03/02/2025
OPEN CASTING CALL
Deadline for submissions: Feb. 15th, 2025
TITLE: Citadel of the King // Genre: Fantasy/Action/Adventure
DIRECTOR: Joseph Ely
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Chris Boshinski
PRODUCED BY: Joseph Ely
LOCATION: Greenville, SC
SHOOTING DATES: August 24th - 30th, 2025
PROJECT INFO: Non-union/SAG-E (pending). Paid. Lodging, meals, and credit provided.
SYNOPSIS: “Citadel of the King” is an epic and monumental fantasy short film that follows a gravely wounded king as he fights to reclaim his marriage and his soul after a foolish encounter with an evil witch.
SUPPORTING CAST:
MARKUS — Male, age 30-50 (African-American): The First Sentinel of the High Citadel, servant of the High King.
MUST be comfortable with learning and performing fight choreography and horse-back riding. Please note any stunt or combat experience.
LADY BRYNNE — Female, age 20-30 (Caucasian): Queen Aurelia's loyal and faithful lady-in-waiting. MUST be comfortable with learning horse-back riding.
CAPTAIN ROWAN — Male, age 20-30 (open to all ethnicities): Captain of King Davyd’s Elite Knights. MUST be comfortable with learning and performing fight choreography. Please note any stunt or combat experience.
LIEUTENANT RIA — Female, age 20-30 (open to all ethnicities): Lieutenant of King Davyd’s Elite Knights. MUST be comfortable with learning and performing fight choreography. Please note any stunt or combat experience.
EXTRAS - All ages, open to all ethnicities. Needing 20-30 extras for a few scenes.
TO SUBMIT: Email [email protected] with “Citadel of the King — ROLE” in the subject line. Please include a recent headshot, size card, resume, and demo reel or monologue.
CREW CALL
CREW POSITIONS:
Costume Designer
Stunt Coordinator/Choreographer
Hair/Makeup Artist
1st AD
2nd AD
2nd AC
Script Supervisor
On-Set VFX Supervisor
Key Set PA
Set PA (3)
Boom Op/Sound Mixer
Gaffer
Grip (2-3)
BTS Photographer
Equestrian/Animal Wrangler
Intimacy Coordinator
Catering Service
Concept Artist
Marketing Manager
Social Media Coordinator
TO SUBMIT: Email [email protected] with “Citadel of the King — CREW” in the subject line. Please include a resume and samples of your work.
