PEPFAR SEEKING SWAHILI SPEAKERS - FOR PSAs TO BE BROADCASTED IN AFRICA

PEPFAR (Presidental Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) PSAs
SAG

A series of animated shorts that will run on various media distribution platforms as PSA’s in Africa to direct viewers to a website for AIDS education.

NOTE: Written submissions only – THIS IS VOICEOVER. Please include Demo reels or Voice Over Reels if available. However, picture and resume submissions will be accepted. Actors will need to speak Sheng and English OR Swahili and English fluently with an authentic Kenyan accent.

SEEKING:

GEORGY : (20 – 30’s, male) fast-talking and charismatic, he knows what he wants and uses his street smarts to get it. He’ll never shy away from a challenge and takes great pleasure in crushing the competition. His trendy, hip-hop clothing compliments his flashy, brash egocentric personality. MUST SPEAK SHENG AND ENGLISH


SEAN: (20’s -30’s, male) He’s witty, articulate, and gadget obsessed. He’s geeky, but in a cool way. He’s that typical young guy who is trying to balance his addiction to video games and the relationship with his girlfriend. He is determined and crafty when it comes to getting what he wants. MUST SPEAK SWAHILI AND ENGLISH


MEGAN: (20’s -30’s, female) Sean’s girlfriend. She’s smart, feisty, and pragmatic. She’s a romantic who wants to spend quality time with Sean. She has little tolerance for his goofy addiction to video games. MUST SPEAK SWAHILI AND ENGLISH


LEFTY: (18 – 25, male) He is driven by his passion for soccer (football). He is filled with exuberance and moments of pure stupidity. Lefty is running late for his soccer game, but it would seem as if he’s learned that certain disaster is about to befall the city, and he has only a few minutes to save everyone. MUST SPEAK SHENG AND ENGLISH


JUDY: (20’s- 30’s, female) A very bright and attractive medical student. She appreciates the finer things in life but doesn’t spend a lot of time indulging herself. She possesses outstanding academic knowledge and work habits, which are often showcased in the classroom where she shines as a star student. Without intending to be annoying her “my way is the better way” tends to rub others the wrong way. MUST SPEAK SWAHILI AND ENGLISH.


LADY D: (20’s -30’s, female) a hip, attractive young woman with big aspirations of being a professional singer. She doesn’t miss an opportunity to showcase her sultry voice. She’s confident and somewhat feisty. She lives at home with her family.
MUST SPEAK SWAHILI AND ENGLISH.


LITTLE SISTER: (6 – 8 yrs old, female) Precocious and adorable, she is very independent, but looks to her big sister for guidance and attention. MUST SPEAK SWAHILI AND ENGLISH.


OLD WOMAN (70’s) Impatient, cranky, feisty, world-weary. She feels that the younger generation has no respect for their elders.

PRODUCER: Aaron Parry and Andrew Egiziano
LOCATION: Los Angeles
CASTING DIRECTOR: Meredith Layne
START DATE: August, 2008
Send Submissions to:
Meredith Layne C/o Main Street Pictures
1616 Vista Del Mar, Ste #1
Hollywood, CA 90028 323-634-4745