STATUS: OPENING Submissions – [6/13/21]
SUBMISSIONS CLOSING – [07/11/21]
FIRST CASTING SESSION NOTIFICATIONS – [07/11/21]
—-FEATURE FILM “Children of a Dark Sun” CAST & CREW INFORMATION—-
Submit: Contact@bulletcatchfilms.com
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!!
UPDATED [06/11/21]
PLEASE READ!!! Current & New Talent: If you have previously submitted to a different project, please resubmit for consideration; previous submissions are deleted after 30 days!
GENERAL INFORMATION – SUBMISSION DEADLINE – [07/11/21]
PROJECT NAME:
Children of a Dark Sun
PROJECT TYPE:
Feature Film – Human Trafficking, Thriller, Drama – 120 Minutes
TAG LINE:
PROJECT LOG LINE:
An iron-willed female detective leads a special team of law enforcement officers to bring down the cities largest and most dangerous sex trafficking ring.
PROJECT SUMMARY:
Sarah McCauley has spent her entire life dedicated to rising quickly through the police department to become a Detective. After several successful operations she is given control of her own elite unit compromising of several elements ranging from SWAT, ATF, and DEA. The unit specializes in the searching and rescuing of girls being sex trafficked throughout the metropolitan area. After a new administration is voted into the city, they are suddenly and inexplicable shut down.
DIRECTORS NOTE:
This is an intense and very heavy topic. Please do not submit if you’re not comfortable with the subject matter. This film should be considered rated “r”
UNION STATUS:
Accepting: Non Union, Fi-Core, SAG-E Submissions
Accepting SAG-Aftra Submission [Will file for Ultra Low Budget Contract]
FORMAT:
4k – RED Komodo / 2:35:1 / Atlas Orion Anamorphic
DISTRIBUTION:
Theatrical – Streaming – VOD
PROJECT RATE:
$125-Day / IMDb Credit / Digital Copy / Craft Service / Additional Deferment
PRODUCTION DATES:
TBD
PRODUCTION COMPANY:
Bullet Catch Films – 1660 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA, 92108
www.Bulletcatchfilms.com – Contact@Bulletcatchfilms.com
FINISHED FEATURE FILMS:
CARBON:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLhC-3U1kb8
NIGHT HUNTER:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAihg5WCQbI
CURRENT CAST MEMBERS:
CURRENT CREW MEMBERS:
Director & Writer: Raul A. Urreola
Executive Producer: Christie L. Urreola
Producers:
Associate Producers:
Additional Casting By:
Music By:
Editor:
Production Designer: Nathaniel Brown
2nd AD: Alice Clancy
SHOOTING/PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:
SHOOTING in SAN DIEGO, CERTAIN TALENT MIGHT HAVE TO TRAVEL.
IMPORTANT PROJECT/PRODUCER NOTES [PLEASE READ]:
–If you have previously submitted to a different project, please resubmit; previous submissions are deleted after 30 days!
-Production Dates: (TBD by availability)
-Children of a Dark Sun is a 120 min Feature Film with Violence, Language & Sexual Themes. This film should be considered rated “R”
-The entire film will be shot over the course of a 20 day period. Those exact dates are TBD.
-Exact Filming Dates are TBD.
-Shooting on location in San Diego. (Only certain talent will travel)
-60% Shot at Night or after 530pm
-Production Days Will NOT EXCEED 6-10hrs on set.
-All actors must be able to attend a Pre-Production meetings (Date to be determined)
-COVID-19 precautions will be taken. Including small minimum crew & cast presence.
CAST & CREW SUBMISSION INFORMATION DOWN BELOW!
CAST SUBMISSION INFORMATION:
[CREATED: 06/13/21] [UPDATED: 06/13/21] [WE DO NOT TYPE CAST. REQUIRED ITEMS: DEMO REEL, HEAD SHOT, & RESUME]
DET. SARAH ABIGAIL MCCAULEY / Female / LEAD / Any Ethnicity / Any Hair Type / Any Physical Build / 25-40s /
Sarah is smart, strong willed and highly intelligent. She was dedicated her life to the police department. She has risen quickly through the ranks and become a detective, leading her own elite unit. She is obsessed with bringing down the kingpin
who has evaded her all of these years. The same man who leads the cities largest and most notorious sex trafficking ring.
DET. FRANK “FRANKIE” GOLD / Male / LEAD / Any Ethnicity / Any Hair Type / Must Be Physically Fit / 30-45 /
Sarah’s long time partner and best friend within the department. Frank spends most of his time trying to balance out Sarah’s brash and sometimes overpowering personality.
DET. ROBERT ANTHONY KING / Male / LEAD / Any Ethnicity / Strong or Bigger Build / 40-60 / Black, Brown, Salt & Pepper Hair /
A 30 year veteran of the police force. Robert has dedicated his entire life to the police department and the city council. He has lost two marriages and his kids despise him. Despite his families eternal turmoil, he stays dedicated to the police department at all costs.
ATTICUS MILLER / Male / LEAD / Any Ethnicity / Any Hair Type / Any Physical Build / 20-40 /
A smooth talking attorney with an incredible wit and sense of humor. Atticus does not have the money or the power of some other major law firms in the city. He manages to make miracles happen with limited resources.
ATF AGENT. GABRIEL “EL LOBO” CASTILLO / Male / Any Ethnicity / Strong or Bigger Build / 30-50 / Black, Brown, Salt & Pepper Hair / Tattoos OK
Former special forces, Gabriel is energetic, funny, confident and able to handle any situation. Gabriel is the life of any party. Gabriel has developed the unique ability to manipulate or change any situation to his advantage.
DEA AGENT. RIAN EMMA WALLACE/ Female / Any Ethnicity / 25-50
A creative and inventive DEA Agent. Quick thinking and pragmatic, RIAN excels at solving puzzles. She is determined to shine the light of the law into the darkest corners of the city.
MICHELLE CARRERA / Female / Any Ethnicity / 25-45
Skilled Poker player and Gambler, Gold is one of the most popular socialites in the city. Owner of an exotic car rental business, Michelle is great at anything that revolves around the nightlife and pulse of the city. She is sexy, edgy, and transfixing. She can control an entire room with just the flick of her gold covered wrists.
LENNY MANKOWITZ / Male / Any Ethnicity / Small or Medium Build / 30-65 / Black, Brown, Salt & Pepper Hair
The cheapest and surprisingly the most successful attorney in the city. A genius in the field of law, he has built the reputation of an absolute lunatic fighting for his clients freedom regardless of the cost or charge. He may be a man who fights for his clients rights while also snorting obscene amounts of drugs.
PAIGE KING / Female / Any Ethnicity / Beautiful, Classical Look / 40-45 / Any Hair / Tattoos OK
Beautiful, thoughtful and energetic. Paige King has been happily divorced from Robert for several years. She is just short of being the perfect wife, if her quick temper and strong personality could be tamed. She is strong and loyal to her kids and she is what keeps them together.
DET. ELLIS MCKENDRICK / Male / Any Ethnicity / Medium Build / 30-60 / Black, Brown, Salt & Pepper Hair / Tattoos OK
Former Navy Seal, Ellis is one of the most hard working blue collar cops the you will ever meet. Honest and truthful, Ellis tries everyday to have a positive effect on his community. A good hearted person, someone always buys him a beer. Absolutely despises the poor play of the cities football team.
KENNY SMITH / Male / Any Ethnicity / 18-40
Quick, daring and cunning, KENNY has quickly risen to the top of the criminal empire.
DARREN VANDERBILT / Male / Any Ethnicity / 40-70
The funniest person you will ever meet, DARREN is the life of the party and always tries to get himself into trouble.
JENNIFER WILLIAMS/ Female / Any Ethnicity / 18-25
Cold, calculating and strong. After the death of her grandparents; Jennifer swore that she would never live a poor life on the streets, regardless of the cost.
CHLOE MADISON KING / Female / Any Ethnicity / 15-19 / Any Hair / Tattoos OK
Daughter of Paige and Robert King. She is strong, confident and beautiful.
SUBMISSION PROCESSING INFORMATION:
1. Please Submit a Current Head Shot, Resume and Demo Reel to Contact@bulletcatchfilms.com
2. After reviewing each submission, Selected Candidates will be booked for a 30-45
Minute Interview/Interviews to be held at Bullet Catch Films studio.
3. Finalists will be notified for castings within 1 week of interview dates.
NOTE:
Candidates unable to submit a Demo Reel may still be eligible to audition,
depending on other materials submitted.
CREW SUBMISSION INFORMATION:
PRODUCTION SOUND
PLEASE SEND RATES / IMDb Credit / Digital Copy / Travel Reimbursement / Craft Service / Additional Deferment
KEY GRIP
PLEASE SEND RATES / IMDb Credit / Digital Copy / Travel Reimbursement / Craft Service / Additional Deferment
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
PLEASE SEND RATES / IMDb Credit / Digital Copy / Travel Reimbursement / Craft Service / Additional Deferment