The first round of general background performers has been announced for the feature film SARAH’S OIL. The film is scheduled to begin production soon in the Bartlesville, and Okmulgee, Oklahoma areas.
Pay is guaranteed at $140 for the day, not to exceed 12 hours. Anything over 12 hours incurs overtime pay. Additionally, those selected will be asked to attend a costume fitting in advance of filming. Fittings are in Tulsa, OK beginning Tuesday, and those selected will be compensated an additional $30for the fitting. Fittings are expected to last about an hour.
Hotel and travel is NOT provided.
SARAH’S OIL is a major feature film by Kingdom Story, the people behind such films as I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, AMERICAN UNDERDOG and JESUS REVOLUTION. It is produced by Kevin Downes, John Shepherd and Zac Levy. The film was written by Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh and is being directed by
Cyrus Nowrasteh.
SYNOPSIS: In 1914 little Sarah Rector was granted a plot of dusty Oklahoma land, where she not only discovered an ocean of oil, but a rich vein of greed, corruption, violence, and betrayal that threatened her life and all she loved. Poor, and only 11-years-old, Sarah was pitted against the mightiest forces of the time, yet she prevailed with courage, family, friendship and faith to become the wealthiest Black girl in the world.
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Due to period clothing available, men need to be in the jacket size of 35-48, with waist sizes 2-60. Women bust range is 30-50, with waist size 28-51.
No visible tattoos on face, neck, hands or arms.
MEN: Men with facial hair must be willing to have it trimmed to period style. No modern haircuts.
WOMEN: No modern hairstyles, no dyed or highlighted hair. Must be appropriate to the time frame of 1914.
BREAKDOWN OF UPCOMING EXTRAS
ROUSTABOUTS & ROUGHNECKS – Males, 18-60, any ethnicity. These rough and tumble Oklahomans bridge the gap between the Old West and modern day 1914. Holdovers from harder times when people worked cattle, rode horses, and built oil derricks across Oklahoma. This role films June 12 in the Bartlesville, OK area, with the possibility of recurring several days, based on availability.
CREEK VILLAGERS – Indigenous males and females, aged 18-80, making up the inhabitants of a Muscogee Creek village. These roles film June 13-14. Must be available both days in the Bartlesville, OK area.
SUPPLY EMPLOYEE – Caucasian male, 30-45. Works at the local supply store. Filming June 13 in the Bartlesville, OK area.
TAFT MEN – Black males, 18-80. They make up the town of Taft, OK. Scheduled to film June 21 in Bartlesville, OK
PAN-OKIE SECURITY GUARD – Caucasian male, 35-50. A security guard type. Scheduled to film June 21 in Bartlesville, OK.
OIL WORKERS – Males, 18-60, any ethnicity. Hard-working, blue-collar men. Scheduled to film June 24 in Bartlesville, OK.
TO SUBMIT FOR THESE ROLES:
READ AND FOLLOW THE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS VERY CAREFULLY.
Failure to follow the instructions will likely result in your submission being lost, mis-filed or accidentally deleted.
– Email two photos to the casting office. A head and shoulders and a full body shot.
– Include all contact information including:
-NAME
-PHONE NUMBER
-EMAIL ADDRESS
-CITY/STATE of residence
-CLOTHING SIZES
Men: Suit, Jacket, Shirt (neck and sleeve), Pants (waist and inseam)
Women: Numerical Dress size, measurements (bust, waist, hips)
-Make the subject heading of your email: SO – (name of role). Example: SO – Roustabouts and Roughnecks
-Send the email to submit.freihofercasting@gmail.com
(If you do not send to the email address listed, your submission WILL NOT BE SEEN.)
-If you are selected for the project, you will be contacted by email. Check emails regularly.
– NO PHONE CALLS
