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Casting Child & Teen Actors for Short Film "COMFORT

New York, NY, United States
ID: 608095Exp: 6/26/2026
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Looking to cast Child & Teen aged 6-17 for "Comfort" Short Film to portray young versions of the adult actors in the Short Film. Please see the details. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: COMFORT is a psychological short film that explores heavy emotional themes within a grounded, character-driven story. The film focuses on realism, tension, and emotionally complex dynamics between its characters. Rate: Deferred pay Additional info: Non- Union Auditions will be held virtually via Google Meet on June 27th. Selected actors will receive a scheduled time slot and script sides in advance. Audition applications will close June 26. This is a non-union, independent NYC-based production. Filming will take place in New York City following casting. If interested, please apply.

3 roles

MEGAN (Supporting)Female13-16 y.o.All ethnicities

(Supporting) A key family member within the story. Emotionally reactive and grounded in realism, with a strong connection to the central conflict. Requires naturalistic performance.

Young Milo (Principal Lead)Male6-17 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic White / Caucasian Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Milo is protective, funny, and full of life. He is the kind of brother who can make anyone laugh and always tries to look out for the people he loves. Through flashbacks, audiences see the bond he shares with Ryan and the lasting impact he leaves on his family.

Young Ryan (Lead)Female6-12 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic

Ryan is imaginative, energetic, and deeply attached to her family, especially her older brother Milo. She has a bright spirit and a big heart, but even at a young age she struggles with feelings she doesn't always know how to express. This role appears in flashbacks that explore Ryan's childhood and the moments that shaped who she would become.