Which of these 5 roles could you fill? Actors needed for movie set and filmed in Binghamton

Neal Simon, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
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Producers of "Stationed at Home," a feature film being shot in Binghamton, are seeking some hometown talent to light up the silver screen.

The production needs actors for five main characters. February filming dates vary, based on the role. Acting experience is preferred but not required. All cast will be hired under the Screen Actors Guild pay scale at $379 a day.

The latest work from writer-director Daniel V. Masciari, "Stationed at Home" tells a "poetic, hilarious and often absurd" Binghamton-based story, circa 1998.

According to the producers, the film's events take place on Christmas Eve with a taxi driver on a frigid graveyard shift, breathlessly awaiting a mysterious space sighting. As the hours count down, an offbeat ensemble of misfit passengers derails the driver's plans.

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Actors needed for these 'Stationed at Home' characters

  • Frank (male, any ethnicity, 50s-70s): A disgruntled but charming cab dispatcher. He has a faint dream of moving to Hawaii, but he knows deep down this is just a dream. Works Feb. 6.

  • The Doorman (male, any ethnicity, 50s-80s): A short, scruffy, eccentric man who spends his time tending to a hotel. He may be unknowingly rude to his guests but balances it out with a compliment here and there. Works Feb. 14-15.

  • Albert (male, African American, 60s-80s): A stoic and caring grandfather, who owns an antique shop. Unafraid of anything, other than the cold. Works Feb. 7.

  • Damien (male, African American, 7-11 years old): Will need to have a child performer working permit. Production will provide the steps to acquire. Works Feb. 7.

  • Hou (male, Chinese, 20s/30s, 5-foot-8 iches or under preferably, slim): Hou is a Chinese immigrant, loner, and has recently moved to Binghamton. A dreamer, Hou finds magic in his surroundings, however imperfect they may be. Hou is neat and efficient, yet spacey and clumsy. Works Feb. 16-17.

Casting submissions should be emailed to stationedathomecasting@gmail.com with the subject line of “Stationed at Home Casting” and the role they would like to submit for. All submissions should include a headshot or current photo and acting resume when available.

Filmmakers are also looking for a pre-2000 Class C Winnebago to use Jan. 30-31. It would not need to be driven by production. Paid rental and production insurance will be provided.

Story inspired during drive through Binghamton

Masciari, who studied Cinema Production and Philosophy at Ithaca College, often utilizes ordinary locations in his film-making, shooting in and around buses, gas stations, diners and trailer parks. He said the inspiration for the movie came to him while he was driving through Binghamton one night and key scenes in "Stationed at Home" showcase Binghamton landmarks, including the Memorial Bridge and the Greyhound station.

Masciari’s most recent directorial work, the short film “Crawling to Paradise,” won the best Drama prize at the New York State International Film Festival.

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