Teen Boy Actor Needed for Short Film "A Blatino First Date" in Wilmington, DE
About This Casting
Casting a teen boy for the Short Film "A Blatino First Date". Only PA and 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.
Project Details
- Film Type: Short film, approximately 20 minutes
- Genre / Tone: Drama / Slice of life / Naturalistic
- Filming Location: Philadelphia, PA area; 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
- Rate: $1,200 flat rate for the production. Meals and screen credit provided.
Submission Requirements
- 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.
- Note: Please do not feel that you need to disclose anything personally traumatic, sensitive, or private.
- Subject Line: MARCO CASTING - [Actor Name]
- Performer Age Rule: Performers under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian submit the materials or be copied on the submission.
- Privacy: Audition materials will be used solely for casting purposes and will not be publicly shared.
- Deadline: November 15, 2026
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
Wilmington
Roles
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