Non Union Actors Needed for Short Narrative Film
Casting actors for Horror short film set in the 80s, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Three best friends who grew up as neighbors together (A.J., Cassie, and Drew) are experiencing the drama of growing up and falling in love when strange things start to happen around them. A.J. faces his own family falling a part in front of his eyes, as well as his neighborhood and school, but he spends his days worried about getting Cassie to like and date him. Once they realize what is going on it is too late to go back home. Logline: A group of three adolescent friends is caught in the middle of an unexpected invasion while trying to figure out their high school life, family life, and romantic interests. Rate: Catering and Transportation Covered - No monetary compensation Additional info: Non-Union Actors. Independent/Student Production. Short Narrative Film. Tentative Shooting Dates: March 8th, 2025 March 15th to March 16, 2025 Please apply if interested.
10 roles
A.J.'s mom. Very loving and involved, she always wants to please both her son and husband. She is a stay-at-home mother and always keeps everything perfectly clean. She loves to garden, to cook, and to read gossip magazines. She was very pleased when Cassie moved into the neighborhood, as she believes that she is perfect for his son. She talks to everyone in the neighborhood and occasionally hangs out with Drew's mom
A.J.'s dad. Very goofy and good humored, he is always trying to get a punchline in. He works at a tech company, every day from 9 to 5, sometimes on weekends too. The house they live in is the house they bought when they got married. He is a devoted husband and likes to surprise his wife and kid when possible. He is the one who got A.J. and Drew into movies and he has a massive VHS collection in his studio.
No dialog The oldest teacher in the high school. He has been a mathematics teacher since 1955, when they first started allowing colored students. He sometimes confuses the years and brings up things from the past. He loves talking to students and will often engage them in very long and repetitive conversations.
No dialog Professor McKay wanted to be a professional artist and moved to California to study and start selling her art. Her mother got sick a couple years ago and she had to go back to Ohio to take care of her. She is very idealistic and relaxed. She usually lets students do whatever they want because she understands that most students only take her class to get an easy credit. However, when she sees talent in people, she usually dedicates herself to developing it.
No dialog One of the favorite neighbors of the three students. She is usually out in her yard saying hi to the neighbors and taking care of her garden. She will often offer baked goods to kids on the first and last days of school.
No dialog Another local neighbor, who is normally very quiet and a recluse. He has a fascination with outer space. Some kids in the neighborhood are afraid of him.
ABOUT 15 regular students in high school,(young looking)
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