Casting Notice: "See It, Be It: The Yvette Lee Bowser Story" (Short Film)
IKAM Productions is casting actors for the upcoming short film See It, Be It: The Yvette Lee Bowser Story, which delves into the transformative power of representation in media. This film serves as the final installment in The Route series, created by Dr. Carletta S. Hurt.
Synopsis:
Entertainment attorney Dana Owens visits a high school media arts classroom on career day. She goes in ready to discuss her legal practice, but instead gives a lesson on the importance of representation on television.
Casting Breakdown
Dana Owens
- Female, 35-45
- A high-powered entertainment attorney who credits her success to the representation she saw on television. She wants to pay it forward by encouraging high school students.
- Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Ms. Erika Alexander
- Female, 35-45
- A no-nonsense high school media arts teacher (and television fan) whose primary goal is preparing her students for the future.
- Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
TC
- Male, 14-17
- A bit of a class clown in his media studies class, but once you grab his attention, he's all in.
- Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Kim
- Female, 14-17
- One of the smartest students in the classroom, but she's still a bit timid and could use a burst of self-confidence.
- Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Khadijah (featured extra)
- Female, 14-17
- Dana Owens' daughter and Maxine's sister.
- Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Maxine (featured extra)
- Female, 14-17
- Dana Owens' daughter and Khadijah's sister.
- Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
High School Student(s) (Background / Extra)
- Male/Female, 14-17
- Up to 15 background extras to portray students in the classroom.
- Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Audition Details
Date(s):
- February 9: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- February 14: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- February 17: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- February 21: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Callbacks Only)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
To Apply: Submit headshot and cover letter to ikamcasting@gmail.com or apply via Backstage ("See It, Be It" Casting Call on Backstage).
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May every day be the beginning of an endless self discovery and adventure......whether you like it or not. Embrace it and soar! - H. Taha
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