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Child Actor Needed for "The Gulp" Short Film

Tulsa, OK, United States
ID: 609595Exp: 7/17/2026
Description:

Seeking child and teen actors for "The Gulp" Short film. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Premise: When their beloved goldfish starts swimming upside down, three kids take matters into their own hands and set out on an adventure to save his life. Additional info: Filming in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Seeking local to OK. Performers are not required to learn or memorize lines in advance of their interview or audition. When applying, please email asap with the subject line: "The Gulp". Send: Full name Location Role you're submitting for Phone number Photo of self (cell phone photos are fine, but we need a clear photo of your face, "headshot" plus a "head to toe" photo - no hats, no glasses, no friends in the photo, etc.

8 roles

LOUISEFemale8-10 y.o.All ethnicities

Fiercely independent, imaginative, and protective of her younger sister. Confident and tough on the outside, she carries more anger and hurt than she knows how to express... LEAD

STELLAFemale7-8 y.o.All ethnicities

7 years old - Louise's innocent younger sister. Gentle, sensitive, deeply attached to the family fish, and sees the world with unwavering hope... SUPPORTING

SIDNEYMale8-9 y.o.All ethnicities

9 years old - Louise's best friend. Funny, thoughtful, loyal, and often the voice of reason. Balances childhood humor with genuine compassion... SUPPORTING

JEBMale16-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Sidney's older brother. Tough, rebellious teenager projecting toughness to impress his friends, but not entirely heartless. Character looks old enough to drive... SUPPORTING

RAT TAILMale15-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Teen troublemaker who mocks and bullies the younger children during the journey... SUPPORTING

CLARICEFemale8-10 y.o.All ethnicities

Former friend turned neighborhood rival. Brief confrontation reveals Louise's emotional state... SUPPORTING

DIANEFemale7-8 y.o.All ethnicities

Clarice's younger sister. Matter-of-fact and mimics adult behavior... SUPPORTING

LONG HAIRMale15-17 y.o.All ethnicities

Another teenage bully who escalates the confrontation by snatching the pet out of the girls' hands... SUPPORTING