Teen Actors Needed for Feature Film "Valley Of The Tall Grass"
Teen actors wanted for the feature film "Valley of the Tall Grass". See details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: A TV/VCR combo set is thrown out in an Oregon town, but it survives and circulates through the lives of various Indigenous characters of color. In this multi-character portrait, young sisters, an artist, a junkyard scrapper, and his skater daughter all find connection through this seemingly obsolete object. Rate: SAG SCALE. Additional info: Project Type: SAG AFTRA Feature Film Filming Location: Eugene, OR Shoot Dates: Summer of 2026 If you are interested please apply.
5 roles
A thin girl with doe-like eyes. She's observant and cautious—traits that have served her to navigate her turbulent life so far.
A spunky girl with a huge heart. She's bold and strong- willed, with a dark imagination.
Indigenous Mexican or Central American (Oaxacan Mixtec or Zapotec, a plus). She's tough and would do anything for those she loves. Her life is complicated. She's a girl of few words but uses skateboarding to express her grace, courage, and tenacity. Must be able to ride a skateboard or willing to take private lessons (paid for by production).
A lanky Vietnamese boy with a peach-fuzz mustache. He is small but has an oversized personality. His bravado masks his vulnerabilities. Must be able to ride a skateboard or willing to take private lessons (paid for by production).
A shy African American kid. He's a natural at skating-- he can impress easily, but isn't comfortable with being the center of attention. He's grown up around lots of white kids, so he knows what it feels like to stand out and have unrealistic expectations put on him. He's smart and likes to defy those expectations. He's a mama's boy with a big, kind heart, but he's learned to be aloof to avoid judgment. Must be able to ride a skateboard or willing to take private lessons (paid for by production)
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