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Casting Call: Established Order

Fact‐Inspired Police / Legal Drama

Person of Interest ‐ on a Quixotic mission? Male, white, 30‐40. Thin to average build and height. Idealist / activist ‐ rational, brave. Over 450 lines.

Detective Inspector ‐ white privilege personified. Male, white, 45‐60. Average to portly build. Authoritarian ‐ ambitious, impatient, conceited. Over 200 lines.

Detective Constable ‐ employee of the month meets candle in the wind. Female, white, 25‐35. Average build. Would-be enforcer with a degree of vulnerability. Over 150 lines

Detective Sergeant ‐ the sporadic voice of experience. Male, white, 45‐60. Stocky to average build. Pragmatist / realist ‐ dry, curt, sceptical, independent. Over 125 lines.

Holy man ‐ heroic martyr Male, white, 40s. Average to thin build. Height at least 172cm for costume. NB: Middle-English accent and vowel usage. Over 20 lines.

Caller (VO) Any gender, race or ethnicity but with English or neutral accent. 35‐50. Can be recorded away from the location at any time prior to post-production. Over 15 lines.

If you think you are right for a part please apply even if you don't match the description. It's more important to be a supportive team player with patience and a sense of humour.

This underground production has to date not attracted funding. It will reach a small but potentially appreciative audience because its about an aspect of British society that occupies a blind spot. Hence there is no budget for payment or expenses, just as there wasn't one to research or write the script. There is a modest fund for location hire and, if the finished product is good enough, a limited number of festival entries.

So why would you collaborate? Firstly because if there is any tangible return from the joint venture, all participants will share in it. Secondly, the customary rewards apply: the use of the material for reels, and credit. Both acting and producer credits are available depending on the extent of involvement or investment. Thirdly, if you'd like to make a personal statement against autocracy and institutionalised inequality, here's your chance. The theme is explored through the story of someone who stood up in opposition, and the consequences he faced.

The action of the script takes place between 10pm and dawn. Ideally principal photography would closely mirror this for authenticity, but is more likely to be completed over two evenings and nights, between 9pm and 2am. Refreshments and a rest area will be provided.

Dates will depend on the level of interest and individual schedules.

A 30 minute video is available to assist with character development. There will be a virtual table read via Zoom or Teams if that can be arranged. The script will be made available once a film confidentiality agreement has been signed. If you’re asked to complete one, you're shortlisted.

If anyone is interested in volunteering as a production assistant, boom operator, camera assistant, or producer, make contact.

A location is likely to be available in North Norfolk. However, if anyone reading this has access to one or two offices, ideally connected by a corridor, let me know.

selective information

The drama is based on controversial events from Britain's recent past, researched over the last two years. The script is based on conversations, news reports, and transcripts. To be notified about developments join the mailing list or consult The Spinal Column blog. The basic specifications are:

Projected Specs

Description	Quantity
Script	32 pages
Producers	3 +
Cast	6
Runtime	70‐80 min
Locations	2
Production	1‐2 days
Editing / post	Up to 3 months
Asect ratio	16:9
Resolution	3840 x 2160 UHD
Camera	Lumix s5
Crew	2 +
Budget	£0