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Casting Call for "Trailhead" Short Film

Mesa, AZ, United States
ID: 278464Exp: 2/8/2025
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Casting actors for "Trailhead" Short Film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Trailhead is a captivating short film that follows a young boy on his journey of self-discovery. Through an unexpected encounter with a unique individual, he learns valuable lessons about courage, friendship and the importance of following one's own path. This heartwarming story reminds us that sometimes the most profound guidance comes from the least expected sources Rate: No Pay Additional info: Rehearsals Begin: February 7, 2025 Run/Shoot: March 28, 2025 – March 31, 2025 What To Prepare: Cold reads from the script Please apply if interested.

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3 roles

MomMale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Race undetermined, 4’11-5’5, not fit but not overweight, dark hair just above or at shoulders, 2000s midwestern/southern mom style, “pixar mom” look/feel, Alcoholic, tired, not poor but not rich, child of abuse, going to therapy, angry/controlling parenting style with occasional good times, self-destructive.

KidMale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

Race undetermined but must be similar to mother, skinny-fit, 5’8-5’10 (should be shorter than drifter), Dark hair long but not too long, 2000s midwestern/southern blue-collar style, anger issues, depressed, desensitized to mother’s alcoholism, struggling with finding identity as an adult, avoidant, naive, quiet, cocky, high risk for substance abuse problem, fearful but in an angry way.

DrifterMale50-59 y.o.White / Caucasian

Taller than kid 6ft+ , stalky/beefy, white beard and hair, thick beard, long tied back hair or very short nearly balding, age spots, dirty, southwestern cowboy style, deceptive, tired, alcoholic, pathological liar, pathetic drunkard, irrational, emotionally reactionary, no acclimation to new ages, driven family apart, selfish, strong physically but weak emotionally and mentally.