We just received a rather interesting e-mail – at least it’s interesting if you’re a 14-18 year old aspiring actress. Sally Potter, the renowned director of Orlando and Rage (the attached image of of Lily Cole for that film) is putting together her new flick and has flung open the doors for young actresses to audition, by videoing themselves doing a short scene from the movie, and then submitting it (via a private video on YouTube). The best will then be invited to London for a live audition.
Here’s the official press release blurb: ‘Film production company Adventure Pictures is searching for two teenage girls to play the lead roles in a new feature film. Director Sally Potter is looking for two aspiring actresses, with a playing age of 15 16, for her 60’s period film. Potter has worked with stars including Johnny Depp, Tilda Swinton, Judi Dench and Jude Law on her previous films, including the Oscar-nominated ORLANDO. Adventure is inviting those interested to post a short video of themselves performing part of a scene from the film, and the best ones will be invited to an audition in London.’
Although not much is known about the film, Sally Potter’s website says ‘The story is set in London in 1961 at the time of the “Ban the Bomb” movement. Ginger and Rosa are nearly 16 and lifelong best friends who do everything together. Ginger is the “brainy” one who wants to get involved in the antinuclear protests while Rosa is more interested in boys.’
For more info on how to apply head to sallypotter.com/casting or on Facebook and good luck!