Zombie Hood May 2011 Production Update And Casting Call
Well we have our monthly update from Zombie Hood and it looks to be a productive month in the works for our friends making the film!
The Update
Location hunting, storyboarding, scheduling, casting, make-up tests and meetings in the pub. Well that’s April out of the way, so now it’s time to start filming something during May!
Yes, we’ve had it fairly easy up until now with only one early start to film in the city centre on Easter Sunday. What we couldn’t understand was why there were so many people out and about at 7am on a Sunday morning! Trying to film desolate city streets quickly became extremely frustrating for the camera team, but we managed to grab a few decent scenes before we gave up and went back to bed.
May on the other hand sees the aPint Film Production team starting to get really busy with a number of extremely early starts over three consecutive weekends, filming the interior pub scenes with Sam and Dermottt. On top of that, we’ve got the Monster Store scene with Rik and Candi, followed by Sam’s first scene with Pete and Georgina. We’re also hoping to schedule Ella’s first scene as well as Bill and Melanie’s before the end of June. These names will of course mean nothing to you unless you’ve seen the script, but you can find out more by checking the cast Bios page.
Some of you who applied to be zombie extra’s should also be getting emails within the next few months as we begin to call on your undead services, although most of you won’t be required until August/September time. This is because most of your scenes are exterior shoots that are being scheduled for Autumn. Don’t worry if you don’t hear from us anytime soon as you will all be required before we’ve finished filming next year.
Casting Calls
We’ve also put out a casting call for some of the cut scenes that we haven’t filmed yet. If you’re interested in auditioning for any of these roles, please email: cutscenes@zombiehood.co.uk including a recent full length photo and a short bios about yourself. You can also include links to any show reels or productions that you’ve previously acted in.
Steve Best – Writer/Director
Zombie Hood Casting Call
All scenes to be shot in the Nottingham area before the end of 2011
Only actors from the East Midlands will be considered for these roles
Auditions to take place in Nottingham between May & June 2011
No expenses or payment can be made for any of these roles
Full credit will be given in the film, in publication and media releases
Sharon
Age: 17 – 23
Rik’s sister
White British
Required for 1-2 days filming in an outdoor location
Local East Midlands accent
Terry
Age: 19 – 25
Sharon’s boyfriend
Any Nationality
Required for 1-2 days filming in an outdoor location
Local East Midlands accent
Melanie (2)’s Father
Age: 40 – 55
Bill’s son
White British
Required for 1-2 days filming in an underground car park
Local East Midlands accent
Melanie (2)
Age 10 – 15
Bill’s Granddaughter
White British
Required for 1-2 days filming in an underground car park
Local East Midlands accent
Sam’s Mother
Age: 40 – 55
Sam’s Mother
White British
Required for 1 days filming in an outdoor location
Rough local Nottingham accent
Dermott’s Brother
Age: 30 – 45
Dermott’s Brother
White British
Required for 1-2 days filming in a flat
Reasonably well spoken Southern accent
This character must be able to convincingly portray a blind person
