Home Movies (NYU Thesis Film): Boys 12-15 and 6-9 - NYC
Casting "Home Movies," an NYU senior thesis film about Carson, a grieving young man who retreats into memories of growing up with his late best friend, Samuel. The film is a dialogue-light, naturalistic short centered on four longtime male friends at ages 13, 17, and 21, exploring grief, memory, friendship, and the assumption that there will always be more time. Performances rely on chemistry, improvisation, physical play, overlapping conversation, and subtle behavior. This call is for the boys at 13, plus younger Carson and Samuel for a childhood photograph. Audition: in person in NYC, date and location TBD. Callbacks are improvisation-based chemistry reads. Shoot: Friday, October 30 in NYC, within a 10 AM-6 PM window. Pay: flat daily rate ($100; $75 photo only), plus meals, copy and credit. A parent or legal guardian must accompany each minor for the duration of their work. A New York Child Performer Permit is required. Reels welcome but not required.
6 roles
Playful, impulsive, and high-energy around his three closest friends. He is mischievous and outgoing, often throwing himself into whatever the group is doing. Looking for a natural, expressive performer who can communicate through subtle reactions and physical behavior. Must be comfortable taking direction, physical play, and ensemble work. Strong chemistry with the other boys is essential.
Carson’s closest childhood friend and shares an especially strong bond with him. He is relaxed, observant, quietly funny, and attentive to the people around him. Looking for a performer who can make a longtime friendship believable through teasing, small interactions, and natural chemistry with the other boys. Must be comfortable taking direction, physical play, and working naturally within an ensemble.
Bright, curious, and playful, with a quieter presence within the group. He’s just as willing to joke around and egg his friends on, and enjoys being the one filming them with the camcorder as they mess around. Looking for a natural performer with strong listening and ensemble instincts. Must be comfortable taking direction and handling and operating a consumer camcorder on camera. Previous camcorder experience is not required.
The loudest and most outwardly expressive member of the group. Energetic and quick to tease his friends, he brings a funny, slightly chaotic energy to their childhood dynamic. His affection for his friends often comes through joking and messing with them. Looking for a performer with natural comedic instincts who can take direction, engage in physical play, and develop believable chemistry with the other boys.
Appears as a younger version of Carson in a childhood photograph with Samuel that is featured prominently in the film. No dialogue or scripted scene. Production will prioritize resemblance to the actor cast as 13-year-old Carson.
Appears as a younger version of Samuel in a childhood photograph with Carson that is featured prominently in the film. No dialogue or scripted scene. Production will prioritize resemblance to the actor cast as 13-year-old Samuel.
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