Open Casting in Salt Lake Friday, May 9

The producers of a low-budget independent feature comedy, LEGENDS OF MINIGOLF: THE FLAMINGO'S CHALLENGE, a comedy about minigolf and self-destructive behavior, will be holding a casting session at the University of Utah's Francis Madsen Building, Room 201, on Friday, May 9, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The film will be shot on HD digital video this summer over 12+ shooting days in Utah County.

We are looking for actors for the following parts:

Jeff: Early-to-mid-twenties. Male. The story's protagonist, Jeff is a more or less average sort of guy, both in attitude and appearance. He is trying to get his life back on track when he develops a crippling obsession with mini-golf. This part will require some harsh profanities.

Jenna: Early-to-mid-twenties. Female. Jeff's girlfriend, who works hard to please those around her and keep the peace, while never betraying the toll that takes on her. This part will require some harsh profanities.

The Flamingo: Late twenties to mid-thirties. Male. An almost mythic, eccentric, over-the-top minigolfing supervillain in a pink tuxedo, speaking in an exaggerated mid-Atlantic accent, with oodles of dastardly charisma who sets the story in motion as Jeff's minigolf nemesis. He could perhaps best be described as a cad and a scoundrel, of the most classic and classy variety. This part will require some light profanities.

Troy: Early-to-mid-twenties. Male. Jeff's housemate and best friend, a snarky video game enthusiast. This part will require some harsh profanities.

Chelsea: Early-to-mid-twenties. Female. Jenna's roommate, a bubbly and aspiring actress who strives to balance both scholastic and thespian responsibilities.

Mark: Early-to-mid-twenties. Male. Long-time friend of the protagonist, Mark is finishing up college and preparing to move away to grad school with his girlfriend/fiancée/whatever, Shannon. This part will require some light profanities.

Shannon: Early-to-mid-twenties. Female. Sensible and to the point, Shannon is finishing up college and preparing to move away to grad school with her boyfriend/fiancé/whatever, Mark.

Rob: Early-to-mid-twenties. Male. A good-looking but socially awkward aspiring actor who wants very much to connect with Chelsea, but comes off more quiet and creepy than anything else.

Lackeys: Two physically impressive, largely mute brutes who make up the Flamingo's lackeys/flunkies/caddies.

An additional casting session will be held the following weekend in Provo, details for which will be shortly forthcoming.

We are currently determining what sort of (if any) upfront financial consideration we can offer. Should the film show any profit in the future, additional compensation will be provided.

Synopsis

Jeff is a young man trying to get his life back together. With the aide of his girlfriend, Jenna, he's re-enrolled in school at Utah Valley University and is determined to make things work this time. However, when an eccentric minigolfer by the name of The Flamingo challenges him to an exhibition match, Jeff develops an obsession that begins to tear his world apart.

We anticipate the project would be rated with a soft restricted rating for moderate amounts of language. This independent, low-budget feature film is to be shot on high definition digital video this Summer in Utah Valley.

We are currently looking for actors and crew members, including a director of photography and an editor. To inquire further, please contact the director, John D. Moore at johndmoore5@gmail.com or by telephone at (801) 623-1289.

Coming Soon

Longtime collaborators on a number of previous projects, Enoch Allred and John D. Moore (whose collaborations can be seen at Bombdotcom Productions) are embarking on their first feature-length film, to be shot in Utah County this coming summer. Allred and Moore are co-writing, Moore is directing, Allred will produce alongside another producer. The project itself is a low-budget, naturalism-meets-absurdism sports-ish indie comedy.

Open casting auditions will be held in both Utah and Salt Lake Counties later this month. Watch this page for updates.

We're currently looking for a director of photography, a sound technician, and an editor, as well as any other number of crew and personnel.

For further inquiry, please contact John D. Moore.