Company
Takeshi Fukunaga, dir.; Donari Braxton & Nerenda Eid, prods.
'Out of My Hand,' NYC & Africa
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Production Description
Takeshi Fukunaga (dir.) is casting "Out of My Hand," a feature film about Cisco, who works as a tree tapper on a rubber plantation in Liberia, West Africa. Through a chance visit from a distant New York City-based cousin, he negotiates a way to move to America, with an eye toward attaining a better life for himself and his family. Amongst a sea of culturally shocking encounters in Staten Island, he also meets two Liberians from vastly disparate worlds than his own—one is a former child soldier and the other a wealthy businessman—both of whom, in their own ways, lead him to confront his own sense of self and belonging.
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Shoots approx. May 1-31, 2013 in Liberia, West Africa & NYC.
Compensation & Union Contract Details
$100/day plus travel and lodging. SAG Ultra Low Budget Film Agreement.
Seeking Talent Select a role below for more information and submission instructions.
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Cisco (
Lead):
Male, 25-35, African American
a community leader, strong-minded, earnest, and independent, basic knowledge of Liberian culture and language are a big plus, performing in ... more
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Joy (
Supporting):
Female, 25-35, African American
Cisco's wife, willful, wise, and equally strong-minded, basic knowledge of Liberian culture and language are a big plus, performing in Liber... more
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Marvin (
Supporting):
Male, 30-40, African American
Cisco's cousin, a cab driver, thoughtful, kind, a hard worker, basic knowledge of Liberian culture and language are a big plus, performing i... more
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Daniel (
Supporting):
Male, 45-60, African American
a businessman and former Liberian executive, intelligent and outspoken, basic knowledge of Liberian culture and language are a big plus, per... more
