PROJECT DETAILS AND TERMS:
We are casting 27 talent in the Seattle / Bellingham area for an HBO Documentary recreation production with award winning directors Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine. Filming will take place near/on Mount Baker on in May 2025. We can not publicly share the context of the Documentary but all scenes will be recreations of real events and talent will be portraying real people. The content of the documentary involves heavy topics including death, child loss etc.
A large percentage of filming will take place in the snow so talent must be comfortable in those conditions. Not all roles will be filmed in the snow. While not required, we are hoping to find some talent who have mountaineering / climbing experience.
The production team is highly focused on the safety of the cast and crew on this project. Any specifically dangerous events will be filmed using stunt actors and body doubles. Set medics, safety climbers, and avalanche specialists will be on set to ensure everyone's safety. Talent must be comfortable signing an NDA and Hazard Document.
Talent must be comfortable and capable of respectfully handling heavy content related to grief and loss.
Project Name: Documentary Recreation
Production Company: Starling Pictures
Producers: Devyn Isaacson
Directors: Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine
Union Status: Non-Union
Usage: Full buyout in perp in relation to the context of the documentary. Documentary will play on HBO Max.
A large percentage of filming will take place in the snow so talent must be comfortable in those conditions. Not all roles will be filmed in the snow. While not required, we are hoping to find some talent who have mountaineering / climbing experience.
The production team is highly focused on the safety of the cast and crew on this project. Any specifically dangerous events will be filmed using stunt actors and body doubles. Set medics, safety climbers, and avalanche specialists will be on set to ensure everyone's safety. Talent must be comfortable signing an NDA and Hazard Document.
Talent must be comfortable and capable of respectfully handling heavy content related to grief and loss.
Project Name: Documentary Recreation
Production Company: Starling Pictures
Producers: Devyn Isaacson
Directors: Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine
Union Status: Non-Union
Usage: Full buyout in perp in relation to the context of the documentary. Documentary will play on HBO Max.
PRODUCTION AND COMPENSATION DETAILS:
Production Location: Mount Baker, WA
Production Dates: Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 - Friday May 16th (No Filming 5/10 or 5/11. Talent will be needed for 1-8 days of filming depending on the role.
Wardrobe Fitting Fee: TBD
Virtual Callback Date: Monday April 28th
Wardrobe Fitting: Dates TBD
Compensation Details:
Session Fee: $400-600 /Session (usage included). See individual role for rate.
Agency Fee: +20% for represented talent
Wardrobe Stipend: $25/Day (if personal items are used)
Lodging, Per Diems and Gas Stipends will be provided to talent traveling from outside of the Mount Baker area. Gear stipends will be provided for any talent whose gear we request to use.
Some roles will require either talent to get a haircut to match the style or wear a wig. Haircut stipends and compensation for their time will be included for anyone willing.
Production Dates: Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 - Friday May 16th (No Filming 5/10 or 5/11. Talent will be needed for 1-8 days of filming depending on the role.
Wardrobe Fitting Fee: TBD
Virtual Callback Date: Monday April 28th
Wardrobe Fitting: Dates TBD
Compensation Details:
Session Fee: $400-600 /Session (usage included). See individual role for rate.
Agency Fee: +20% for represented talent
Wardrobe Stipend: $25/Day (if personal items are used)
Lodging, Per Diems and Gas Stipends will be provided to talent traveling from outside of the Mount Baker area. Gear stipends will be provided for any talent whose gear we request to use.
Some roles will require either talent to get a haircut to match the style or wear a wig. Haircut stipends and compensation for their time will be included for anyone willing.
ROLE DESCRIPTIONS:
All teen roles must be played by talent 16-20 years, ideally talent are 18+ appearing younger.
NONE OF THE BELOW REFERENCE PICTURES ARE OF THE ACTUAL INDIVIDUALS THE DOCUMENTARY IS ABOUT
All roles are non-speaking
NONE OF THE BELOW REFERENCE PICTURES ARE OF THE ACTUAL INDIVIDUALS THE DOCUMENTARY IS ABOUT
All roles are non-speaking
Giles
Male
Caucasian
16 years old (Talent must be 16+
He is about 6'0'' with short spiky blond hair
This roles is one of the most emotionally complex and requires STRONG ACTING SKILLS.
Giles is sporty, confident, and popular with a cool demeanor, aloof but not unfriendly. He is a Sophomore in high school going on a school trip. He is handsome and soulful. We see this talent express emotions of boredom, annoyance, shocked, critical, terrified, freezing, confused exhausted and in shock.
Open to talent who aren't blonde if they are willing to dye their hair (production would cover these costs and your time). Preferably talent are 18+ but this role is open to talent who are 16+. This role is physically active and requires talent to be comfortable in the snow. This role is not recommended to talent who are claustrophobic.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Male
Caucasian
16 years old (Talent must be 16+
He is about 6'0'' with short spiky blond hair
This roles is one of the most emotionally complex and requires STRONG ACTING SKILLS.
Giles is sporty, confident, and popular with a cool demeanor, aloof but not unfriendly. He is a Sophomore in high school going on a school trip. He is handsome and soulful. We see this talent express emotions of boredom, annoyance, shocked, critical, terrified, freezing, confused exhausted and in shock.
Open to talent who aren't blonde if they are willing to dye their hair (production would cover these costs and your time). Preferably talent are 18+ but this role is open to talent who are 16+. This role is physically active and requires talent to be comfortable in the snow. This role is not recommended to talent who are claustrophobic.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
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Ralph
Male Caucasian 30 Years Old Slender Build Talent may also be shown with a full beard, so talent with full beards are welcome as long as they are willing to shave down to a mustache during production. THIS ROLE REQUIRES STRONG ACTING SKILLS. This role is physically active and requires talent to be comfortable in the snow. This role is not recommended to talent who are claustrophobic. Ralph has a quieter personality, he is almost non-emotive. He is a technical mountain climb leader and is athletic. He is a leader. We see Ralph encouraging others, sensing peril but staying calm in the face of a crisis, exhausted, uncomfortable, desperate, afraid, anxious and resigned. $600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set. |
Tom:
Male
42 Years Old
Bearded
THIS ROLE REQUIRES STRONG ACTING SKILLS
Tom is a priest, math teacher, intellectual, mountaineer, hippie academic. He is confident and demands respect, is imposing an intellectually cocky.
We see him go from cocky and confident to quiet, confused, zoned out and despondent as events unfold. He is desperate and delirious at times, even screaming into the sky.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Male
42 Years Old
Bearded
THIS ROLE REQUIRES STRONG ACTING SKILLS
Tom is a priest, math teacher, intellectual, mountaineer, hippie academic. He is confident and demands respect, is imposing an intellectually cocky.
We see him go from cocky and confident to quiet, confused, zoned out and despondent as events unfold. He is desperate and delirious at times, even screaming into the sky.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
THE BELOW ROLES ARE NO LONGER OPEN
Patrick - ROLE CURRENTLY CLOSED
Male
15 years old (Talent must be 16+, ideally 18 looking younger)
Short blonde hair
Athletic but thin
Patrick is a friendly, eager to please athlete and musician. He is expressive, kind and sweet. We see him riding on a bus having fun interacting with his friends, he has a slightly case of the sniffles. He is trooper in harsh conditions but eventually runs out of steam and starts to become uncomfortable and despondent. Eventually we see him slurring his words and going in and out of consciousness. We also see him panicked and wide eyed.
This role is physically active and requires talent to be comfortable in the snow. This role is not recommended to talent who are claustrophobic.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Male
15 years old (Talent must be 16+, ideally 18 looking younger)
Short blonde hair
Athletic but thin
Patrick is a friendly, eager to please athlete and musician. He is expressive, kind and sweet. We see him riding on a bus having fun interacting with his friends, he has a slightly case of the sniffles. He is trooper in harsh conditions but eventually runs out of steam and starts to become uncomfortable and despondent. Eventually we see him slurring his words and going in and out of consciousness. We also see him panicked and wide eyed.
This role is physically active and requires talent to be comfortable in the snow. This role is not recommended to talent who are claustrophobic.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Richard - ROLE CURRENTLY CLOSED
Male
16 Years Old
Short Dirty Blonde Hair
Richard is a Sophomore in high school, often described as "politician," kind-hearted, out-going and chatty. He participates in school plays, has an influential family and is good friends with Mick. We see him riding the bus with his friends, pointing out the window, chatting and excited. We see him tired but trying to remain positive, scared and physically uncomfortable.
This role is physically active and requires talent to be comfortable in the snow. This role is not recommended to talent who are claustrophobic.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Male
16 Years Old
Short Dirty Blonde Hair
Richard is a Sophomore in high school, often described as "politician," kind-hearted, out-going and chatty. He participates in school plays, has an influential family and is good friends with Mick. We see him riding the bus with his friends, pointing out the window, chatting and excited. We see him tired but trying to remain positive, scared and physically uncomfortable.
This role is physically active and requires talent to be comfortable in the snow. This role is not recommended to talent who are claustrophobic.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Molly - ROLE CURRENTLY CLOSED
Female
17 Years Old (Talent must be 16+, ideally 18+)
Caucasian
Molly has shoulder length curly reddish-brown hair. Molly is a senior in high school and an experienced climber. She frequently participates in school plays. She is considered a cool girl in school, aloof, a little punk rock, smart and athletic. She is an activist. She can be intimidating to some people with her strong quiet powerful presence. We see her working with other teens in an authoritative and experienced manor. Later she is slightly annoyed by the kids who are slowing her down but she tried to be patient and lead the way. She is calm under pressure and perceptive. We see her experience emotions of nervousness, relief and shock.
This role is physically active and requires talent to be comfortable in the snow. This role is not recommended to talent who are claustrophobic.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Female
17 Years Old (Talent must be 16+, ideally 18+)
Caucasian
Molly has shoulder length curly reddish-brown hair. Molly is a senior in high school and an experienced climber. She frequently participates in school plays. She is considered a cool girl in school, aloof, a little punk rock, smart and athletic. She is an activist. She can be intimidating to some people with her strong quiet powerful presence. We see her working with other teens in an authoritative and experienced manor. Later she is slightly annoyed by the kids who are slowing her down but she tried to be patient and lead the way. She is calm under pressure and perceptive. We see her experience emotions of nervousness, relief and shock.
This role is physically active and requires talent to be comfortable in the snow. This role is not recommended to talent who are claustrophobic.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Susan - ROLE CURRENTLY CLOSED
Female Presenting
17 Years Old (Talent must be over 16, ideally over 18)
Caucasian
Short curly brown hair
Susan is a senior in high school and an experienced climber and focused student. She is known as the "student-mom" of the group, a "do-er" who looks after others. She is sweet and unselfish. We see Susan happy interacting with her fellow students, calm in the face of crisis, bravely leading others through a stressful situation. Even though the end she is trying to encourage and comfort others.
This role is physically active and requires talent to be comfortable in the snow. This role is not recommended to talent who are claustrophobic.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Female Presenting
17 Years Old (Talent must be over 16, ideally over 18)
Caucasian
Short curly brown hair
Susan is a senior in high school and an experienced climber and focused student. She is known as the "student-mom" of the group, a "do-er" who looks after others. She is sweet and unselfish. We see Susan happy interacting with her fellow students, calm in the face of crisis, bravely leading others through a stressful situation. Even though the end she is trying to encourage and comfort others.
This role is physically active and requires talent to be comfortable in the snow. This role is not recommended to talent who are claustrophobic.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Frank - ROLE CURRENTLY CLOSED
Male
Caucasian
Late 40s
Working class man from Philly, the father of Patrick. He has a big personality, he's gregarious, good-looking, and outgoing. He is a newly single dad trying to do right by his two boys. He believes his son is talented and is proud of him.
We see Frank say goodbye to his son Patrick, excitedly dropping him off. He has a nagging feeling in his stomach that he ignores. Later we see him shocked and confused when he receives some surprising news. We see him spiraling emotionally and completely unraveling to completely devastated and then numb.
THIS ROLE REQUIRES STRONG ACTING SKILLS. This role deals with child death.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Male
Caucasian
Late 40s
Working class man from Philly, the father of Patrick. He has a big personality, he's gregarious, good-looking, and outgoing. He is a newly single dad trying to do right by his two boys. He believes his son is talented and is proud of him.
We see Frank say goodbye to his son Patrick, excitedly dropping him off. He has a nagging feeling in his stomach that he ignores. Later we see him shocked and confused when he receives some surprising news. We see him spiraling emotionally and completely unraveling to completely devastated and then numb.
THIS ROLE REQUIRES STRONG ACTING SKILLS. This role deals with child death.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Ed: - ROLE CURRENTLY CLOSED
Male
Late 20s
Caucasian
Short Brown Hair
Long face and square jaw
Ed is a seasoned climber and mountaineer. He is jovial with an easy laugh but he is emotional. We see him fighting the rough conditions with determination but he is quickly overwhelmed and is frustrated when he has to halt. This role requires a lot of physical endurance.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Male
Late 20s
Caucasian
Short Brown Hair
Long face and square jaw
Ed is a seasoned climber and mountaineer. He is jovial with an easy laugh but he is emotional. We see him fighting the rough conditions with determination but he is quickly overwhelmed and is frustrated when he has to halt. This role requires a lot of physical endurance.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Mike ROLE CURRENTLY CLOSED
Male
30 years old
Caucasian
Muscular but slender, build of a climber
Clean shaven
Mike is a seasoned climber who works in mountain rescue. He is a reserved, tough, no nonsense deep thinker and leader. We see him determined, leading his team through challenging circumstances, not giving up. He isn't scared, he is frustrated with the conditions and their limited ability to help. Mike deals with finding the bodies of deceased teenagers and discovering they have passed.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Male
30 years old
Caucasian
Muscular but slender, build of a climber
Clean shaven
Mike is a seasoned climber who works in mountain rescue. He is a reserved, tough, no nonsense deep thinker and leader. We see him determined, leading his team through challenging circumstances, not giving up. He isn't scared, he is frustrated with the conditions and their limited ability to help. Mike deals with finding the bodies of deceased teenagers and discovering they have passed.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Charlie ROLE CURRENTLY CLOSED
Male Presenting
Late 30s
Caucasian
Mustache
Charlie is a confident professional but we also see him experience moments of horror. He is helping assist the rescue and search efforts, this role requires digging in the snow. Charlie deals with finding the bodies of deceased teenagers and discovering they have passed.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Male Presenting
Late 30s
Caucasian
Mustache
Charlie is a confident professional but we also see him experience moments of horror. He is helping assist the rescue and search efforts, this role requires digging in the snow. Charlie deals with finding the bodies of deceased teenagers and discovering they have passed.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Dee ROLE CURRENTLY CLOSED
Female
Late 20s
Caucasian
Long light brown hair
Dee is an experienced mountaineer and climber. She is outdoorsy, athletic, and a badass climber.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Female
Late 20s
Caucasian
Long light brown hair
Dee is an experienced mountaineer and climber. She is outdoorsy, athletic, and a badass climber.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Ann ROLE CURRENTLY CLOSED
Female
Late 40s
Caucasian
Ann is the mother of Giles. She is British (non-speaking role), proper, calm and composed. We see Ann experience optimism, and concern. We see her grow more anxious and antsy as time passes, she mostly appears calm but on the inside she is full of emotional turmoil
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Female
Late 40s
Caucasian
Ann is the mother of Giles. She is British (non-speaking role), proper, calm and composed. We see Ann experience optimism, and concern. We see her grow more anxious and antsy as time passes, she mostly appears calm but on the inside she is full of emotional turmoil
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Mar ROLE CURRENTLY CLOSED
Female
Late 30s
Short Brown Curly Hair (Shaves her head later in the story)
Caucasian
Mar is the wife of Tom. She is an outspoken and decisive artist but she is also reserved. She supports her husband and is honest with him about his duty. When she hears something is wrong she is concerned but springs to action, overtime we se her concern grow as she anxiously paces and asks questions, doing her best to stay calm. When she learns her husband has passed she is devastated and with quiet composure goes to say goodbye in the hospital.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Female
Late 30s
Short Brown Curly Hair (Shaves her head later in the story)
Caucasian
Mar is the wife of Tom. She is an outspoken and decisive artist but she is also reserved. She supports her husband and is honest with him about his duty. When she hears something is wrong she is concerned but springs to action, overtime we se her concern grow as she anxiously paces and asks questions, doing her best to stay calm. When she learns her husband has passed she is devastated and with quiet composure goes to say goodbye in the hospital.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Sharon ROLE CURRENTLY CLOSED
Female
Mid 50s
Caucasian
Short brown hair
Sharon is the mother of Hilary. She is a protective "cool" mom. She joins her daughter on the event but they leave early.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Female
Mid 50s
Caucasian
Short brown hair
Sharon is the mother of Hilary. She is a protective "cool" mom. She joins her daughter on the event but they leave early.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Marion ROLE CURRENTLY CLOSED
Female
36 years old
Curly short brown hair (mullet style)
Marion is the Dean of Students and is the mother of a 9 year old. She is friendly, approachable, and considered part of the "cool popular" faculty. She has a sense of authority. She is a first time climber. We see Marion on the bus, interacting with students in a friendly and supportive manor. Later we see her quietly annoyed, unsure of herself and uncomfortable. At one point she is exhausted and begging to quit but is pressured to continue. Later we see her terrified and then despondent.
This role is physically active and requires talent to be comfortable in the snow. This role is not recommended to talent who are claustrophobic.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Female
36 years old
Curly short brown hair (mullet style)
Marion is the Dean of Students and is the mother of a 9 year old. She is friendly, approachable, and considered part of the "cool popular" faculty. She has a sense of authority. She is a first time climber. We see Marion on the bus, interacting with students in a friendly and supportive manor. Later we see her quietly annoyed, unsure of herself and uncomfortable. At one point she is exhausted and begging to quit but is pressured to continue. Later we see her terrified and then despondent.
This role is physically active and requires talent to be comfortable in the snow. This role is not recommended to talent who are claustrophobic.
$600/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Courtney ROLE CURRENTLY CLOSED
Female
15 Years Old (Talent must be 16+)
Black
Short hair
Courtney is a student, she is warm and friendly.
$400/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Female
15 Years Old (Talent must be 16+)
Black
Short hair
Courtney is a student, she is warm and friendly.
$400/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
John ROLE CURRENTLY CLOSED
Male
16 Years Old
Curly hair below the ears to shoulder length (potentially willing to provide a wig)
John is a sophomore in high school. He sees himself as punk rock, a bit of an outlier. He's a contrarian, highly opinionated, challenges the system is anti-establishment and irreverent.
When we first see John, he is not feeling well because he was partying the night before. Later he sees someone being bullied and feels defensive of them. He leaves the situation early out of disgust and because he is sick to his stomach.
$400/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Male
16 Years Old
Curly hair below the ears to shoulder length (potentially willing to provide a wig)
John is a sophomore in high school. He sees himself as punk rock, a bit of an outlier. He's a contrarian, highly opinionated, challenges the system is anti-establishment and irreverent.
When we first see John, he is not feeling well because he was partying the night before. Later he sees someone being bullied and feels defensive of them. He leaves the situation early out of disgust and because he is sick to his stomach.
$400/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
General Students (9 Roles): ROLE CURRENTLY CLOSED
Female or Male Presenting
Appearing 15-18 Years Old (Talent MUST be 16+, preferably 18+)
Caucasian
This role covers 9 additional caucasian high school students who are featured in the documentary, but them being a close look a-like isn't as high of a priority since they won't be featured as strongly. If you are 16-20 (or appear between those ages) and are interested in this project but do not match the appearance of one of the above roles, please submit to this one!
We see these students excitedly enjoying themselves on the bus, struggling throughout the event and experiencing fear, etc.
This role is physically active and requires talent to be comfortable in the snow. This role is not recommended to talent who are claustrophobic.
$400/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
Female or Male Presenting
Appearing 15-18 Years Old (Talent MUST be 16+, preferably 18+)
Caucasian
This role covers 9 additional caucasian high school students who are featured in the documentary, but them being a close look a-like isn't as high of a priority since they won't be featured as strongly. If you are 16-20 (or appear between those ages) and are interested in this project but do not match the appearance of one of the above roles, please submit to this one!
We see these students excitedly enjoying themselves on the bus, struggling throughout the event and experiencing fear, etc.
This role is physically active and requires talent to be comfortable in the snow. This role is not recommended to talent who are claustrophobic.
$400/Day + 20% Agency Fee. TBD how many days needed on set.
NEXT STEPS
Follow the below hyperlink for the role you are interested in for next steps on how to audition!
These pages require a password, if you do not have the password email us at [email protected] with a recent photo, name and location and we will send you the password if we feel you are a good fit and would like you to audition!
SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY MIDNIGHT MONDAY APRIL 21ST
If you have any issues don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]
These pages require a password, if you do not have the password email us at [email protected] with a recent photo, name and location and we will send you the password if we feel you are a good fit and would like you to audition!
SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY MIDNIGHT MONDAY APRIL 21ST
If you have any issues don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]
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THE BELOW ROLES ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED AS THEY ARE MOVING TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION FOR FILMING |