Now Casting
BUT NOW I SEE
This is a non-union project directed by award-winning filmmaker John Jackman, sponsored by the Christian History Institute and Comenius Foundation. We will be filming on the ship Hector in Pictou, Nova Scotia in late May, Forsyth County, NC in July, and southern coastal region of NC in early August. Speaking roles audition by video submission or headshot/phone audition. Extras send headshot and a link to your resume with your application.
Speaking roles are paid. Certain cast non-speaking roles are paid
Pickups --
Pickup shots to be filmed in the Winston-Salem NC area.
August 1-2 , 2014 in Winston-Salem, NC
ALL ROLES ARE PAID! Non-union shoot
Newton’s Mother: 25-35 years old, pref dark hair. Non-speaking.
John Newton, Age 6: Need 6-8 year old boy preferably with curly dark hair. Nonspeaking role.
Mary Catlett Newton, Age 30 - CAST
VOICEOVER ARTIST: Need voiceover artist to do ADR in authentic SCOTTISH accent.
Sailors: Need 4-6 Caucasian sailors, male, ages 20-50, long hair or bald a plus! Nonspeaking.
Slaves: Need 6-8 African American males, ages 18-35 Nonspeaking, but we hope several will be able to put across strong emotion through body language.
CREW: Need a PA and camera assistant for Aug 1-2.
Forsyth County Shoot - COMPLETE!
Dates: July-August, 2013
Beach Shoot - COMPLETE!
Location: Bald Head Island, NC, Fort Macon, NC, surrounding areas
Dates: August 3-10, 2013
Nova Scotia Shoot - COMPLETE!
Location: Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
Dates: May 21-24, 2013
Special thanks to all the cast, crew, & extras -- and especially the very friendly people of Pictou, NS!