Auditions are being held in Solomon Islands for roles in the upcoming film, Mister Pip, based on the book of the same name by New Zealand author, Lloyd Jones.
The story is set in the Papua New Guinea province of Bougainville during the civil war.
A producer of the film, Robin Scholes, says the casting crew is looking for children to play the main character, 14-year-old Matilda, and the young supporting roles.
The filming is to be directed by New Zealander, Andrew Adamson.
