La Serenata Feature Film
Feature Film Casting for LA SERENATA At this time ONLY auditioning NON-UNION. LOGLINE: Two parents struggle with their beloved Mexican musical tradition when their young son requests to sing a love song to another boy, ushering them into a larger community battle for justice If your child is a good fit for one or both if the roles we will submit sides to you. THIS IS A LOCAL/LOS ANGELES ONLY HIRE. If selected for callbacks the child & guardian must be available Saturday, Dec. 16th. DO NOT SUBMIT if you're uncomfortable having your child portray an LGBTQ character or if they are not truly bilingual in Spanish. This film is very innocent, but with homophobia some parents may have reservations, even though innocent portrayals of young heterosexual children are common (i.e., Little Kevin & Little Sophie from the final season of This Is Us.)
2 roles
LUÍS (LEAD) is a sensitive, creative Mexican American boy of 10 years with a penchant for wry humor. He often astounds his parents with his emotional intelligence. He is loved and adored by his parents and because of them he has learned to love his cultural traditions. He also knows he is a queer child and that he loves Óscar. He's trying to find his way in a world that doesn’t quite fully accept LGBTQ children. BILINGUAL. (Spanish can sound more on the Chicano/1st Gen side.)
ÓSCAR (SUPPORTING LEAD) is an undocumented immigrant, queer Latine boy of 10 years who is charming, and tends to be on the quieter side. Despite his reserve, he is very strong-willed and is not one to ever be bullied. In fact, he is Luís’ protector. He loves Luís, and around him Óscar is often mischievous and playful. Because Óscar’s mom has always accepted him and protected his soft nature, he doesn’t have any complexes. FULLY BILINGUAL. (Spanish is his native language.)
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