Producer: UWI St. Augustine: Film Programme

Seeking: Male Actors, 25 – 39 y/o

For: Student Short Film 

Institution: The University of the West Indies, St Augustine

Course: FILM 3299 | Capstone – Making a Film

Title: Killing Columbus

Genre: Drama/Thriller

Synopsis: A struggling young artist, puts his artistic integrity aside when he is offered a high paying gig to paint a portrait of Christopher Columbus. When the portrait comes to life and runs for Prime Minister, he must try to prevent history from repeating itself.

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Character Breakown

Donny: Male, mid 20’s – early 30’s. Any ethnicity. A struggling artist; idealistic and egalitarian. Forced to make a decision that will reward him financially, but go against his left leaning political ideology.

Christopher Columbus: Male, in his 30’s y/o, Any ethnicity. The same Christopher Columbus form your history books, and Donny’s worst nightmare come to life. Set to reconquer the land he now inhabits and its people.

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Application Format: Live Audition (Sign up required)

Date | Time: Thursday 26th September 2019 | 12PM – 5PM

Location: U.W.I Film Building | #12 Carmody Road, St Augustine [View Map]

Preparation: Interested persons are asked to submit ONE (1) CLOSE UP and ONE (1) FULL-LENGTH photo of themselves (No hats or sunglasses. You face must be clearly visible),  along with the following:

• Name
• Contact number
• Email address you check often

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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Production Credits: 

Co-Producers: Alan Chan, Rebekah Guillen, Anastasia Seepersad

Director: David Parris & Yasha Hanoomansingh

Cinematographer: Kwame E. Boatswain

Shooting Begins: December 2019

This casting notice was submitted by: David Parris