Casting a Young Boy for "In the Backyard" Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking a boy ages 7-9 for a short film "In the Backyard". See the details below. About the project: The film follows a boy who visits his grandparents for a summer trip and his realization that time has set in for his family. The people he loves and the places he remembers are not quiet the same. Logline: A young boy's dream vacation at his grandparents' house in the summer of 2010, takes an unexpected turn as he realizes his grandmother's health is deteriorating and his grandfather's attention is consumed by her care, forcing him to confront the bittersweet truth that childhood summers will never be the same. Rate: Non-Union. Volunteer position. IMDB and Letterboxd credit Acting reel footage provided. BTS Photos provided. Additional information: Location and date: St. Catherines, ON. Weekends of May 23-24th and 30-31st. If you're interested, please apply.
1 role
Lead: A timid kid who prefers watching than talking. He loves running around and playing sports with his grandpa. With grandma, he enjoys playing computer games and watching her play the piano. He gets lost in made up scenarios in his head, creating stories in the activities he is doing. He is very observant, even if he doesn't quite understand.
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