Casting Actors for "Stretches" Short Film
“Stretches” a student short film seeking actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the roles below. About the project: After a devastating tennis tournament loss, fifteen-year-old Sam endures a silent and strained car ride home with his father, Jack. The journey unravels suppressed emotions, unmet expectations, and the complicated bonds of family, forcing both father and son to confront truths they’ve long avoided. Rate: This is an unpaid student/independent short film. Travel, lodging, or transportation will not be provided. Meals will be provided on set. Reels: Actors will receive a digital copy of the completed film for their personal reels. Additional info: Filming Dates: May 5–6, 2025 (Charlottesville, VA); Submission Deadline: April 30, 2025. When applying, please send your headshots, resumes, and reels (if available) with the subject line “Stretches – [ROLE NAME] Submission.”
2 roles
Sam’s father, driven yet flawed, desperately invested in his son’s tennis success. Struggles to balance encouragement and pressure. Must embody intensity, complex emotional range, and subtle vulnerability.
Sam’s mother, warm-hearted and empathetic, caught between her son’s struggles and her husband’s ambitions. Brief appearance and voice-over scenes requiring gentle warmth and authenticity.
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