Tuesday, October 29, 2013

website

If you haven't noticed yet, my website is www.joleewilson.com is disabled because I refuse to pay godaddy any more money. Creating my website with them was like performing brain surgery. It shouldn't be that hard! So I let my hosting expire with them and now my domain name is apparently up for auction or some b.s. like that, and I have to either repurchase my domain name or hope no one else purchases it until it is released. And I don't foresee anyone purchasing it, so when it becomes free, I will go with another host and redo my website. I hope I got all the technical lingo correct, and if I didn't, then in other words, my website won't be up for awhile. That's the point I'm trying to make...thanks for your patience and sorry for the confusion!

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Thank ya!

I just wanted to tell all those who auditioned yesterday 'thank you' for your time and efforts! I had a great time and it was amazing seeing faces put to scenes from 'Seven Days Normal.' I'm very close to making my decisions and will be contacting everyone this week with results. However, I have yet to find my female lead, Bo. I think it'll be an 'I'll know her when I see her' kind of thing. To cast this role, I have decided to do another casting call, but I will not hold auditions on a set day or time. I will meet the potentials as I can within a week's time(pending I can with all these rug-rats to take care of), and decide from there. Next will be script and story board planning(that's all me), then most likely a meeting with the actors to set a film date and review the script. I really want to film in December but with finals and Christmas, it's looking more like a January thing. Either way, I'm so very excited and can't wait to get to the next step! Thanks again, and I'm looking forward to working with my actors!

Monday, October 14, 2013

Character Descriptions

If you are looking for auditioning details, please see previous post!

Below you will find the small background stories of Casy, Bo, Broderick, Jason, and Emily. If you are wanting more information on each character to help you audition for a part, this is where you will find it. You can read the book as well to help. If you have further questions, please email me at jolieliz@yahoo.com

Casy Devon

Casy is from a small village in England called Pytchley. From an early age, Casy knew he was meant for something big, and made sure everyone knew it. He dreamed of the day he could break away from small town life and see the world, or rather, so the world could see him. A 'ham' from the start, Casy charmed his way through school, and at 18, found an agent and began a modeling career in London. He was soon discovered by Jackson Dean, Hollywood talent agent, and broke into the celebrity scene with his first movie, 'Angels in Darkness.' Winning multiple awards, Casy silenced all the rumors of being a passing fad, only to become the paparazzi's biggest pay day. Loved, wanted, and obsessed over for his talent, good looks, and brazen lifestyle, Casy became the most popular celebrity in the world. And, as many celebrities do, Casy lost his true identity, and no longer knew the real man, the one the cameras never captured. Beaten down by fame, Casy turned first to alcohol. When that no longer helped numb, his girlfriend, a D-list actress named Emily, introduced him to drugs. Heroin quickly enslaved Casy, causing his soul to hit rock bottom. After a drug induced rage on set, Casy was hauled off to rehab to do a 90 day, court ordered stint. On day 91, he was let out, only to find that he still craved heroin as before. He became cynical, weary, and deflated. In summary, he no longer wished to live. He cried out to God in a last ditch effort, searching for the will to go on. He asked for one sign, just one, that he should not turn back to the chemical that would surely kill him.
Beneath the facade that fame created, Casy is by nature a very compassionate person. He loves his family and cares for his manager and bodyguards as though they were family as well. Before fame, Casy was known by everyone to be a jovial and free spirit, rarely letting anything bother him. He attaches easily to things he likes(hence becoming easily addicted). After fame, Casy is more solemn and worrisome, but still holds his underlying traits.
Casy is 26, speaks with a British accent, is tall, slim, and has movie star good looks.


Bo Black

Beautiful, shy, introverted, and extremely intelligent are all characteristics that sum up Bo, but the one that creates the biggest impact on her life is not so docile as her pretty face and the perfect score she received on her MCAT. Bo is traumatized. The tragic, untimely death of her parents at an early age scarred Bo for life, so much so that she suffers from debilitating panic attacks. She hates being in public, and only has a couple of friends to speak of. She spends her time at the hospital working, or at her late father's billion dollar company, which she inherited. Bo has stuffed the pain of being orphaned down in her heart, and unknowingly has waited for someone to help her find healing, someone to give her the love and acceptance she was robbed of as a child. Ironically, she holds everyone at arm's length, for fear of getting too close and repeating her turbulent past.
Bo is 23, tall, slim, beautiful, with brilliantly light eyes.

Broderick

Broderick is the long-time body guard of Casy. He is also a friend, fretting over Casy like a parent would. Broderick's personality can be described as stoic, loyal, and no-nonsense. Broderick is big, muscular and approaching middle age.

Jason

Broderick's cousin and second bodyguard to Casy, Jason, is young and always looking for a good fight. Jason takes his job seriously, and is never afraid of getting sued by the paparazzi. He has vowed to protect Casy at all cost, yet lets his big mouth get him in trouble quite a bit. Jason is in his late twenties, big, and muscular.

Emily

Emily is known on the Hollywood scene to be nothing but paparazzi fodder. Once upon a time she almost made it big, riding the coat tails of Casy after starring with him in 'Angles in Darkness.' Always considered to be a 'bad girl,' Emily had no problem making her reputation stick as she delved into the dark world of drugs and partying. Unfortunately, she dragged Casy with her, attempting to smear his name. Misery loves company, as the saying goes. A romantic fling formed, but Casy quickly put a stop to it, not wanting his talent and his name to be affected by her shenanigans. However, he was unable to shake the addictions that she so easily introduced him to, and she knew she had this one thing to hold over his head. She is insanely jealous and stalks Casy, finding him more addictive than her drug habit. Emily is 24, petite, and the drugs have taken a toll on her once pretty face.



Wednesday, October 9, 2013

CASTING CALL!

I want to thank you if you are visiting to get additional details about auditions for the 'Seven Days Normal' video montage. Besides completing my first novel, this is the biggest project I have ever taken on, and once completed, will be another dream come true. To see the characters I created take on life will add a new dimension to the book that I hope will draw more readers to the story, as well as shine the light on the local talent we have right here in Lubbock. Without you, this phase of my hopes for my story could never be accomplished! Please read on for story, audition, script, and filming details.

'Seven Days Normal' is a story riddled with drama and angst, but driven by hope and love. These are the components that I want to portray. I will take several scenes from the book and give them life through a short video montage. Each scene will be darkened with the element of drama, but the hope and the love the main character, Casy, clings to, will drive each scene to a crescendo that will leave the viewer hungry to see how the story ends. Please visit amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com for a complete synopsis and a preview of the first chapter. Reading these will give you more insight into the story. I will also have free copies of the book at auditions if you would like to have one. If you land the part, I ask that you do read the book to help you get to know each character.

Auditions are by appointment only. They will be held at the Mahon Library in the conference room. You will be called in to read a part in front of me(and I will most likely read the part opposite), a colleague, and the videographers. I may ask you to stay or come back to read the part again with another actor that same day. You will need to bring the following items to your audition: a passport like photo, and your acting/modeling/job resume. You may dress casually. I will have an information sheet for you to fill out when you arrive. While this may be my first time to ever hold a casting call, I promise to make your audition as comfortable and easy-going as possible. It may be your first time too! No acting experience is required.  I understand that you may be a beginner, just as I was at one time, and that can be an extremely daunting and discouraging place to be. I hope I can help you begin, or add to, your acting resume. Having said that, please know that this is not a high paying gig. I am a writer, after all! I'm also a mom of three small children, and my income is limited. I will provide the following stipends, but if you are looking for a large paycheck, this won't be the job for you. If you are looking for experience and exposure, or even extra credit if you are attending school, this job will most definitely help you gain those things.

Male Lead(Casy Devon)-$100
Female Lead(Bo Black)-$75
2 males(Broderick and Jason, bodyguards)- $50 each
female(Emily)- $50

You will receive your pay at the end of filming, which I hope to complete in one 8 to 12 hour day. In that day, I will provide you with lunch, and dinner if need be, along with refreshments/snacks. I will try to limit sets to about three, but I will tote you around from set to set, so you won't need to use your own gas. If you are a student and looking for extra credit, I will be more than happy to write a letter for you or whatever you may need for your class. I am also willing to be a reference for your resume. These things may seem small now, but once the video is uploaded to You Tube, my website, my blog, along with the other websites I plan on utilizing, the exposure you gain will be priceless. I will also use the video at my book signings, the first of which will be at our local Barnes and Noble. Everybody has to start somewhere, and I hope to be a part of your dreams as you are helping me accomplish mine!

Since I know the story inside and out, I will be writing the script myself and directing the video. Your input to the script, once you receive and review it, will be very valuable to me. I am counting on your artistry to bring this to life. With my vision, and your talent, we can make this video spectacular. We will take one Saturday in November or even early December and film. Once all five actors are hired we can decide on that date so as to accommodate everyone's schedules. I will have a videographer, and a colleague or two to help me direct, and the other actors, depending on what scene we are filming, all on set. This can be a smooth operation if each of us puts forth the effort to arrive on time and perform to our best ability. I will have all sets and props ready to go. I will ask that you provide your own clothing and make up depending on the scene(the script will designate those details). Other than that, I will have everything ready and in order for what I hope to be a relatively easy day of filming.

Once you are chosen for a part, I will notify you immediately and I will get the scripts to you via email within a few days. If you are chosen as a stand-in, I will email you to let you know and also provide you a script. I want a back-up for each part just in case something falls through. If you are not chosen, I will as well email you. Everyone who auditions will know one way or another if they have landed a part.

You can email me at lubbockcastingcall@yahoo.com if you have questions or to schedule an audition.

I look forward to meeting you! Thank you again for considering to be a part of my dream!

JOLEE WILSON