The Chagford Filmmaking Group are now auditioning for the lead roles in a 52 minute film Sir Lanval. It’s a 12th century fairytale about a handsome young knight who falls in love with a fairy. It is a strong actors’ drama with complex characters and relationships set in the court of King Arthur. Filming is in Devon and Brittany in May this year.
‘Sir Lanval’ Auditions – Friday, February 12
Venue: London Bubble Theatre Company, 5 Elephant Lane, London, SE16 4JD
The Roles:
Sir Lanval: lead role – a young knight, playing age 20, French accent preferred but not essential, needs to move well and have a certain aura of innocence and beauty (sufficient to attract a fairy!)
Tryamour: the Fairy Queen, playing age 20, ability to dance preferred but not essential.
King Arthur: playing age 40, minimum height 5 ft 10.
Fee £500.
Preparation - lines to learn will be emailed along with a synopsis of the story.
There are also other speaking parts to cast from among the auditionees although these will be unpaid.
Expenses will be paid.
Shooting dates May16-30 with a four-day intensive rehearsal weekend April 23-26.
The budget for the film is around £20,000. The 58,000 euro award also covers a book, an exhibition, and the distribution of DVDs of the film to tourist centres across England and France.
Our co-partners are Le Centre d’Imaginaire Arthurien in Brittany.
Contact Alex at info@fairytalefilms.co.uk.
Include a photograph and CV. More information on the project, the Fairytale Films website.
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