Male Teen Actor for Short Film "A Blatino First Date"

Project Overview

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 & Compensation

• $1,200 flat rate for the production.
• Meals and screen credit provided.

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

Submission Guidelines

• 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]
• Performers under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian submit the materials or be copied on the submission.
• Audition materials will be used solely for casting purposes and will not be publicly shared.
• Deadline: November 15, 2026