(auto-translated from Dutch)
For a short film about two children who cope with the divorce of their parents by escaping into their fantasy world, we are looking for actors for the MOTHER and the FATHER. In the opening scene, Tim (the oldest child) is sitting in his room and listening to his parents leaving the house arguing. The parents are not in the picture, but their argument sounds painful in the ears of the children and the viewer.
The argument is a very important part of the film, because it is the only moment in the film where the viewer is shown where the pain that the two children have from the divorce comes from.
Short synopsis
Tim (14) and Boukje's (7) parents are going through a divorce and the tension in the house is clearly noticeable. When the parents argue for the umpteenth time about where the car keys are, the children try to calm their parents' quarrel. In the film, the children are left home alone. Tim seeks distraction from the situation by surrendering to the routine of tiktoks. Boukje goes in search of ways to combat her boredom. She fantasizes about life as a skipper and converts the living room into an ocean with her fantasy ship in the middle. Eventually, Tim opens himself up to join Boukje's fantasy world, he can connect with his sister, and together they sail away from the sea storm that their parents' divorce contains. (In which the quarreling voice returns in the sound design!)
What do we offer?
The audio of the argument can be recorded, separate from the shooting days with the children. We prefer to record the dialogue between May 12 and 14. The dialogue between the parents is about one script page.
Type
studentenproductie
Location
Amsterdam / Utrecht
Description
Two characters!
Both parents want the best for their children, but they are in a difficult situation. They have agreed several times not to argue in front of the children. In stressful moments, this is not possible, no matter how hard they try.
Father: 35 to 50 years
Tim and Boukje's father is a carpenter. The children are very handy and can handle tools very well for their age.
Mother: 35 to 50 years
Tim and Boukje's mother is going through a difficult time. Her children come first. It hurts her that she can't offer the safe base she would like.
Language requirements
Dutch
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