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An excitingÌýshort film has justÌýgone into production, which will hopefullyÌýpremiere at the London Film Festival in the Autumn. Written by Charlie Swinbourne (Coming Out, 4 Deaf Yorkshiremen), and directed by William Mager (Stiletto, Waterfront, The Association), it is being funded by the UK Film Council's Magic Hour scheme.


The details of the film itself are still under wraps at the moment, but the producers are nowÌýsearching for the best deaf acting talents out there to take part.ÌýThey are looking to fill the roles below, with auditions held in the next couple of weeks. Filming is scheduled to take place in mid-June.

THE ROLES

VERNON WILLIAMS
The star of the film. A 25-35 year old Deaf man, BSL/SSE user. He's a typical man on the street, but with a hidden talent which has changed his life.

JANE
Vernon's ex-girlfriend. A 25-35 year old Deaf woman, BSL/SSE user. She works as a businesswoman. She is independent, strong willed, and direct - with a warm heart.

VERNON'S DAD
A grass-roots Deaf man, BSL/SSE user, late 40s to early 60s. A man of simple pleasures, who embraces the deaf community. He'll often be found down the local deaf club, helping to run the bar.

VERNON'S MUM
A Deaf woman, BSL/SSE user, late 40s to early 60s. A woman who always wanted the best for her son Vernon - she's proud of him but at the same time wants more for him. She'd like to see him settle down.

HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to audition for any of these roles, please emailÌýmagichourshort@googlemail.com.

Your email needs to include:
- A recent photograph of yourself.
- A list of your recent acting credits or an attached CV.
- And a short description of why you'd like to audition for the part.
- If you have any examples of your work online, please include links.

The producers have said that theyÌýwill read all emails we receive, and will invite shortlisted people to audition.

DEADLINE
The producersÌýwould like to receive all applications by FRIDAY 8TH MAY.

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