Hello! My name is Charles Valdez and I am a senior Photo + Film student at VCUarts casting for my thesis project, Her Love, Goldfish.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – Her Love, Goldfish explores the themes of grief and recovery through the story of Nomi and Elliot, a couple whose relationship has faced ups and downs, but when Elliot unexpectedly transforms into a goldfish, Nomi is left to navigate an entirely new kind of challenge. As she grapples with her emotions, she must find a way to recover their relationship, in the face of this surreal transformation.
We are looking for:
Nomi’s Mother – Female – 50s/60s *Voiceover Role*
When Nomi is unsure what to make of her situation with Elliot, she desperately calls her mother for advice. She’s dismissive as she feels as though communication issues like this are easy to solve. Nomi’s mother has known Elliot for years at this point and trusts him to resolve the conflict with Nomi, whatever their conflict is…
Arguing Couple On Bus – Male – 30s-60s
As Nomi takes the bus to her dinner with Frances, she overhears a muted argument between a couple on the bus. They argue over their communication, something that resonates deeply within Nomi.
UNION STATUS – Non-Union, Student Film
PRODUCTION DATES – We aim to shoot either February 16th or the weekend of February 22nd depending on when we are able to secure our set. We are aiming to have a precise answer after we meet with our organizers!
PRODUCTION LOCATION – We are aiming to shoot on the VCU campus. We are renting a bus for this scene and we are working to have it parked at one of the parking locations on VCU’s campus.
COMPENSATION/RATE – Non-paid. We are happy to offer gas/transportation compensation for you.
USAGE – The final project will premiere at the ICA in April/May 2025 and be submitted to various film festivals.
If interested, please email [email protected] with your headshot/resume and I can get back to you regarding audition instructions. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!
Thank you!
Charles