Child Actor Needed for "Behind The Eight" Short Film
Casting child actors for "Behind The Eight" Short Film. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: A struggling pool hustler shaped by his cold, distant father forms a reluctant partnership with a bitter former billiards champion, chasing a million-dollar prize while confronting their shared demons and personal failures. Additional info: SHOOT DATES & LOCATIONS: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026 ALIQUIPPA, PA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 MONACA PA When applying, please include: -Name, -Age or Age Range, -Role of Interest -Recent Photo/Headshot -Acting Résumé (if available) -Contact Information -Demo Reel -Acting Footage (if available) -EMAIL SUBJECT: BEHIND THE EIGHT CASTING - [ROLE]
2 roles
Era: 1990s. Biracial Physical Description: Slim to average build. Should believably resemble a younger version of Adult Son. His hair, clothing, and overall appearance should fit a ten-year-old boy growing up in the early 1990s. Character Description: Bright, confident, observant, and fascinated by his father and the game of pool. Young Son believes he can become the greatest player alive. Character Traits: Confident, curious, ambitious, expressive, impressionable, naturally gifted.
Era: 2000s, biracial. Physical Description: A natural, expressive six-year-old with an innocent and playful presence. No specific build required. Character Description: Adult Son and Girlfriend's young daughter. Sweet, playful, and unaware of the complicated problems between her parents. She adores her father, and their brief carnival memory reveals a softer, more patient side of Adult Son. Character Traits: Sweet, playful, expressive, trusting, natural.
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