Casting Call for "Illusions of Grandeur" Film for Kids and Teens
Seeking young talent for “Illusions of Grandeur” short film. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Logline: A young boy’s love for his superhero idol blurs with reality when he discovers his hero — and his father — isn’t the savior he imagined. Genre: Drama / Coming-of-Age Tone: Gritty realism with a child’s imaginative lens Rate: Unpaid, Lunch, Copy of Footage. Additional info: Filming Dates: End of January or Early February Location: Colorado Springs Production Notes Setting: Urban neighborhood; mostly night exteriors. Tone: Visual realism with moments of childhood wonder. Themes: Hero worship, family, addiction, disillusionment, legacy. Shooting Length: 10–12 pages (~10–15 minutes). Deadline by January 20th, 2026 When applying, please send reels or tapes.
3 roles
Description: Innocent, imaginative, and full of heart. Joey escapes his unstable home through superhero fantasies. He believes good always wins — even when the world around him says otherwise. Type: Young actor capable of conveying wonder, playfulness, and heartbreak.
Description: Joey’s older sister and reluctant guardian. She’s grown up too fast — sharp, tired, protective. She carries both resentment and love for her family’s situation. Tone: Grounded realism, emotional restraint with underlying warmth.
Description: Once full of imagination, now hardened by betrayal. Still searching for something heroic in a world that let him down. His closing narration brings the story full circle.
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