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CastingsChild and Teen Actors Needed for Independent Short Film

Child and Teen Actors Needed for Independent Short Film

$500 / ProjectCompensation

About This Casting

Project Overview

Seeking young actors, including children and teenagers, for roles in an independent short film.

Project Synopsis:
A thirteen-year-old spelling prodigy faces pressure from his demanding father and must choose between winning a high-stakes championship or sabotaging a spelling bee.

Roles

  • Various roles available for children and teenagers.

Dates & Deadlines

  • Shooting in Los Angeles scheduled for June over three days (exact dates TBD).

Location

  • Los Angeles, CA, United States

Compensation

  • $500 per Project

Application Instructions

When applying, please submit the following:

  • Headshot
  • Resume
  • Reel or recent self-tape
  • Slate (name, age, height, location)
  • Parent/guardian contact (if under 18)
  • Availability for June shoot dates in Los Angeles.

Sides will be provided to selected actors after the initial submission review.

Requirements

Categories

HotActing

Roles

3
01

VINNY SINGH

Lead. A lanky, awkward spelling prodigy who carries the weight of his father’s immense expectations in his nervous, picking fingers. He is anxious and introverted, but deeply observant. Rate: $500 Flat

AGE 11-15maleIndian/South Asian
02

VIKRAM SINGH

Supporting. The adorable, oblivious younger brother who is more interested in his Game Boy than the high-stakes drama unfolding around him. He is playful, curious, and sweet. Rate: $250 Flat

AGE 6-9maleIndian/South Asian
03

AARON

Supporting. Calm and self-assured, Aaron is the steady, razor-sharp finalist who stands between Vinny and the championship. Rate: $250 Flat

AGE 11-15maleAfrican-American, Latino / Hispanic, White / Caucasian, Other, Asian, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander, Indian/South Asian

Compensation

$500 / Project

Location

Los Angeles

Roles

3 Roles
VINNY SINGHVIKRAM SINGHAARON

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