Child Open Roles for "Stranger To The Yoke" Paid Short Film
"Stranger To The Yoke" Short Film is looking for young actors. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: "Stranger to the Yoke" is a gripping historical short film based on a true story, set in 1857 Texas. It follows the harrowing journey of Alpheus, the enslaved Matriarch, and Mary, a young white girl kidnapped and sold into slavery under the false identity of a Black child. As her secret threatens to unravel the fragile threads of an enslaved community, lead by Alpheus, the story explores identity, survival, and the soul-deep resilience of those bound but not broken by chains. Rate: Paid Roles. Additional info: Filming Dates: July 21st – 24th Location: Dallas, TX. When applying, please email with the subject line: "STRANGER TO THE YOKE". Please submit a 1 - 3 minute dramatic monologue. Slate: Name. Include headshot, resume, reel (if available), and your availability for July 21–24. Child actors must have guardian permission.
3 roles
Non-speaking. A kidnapped girl whose pale skin is disguised with paint. Intelligent, observant, and forced to mature too quickly under traumatic circumstances.
Non-speaking. A curious and gentle soul, wise beyond his years. Forms a bond with Mary despite her difference.
Energetic, reactive, and fearful. Carries the unease of youth in a violent world.
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