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BPStoyle
08-23-2009, 10:06 PM
Hi everybody,

One of your users recommended I post our casting notice on your forums. so without further ado, here is what we're looking for:


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The Key Pixel Gathering of Filmmakers is currently casting for their upcoming sci-fi action film UCF: ABSTRACT MESSIAH. The film will be shot on various dates in November 2009 through February 2010, in various locations in Western New York and Southern Ontario.

Auditions for the film will be held on September 19-20 in Buffalo, New York. Auditions are by appointment only.

If interested in auditioning for UCF: ABSTRACT MESSIAH, please submit headshot and resume to keypixelcasting@gmail.com (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/keypixelcasting@gmail.com). Please indicate which role(s) you are interested in auditioning for in your email. See the list of available roles below.

For more information on the project, please visit http://www.key-pixel.com (http://www.key-pixel.com/) or visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3227821&id=503128553#/group.php?gid=99350610810&ref=mf

This project is NON-UNION and unfortunately there is no pay. However, this will provide fantastic on-camera experience, and very likely give actors a credit on IMDB once completed.

--STORYLINE--

The year is 2106 and the world is slowly rebuilding from a near-apocalyptic breakdown in human society caused by the global crash of cybernetic systems. The Greater Toronto Republic is growing in political and social unrest due to rising crime from and towards cybernetically enhanced citizens, with only the police keeping a thin margin of order.

A few months have passed since the events of UCF: TORONTO CYBERCIDE. Led by the enigmatic politician Enoch Chrom, the cybernetics-hating Luddites become a social movement, straining human-cyborg relations to a breaking point. When the Luddites brazenly attack one of the city’s largest cybernetic prisons it is up to UCF Marshal Pax and Toronto Detectives Ngami Tsiu and James Johnson to stop them.

But there may be more to Chrom’s raid than anyone realizes…

--SEEKING--

DETECTIVE NGAMI 'SUE' TSIU – Caucasian Female, mid-to-late 20s. Replacing actress from previous film UCF: TORONTO CYBERCIDE. Detective for the Toronto Police Department and James’ partner. Physically strong and easily tempered, not afraid and often enjoys a good fight. Often sarcastic. Has a very strong brother/sister relationship with James, and respects Marshal Pax after he had saved her life in a previous encounter. Martial arts/stage combat experience a plus. LEAD

MICHAEL VANGUARD – Male, early-30s – mid-50s, Open Ethnicity. Seen as both a young Lieutenant and an aging college professor. May be cast as two actors portraying each or one actor portraying both. A man with an enigmatic past. Incredibly knowledgeable about cybernetics, and a student of history. Former mentor/guide to Marshal Pax. Teaches world history at a local university. SUPPORTING

ENOCH CHROM – Male, mid-40s – 60s, Open Ethnicity. Leader of the Council for the Preservation of Virtue, the local chapter of the Luddites. One part politician, one part religious leader, one part military leader. Campaigning for City Council. Uses his political and social influence to lead an invasion of one of Toronto’s most heavily-guarded cybernetic prisons. SUPPORTING

REX – Non-Caucasian (African American, Hispanic, Asian, etc.), late-20s – mid-30s. An “Anti-Marshal” of sorts, was originally one of the cybernetic “Familiar Children” as Marshal Pax but never became a part of the Foundation. Often silent and still until action is required. Physically strong, agile, and proficient in hand-to-hand combat. Looking for an actor with strong presence. Martial arts/stage combat experience a plus. SUPPORTING

RUDDY – Late Teens-to-Early-20s, Female, Open Ethnicity. College student enrolled in Professor Vanguard’s class. Luddite, and very stubborn and vocal in her beliefs. The representation of what a Luddite is and what one stands for. A follower; does not take charge, and easily folds in a physical struggle when by herself. SUPPORTING

CONSTABLE MORTINSEN – Male, Late-20s – 40s, Open Ethnicity. Third in command of Enoch Chrom’s gang, behind Chrom himself and Rex. Infiltrated cybernetic prison as a constable prior to the Luddites’ invasion, and operates from the inside to allow the Luddites to enter. In charge of the Luddite militia once they have assembled. SUPPORTING

LUDDITE OPERATIONS GUARD – Male or Female, Open Ethnicity. 18-35. Techno-savvy Luddite. Takes over all computer controls within the prison once the Luddites have invaded. SUPPORTING

RUSTY – Male, 30-60, Open Ethnicity. Large and physically imposing cyborg. Can be tough but not exactly brave. First seen fighting Sue and James at the beginning of the movie. Rusty is arrested and taken to the “Black Hole” cyborg prison. Seen again when the Luddites invade. Martial arts/stage combat experience a plus. SUPPORTING

CAPTAIN CAIN / S.T.A.R. TEAM LEAD – Female, mid-20s-to-40, Open Ethnicity. Leader of Toronto’s Special Tactics and Rescue team. Leads Team 2 into the prison after Chief Lohnes orders the STAR Team to infiltrate the prison. SUPPORTING

SERGEANT WELLING / S.T.A.R. TEAM #2 – Female, mid-20s-to-40, Open Ethnicity. Member of Team 1, which is led by Chief Lohnes. Helps to apprehend the Luddite militia. SUPPORTING

SERGEANT ROUTH / S.T.A.R. TEAM #3 – Female, mid-20s-to-40, Open Ethnicity. Member of Team 1, which is led by Chief Lohnes. Helps to apprehend the Luddite militia. SUPPORTING

SERGEANT REEVE / S.T.A.R. TEAM #4 – Female, mid-20s-to-40, Open Ethnicity. Member of Team 1, which is led by Chief Lohnes. Helps to apprehend the Luddite militia. SUPPORTING

LIEUTENANT REEVES / S.T.A.R. TEAM #5 – Female, mid-20s-to-40, Open Ethnicity. Member of Team 1, which is led by Chief Lohnes. Helps to apprehend the Luddite militia. SUPPORTING

SERGEANT WEAVER / S.T.A.R. TEAM #6 – Female, mid-20s-to-40, Open Ethnicity. Member of Team 2, led by Captain Cain. Infiltrates the prison and discovers Cell Block 6, where a fight had taken place. SUPPORTING

S.T.A.R. TEAM #7 – Female, mid-20s-to-40, Open Ethnicity. Member of Team 2, led by Captain Cain. Infiltrates the prison and discovers Cell Block 6, where a fight had taken place. SUPPORTING

S.T.A.R. TEAM #8 – Female, mid-20s-to-40, Open Ethnicity. Member of Team 2, led by Captain Cain. Infiltrates the prison and discovers Cell Block 6, where a fight had taken place. SUPPORTING

LUDDITE PRISON GUARD – Male or Female, Open Ethnicity. 18-35. Luddite who has infiltrated the prison along with Constable Mortinsen. When the Luddites arrive, This Prison Guard helps Mortinsen to bring the Luddite Militia into the prison and dispose of the prison staff and prisoners. SUPPORTING

OFFICE LUDDITES / MILITIA (x4) – Male or Female, Open Ethnicity. 18-28. One of Enoch Chrom’s supporters. Seen both working in the Council for the Preservation of Virtue headquarters as well as in the militia that invades the prison. SUPPORTING

BANDAGED CYBORG / ‘METALI-KATO FIGHTER’ – Male, 30-60, Open Ethnicity. One of the “Berserker” Cyborgs locked up in Cell Block 06 – the prison’s wing for the most dangerous cyborgs. Upon being freed, this cyborg leads an assault on Sue with the rest of his cyborg inmates. Martial arts/stage combat experience a plus. SUPPORTING

SHIV – Male, 21-40, Open Ethnicity. One of the “Berserker” Cyborgs locked up in Cell Block 06 – the prison’s wing for the most dangerous cyborgs. Upon being freed, this cyborg attacks on Sue with the rest of his cyborg inmates. Martial arts/stage combat experience a plus. SUPPORTING

RAPTOR / ‘TRAP JAW’ – Male, 21-40, Open Ethnicity. One of the “Berserker” Cyborgs locked up in Cell Block 06 – the prison’s wing for the most dangerous cyborgs. Upon being freed, this cyborg attacks on Sue with the rest of his cyborg inmates. Martial arts/stage combat experience a plus. SUPPORTING

PINCERS / ‘FAN BOY’ – Male, 21-40, Open Ethnicity. One of the “Berserker” Cyborgs locked up in Cell Block 06 – the prison’s wing for the most dangerous cyborgs. Upon being freed, this cyborg attacks on Sue with the rest of his cyborg inmates. Martial arts/stage combat experience a plus. SUPPORTING

FACELESS / ‘MIRROR FACE’ – Male, 21-40, Open Ethnicity. One of the “Berserker” Cyborgs locked up in Cell Block 06 – the prison’s wing for the most dangerous cyborgs. Upon being freed, this cyborg attacks on Sue with the rest of his cyborg inmates. Martial arts/stage combat experience a plus. SUPPORTING

NEWS REPORTER – Female, mid-20s-to-40, Open Ethnicity. Reports on many of the events of the film, and is seen throughout. SUPPORTING

CYBORG CAMERAMAN / OBSERVER – Male, mid-20s-to-30s, Open Ethnicity. Large build, and somewhat physically imposing. Records the Reporter’s newscasts using camera equipment grafted to his head. One of his cybernetic eyes serves as the camera lens. Has a brief exchange with the Cyborg Courier. SUPPORTING

SARAH JOANNE JOHNSON – Female, mid-20s-to-30, Caucasian. James’ loving wife. Understands the role James plays in protecting the city and does her best to support him, in spite of her fears of him not coming home from his dangerous career one day. Sympathizes with Sue. SUPPORTING

JASMINE JOHNSON – Female, 8-10, Caucasian. Brown Hair. James and Sarah Joanne’s adopted Daughter. FEATURED

GOVERNOR OF TORONTO – Male, 30s-60s, Open Ethnicity. Politician, exhudes an air of authority. Seen through holographic communications, discussion the situation of the prison invasion with Chief Lohnes. FEATURED

COURIER CYBORG – Male, 18-25, Open Ethnicity. Speaks with a Rastafarian accent. Approaches the Cyborg Observer and asks what is going on after seeing the Drone Cyborg work stoppage. FEATURED

LUDDITE SCANNER – Male or Female, Open Ethnicity. 18-25. Works at the security station of the Council for the Preservation of Virtue headquarters. Uses a hand scanner to detect cybernetic components on people as they enter the facility. May also be a member of the militia that invades the prison. FEATURED

LUDDITE RABBLE-ROUSERS (x3) Male and Female, Open Ethnicity. 18-30. Young and loud political/social protestors. Appear at the prison after it has been invaded by Luddites. Joins the crowd watching outside and begins to cheer for their cause—death to those with cybernetic components. FEATURED

YOUNG PAUL AXEL – Male, Early Teens, Caucasian. Shaggy blonde hair, blue eyes. Younger version of character Marshal Pax seen in a flashback. Must bear some resemblance to actor Bryan Patrick Stoyle. FEATURED (http://www.key-pixel.com/images/mugshot-bry.jpg)

YOUNG DAOLF JUENBLANC – Male, Early Teens, Caucasian. Brown hair and eyes. Younger version of character Daolf Juenblanc seen in a flashback. Uses a spear to knock down a young Lieutenant Vanguard. Must bear some resemblance to actor Justin Monk. FEATURED (http://www.key-pixel.com/images/mugshot-jus.jpg)

FAMILIAR CHILD #1 & #2 – Female, Early Teens, Open Ethnicity. Two of the Familiar Children discovered in the opening scene of the film. FEATURED

FAMILIAR CHILD #3 – Male, Early Teens, Open Ethnicity. One of the Familiar Children discovered in the opening scene of the film. Uses a spear to knock down a young Lieutenant Vanguard. FEATURED

YOUNG SUE Female, 9-13, Caucasian. Younger version of character Ngami
“Sue” Tsiu, seen in a flashback. Get chased by several members of the Red Wolf gang. Attributes dependent on casting of adult Sue. FEATURED

YOUNG FARKASH – Male, 13-16, Caucasian. Brown hair and eyes. Younger version of character Farkash seen in a flashback. Must bear some resemblance to actor Laszlo Kovacs. FEATURED (http://www.key-pixel.com/images/mugshot-laz.jpg)

RED WOLVES (x3) – Male or Female, Early Teens, Open Ethnicity. Group of young gangsters who chase after Young Sue, seen in a flashback. FEATURED

YOUNG REX – Male, Early Teens, Non-Caucasian. Younger version of character Rex, seen in a flashback. Seen waiting in a room while a younger Enoch Chrom decides what to do with him. Attributes dependent on casting of adult Rex. FEATURED

SOLDIER – Male or Female, 18-30, Open Ethnicity. Seen in a flashback speaking to a younger version of Enoch Chrom. FATURED

PRISON WARDEN – Male or Female, Open Ethnicity. 18-35. Seen tending to Farkash in his prison cell. Knocked unconscious by Constable Mortinsen when the Luddites take over the prison. FEATURED

OPS GUARD - Male or Female, Open Ethnicity. 18-35. Seen after being knocked unconscious when the Luddites invade. FEATURED EXTRA

DRONE INDUSTRIAL CYBORGS (x4) – Male, 21-60, Open Ethnicity. Worker drone seen at a work stoppage. FEATURED EXTRAS

SEMI-AGGRESSIVE PRISONERS (x4) – Male or Female, 20-60, Open Ethnicity. Prisoner seen in Cell Block 05 when the Luddites invade. Falls victim to the Luddites. FEATURED EXTRAS


EXTRAS:

PRISON CROWD – Male and Female, All Ages, Open Ethnicity. Crowd of people gathered outside the “Black Hole” cyborg prison, seeing what has happened.

CLASSMATES – Male and Female, 18-21, Open Ethnicity. Students in Professor Vanguard’s history class.