Casting Actors for "Touching" Short Film
Casting talent for an upcoming short film "Touching". See details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Logline: An adultified twelve-year-old girl must protect her little sister when a sleepover at their cousin's house becomes a nightmare. Synopsis: Touching is a thriller horror film that follows Fleur, a mature twelve-year-old girl who has to protect her little sister, Jasmine when they stay for a seemingly innocent sleepover at their cousin’s house only to experience the most frightening night of their lives. Touching begins in a high-crime suburban area of New York where Fleur and Jasmine visit their cousin Naya at their Auntie and Uncle Rollins’ house with their mom, Ava, a nurse. When Ava abruptly has a work emergency, she leaves her daughters behind to sleep over with their cousin. Having never spent the night at their place before, six-year-old Jasmine is excited. Unfortunately, the excitement doesn't last for long. A series of unsettling acts spoil the night as Naya torments the sisters, ultimately taking on a monstrous form as she attempts to steal Fleur and Jasmine's innocence. As the older sister, Fleur battles to protect her sister and herself. Touching deals with the delicate and often unacknowledged issue of intra-familial child abuse in this courageous new thriller - all without ever relying on gratuitous representations of said abuse. Young children become the molesters while other children become the prey. Fleur is a young leader with a lot of wisdom for her age. She is used to the responsibilities her family gives her. She’s anxious to grow up and be free of some of the burdens she’s been given. However, she loves her family dearly, especially Jasmine and Ava. Content Consideration: Please be advised, this project explores themes of grooming and the sexual abuse of children. No actual acts of abuse are shown but are alluded to. The production is deeply committed to telling this story in a trauma-informed and age-appropriate way- and the Intimacy Coordinator will be engaged throughout the process to support the consent of performers, and ensure guardians/parents are informed and consenting to both the content and the approach to filming. The script in its entirety will be sent upon invitation for audition; please read it thoroughly and do not hesitate with questions or concerns. Rate: The cast will receive meals credit, and access to footage for their reels! Additional info: Filming Jan 24-28, 2025 in Atlanta, GA. If interested, please apply.
3 roles
Gender: Female Presenting Characteristics: Loving, Stern when needed, Busy, Independent, Funny, Energetic Bio: Ava is a single mom. Her daughters are Fleur and Jasmine. She works hard as a nurse. She hopes to one day have more support for her kids with a partner or money. In the meantime, she’s been great at handling her household.
Gender: Female Presenting Characteristics: Neglectful, Christian, Unsatisfied, Mostly nice Bio: Auntie Rollins is a neglectful stay-at-home parent. She is a very Godly woman, engaged in her Bible studies and cooking meals every now and then. She tolerates her husband. She loves her daughter, Naya, but often wishes she had her youth back.
Gender: Male Presenting Characteristics: Immature, Abusive, Goofy, Hurt, Self Serving Bio: Uncle Rollins is a childish being who, like his wife, misses his youth. He carries a lot of regrets and was sexually abused when he was a child. He inflicts the same abuse on his daughter. He was just let go from his factory job and is trying to find his way.
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