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“The Silent Crisis” Student Movie In Search Of Cast

Newport News, VA, United States
ID: 274630Exp: 12/19/2024
Description:

Directors are filming their first short film which is a student film, called “The Silent Crisis”. Actors wanted. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the roles below. About the project: Logline: Two desperate parents race against time to find their missing17-year-old son, battling indifference from the police and media, as they uncover the painful truth about why Black children are often forgotten.” Additional info: Directors are scheduled to start filming the last Friday in February 2025. The Silent Crisis is a short student film that will bring awareness to the severity of Missing Black Children and the lack of urgency shown to the families when searching for their children. It is to give a voice. If you are interested, please apply.

5 roles

Detective Keyona LewisFemale18-56 y.o.African-American

Detective. Empathetic, diligent, faces systemic barriers.

Officer Ethan PolkMale18-56 y.o.White / Caucasian Other

Officer. Bureaucratic, possibly indifferent or slow to act.

Liam HarrisMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Journalist/reporter. Professional, possibly lacking urgency or coverage.

Nia ThompsonFemale18-56 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic

Community activist. Passionate, driven, advocates for greater attention to the case.

Tiffany StricklandFemale18-56 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic

Local reporter.