Open casting call set for Civil War-era film

Published 6:31 pm Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Running Wild Films will be holding an open casting call for anyone interested in auditioning for their upcoming film, “Son of a Gun.”

Based on a tall tale that took place during the Civil War, co-founder of the company Travis Mills said they would be looking for almost all ages, men and women, Caucasian and African American.

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“And we will be looking for both lead and supporting characters,” Mills said, adding that he is planning on doing as much of the filming in the Vicksburg area as he can.

The casting call will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, at the Strand Theatre, 717 Clay St.

“If you have a headshot and or resume, you can bring it, but it is not required for the audition,” Mills said.

Because Running Wild Films works on a low budget, some of the principle cast will be paid, providing the final budge allows, Mills said, but not all roles will be compensated.

“Please do not audition if pay is a necessity,” he said.

“Son of a Gun” could be described as a comedy film with touches of tragedy, Mills said and is based on the “mini ball pregnancy.”

For more information about the film and casting calls, email travismills@runningwildfilms.com.

About Terri Cowart Frazier

Terri Frazier was born in Cleveland. Shortly afterward, the family moved to Vicksburg. She is a part-time reporter at The Vicksburg Post and is the editor of the Vicksburg Living Magazine, which has been awarded First Place by the Mississippi Press Association. She has also been the recipient of a First Place award in the MPA’s Better Newspaper Contest’s editorial division for the “Best Feature Story.”

Terri graduated from Warren Central High School and Mississippi State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in public relations.

Prior to coming to work at The Post a little more than 10 years ago, she did some freelancing at the Jackson Free Press. But for most of her life, she enjoyed being a full-time stay at home mom.

Terri is a member of the Crawford Street United Methodist Church. She is a lifetime member of the Vicksburg Junior Auxiliary and is a past member of the Sampler Antique Club and Town and Country Garden Club. She is married to Dr. Walter Frazier.

“From staying informed with local governmental issues to hearing the stories of its people, a hometown newspaper is vital to a community. I have felt privileged to be part of a dedicated team at The Post throughout my tenure and hope that with theirs and with local support, I will be able to continue to grow and hone in on my skills as I help share the stories in Vicksburg. When asked what I like most about my job, my answer is always ‘the people.’

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