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"What They Don’t Say on the Floor" Short Film Seeks Girls

Orlando, FL, United States
ID: 599652Exp: 2/20/2026
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. The company is seeking a girl for "What They Don’t Say on the Floor" Indie Short Film. See the details below. About the project: Jade, a dedicated young cheerleader, has spent most of her life chasing perfection from the mat to the mirror. Pushed by harsh coaches, distant teammates, and a well-meaning but demanding mother, she begins to lose herself under the weight of expectation. As she struggles with burnout, body image, and the constant fear of not being enough, Jade finds small anchors in her friends' support and her own quiet resilience. The story follows her breaking point and the slow, painful realization that her worth isn't measured by medals or routines. Years later, now a coach herself, Jade chooses to lead differently, nurturing rather than tearing down, and determined to end the cycle that once nearly broke her. Rate: Unpaid, Crafty, IMDB credit, reel footage Additional info: GENRE: Drama/Coming of age SHOOT DATES - March 16th-22nd 2026 (Shoot dates TBD, no more than 3 days +1 day of rehearsal for cheerleader roles) LOCATION: Orlando, FL UNION STATUS: Non-union CALLBACKS: The week of –February 23 - on zoom For more information, please see the attachment. When applying, please include: - Headshot - Resume - Dramatic self-tape/monologue or scene - Skills clip of cheer experience (if available) - Share any previous cheer experience - Union Status - Confirm local hire status to Orlando, FL - Confirm whether or not you are willing to work as a background actor

1 role

YOUNG JADE (Supporting)Female7-11 y.o.African-American

(to play 8 years old),full of joy and beyond talented. She struggles with her self-image and body. She is usually good at hiding her insecurities. (needed one shoot day)