Seeking Background Performers for "Framed for Murder"

Framed for Murder

Area of Media: Film
Union Status: Union (ACTRA Members & Non-Union talent may submit)
Production Name: Framed for Murder
Contact Name: Claudia Jurt
Production Company: Lance Entertainment & Sound Venture Productions
Director: Doug Jackson
Producers: Pierre David, Neil Bregman
Email: ottawacasting@rogers.com
Production Length: September 16-October 7 (Thursdays & Fridays OFF)
Production Cities: Ottawa
Submission Deadline: ASAP
Pay Scale: ACTRA (Scale), Non-Union ($9.00/hr.)
Send Photos/Res To: ottawacasting@rogers.com (word doc. & jpg. only)
Storyline:
FRAMED FOR MURDER
Synopsis by Christine Conradt

JUNE BRAUN was accused of murdering her playboy husband TONY. Knowing she was innocent, she agreed to serve eight years rather than chance a life sentence, hoping to see her young son KYLE again before he reached adulthood. Now, eight years later… June is out of prison and realizes she must prove her innocence before starting her new life. But what she doesn’t know… is that whomever framed her for murder before… is about to do it again…

CLAIRE GIBBONS, June’s older sister, is seemingly June’s biggest supporter. She cared for Kyle while June was behind bars and has allowed her to move into the house she shares with her husband JASON in an effort to help June get back on her feet. But Claire’s generosity isn’t without a price… June will soon fall victim to Claire’s evil plans… twice.

Understanding the June is the perfect patsy, Claire and her edgy boyfriend NICK have laid the groundwork to off Jason and inherit his estate and the fortune he’s made as a high profile investment banker. But the plan hinges on the fact that everyone believes June really did kill Tony. If anyone suspects that she might really have been framed, it’ll never work a second time around.

With June bent on proving her innocence, she begins to investigate Tony’s extra-marital affairs and shady business dealings, bringing her and her friend CHARLE, an ex-con she met in prison, to KAREN, Tony’s old secretary. Karen, indeed, has information that can put June and Charlie on the right track, but when she tragically commits suicide, it looks like the women are back to square one. Hiring a private detective, DIANE DISALVO, they attempt to continue the investigation, having no idea that Claire and Nick are only one step behind them.

As Claire’s plan to kill Jason continues to unfold, so do the steps that lead June to Tony’s real killer… and the question becomes... Who will get there first? Can Claire frame her sister the second time before she finds out the truth? Or will Claire and Nick’s deadly game make Claire the target?

Extras Needed:
(Dates & Number of Extras subject to change)
Parents, 10 yr. old boys, Junkies, Hookers, Children (ages 6-13), Passersby, Low-life Passersby,
Burger Joint Patrons, Diner Patrons, Female Prisoners, Prison Guards, Waitresses, Waiters, Waiting Room Folk, Secretary's, Homeless Guy, Well-Dressed Restaurant Patrons, Well-Dressed Party Goers, Valets, Taxi Driver, Joggers, Bikers, Forensics Detectives, Police Detectives, Uniformed Police Officers, County Jail Guards, County Jail Prisoners, Visitors, June's Baby (need a set of 1 yr. old twins), Movie Theatre Goers

Day 1 - Saturday, September 16 - 40 Theatre Goers (Ages 20-70)
Day 2 - Sunday, September 17 - 50 Extras (Burger Joint Patrons, Diner Patrons, Burger Joint Waitresses, 4 SCI Detainee's, Male SCI Prison Guard
Day 5 - Wednesday, September 20 - 12 Extras (People in Waiting Room, Passersby, Secretary, Homeless Guy)
Day 7 - Sunday, September 24 - 49 Extras (Well-Dressed Restaurant Patrons, Well-Dressed Party Goers, Catallini Waiters, Valets, Waitstaff, Well-Dressed Women, Taxi Driver
Day 8 - Monday, September 25 - 2 x Nick's Assistants - Mexican Yard Maintenance Workers
Day 9 - Tuesday, September 26 - Joggers, Passersby, 10 yr. old Boys
Day 10 - Wednesday, September 27 - Forensics, Police Detectives, Uniformed Police Officers, Ken's Friend, Taxi Driver
Day 15 - Wednesday, October 4 - County Jail Guards, County Jail Female Prisoners, Uniformed Police Officers, Visitors
Day 16 - Saturday, October 7 - June's Baby (1 yr. old twin boys), Police Officer, Passersby

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

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.