Seeking Background Performers for "Tipping Point"

Tipping Point

Area of Media: Film
Union Status: Union (ACTRA Members & Non-Union talent may submit)
Production Name: Tipping Point
Contact Name: Claudia Jurt
Production Company: Muse Entertainment & Sound Venture Productions
Director: Michel Poulette
Producers: David Patterson, Jesse Prupas, Neil Bregman
Email: ottawacasting@rogers.com
Production Length:
September 16-October 6 (Wednesdays & Thursdays OFF, except for Thursday, October 5)
Production Cities: Ottawa
Submission Deadline: ASAP
Pay Scale: ACTRA (Scale), Non-Union ($9.25/hr.)
Send Photos/Res To: ottawacasting@rogers.com (word doc. & jpg. only)
Storyline:
TIPPING POINT

Nina Patterson (Katheryn Winnick) is an amiable young woman, determined to become a doctor, despite suffering from schizophrenia for some time. The disease once forced her to be institutionalized and even pushed her to attempt suicide, but Nina has since rebuilt her life. Preparing to enter medical school, she currently works as a technician under the guidance of her uncle, Dr. Bill Strand at an MRI center. When the multi-millionaire, Michael Cooper, comes in as a patient – fearing he may have a brain tumor – Nina does her job and takes a scan. She is not yet a doctor, but from her experience, she is convinced that Michael’s scan is free and clear. Which is why she is especially confused when she learns, shortly thereafter, that Michael Cooper died from a brain tumor. Nina can’t be sure if she merely misdiagnosed the scan or if there is something more sinister at play in Michael’s death. With the help of an ambitious young man named Jimmy – who is smitten with her – Nina digs into the mystery of Michael Cooper’s death, the missing PET scans and how she could have misdiagnosed him. As the pressure mounts, Nina’s symptoms begin to flare up – hallucinations and paranoia – that have her questioning what is real and what isn’t. As the symptoms become worse, Nina races to find the truth before her schizophrenia swallows her whole.

Female Stand-in Needed for Katheryn Winnick for entire shoot
Blonde, Small frame, 5'6" late 20's to mid 30's
(will need to come in to meet DOP on Thurs. Sep. 14)

Extras Needed:
(Dates & Number of Extras subject to change)

Day 1 - Saturday, September 16 - 10 Extras (Rookie in MRI, Librarian File Clerks, Staff)
Day 2 - Sunday, September 17 - 20 Extras (Chauffeur, Hospital Staff, Janitor, MRI Tekkies)
Day 4 - Tuesday, September 19 - 10 Extras (Orderlies, Pedestrians, Transvestites, Uniformed Cops)
Day 5 - Friday, September 22 - 20 Extras (Business Associate, Cyclists, Jogger, Lawyers, Older Man w/ Bike, Passersby, Restaurant Patrons, Waiter, Woman)
Day 6 - Saturday, September 23 - 7 Extras (Nurse, Older Couple, Passersby, Receptionist, Visitors)
Day 7 - Sunday, September 24 - 20 Extras (Hospital Staff, MRI CONT. Tekkies, Hospital types)
Day 8 - Monday, September 25 - 10 Extras (Chauffeur, Passersby, Sales Clerk, Women Shoppers)
Day 9 - Tuesday, September 26 - Neighbor Raking Leaves
Day 10 - Friday, September 29 - 20 Extras (Coffee Patrons, Shop Patrons, CONT. Coffee Freak, Older Retired Couple, Pedestrians, Students)
Day 11 - Saturday, September 30 - 20 Extras (Librarian, Students)
Day 13 - Monday, October 2 - 10 yr. Old kids, Man Walking Dog (need large dog ie: Doberman or German Sheperd)
Day 15 - Thursday, October 5 - 4 x Uniform Police Officers
Day 16 - Friday, October 6 - 4 x Uniform Police Officer

CLOTHING FOR BACKGROUND PERFORMERS
- The time of year is now
- Always wear 1 outfit and bring at least 2 other options for wardrobe to choose from
- DO NOT wear black, white, red, stripes, small patterns, logos (unless otherwise specified), also no hot pink or orange or acid green
DO wear: green, grey, brown, blue, yellow, soft pink, rust, taupe, beige

MRI MEDICAL CENTER:
Technicians - wear civilian clothes, clean, professional, no holes in jeans, no wrinkled shirts
Young People (20-32) - dockers, slacks, t-shirts, blouses, collared shirts, soft shoe - running shoe style
Older - professional suits, shirts, ties for men, professional suits for women - lab coats will be provided

YALE CLASSROOM
Cross-section of looks - middle class, eccentric, money -- NO LOGOS!!!
dress accordingly to the time of year - avoid bright green - movie takes place at this time of year

HOSPITAL
Patients - Bring pyjamas, Bathrobes, Slippers, etc..
Visitors - Whatever looks good on you + 3 options
Doctors - Men - good pants, shirts, ties, blue, yellow, green - golf shirts
Nurses - will provide scrubs - Bring running shoes & light t-shirt for underneath

SWANK RESTAURANT
Classy dressing, good business suits, good suits or dresses - day wear for women

COPS
Standard Size 5'8"-5'10"
15½-16½ Neck
32-34-36" Waist
Bring own Boots

Other Comments:
Send photos/resumes (jpg. & word doc. only - small files) to ottawacasting@rogers.com
Please include telephone/cell numbers, measurements & availability during shooting schedule in the body of your email. Please also let us know if you have a VALID driver’s license and whether or not you can drive an automatic or a standard vehicle.