November 3, 2014

Auditions! Sponsored by Media and Talent Productions

Minerva Films will be holding auditions for the short film Being Transgressive on Saturday, November 15, with callbacks on Sunday, November 16. Each day will begin at 11:30am with our last appointment time at 5:40pm. An appointment is required to audition.

Story: Mac is a female-to-male (FTM) transgender financial accountant who decides to undergo the beginning phases of gender transition at work. To everyone’s surprise, Mac ends up not only transforming himself, but also everyone else at work, particularly touching the heart of Jerry, her boss.

The short will be shot on HD, with total running time of less than 15 minutes.

Here are the cast breakdowns:

The story is about MAC, a late 20s/early 30s female to male individual who struggles at work to maintain a gender transition while questioning his identity and self-presentation. (This role requires the ability to pass as both male/female and ambiguous.)

JERRY is a biological male (older, mid 40s to mid 60s) who owns the accounting firm where Mac works. Jerry is a traditionalist who believes in a gender binary, where individuals are either male or female. (This role requires being able to pass as an older man.)

JOSEPH works with Mac at the accounting firm, and is younger (early to mid 20s), full of energy, and very inquisitive. (This role requires being able to pass as a young man.)

MARY also works with Mac, and is very straightforward, almost to a fault (mid to late 30s). She has no problem saying what’s on her mind, and can sometimes be oblivious to the obvious. (This role requires being able to pass as a woman.)

JERRY’S WIFE compliments the gender binary by supporting her husband in the traditional role of the wife. She is very pretty, late 30s to early 40s, and well put together. (This role requires being able to pass as a traditional housewife.)

MAN – this is a bit role that requires a more masculine look. (Open to interpretation.)

DOCTOR – Older professional (late 40s to early 60s), male or female. (This role is open to interpretation and gender variance.)

Location: Media and Talent Productions

290 SW 12th Avenue, Suite 5

Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Call Joshua for an appointment time at: 954.336.1191

Auditions have been sponsored by Media and Talent Productions, who offer acting lessons and all sorts of great professional production services. Check out their website here: http://mediaandtalent.com And call 954.785.1515 for more information. Please do not call this number for audition information – use the number listed above. This number is for professional inquiries only. (Thank you!)

Audition information: Saturday (Nov. 15) will consist of a cold reading from the script. Please bring your headshot/resume along with you, and please come 15 minutes early (or more) to fill out paperwork and study your lines. NO SIDES WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE BEFORE AUDITIONS. All audition slots are 20 minutes in length. If you are not present 15 minutes before your audition, you are considered late.

If you are chosen for callbacks (Sunday, Nov. 16), we will provide you with sides to study overnight. Callbacks are from 11am-6pm. You will be asked to partake in 2-hour blocks where you will be grouped with other actors.  We may not need you for the entire 2 hours, but ask that you please keep it open just in case (time slots/callback times to be given out after your audition, if chosen to return). 

Payment for all cast and crewmembers is on a deferred basis.  All talent must be available for our shoot days (December 12-14 and 19-21), with a few exceptions.  Email or call us with your questions: minervafilms@me.com and 954.336.1191 -Joshua

Thanks! We look forward to meeting you in person.

Are you transgressive?