THE SHINING HOUR [Pittsburgh Locals]

NOW CASTING FOR FEATURE FILM

THE SHINING HOUR

Pittsburgh, PA

SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget Film

Director/Writer: John Jaquish

Casting: Eisenberg/Beans Casting (Daryl Eisenberg, CSA & Ally Beans, CSA)

Casting Assistant: Chelsi Kern

Shoot: August 14 - September 9, 2023

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Rate: SAG ULB Scale

ABOUT THE FILM:

THE SHINING HOUR follows CID, recently released from prison into a small Appalachian city, struggling to readapt to society. He becomes increasingly obsessed with an upcoming solar eclipse. Perhaps that is the perfect time to rob a bank?

TO SUBMIT: Email a picture and resume to shining@ebcastingco.com

Subject Line: THE SHINING HOUR - Pittsburgh [ROLE]

SEEKING PITTSBURGH ACTORS FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

LOWERY - 50s, male-identified. Cid’s parole officer. Pedantic bureaucrat. Considers himself more like an attorney than parole officer. By the book. Maybe he appreciates his sense of power. ALL ETHNICITIES. SUPPORTING. Shoots 2 days.

JERRY - 40s, male-identified. Sheila’s husband. MUST BE A PITTSBURGH LOCAL HIRE. Shoots 1 day.

TELLER - 40s, female-identified. Bank teller. MUST BE A PITTSBURGH LOCAL HIRE. Shoots 2 days.

BARTENDER - 30s, male-identified. MUST BE A PITTSBURGH LOCAL HIRE. Shoots 2 days.

GUN STORE CLERK - 50s, male-identified. A sizeable man. MUST BE A PITTSBURGH LOCAL HIRE. Shoots 1 day.

DRUNK MAN - 50s-60s, male-identified. An old, rambling drunk. MUST BE A PITTSBURGH LOCAL HIRE. Shoots 2 days.

ELDERLY GUARD - 60s+, male-identified. Moves so painfully slow. MUST BE A PITTSBURGH LOCAL HIRE. Shoots 1 day.

SHERIFF - Late 60s-early 70s, male-identified. Thick mustache. MUST BE A PITTSBURGH LOCAL HIRE. Shoots 1 day.

40s-60s MEN - To play Mechanic, Bank Manager, Cop, Deputy, or Building Manager. MUST BE A PITTSBURGH LOCAL HIRE. Shoots 1-3 days each.