CAST and CREW

 Below is a list of character roles that need to be filled. (Note that this can be a commitment for anywhere from a few months to up to three years, depending on the role. We will endeavor to work with your schedules whenever possible.)

After that is the list of crew positions, everything from 1^st AD to seamstress can be found there. All volunteers gladly accepted.

CAST

LEADS-

Gwynmareth

(Paris Alley) Mid-late teens. Elven royalty, with the poise and command to prove it, she is a repository of the lore of her people. Dragon-marked, fated to die, she is intent on making best use of the few years she has. Serious-minded, but develops a sense of humor.

Mike

(Elijah DeVyldere) Late teens, early 20's. Mute,(*SPOILER ALERT* Gains his voice at the end of Season 1, so lines will be required. *END SPOILER) prone to strange fits. Dry sense of humor. He's driven by an urge to protect those around him, without regard to his own life. Becomes very compassionate as the seasons go on.  (Extensive fight training will be required. Will train.)

Erin

(Rebecca Reardon) Mid-late teens. A dreamer. Has a strict, even slightly archaic, code of right and wrong. Optimistic, she holds up those around her who stumble. A sunny person with a backbone of steel. Some fight training required. Will escalate through the seasons. (Will train.)

Kate

(Zoe Alley) Mid-late teens. A realist, yet an idealist. Heavily into social causes. Intent on seeing the world around her made better by her passing. Has the most emotional and physical struggle. Must be able to portray the full range of emotion easily. Must be able to develop proficiency in horse, sword, and bow. (Will train.)

MAJOR-

Lord Iallafan

(Jon Brewer) 20's-30's. Lord of the Solen. A ruler who controls his people through social programs and largesse. A generally nice guy who views his own power as the best thing for everyone. Must be able to range from congenial or sympathetic all the way over to cunning and aggressive. Must be proficient with the sword. (Will train.)

Cylavar

(Trevor Owen) 30's-50's. Elven clan leader. First born son of King Anerion. War-weary, intent on keeping his people safe at all costs. Must reflect the wisdom and gravitas of his race. Sword proficiency required. (Will train.)

Gref

(Silas Hart) 40's-50's. Comic relief/audience surrogate. Half-gnomic smuggler. Pragmatic, profit oriented, but very loyal. Streetwise and suspicious. Looking for a short actor (preferably 4 ft. tall or under, though if you're not you can still try out for the role), with good timing to act as the killer of all melodramatic or sappy moments. Needs to come across as a suspicious, but overall congenial character.

Anelryn

(Catherine Brewer) Late teens-20's. Elven ranger. Serious-minded, quick on her feet, both mentally and physically. Physically demanding. Requires proficiency with sword, bow, and horse. Generally stoic, with only brief flashes of emotion.

MINOR

Aurbren

(Justin Doutrich) 30's-40's. King of the southern elves, younger brother to Cylavar. Holds a deep-seated grudge against him for something that happened millennia ago. Otherwise a judicious ruler. Darker complexion, dark hair. Must be able to act with cool detachment.

Morrigan

(Constance Hardy) 20's-30's. Solen marshal. Subservient, but always ready to seize any opportunity to gain power. Relishes war and violence. Must be able to switch faces quickly. She acts as your servant and best friend until the opportune moment, then she must be able to mock and taunt with the best.

Savara

(Bethany Brewer) Late teens-20's. Hot-headed daughter of elven Lord Aurbren. Leader of the Hashurun horse guard. Has a bit of a chip on her shoulder, especially as related to her cousin Anelryn. Must have regal bearing that quickly evaporates when angered. Proficient in horse and sword.

SUPPORTING-

Young Kate

Young Erin

Old Crone

Man 1

Villager 1

Man 2

Smith

(                      ) 40 or so. Well-built. World weary.

Bandit Leader

Raider 1

Hashurun Scout

Elven Scout 1

Elven Scout 2

Solen Captain

Solen Guard 1

Meor

(                     ) 40s-50's. Grizzled and hardened sea captain. No nonsense.

Herald

(                    ) Late teens and up. Judicious, diplomatic.

Senator Maynard

(                    ) 50's-70's. A dying man with little  left to lose.

Dyne

(                   ) 20's-40's. Warlord. Eager and often over-zealous.

Besides actors, we have many extras slots to be filled, mostly elven and human villagers, along with a pressing need for stuntmen. Anyone of reasonable fitness who can learn a fight and execute it safely is welcome. We will train.

CREW-

Other roles within the production.

Seamstresses- Once we get the material, we need people to sew the costumes. If you're good at sewing and enjoy it, we'd love to hear from you.

Hair and Makeup- Being a fantasy there is a degree of specialty makeup and prosthetics. If you have any experience with this, or would like to try your hand, now's your chance!

Art Department- Whether a prop or a set piece, we need people who like making things. We can't always buy what we need, so we're looking for creative people to make it happen. From arrows to armbands, trunks to tiaras, we need your help.

Set Construction- Thankfully the number of sets in Season 1 is limited, but we can still use all the help we can get. It you're good with tools, this is the place for you.

Horse Wranglers- Simply put, we need horses and people who know how to handle them. If you're good with horses and/or own one or two who can handle people and controlled chaos, we would be only too happy to have you. A sub-set of this group is if you have a horse and would like to be a cavalry scout or of the Hashurun horse guard, we have a place for you.

On-set Crew- Grips (holding & moving stuff), gaffers, sound, and camera. If you have skills with lighting, sound, or camera work, your assistance would be much appreciated. While we have people who can do these things, it would help to spread the load.

Production Team- Okay, there's some overlap here, but think of this as a more administrative level.

             AD's (Assistant Directors) are people wranglers, making sure the cast and extras are where they're supposed to be, when they're supposed to be.

            DP (Director of Photography) Tasked with using the lighting and camera to tell the best story possible in each shot.

            Producer- If you're good at troubleshooting, finding people and things, and making sure the director has what he needs, then you're a Producer.

            Marketing- If you have connections or know how to make them, if you know how to draw people to something, this is the job for you.

            (Photographer/Videographer- For capturing was goes on on set and behind the scenes.)

Post Crew- Anyone with skills in

            Editing,

            Photoshop,

            CGI,

             Compositing,

             Sound Mixing,

             Sound Syncing,

             Color Correction,

            etc.

            ...goes here.

If you have any of these skills, and are interested in flexing those muscles, then do let me know.

Contact us at: brightswordproductions@gmail.com