Casting Boy for "Freedom" Short Film

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking a boy for a "Freedom" short film. See the details below. About the project: Torn between staying in his hometown to protect his mother from another suicide attempt or leaving for his dream school, NYU, Elias is paralyzed by trauma. It takes a devastating public panic attack in front of his best friend, Daniel, to finally force Elias to confront his past and fight for his own future. Rate: Meals, Copy, and Credit Provided Additional info: Locations: Gainesville, FL & surrounding areas PROJECT TYPE: Independent Indie Drama DATES: June – Early July 2026 LOCAL TALENT WELCOME When applying, please send: (NO EXPERIENCE OR RESUME NEEDED!) 1. Subject Line: Write the role you want and your name. (Example: Elias - John Smith) 2. Attach a Photo: Send a recent, clear photo of your face taken in good lighting. No professional headshot required—a clean phone selfie works perfectly! 3. In the Email Body, Tell: • - Your name, age, phone number, and city where you live. - Any acting experience you have. If you don't have a resume, just list a few sentences about yourself, your hobbies, or why you want to be in this film! - A quick note confirming you are generally available to shoot in June / early July. Note: For the role of Young Elias, submissions must be sent by a parent or legal guardian.