Casting Teens for "Not My Dad" A Psychological Thriller

Auditions for "Not My Dad," A Psychological Thriller. Seeking teenagers ages 14+. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: NOT MY DAD is a psychological thriller that blurs the line between grief-induced delusion and terrifying reality. When a traumatized teenager becomes convinced his father has been replaced by an alien, his desperate attempt to "save" his family spirals into psychiatric hospitalization, only to reveal a shocking truth that validates his worst fears. This is a character-driven indie horror film exploring grief, family dysfunction, and the question: what if the conspiracy was real? This is a unique opportunity to work on a compelling, twist-driven narrative with strong emotional depth. Rate: Paid. See the role descriptions. Additional info: Shooting Dates: August 7-9, 2026 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Budget: Micro-Budget Independent Production. Application Deadline July 12, 2024 Late submissions will be considered on a rolling basis if roles remain unfilled. Selection Timeline * Submissions close: July 12, 2026 * Callbacks: July 13-17, 2026 * Final casting decisions: July 18, 2026 * Confirmation of cast: No later than July 19, 2026 Callback Process Selected actors will be invited to submit a scene. Actors with Callbacks may be asked to Zoom/read with other actors. This will take approximately 30 minutes the week of July 13-17. When applying, please send: subject line: "NOT MY DAD - [CHARACTER NAME] - [YOUR NAME]" Required Materials: 1. Headshot (digital image, JPG or PNG) 2. Reel or link to your work (if available, but not necessary) 3. Full Availability confirmation for August 7-9, 2026