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Child Actors Needed for Short Film "Traveling Merices"

Minneapolis, MN, United States
ID: 579879Exp: 2/16/2025
Description:

Seeking child actors for the short film "Traveling Merices." Please find the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Traveling Mercies is a student short film based off of the true story of a young woman named Chris and her heroic story of escaping the Chicago projects. The short film takes place in 1974 when Chris was 16 years old. The plot of the film is just one section of Christ's life. It depicts the night she decides to run away from home. Again we are NOT telling her entire story, we are hoping to use this short film as material to pitch to get the proper funds to tell the entire story and make sure it's done properly. Rate: Non-union. UNPAID (Payment may be possible IF the film is submitted for income producing opportunities) Additional info: Location: Minneapolis , MN. If you are interested please apply.

4 roles

ChrisFemale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Lead. Sister Chris is a kind and loving older sister, she takes on a motherly role in her family taking care of all her siblings. Food is a huge part of her life, as a young woman taking care of a family she needed to understand how to cook for people. Sister Chris has been abused for years by her mother's boyfriend. She is resilient and strong and despite a hard life she has a heart of gold.

Background/supporting: Child #1Male7-13 y.o.All ethnicities

An innocent boy that aspires to be a bodybuilder that enjoys playing with their siblings.

Background/supporting: Child #2Male7-13 y.o.All ethnicities

An innocent boy that aspires to be a actor that enjoys playing with his siblings.

Background/supporting: Child #3Female7-13 y.o.All ethnicities

An innocent girl that enjoys coloring and playing with her siblings.