Casting Kids For "Hope Among The Cosmos" Short Film
ONLY LOCAL OR SURROUNDING AREA WILL BE CONSIDERED Seeking kids for "Hope Among The Cosmos" short film. "Hope Among The Cosmos" is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi story about a father and daughter on a routine trading run that goes very wrong. It's got action, heart, and some genuinely dark moments. Think practical effects, real locations, and a story worth telling. Rate: This is a student/indie production, unpaid, but you'll get credit, meals on shoot days, and footage of your work when it's ready. Additional info: Location: Rockford, IL Area Shooting September 2026, last two weekends - 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th Heads up: This film has staged violence, fake blood, and some genuinely dark dramatic moments. Nothing unsafe happens on set, ever, but you should know what you're signing up for. For anyone under 18, a parent or guardian must be on set for the entire time; there are no exceptions.
5 roles
Xander's daughter and the soul of this film. She's not a sidekick. She's watching her dad's world for the first time and figuring out what she believes. Directors need someone who can actually listen on camera, not just act. Open to the right person.
The little sister. She's got one line and a stuffed rabbit with one eye and she will absolutely steal the scene.
A flashback version of Xander as a kid, alone in a ruined outpost, finding something he shouldn't. Barely any dialogue, this is all about what's on his face.
Two girls in the same flashback. They're ahead of Young Xander, picking through debris. Small roles but they help build the world.
Also non-speaking. Same situation, this is heavy material and parents need to know that going in.
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