The Estate - 90 Minute Film

We are starting the casting process for a feature length film called The Estate. It centres around residents in one part of a housing estate that is full of drugs and dealing, The residencts are fed up and get together and call a local meeting of residents to build a plan to get rid of the problem causers.

The issue is the estate even with all its problems is close knit and those doing the dealing grew up on there which makes it a deligate situation.

There are 8 main characters and around a dozen SA's

Filming will begin early feburary and take place over 7 Sundays, one sunday per month and finish by the start of July.

To make it easier we will film the first sunday of eack months and aim to film 12-15 mins of film time each shoot. Filming will take place in Wythenshawe and in different locations throughout the town.

We invite members to apply for a role that suits them and their style. You can also apply for an SA or Crew role.

Please be aware only Collective Member can apply for an acting or crew role, anyone can apply for SA roles regardless of age or gender.

As we are a not for profit and the budget is zero there will be no payment for any part. Everyone who gets involved will be credited and get a showreel of their work for their own promotion and the ability to add their part to their portfolio

Please not under 18s must have a chaperone on set at all times.

JACK MURPHY — 38

The local drug dealer and unofficial boss. Charismatic, calculating and frightening when crossed. Jack grew up on the estate and genuinely believes he is protecting his territory.

LIAM KELLY — 27

Jack's right-hand man. Hot-headed, insecure and increasingly reckless. He wants Jack's respect and thinks violence solves everything.

RYAN MURPHY — 19

Jack's younger brother. He works for Jack but isn't comfortable with what he's becoming.

MAYA REID — 17

Bright, outspoken and stubborn. She lives on the estate with her mother. She refuses to accept that the dealers own the community.

SARAH REID — 42

Maya's mother. A single parent who has spent years keeping her head down. She finally decides she's had enough.

TOM BENNETT — 55

A local shopkeeper and respected member of the community. Quiet, practical and initially frightened of getting involved.

FRANK COLLINS — 63

Retired builder. Blunt, funny and stubborn. He becomes one of the loudest voices against the dealers.

DIANE WARD — 45

Community worker who knows almost everyone on the estate. She becomes the organiser behind the residents' resistance.