Seeking Talents for 'Arlo' Short Film
Please review the attached files below for more information. For ARLO (M, 12–16) Read pages 2–4 of the audition sides (blue lines) Slate: name, height, location, role Record solo or with someone reading off-camera For ELIJAH (M, 16–20) Read pages 1–2 & 8–9 (red lines) — shows Elijah’s strength & vulnerability Slate: name, height, location, role Record solo or with reader; scenes can be back to back or separate For THE WRAITH (non-speaking) Slate: name, height, location, role, plus why you'd like to join or fun fact 30-sec tape (not including slate): A slow entrance into frame as the Wraith The Wraith raising its hand to “rewind time” A brief reaction to light (as if recoiling or weakening) (Non-Union/Unpaid) Shooting Dates: August 20, 21 and 23 Deadline: July 12, 2025 Selected actors contacted by July 15, 2025 Sides link: Attached PDF below
3 roles
Male, appears 12–16: Energetic, witty, and emotionally sincere. Arlo is an imaginative young mage with a playful attitude and admiration for his brother.
Male, appears 16–20: Protective, brave, and emotionally grounded. A paladin in the fantasy world — carries the guilt of watching his younger brother fade Further into his comatose state. Strong emotional performance required.
Any gender, open ethnicity, Any age, must be tall (6’0”+ preferred) A haunting, supernatural figure tethered to time. No dialogue. Must be comfortable with physical performance and wearing a heavy costume.