Free Casting Calls and Auditions

Nicolas Siegenthaler, graduate UT RTF film-maker, is casting for his
pre-thesis film: “The Stranger”.
Synopsis:
While playing in a park, Lya, a feisty young girl, stumbles upon an
otherworldly creature. A strange bond develops between these two
wandering souls and as Lya shows unexpected kindness to the strange
ghost, he in turn will affect her world forever.

Now casting the following characters:
LYA - female, 9 to 12 years old: a tomboy and indomitable spirit,
capable of selfless kindness.
SELMA - female, 30 to 45 years old: Lya and Michael’s godmother, and
guardian since the death of their parents. A fiercely protective and
kind heart.
MICHAEL - male, 7 to 13 years old: Lya’s adored older brother, in a coma
for the past two years.
ANNA - female, 10 to 13 years old: a delicate child, every inch the well
brought up princess. Lya’s unlikely best friend.
DON - male, 45 to 65 years old: an ageing homeless man, who has lost all
hope, until he has an encounter with the stranger.

Please submit a head-shot and resume to receive sides and an audition time.
contact: Nicolas Siegenthaler at nsiegenthaler@gmail.com
website: www.nsiegenthaler.com

note: this is a non-paying project. Participants will however be given
copies for their reel and the film will be showcased at the annual UT
showcase screenings, as well as submitted to various renowned festivals.

Location: Austin, TX