CASTING CALL – ‘MY FAIRY GODMOTHER’ SHORT FILM

Description

PRODUCTION:
LGBTQ+ coming-of-age fantasy drama short film

LOGLINE:
Dylan, a 13-year-old in Cardiff, feels “unexplainably different” from his peers. When he loses his last tooth, his own version of a tooth fairy is summoned to guide him on a fairytale journey towards self-acceptance

LOOKING FOR:
DYLAN
13–15 years old looking
13 years old. A sensitive, creative boy struggling with the gender and/or sexuality he's assigned at birth. Vulnerable but terrffied of being seen. Making an incredibly difficult journey, young enough that he's still figuring it out.

HUGO
13–15 years old looking
15 years old. A skeptical, quick boy who has leerned to keep up walls. Protected, loyal to his friends and fiercely loving to him. He needs to see that he is not alone to truly open up. Connection with Dylan's honesty will challenge but utlimately pushing

DYLAN’S FATHER — 35–50 years old
DYLAN’S MOTHER — 35–50 years old
His father loves Dylan even if he doesn't know how to show it yet. Torn between his fear of being 'not enough' as a dad and wanting to do better for Dylan. They meant to do well, but they're learning

REQUIREMENTS:
Actors of all ethnicities and genders
LGBTQ+ actors, including those from the drag community, are encouraged to apply
Drag experience is a plus but not essential for all roles

SHOOT DATES:
17th, 18th, 19th & 20th August

LOCATION:
Cardiff

COMPENSATION:
Unpaid