The Darkest Stroke of Midnight | Noir/Mystery | Narrative Short
An obsessed stalker spends every night prowling the lonesome city streets, monitoring those around him. One day, he makes a discovery that drives him to the
brink of insanity.
brink of insanity.
ANTICIPATED PRODUCTION DATES:
January 12-14, 2024
CREW OPPORTUNITIES:
First assistant camera
Second assistant camera
Second assistant camera
Boom operator (sound)
Script supervisor
Script supervisor
Production assistant
CAST OPPORTUNITIES:
Watcher (ages 28-40, lead role)
Luna (ages 24-30)
Darren (ages 24-35)
Mr. Gerardi (ages 60+)
Mother 8 Emile (Emile ages 5-12, mother/son combo role)
Luna (ages 24-30)
Darren (ages 24-35)
Mr. Gerardi (ages 60+)
Mother 8 Emile (Emile ages 5-12, mother/son combo role)
CONTACT:
Fastener’s Fiction | Romance/Narrative Short Film
A drug dealer who struggles to form connections meets someone who shares some of her obscure interest and awkward disposition.
Anticipated Production Dates: December 11, December 12, December 13
OPPORTUNITIES:
Delora (female, early 20s, a college senior who can be distinguished by her talkative extroverted personality)
Filming will require you to be available Monday (12/11) afternoon/evening.
Contact information for casting: please text Josh Sauter at (571) 355-9532 if you are interested in this role.
Velcro (male, early 20s, dropped out of art school and now leads a life that is content yet lonely)
Filming will require you to be available Tuesday (12/12) and Wednesday (12/13) evening. Contact information for casting: please text Josh Sauter at (571) 355-9532 if you are interested in this role.
First assistant camera
Gaffer
Gaffer
Casting director
Grip
Grip
Production assistant
GSM for Everyone | Romance/Narrative Short Film
Status: Pre-Production
At a gender and sexuality minorities gathering party, Ash, an asexual individual, faces challenges amidst a backdrop of diverse
identities within the LGBtQA+ community
identities within the LGBtQA+ community
OPPORTUNITIES:
Ash (20s, transgender, shy/awkward demeanor)
Meredith (205)
Kevin (20s)
Jeremy (20s)
Susan (20s
Ivy (205)
Carl (20s)
Sophia (20s)
Gregory (20s)
Quinn (20s)
DIRECTOR’S NOTES:
For Ash: Seeking an actor who can portray a character with a shy and awkward demeanor.
For Meredith, Kevin, Jeremy, Susan, Ivy, Carl, Sophia, Gregory, Quinn: Seeking actors who are outgoing, active, and comfortable with performing sexually implied content.
In the audition process, actors are encouraged to bring authenticity and sensitivity to their portrayals, recognizing the importance of accurately representing the diverse perspectives within the LGBTQA+ spectrum.
Actors are not necessarily required to match the gender and sexual orientation of the characters.
Emphasize respect for the LGBTQA+ community and be open to portraying the unique experiences that different identities have within the community.
This project aims to foster understanding, empathy, and inclusivity, and all applicants are expected to approach the material with professionalism and a commitment to respectful storytelling.
The Silent Serenade | Narrative Short Film
A silent film about James, a senior at college, who grapples with his abusive past, relationship anxiety, and detachment patterns.
OPPORTUNITIES:
-JAMES (early 20s) Protagonist, reserved, charmer, optimistic
-ABBY (early 20s) James’s abusive ex-girlfriend, hard-headed
-EMMA (early 20s) College student, outgoing, warm, optimistic
-RACHEL (early 20s) College student, honest, cautious
-NICK (early 20s) James’s friend, homie, chiller, playful
-1st AC
-Gaffer
-Music Producer
PRODUCTION DATES:
11/28, 11/29, and 12/01
CONTACT:
– Parinay Gupta | Director (parinay.gupta@duke.edu)
Party People | Drama/Narrative Short Film
A melancholy short film about a lonely birthday party and a girl who doesn’t want to grow up.
Status: Pre-Production
OPPORTUNITIES:
– Nadine (18-20, female): Struggling with the lonely independence of adulthood and having to leave the vibrance of childhood behind.
-Mother (35-60, female): The mother of Nadine. Pre-occupied and aloof, doesn’t really care about her daughter’s birthday. Appearing in the film is optional, primarily needed as a voice acting role.
-Extras/background actors
-Camera operator
-Dolly grip
-Production coordinator
-First assistant camera
-Second assistant camera
-Sound operator
-Production assistant
-Dolly grip
-Production coordinator
-First assistant camera
-Second assistant camera
-Sound operator
-Production assistant
ANTICIPATED PRODUCTION DATES:
November 20 & 21
Coercion | Action/Narrative Short Film
A man wakes up in a garage, bound to a metal chair. He becomes embroiled in a tense and brutal interrogation with a mysterious teenager who urges him to confess for a crime he didn’t commit.
Dir: Kamdyn Atkinson ’24
Producer: Sasha Polakov ‘27
DP: Catherine Knothe ‘24
Status: Development
OPPORTUNITIES:
– Gaffer (specifically 11/12 at 2-5pm)
– Sound operator
– Production assistant
CONTACT:
– Sasha Polakov | Producer (sasha.polakov@duke.edu)
MORE INFORMATION:
Shooting November 10, 11, 12, and 18. Contact producer (above!) and give your availabilities so she can assign you a position and schedule.
LACTA ALEA EST | Narrative Short Film
A young and struggling filmmaker is forced to choose between money and a director’s ego.
Dir: Isaiah Hu ‘23
Producer: Rachel Yu ‘23
DP: Jacob Whatley ‘25
OPPORTUNITIES:
– Second Assistant Camera
– Gaffer
– Sound
CONTACT:
– Rachel Yu | Producer (mingxin.yu@dukekunshan.edu.cn)
SHOOTING DATES:
-Sunday, Nov 5: 7pm-12am
-Wednesday, Nov 8: 4pm-12pm
-Tuesday, Nov 14 : 4pm-12am
Contact producer (above!) to communicate your interest.
Duke Chinese Dance | Narrative Music Video
Duke Chinese Dance is the largest student dance troupe focused on celebrating the rich Chinese culture through contemporary and traditional dance. We are looking for a director to help us create a music video featuring original Chinese dance choreography that tells the coming-of-age story that many Asian Americans can relate to. The storytelling part of the project will explore the lived experiences of Asian Americans as they navigate growing up in the United States and reconnecting to their familial heritage. Our goal is to produce a high-production music video to not only showcase the beauty of Chinese dance but also to resonate with and more importantly to empower our audience through the magic of storytelling.
OPPORTUNITIES:
– Producer
– Director of Photography
CONTACT:
– James Liao | Co-President, Duke Chinese Dance (sl684@duke.edu)
– Stephen Kim | Chair (stephen.kim@duke.edu)
