Fever (Short film, 2022)
When the internet goes down the resentment comes out.
Fever is a tragicomedy that starts off comedic and rhythmic in style, before devolving into something more emotional, chaotic and tragic in nature. Tonally, Fever takes inspiration from movies such as The Lighthouse (2019) and Wake in Fright (1971).
Female aged 20s-40s. East London / Essex accent preferable. Others considered. Must be able to travel to Orpington for the shoot- preferably southern based.
Girlfriend is Boyfriend’s significant other and has spent the last seven years of her life cooped up in a room with him. She is the dominant force in the relationship: quick-tempered, confrontational; at times childish. Girlfriend has yet to grasp the concept of having consequences for her actions. When confronted with past behaviour, Girlfriend usually defaults to defense mode, rather than reflecting on and repenting for what she has done.
Girlfriend is also highly creative but with the attention span of a goldfish, always flitting between different creative projects. She has always dreamt of being someone, of travelling the world, of going places, but that hasn’t been so easy for her, with her dark cloud of a Boyfriend always shitting on her dreams with his cynicism and negativity.
This role requires someone with a wide emotional range, able to deliver on both comedic moments and emotionally intense moments. The role requires excellent chemistry, energy and reciprocity between the two leads. No kissing or intimate scenes are required for the role.
The script is dialogue intensive and the shooting time tight, so we are looking for someone who can memorise lines quickly and effectively.
Shooting will take place at a single location in Orpington, Greater London (Southeast). Our shooting days are on Sat 29 - Sun 30 Jan (to be confirmed).
This is a paid role. Food and travel will also be expensed / provided.
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