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Casting Teen Actors for Indie Film "Despondence"

Aurora, CO, United States
ID: 602940Exp: 4/26/2026
Description:

Teen performers wanted for the indie film “Despondence.” Details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Genre: Coming of Age/Drama Logline: A sick teenager flees his abusive home in search of freedom, meeting new people as he goes, but as life on the road unravels and the weight of what he left behind begins to close in, he’s forced to confront the truth that some things can’t be outrun. Project Description: Despondence is a character-driven short film about grief, memory, and the illusion of escape. It follows a teenager who leaves behind a troubled home in search of something better, only to confront the emotional weight of what he can’t outrun. Depression is also the start of our studio. Rate: While monetary compensation isn’t available at the moment, the studio hopes it can be in the future. For now, compensation will be in food and credits. Additional info: Run Time: 45min-1hr Filming Location: Denver-Aurora Please see the attachment for details. When applying, please send a headshot, resume, and reel if you have one.

2 roles

LilithFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Personality wise, super strong Chloe Price/Ellie Williams' vibes.

EnmaBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Vision: originally was intended to be male, but the directors truly think it can be played by any gender. PSA: Enma is the MOST important character to get right.