Teen Boy Actor for Short Film "A Blatino First Date"
About This Casting
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.
Project Details
- 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
Compensation
- $1,200 flat rate for the production. Meals and screen credit provided.
Requirements
Categories
Roles
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Biracial: African-American and Latino / Afro-Latino. A sensitive, thoughtful movie lover navigating the nerves and excitement of his first date while carrying serious family burdens: one parent is ill, and the other has recently been deported by ICE. He desperately wants to make the date special while maintaining his cool. Seeking an actor with a natural, grounded presence who can convey vulnerability and complex emotions with subtlety. Small reactions and moments of silence are as important.
Compensation
$1200 / Project
Location
Elkton
Roles
Audition Type
Online Audition Available
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