Killing my Stepfather

Production Company
King Productions
Director(s)
Henry C. King
Casting Director(s): 
Henry C. King
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Film
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

Volunteer

Shoot / Performance Date(s)
10th November 2024 - 30th November 2024
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Vancouver area
Submission Deadline
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Submission Instructions

All headshots, resume & demo reels should be sent via to: henray2000@yahoo.com

Project Synopsis
Donnie, an African-American teen, is on the tail end of an abusive stepfather. Now, he must go on a journey to find himself and ultimately, protect his family.
Character 1
Sam
Age
8-12
Gender
Male
Description
(African-American) Sam is Donnie’s younger brother. He also wants to protect his family from their abusive stepfather but there’s only so much he can do as a young kid.
Character 2
Joy
Age
35-55
Gender
Female
Description
(African Descent) Joy is Donnie’s Mother. She’d been a single mother for a few years until she met Malcolm; a God-sent. Or so she thought… Note: African/Nigerian actresses preferred (for authenticity purposes) but all are welcome to submit.
Character 3
Malcolm
Age
35-55
Gender
Male
Description
(Open Ethnicity) Malcolm (Flagrant, Erratic), is Joy’s husband and stepfather to her kids. He took them in only to fill the void left by his late wife and his need to feel in charge drives him to be physically abusive to those around him.
Character 4
Coach Tony
Age
30-55
Gender
Male
Description
(Open-Ethnicity) Tony runs into Donnie at the gym and their meeting creates a turning point in Donnie’s Journey. He gives Donnie a job at the gym and ultimately begins to train and build him up.
Character 5
Abby
Age
18-25
Gender
Female
Description
Abby (Badass, Boxer) is a fighter and trainer at the boxing gym. She spars with Donnie and forces him to level up and face his fears. Note: Boxing/ Martial Arts experience preferred for this role, but all are welcome to submit.