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Casting Call for "The Birthday Song" Film for a Girl

New Orleans, LA, United States
ID: 589797Exp: 9/14/2025
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Casting notice for “The Birthday Song” Film – Role for a girl. Details are provided below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Storyline: THE BIRTHDAY SONG is an intimate remembering of Micah’s 13th birthday—the day she learns a Category 5 hurricane is set to make landfall in her city in less than 48 hours. In the midst of a lively family birthday gathering, as Micah wrestles with her own set of adolescent issues, a storm brews in the gulf. Unbeknownst to her, this storm will shape American history—and change the course of her entire life. Rate: Sag-aftra short film scale. Additional info: SAG-AFTRA SHORT FILM (NO ACTING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY) Seeking authentic New Orleanians with authentic accents. SHOOT DATES: Beginning of October SHOOT LOCATION: New Orleans When applying, please send Headshot and 2 other photos, age (if minor), Contact Info, Parent contact info (If Minor), height, and any acting relevant experience (Plays, short films, etc) In the Subject Line please include the title of the project and the role you are submitting. SUBJECT LINE EXAMPLES: "Birthday Song – MICAH"

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MICAHFemale12-14 y.o.African-American

Micah is a creative yet shy 13-year-old girl celebrating her birthday with her loving family and family friends. Her celebration is clouded with the absence of her father, suddenly losing a classmate, and the threat of an approaching hurricane. She internalizes much of her emotion and expresses herself through lyrics and music. (LEAD)

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