Casting Call for "Adopt a Shark" Short Film
Casting actors for "Adopt a Shark" Short Film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Marine, a teen obsessed with sharks, escapes her tense home life with her tired, overworked dad and uninterested stepmom, Candy. When she discovers an online chat that claims you can “adopt a shark,” she becomes hooked. As her fixation grows, Marine uses the fantasy of caring for a shark to navigate her loneliness, family frustrations, and the uncertain steps of growing up Rate: No Pay Additional info: Rehearsals Begin: TBD Run/Shoot: December 12, 2025 – December 14, 2025 Format: Self-tape only. What to Prepare: Once contacted, we will send sides from the script for you to perform. Dress comfortably to move naturally on camera. Note: This is a cold-read from the script only — no additional prep required.
3 roles
Shark-obsessed, curious, and lonely. Escapes into the ocean world online to deal with growing up and feeling unheard at home.
Once the life of the party, now a tired office worker trying his best. Loving but stressed, devoted to Marine even when he feels worn down.
Young stepmom who doesn’t really care. Detached, self-focused, and distant from family life, offering little warmth or connection.
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