Audition/production Details--Zone Zero: Decampment

Raven Films is holding open auditions to fill in six new roles for the Zone Zero sequel. ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH8sZJvw4yA ) <---Watch the original Zone Zero if you ahve not already.

The auditions will be December 1, 2, and 3,running from 6-9pm in PAC rehearsal studio 180.
We are aware that some theatre students may be involved in the tech run of "Women of Lockerbie". We may be holding a seperate auditioning day for those unable to attend the initial dates. Anyone interested but unable to attend please contact Samuel Sanchez Jr. at sxs011@gmail.com or ravenfilmsshsu@gmail.com

Due to the length of the script and level of logistics and coordination involved in this project we will be head starting production before the spring semester starts, beggining with a script reading on January 9, 2011, with the first day of shooting following the next day. Filming will halt after Saturday January 15, as SHSU Department of theatre begins their round of Auditions for the main season. We should be ready to begin filming the second unit on the weekend of the 29th of January.
The second unit of filming will primarily be weekend shoots, as we knock out the second act of the screenplay. By March we will be ready to begin the third unit of filming, which is scheduled to be filmed in no more than two weekends (6 days total of filming, including Friday evenings.) We are scheduling meticulously so that we can be completely finished with principle photography by April, and begin Post-production.

That being said, here are the CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS:

MELANIE
Outbreak survivor who crossed paths with Dan and Andy 7 months after the outbreak. Enthusiastic and positive, she tries her best to assist Dan in completing "the zombie movie" By the end of the film she takes up a real love for the process of filmmaking. Although not an awkward "fan girl" type, she does enjoy anime, and therefor uses a katana as he weapon against zombies. And yes, she does know how to use it well. A brunette is preferred for this role, however a very strong audition can enable a blonde to snag the part =)

JASON
Another survivor who partnered up with Melanie after the outbreak. A sports fanatic (Astros fan particularly), who happens to be a biology major. Very critical of others, and is a living example of the "realistic, not pessemistic" school of thought. Although an intellectual of sorts, he frequently disagrees with Dan, as well as the characters, and bumps heads with them throughout the story.

BENNETT (name subject to change)
A Hollywood movie producer who is looking for "the next big thing". He was once very well known in the industry, but has lost his edge. He comes to Huntsville to assist Dan in his "zombie movie" venture. Although a gentleman, he tends to be very pretentious, and subtly tries to take control of any given situation by smooth talking.

CRAIG
Leads a small band of elite private mercenaries for hire. Rugged, and bothered by his past, he is solely focused on "his mission" which is to keep Bennett, Dan, and the others alive until they complete the film and escape the zombie infested area.

ABBEY
A female mecenary in Craig's 'unit'. She is an excellent driver, and is a pro with a shotgun. She is the best at keeping cool in any situation, and is focused on 'the mission' but sometimes clashes with the young filmmakers in regard to the validity of the entire thing. She is not as masculine as you would initially think. Iron Chef Cat Cora is a good reference point.

SCOTT
Another member of Craig's 'unit' hired by Bennett. He is a sharpshooter, and enjoys sniping. Approaches things tactically, and is quick to trouble-shoot and problem solve.


Thank you all for your interest in Auditioning for Zone Zero: Decampment! This is gearing up to be the best Raven Films production yet--we have every intention of submitting this to some of the major festivals. If ever there was a time to be a part of a Raven project, this is it! We have really worked long and hard in preparing for this production(to give an indication, the first draft was written in May. The current final draft is the 7th draft)
I look foward to seeing you at the auditions. Good luck!

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