Casting Teen Girl for Short Films

Looking to cast a teen girl for a short film. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Non-Union Project. Local talent to the Hampton Roads/757 area is strongly preferred, as transportation and lodging are not provided. Episode 1: explores themes of grief, trauma, perception, race, accountability, and community response following a controversial police shooting. Performers should be comfortable approaching the material thoughtfully and professionally. Local talent to the Hampton Roads/757 area is strongly preferred, as transportation and lodging are not provided. Talent must be available for filming June 26-29, 2026. BEHIND THE BLOCKS is a grounded anthology drama series where each episode tells a standalone story exploring relationships, justice, trauma, grief, identity, and emotional consequences within everyday communities. Episode 1, “Trading Places,” follows the aftermath of a police shooting involving a Black officer and a white civilian woman suffering from PTSD after military service. As public outrage, grief, media narratives, and community tensions rise, those closest to the tragedy are forced to confront bias, accountability, trauma, and the complicated realities behind perception and truth. SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY Submission Deadline: 05/25/2026 When applying, please send: * Recent headshot/photo * Demo reel (preferred) * Self-tape audition * Resume (if applicable)