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Actors Needed for "The Man Who Lives in The Sky," Short Film

Wilmington, NC, United States
ID: 289159Exp: 8/11/2025
Description:

Casting actors for "The Man Who Lives in The Sky," a short film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: A short film (>10 pages) surrounding the relationship between a father and son. In this story, themes of dementia, nostalgia, and love coexist through multiple timelines. Rate: This is a passion project, please let us know what you’re comfortable with. Each actor will be needed for one day only. Additional info: Welcoming new & experienced actors alike. This story is very visual and the characters don’t have too many lines. This personal story is about a father and son once separated due to a wrongful deportation, now connecting for the first time since, with the enemy of age stacked against them. Filming for: 2 days in Raleigh, NC // or Wilmington, NC Aiming for: Labor day weekend OR a weekend in mid September Please apply if interested.

3 roles

DAD, YOUNGMale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Energetic and welcoming. Light energy. All heart. Must be able to ride a bike down a light hill If possible, we may cast the same person to play both Young/Older Dad.*

DAD, OLDERMale70-89 y.o.All ethnicities

Suffering with dementia. He's frustrated, bedridden, aware of his inabilities. Lost. If possible, we may cast the same person to play both Young/Older Dad.*

SON, OLDERMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

This character is introverted and introspective. This character carries an abundance of weight on his shoulders, and he faces internal pressure.