Talent Needed for Independent Short Film
Casting actors for Independent Short, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: A young competitive dancer hiding abuse at home begins to unravel during a major performance, until his coach encourages him to stop chasing perfection and finally channel his pain into something real onstage. Additional info: Shoot Dates: September 4 2026 to September 6 2026 Location: LA/OC area (TBC) When applying, please include with the subject 'ROLE_NAME' with your headshot and acting reel!
3 roles
LEAD ROLE day shoot *Dancing experience required* Raised in a home where vulnerability is seen as weakness, Jamal has learned to survive by staying quiet, staying focused, and staying in control. Dance is the one thing that belongs to him, but years of pressure and abuse have turned it into another thing he feels he has to perfect. He is a perfectionist, disciplined, reserved, and resilient.
DAY PLAYER - Jamal's teammate 1 day shoot *NO dancing experience required*
(Looking for 6 talents) 1 day shoot *Dancing experience strongly preferred*
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