Casting Call for "The Undrowning of Jay Díaz" Short Film
Casting actors for "The Undrowning of Jay Díaz" independent Short Film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: LOGLINE: In mid-1990s suburbia, a hardened and traumatized Latino teen faces expulsion unless he tutors his estranged former best friend. SYNOPSIS: Set in the mid-1990s, Jay, a tough and traumatized Mexican teen who is teetering on the brink of expulsion, is assigned to tutor his ex-best friend, Henry. As their strained relationship reignites, Jay confronts the pressures of a rigid home environment and the generational cycles of rage and silence. Rate: Copy, Meal, Credit Non-Union Additional info: GENRE: Coming-of-Age, Drama. SHOOT DATES: 2 WEEKENDS - August 16th, 17th, 18th & August 23rd, 24th, 25th. LOCATION: Orange County. Please apply if interested.
4 roles
Jay is a strong and tough teen, a product of a harsh upbringing. Hardened by his environment, he exudes a tough exterior but harbors deep emotional wounds. Jay is resilient, determined, and ultimately seeks healing and reconciliation despite his reluctance to open up.
Henry is a nerdy, kind, and timid teen, formerly Jay’s best friend. Despite their past conflicts, Henry is compassionate and open to mending their broken relationship. He is sincere and empathetic.
Jay's father is a tough, rigid, and often harsh figure. He works tirelessly at a job he hates in order to provide for his family. He exerts a strong, authoritative presence in the household, contributing to Jay’s relationship with emotional vulnerability.
SUPPORTING. Mrs. Johnson is an erratic and overly positive school counselor eager to help Jay. She genuinely cares about her students and desperately tries to get through to Jay. Despite her somewhat quirky exterior, she is perceptive and compassionate.
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