Open auditions to be held in Derry this weekend to find two boys to play brothers in new feature-film

Open auditions are to be held in Derry this weekend to find two boys to players in a new Northern Ireland-set feature film.

The film 'The Night I Got Shot by Santa' needs two people to play brothers 'Mikey' aged 12 and 'Sean' aged 8.

The auditions will be held this Saturday August 26th at the Nerve Centre from 10.30am until 4.30pm.

There is no acting experience required. The film shoots in N.I. this winter.

Nick McGinley is organising the cast auditions and said: "The part of Mikey is a bolshie wee rapscallion, who’s in trouble with everyone – his school, local bullies and his Mum because of his cheeky nature and anarchic streak. He has a good heart and is just finding it difficult since his Dad left the family home.

"I'm looking for a very confident boy from Northern Ireland who has the force of personality to drive scenes with adults in them. There's no real prescription on look, but he should look 12. I’m happy to see boys from 11-13 for the part.

"His younger brother Sean is a sweet-hearted lad, who has picked up some of his brother’s cockiness but is an innocent. I’m happy to see boys from 8 to 10 for the part."

The Night I Got Shot by Santa is a comedy action thriller written by Ronan Blaney.

One Christmas, Mikey and Sean meet two very different Santas, one of them might just be the real deal and the other one may kill them before the night is out. (Calico Pictures, Director Michael Lennox, Writer Ronan Blaney, Producer Kate McColgan).

Micheal directed the Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning short film Boogaloo and Graham (also written by Ronan) and the forthcoming CH4 comedy series Derry Girls.

If anyone wishes to make an appointment for their son, please e-mail [email protected] or text +353 86 8239035.