CASTING CALL – LONDON-BASED SHORT FILM

Description

LOGLINE:
A coming-of-age story exploring the friendship between a shy girl called Andrea and her long-lost friend, the Astronaut. A story about growing up, self-acceptance and neurodivergence.

LOOKING FOR:
THE ASTRONAUT
• 18+
• Any ethnicity, any gender
• Height: 5'8"–6'+
• Strong movement/dance background
• Must convey emotion through physicality
• Confident runner
• Non-speaking role (helmet worn throughout)

YOUNG ANDREA
• Black
• Playing age: 8
• Adventurous, brave, curious

TEENAGE ANDREA
• Black
• Playing age: 15
• Reserved, determined, independent

ANDREA'S MUM
• Black
• Playing age: 30s–40s

ANDREA'S DAD
• Black
• Playing age: 30s–40s

TEACHER
• Woman
• Playing age: 30s
• Any ethnicity

THERAPIST
• White man
• Playing age: 50s–60s

BACKGROUND ARTISTS:
• School students (11–18)
• Police officers
• Teachers

COMPENSATION:
No-fee project.
Travel and expenses covered.