Local filmmaker raising funds, looking for actors

Advertising veteran and aspiring filmmaker David McKay is going full steam ahead with efforts to get his film “The Man Who Would Live” into production.

August 1, 2010; 10:20 PM • by Valerie Catrow

This is interesting…

Advertising veteran and aspiring filmmaker David McKay is going full steam ahead with efforts to get his film “The Man Who Would Live” into production.

In addition to current efforts to cast and scout the film, McKay and his filmmaking partners are holding a fundraiser this Wednesday, August 4 from 9pm to 1am at The Fanhouse (2526 Floyd Avenue) to, well, raise funds and to fill the community in on what they are up to. Drink specials will be available, along with prizes and what not.

Here’s a synopsis of the film, courtesy of the website:

When Lyndon’s girlfriend disappears, a charismatic visitor with a greasy haircut and a snugly unkempt suit invades his personal space. The man’s name is Johnny and he’s in the business of taking. Taking what is the question, but for Lyndon, there won’t be time to answer. Armed with a .38 silver-plated pistol and a smile that never quits, Johnny will take whatever he pleases. The only question left for Lyndon to ask is when.

And a teaser:

The Man Who Would Live Teaser 1 from David McKay on Vimeo.

For those of you interested in getting involved with the film, here’s what they’re looking for and what to expect from each role, according to their casting specs:

Johnny: 25-40 yo, attractive male, fit, facial hair, will smoke, heavy dialogue, gun play

Lyndon: 25-35 yo, male, fit, heavy dialogue

Older Woman: 45-55 yo, female, deeper voice preferable, some dialogue

Sarah (Previously Girlfriend): 25-35 yo, female, considerable dialogue

Bartender: 30-40 yo, female, attractive, tattoos acceptable, minimal dialogue

Guitar Guy: 40-55 yo, male, singing (bad singing ok)

Sleeping Guy: 35-55 yo, male, no dialogue

Driver: 25-55 yo, male, minimal dialogue

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