Mahogani Media is taking on the world of independent film-making in 2015.  Owner Kristi Woodard is putting on her Director's hat for her first short film, to be shot in Shreveport, LA this coming May.  

Though principle casting is pretty much done (announcements coming soon), we still have some additional roles to fill ...  

So we're doing a virtual CASTING CALL!   

• Are you an aspiring actor/actress interested in being part of an indie film that will be submitted to upcoming film festivals?
• Or maybe you're not an aspiring actress, but you would like to be an extra in a film? 
• Are in or willing to travel to Shreveport, LA? 
• Are you will to donate your talent for little or no pay? (Just being upfront, our budget is low but you will be fed!) 

If you answered YES, then check out our casting needs below! 

Speaking Roles (Credited)

• Q (African-American Male, 20s) - Lead character. Boyfriend/Manager of Raven.  Q is a handsome hustler who asserts his power through control -- in both his business and personal life. [Note: You must be at least 5'10 to play this role].  Q is in 6 scenes (there are acts of intimacy and abuse in some scenes, as well as gun-play).  
• JAY (African-American Male, 20s) - Lead character and Raven's secret admirer, who no longer wants to be a secret.  A hopeless romantic, Jay is aiming to sweep Raven off her feet -- by any means necessary. Jay is in 8-9 scenes. [Must be at least 5'10" to play this role.  There are acts of intimacy and gun-play in some scenes] 

** For a complete breakdown of these two characters, click HERE ** 

• Blue (African-American Female, 40s, Full-Figured & Sassy) - Supporting character and club owner, plus surrogate family to Raven (the star).  Blue is in 6 scenes and has over a dozen lines. 
• Shae (African-American Female, Early 20s) - Shae is the daughter of club owner and main character, Blue and has 3 lines. Will appear in 3-4 scenes)
• Lee (African-American Male, 20s, Jokester/Yes Man) - Lee is the friend/right hand of main character Q. He has one line and appears in 2 scenes.

*For more detailed breakdowns of these characters, click on the character's name! * 

Non-Speaking Roles

• Sexy Women (self-explanatory) - 3 ladies needed. Will appear in 2 scenes. 
• Talent Scout/Promoter (Male) - Will appear in one scene.

Also may need:

• 2 Male Stand-Ins (5'10 or 5'11) 
• 1 Female Stand-In (5'10 or 5'11)

Submission Instructions

• For Speaking Roles - Email Us which role you're interested in plus (2) photos (head shot and full body).  If you are requesting a rate, please include your resume and/or reel. If we're interested in having you read, we will e-mail you with more information/instructions. 
• For Non-Speaking Roles/Stand-Ins  - Email Us which role you're interested in plus (2) photos (head shot and full-body).  We will contact you with further information after we receive your email. 
• For Extras - Email Us your interest and contact information so we can put you on our Casting List.  When we set our production dates, we will contact you. 

Thanks in advance for your interest ... Now, LET'S MAKE A MOVIE!!!

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