WALTERS QC – GOVERNMENT PROSECUTOR

Mid 40’s – Mid 60’s

• A Queens Council
• Learned Man who speaks beautiful English
• Intelligent and fair.

 

TWO CONSTABLES

Mid 20’s.  Typical of constables of the day.

 

DEFENCE ATTORNEY

Mid 40’s – Mid 60’s 

• Learned Lawyer
• Well-spoken and intelligent.

 

HENRY JAMES SWENSON – MURDERER

Late 50’s

• Physical Features –small man and scruffy
• Vicious temper and a short fuse
• Angry and wild

 

CROWD IN COURTROOM AT GUNNEDAH

TYPICAL TOWNSPEOPLE OF THE DAY

 

ASSAYER AT GUNNEDAH

Late 30’s – Early 50’s

• Big man who wears spectacles
• Quest, studious and serious

 

BANK MANAGER AT GUNNEDAH – GOLDSBORO MORT COY.

Early 50’s  

• Solid build who wears spectacles
• Wear a suit
• Studious and serious

 

ON THE ROAD

ALBY SMOTHERS – ROGUE SWAGGIE

Mid 40’s

• Physical Features – Short, solid with a busy beard and grubby
• Shifty and suspicious

 

MODERN DAY

GUNNIE

Although Gunnie is 14 years old, we are looking for a young looking 18-20-year-old.

• Physical Features – tall and slim.  Similar features to Smokey.
• Shy
• Loves sport and hates school
• Loyal and passionate
• Can ride a horse and motorbike
• Loves sport

 

AUNT KATE

Early 40’s

• Flashy dresser and from the city
• Well spoken
• Great cook
• Although the wife of a farmer, she has no interest in farming.
• Selfish