Child Actor Needed for Paid Short Film "Se Lo Merecia"
Looking for young actors for "Se Lo Merecia" an independent short film. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: When a soccer game between two twelve-year-old boys on opposite sides of a cultural divide escalates into violence, they must confront the hidden prejudices that shaped them, and the unexpected bond that might bridge their divide. Rate: These are all paid roles. Transportation and lodging will be covered by production for LEADS ONLY. Additional info: Shooting mid-July 2025 in El Paso, TX! When applying, please email with your headshot/resume/reel (if available) with the subject line “SE LO MERECÍA - [Character Name]” by 5/28!
2 roles
Timid, but a dreamer. Bold in pursuing his desires, particularly his yearning to join the cool kids for soccer at recess. White passing and disconnected from his heritage, longs for acceptance and belonging. Spanish proficiency required, fluency preferred. Soccer skill required. LEAD.
Confident, fiery. Feels a natural authority on a soccer field. His confrontational persona masks a more vulnerable side of him which craves validation. Fluent Spanish required. Soccer skill required. LEAD.
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