"A Blatino First Date" Film Looking for Talent

Casting talent for the Short Film "A Blatino First Date". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: A teenager is driven on his first date by his father, but by the end of the night, his attempt at a teenage rite of passage will be overshadowed by the intersecting crises of the U.S. healthcare system and ICE. Rate: $1,200 flat rate for the production. Meals and screen credit provided. Additional info: Film Type: Short film, approximately 20 minutes Genre / Tone: Drama / Slice of life / Naturalistic Filming Location: Philadelphia, PA area Local Hire: Philadelphia-area local hire; travel and lodging not provided. Production Dates: TBD; anticipated early 2027 Shoot Days: TBD; anticipated 3 to 4 days, evenings, and weekends Union Status: Non-Union When applying, please email the following: -Headshot -Résumé (optional: we welcome first-time actors) -Self-tape: up to 3 minutes. Tell a story about a happy or sad moment. The story may be personal or completely fictional. Directors are primarily interested in your natural presence, vulnerability, and ability to tell a compelling story. Please do not feel that you need to disclose anything personally traumatic, sensitive, or private. Subject Line: MARCO CASTING - [Actor Name] Please include your name, age, location, and contact information in the body of your email. Audition materials will be used solely for casting purposes and will not be publicly shared. Deadline: November 15, 2026