Casting Boy Actor for Paid Short Film "A Blatino First Date"

Looking for a teen actor for the Short Film "A Blatino First Date". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: A teenager is driven on his first date by his father, but by the end of the night, his attempt at a teenage rite of passage will be overshadowed by the intersecting crises of the U.S. healthcare system and ICE. Rate: $1,200 flat rate for the production. Meals and screen credit provided. Additional info: Film Type: Short film, approximately 20 minutes Genre / Tone: Drama / Slice of life / Naturalistic Filming Location: Philadelphia, PA area Local Hire: Philadelphia-area local hire; travel and lodging not provided. Production Dates: TBD; anticipated early 2027 Shoot Days: TBD; anticipated 3 to 4 days, evenings, and weekends Union Status: Non-Union When applying, please email the following: -Headshot -Résumé (optional: we welcome first-time actors) -Self-tape: up to 3 minutes. Tell a story about a happy or sad moment. The story may be personal or completely fictional. Directors are primarily interested in your natural presence, vulnerability, and ability to tell a compelling story. Please do not feel that you need to disclose anything personally traumatic, sensitive, or private. Subject Line: MARCO CASTING - [Actor Name] Please include your name, age, location, and contact information in the body of your email. Performers under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian submit the materials or be copied on the submission. Audition materials will be used solely for casting purposes and will not be publicly shared. Deadline: November 15, 2026