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a short film by Pieter Hussaarts

a short film by Pieter Hussaarts

About the project

About the project

About the project

Pieter has been shooting short films for three years, as a passion that grew unexpectedly fast. He gets inspired by his own personal struggles, and his films capture the depth of human emotion in a way that inspires us. As part of the Spotlight mission, we want to shine a light on artists who want to show what they can do best to the world, so when Pieter came up with a new idea for a short film we decided to produce it with him. Join this project with us by filling the form at the bottom of the page, or write to contact@alexanderspotlight.nl

Pieter has been shooting short films for three years, as a passion that grew unexpectedly fast. He gets inspired by his own personal struggles, and his films capture the depth of human emotion in a way that inspires us. As part of the Spotlight mission, we want to shine a light on artists who want to show what they can do best to the world, so when Pieter came up with a new idea for a short film we decided to produce it with him. Join this project with us by filling the form at the bottom of the page, or write to contact@alexanderspotlight.nl

Synopsis

Synopsis

Synopsis

Brian is in a bar, working on his short story. His writing is interrupted when a band of young people joins his table without invitation, and start picking apart his story until very little remains.

Brian is in a bar, working on his short story. His writing is interrupted when a band of young people joins his table without invitation, and start picking apart his story until very little remains.

Rehearsals and filming

Rehearsals and filming

Rehearsals and filming

  • This is not a paid opportunity. It's an indie project composed only by volunteers.

  • The film will be entirely in Dutch. Professional or native proficiency with Dutch language is required.

  • The script is approximately 16 pages long, and the final product will be approximately 15 minutes long.

  • Rehearsals will take place in Amsterdam Oost.

  • Filming will take place at Biertuin Centrum, in Amsterdam.

  • Our current estimation is that it will take three or four rehearsals to block the scenes, and three filming sessions to complete the project.

  • Rehearsals will take place in January/Februray, days to be determined according to availability of the cast.

  • Filming will take place in February/March, likely on Saturdays before 4PM.

  • This is not a paid opportunity. It's an indie project composed only by volunteers.

  • The film will be entirely in Dutch. Professional or native proficiency with Dutch language is required.

  • The script is approximately 16 pages long, and the final product will be approximately 15 minutes long.

  • Rehearsals will take place in Amsterdam Oost.

  • Filming will take place at Biertuin Centrum, in Amsterdam.

  • Our current estimation is that it will take three or four rehearsals to block the scenes, and three filming sessions to complete the project.

  • Rehearsals will take place in January/Februray, days to be determined according to availability of the cast.

  • Filming will take place in February/March, likely on Saturdays before 4PM.

Characters Casting

Characters Casting

Characters Casting

Brian (main)

Age 20-35

Brian is a young man trying to make it as a writer, but is struggling with his own creativity and inspiration. He looks at the world with some measure of envy, often feeling like a spectator looking at life from the outside in. His self confidence is low at this point of his life, and that's getting in the way of his writing.

Sam (antagonist)

Already cast ✅

Age 25-35

Confidence personified, Sam is a well educated copywriter who takes a role antithetic to Brian. He believes that his education elevates him above his peers, and takes pride in sharing his knowledge with others.

Archie

Age 25-35

Archie has an inquisitive mind, and likes to understand things deeply before expressing himself one way or the other. He always has a question ready, and doesn't easily accept something as given.

Gerard

Age 40+

Older gentleman, professional writer. Jaded, has been around the block too many times, and had to fight a lot to get where he wanted. He is convinced people need to work hard to obtain success, and those who don't, dont't really deserve to be where they are.

Marie

Age 25-35

Marie is a kind woman of friendly disposition. Very supportive but also in the habit of asking direct questions that might make people uncomfortable, while trying to be helpful and constructive.

Chris

Age 25-30

Chris likes to live life without taking things too seriously. He often jokes and makes light of situations, without any malice behind his words. Just like Sam, he enjoys occasionally showing off his education and think of himself as an intellectual.

Claire

Age 25-35

Claire is trying to establish herself in this group of friends, by showing others how well she fits in. This inadvertedly leads her to overcompensate and come off as aggressive, while at the same time trying to follow whatever trend and opinion the group seems to have adopted.

Contact

Contact

Contact

Interested? Please let us know which role you'd like to apply for and a short bio. If you have a link to a video intro please also leave it below.

Interested? Please let us know which role you'd like to apply for and a short bio. If you have a link to a video intro please also leave it below.

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