The feature film Sing Street has scheduled an open casting call seeking a boy and girl to play the Lead Roles in the film.
Sing Street tells the story of Cosmo, a 14-year-old growing up in 80’s Dublin who must break free of a home strained by his parents’ relationship and money troubles, deal with his drop-out older brother’s antics, and survive a new public school where the kids are rough and the brothers are tougher. So he writes a song, forms a scrappy band with some school mates, writes more songs, and shoots some wicked music videos. How to shoot pop videos in a recession ridden country? Beg, borrow and steal. And steal. But when he realizes he can’t save his family, he must make a family of his own. What better way than to start than to run away with 15-year-old wannabe model girlfriend across the sea to London, the Emerald city, where their shared dreams might, or might not come true.Open Casting Call Details
ALL talent MUST be legally eligible to work in London and in the United Kingdom.
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We are looking for the LEAD BOY and GIRL plus other supporting roles in a
MAJOR IRISH FEATURE FILM.
Director: John Carney (Once, Begin Again) is searching for the cast of his new movie SING STREET. It may be you!
We are looking for the following:
BOYS AGE 13-17 from Dublin and Surrounding Areas.
MUSICAL ABILITY IS A PLUS!
GIRLS AGE 14-18 from Dublin and Surrounding Areas
SUNDAY 18th MAY
11am till 4pm.
FILMBASE Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin.
BOYS: If you play an instrument, please bring it along and be ready to play. Otherwise, please have a short song prepared.
TEENAGERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN
NO ACTING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. FULL OPEN FILM CASTING – GET THERE EARLY & TELL YOUR FRIENDS!
If you are unable to attend the open casting call but are willing to work in London, please submit a hardcopy photo and contact information to the following:
Louise Keily Casting
25 Hampton Wood Avenue
St. Margaret's Road
Dublin, Ireland
UK
I highly recommend that your 8x10 color headshot and resume along with the cover letter be sent in a 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelope with the photo visible in the window.
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The casting directors address should be written in all capital letters on the solid side of the envelope, with the name of the project you are submitting for written directly above the casting directors name.
Example:
"Point Break"
"Role of GENERAL ACTOR SUBMISSION"
CASTING DIRECTOR NAME
CASTING DIRECTOR ADDRESS
CASTING DIRECTOR CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Production Companies:
Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.
A Likely Story/Distressed Films
175 Varick Street
Second Floor
New York, NY 10014
Merced Media Partners
601 Carlson Parkway
Suite 200
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Palmstar Media Capital
14622 Ventura Blvd.
Suite 755
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Filmwave
27 Margaret Street
London, England
United Kingdom, W1W 8RY
Filmnation Entertainment
345 N. Maple Drive
Suite 202
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Producers:
Anthony Bregman
Kevin Frakes
Raj Brinder Singh
Paul Trijbits
Christian Grass
Director:
John Carney
Starring:
To Be Cast
Story:
Sing Street centers on a 14-year-old who must break free of a home strained by his parents’ relationship and money troubles, deal with his drop-out older brother’s antics and survive in a new public school. He forms a band and runs away to London with his 15-year-old girlfriend.
