“Unbroken: Transforming Hurt Into Hope” Film Seeks Young Talent
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking young talent for “Unbroken: Transforming Hurt Into Hope”, Episode 1 — “The Lost Sheep” film. See the details below. About the project: "Unbroken: Transforming Hurt into Hope", a dramatic project about the wounds we carry, the ways we try to numb them, and the possibility of healing. Episode 1, “The Lost Sheep,” follows 18-year-old Tarick, a young man struggling with anger, rejection, and the lasting effects of growing up in an abusive home. As the pain of his father's legacy threatens to shape his future, Tarick finds himself caught between the streets and the possibility of a different life. Meanwhile, his mother Kristine struggles to protect her family while confronting wounds of her own, and his younger brother Jamal quietly bears witness to it all. Through family conflict, mentorship, faith, and an unexpected encounter with someone who sees beyond his anger, Tarick is challenged to confront the hurt beneath his behavior and discover that being wounded does not mean he has to remain broken. Rate: Lead actors - $200 per day; Supporting actors - $100 per day; Ensemble/Extras – a meal and name in credits Additional info: Audition Dates: Tuesday September 8, 2026, Thursday September 10, 2026 Audition Time: 4 pm – 8 pm Production/Shoot Dates (tentative): Thursday September 24th – Saturday September 26th For more information, please se the attachment. When applying, please send: - Full name - Age / playing age - Phone number - Email address - Role(s) of interest - Headshot - Acting résumé, if available - Reel, if available - Availability for the production dates Please put “UNBROKEN CASTING” in the subject line.
8 roles
LEAD Kristine's younger son, a basketball player and good student. Quietly observant and deeply affected by the conflict around him. Must be able to communicate strong emotion through stillness and deliver his pivotal speech, “Come with me, Ma. Please.”
SUPPORTING Jamal's teammate. Athletic and humorous, but capable of moving quickly into genuine grief and vulnerability.
SUPPORTING Another teammate whose humor gives way to honesty about nightmares and sleeplessness. Must have quick comedic timing and emotional range.
MINOR Strong vocal presence. Approximately 2–3 lines. May be off-screen or partially seen.
MINOR Approximately 1–2 lines. Quiet, assured street presence. May double as a church extra.
NON-SPEAKING Background presence in street/montage scenes. May double as a church extra.
NON-SPEAKING Basketball player appearing briefly during practice. Must communicate support through body language. May double as a church extra.
6–7 talent needed ENSEMBLE / EXTRAS
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