"Stars in the Water" Short Film Casting Call
Casting actors for "Stars in the Water" a short drama film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: When an insecure 11-year-old girl, who lives in a 90’s fantasy world, is invited to her crush's pool party, she must convince her mom to buy her a new swimsuit so the boy will fall in love with her. Instead, she’ll come to learn how to love herself and feel loved, in her own backyard. Spoiler alert: This is not a film about first love, it’s a film about mother-daughter forever love. Rate: See the roles' description. Additional info: CHICAGO LOCAL HIRES ONLY. Filming over 3 days in early September in the Chicagoland area. SAG-AFTRA MICRO-BUDGET AGREEMENT. Open to Union and Non-Union Talent. Please see the attachment for more info. When applying, please include headshots, resumes, and reels/clips (if available).
6 roles
Alyssa and Chrissy’s mom. An artist who loves herself as much as she loves her children. Actress must be comfortable smoking herbal cigarettes. ($125/day)
A true newspaperman. Always has his head buried in the news. A true ally to Joan. ($125/day)
To play 17 years old. Alyssa’s antagonistic older sister. Embodies everything Alyssa dreams of having: the perfect body and boyfriend. ($125/day)
As hip and trendy as the habit will allow. Gives hitchhiking Ally a ride home and a beautiful life lesson. ($125/day)
Derek’s doting mother. Actress must be comfortable being pushed into a pool.
(to play 17 years old) Chrissy’s hot 90’s boyfriend. Featured. No dialogue. Strong improv skills a must.
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