Casting Call for Child in “Romulus” Short Film

Job Description

Romulus, a University of Colorado Denver senior thesis film, is casting a young male performer for the extra role of Young Cody/Child. The dramatic coming-of-age story follows teenage Cody as he struggles with his mother’s abandonment and the unresolved grief and generational trauma within his family. The child performer will represent a younger version of Cody while also appearing as the son of a woman Cody mistakes for his mother. The role supports the film’s themes of memory, loss, and Cody’s complicated emotional connection to his past.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Young Cody/Child in the short film.
• Appear naturally on camera as a younger representation of the lead character.
• Participate in scenes involving the Young Mother character.
• Follow direction appropriately during production.

Requirements

• Male child actor ages 5–10.
• Able to portray a younger version of the film’s lead character.
• Comfortable appearing in a dramatic short film.
• Parent or guardian involvement required for participation.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Job Description

The independent thesis film Romulus is casting a female performer for the extra role of Young Mother. Produced as a University of Colorado Denver senior thesis project, the coming-of-age drama follows a teenage boy dealing with his mother’s abandonment while confronting grief, memory, and generational trauma. The Young Mother is a woman in her 20s–30s whom Cody briefly mistakes for his own mother. Although an extra role, the character contributes to the film’s exploration of Cody’s longing for his absent mother and the emotional uncertainty surrounding his search.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as the Young Mother in the short film.
• Participate in scenes connected to Cody’s search for his mother.
• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity during filming.
• Support the emotional atmosphere of the scene through natural performance.

Requirements

• Female talent in her 20s–30s.
• Able to portray a young mother naturally on camera.
• Comfortable working as an extra in a dramatic short film.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Job Description

A University of Colorado Denver senior thesis film titled Romulus is seeking an actress for the supporting role of June. The coming-of-age drama examines grief, abandonment, and generational trauma through a teenage boy’s troubled relationship with his mother and grandmother. June is Cody’s grandmother, a woman in her 60s with a blunt, no-nonsense personality. Beneath her stern exterior, she carries her own guilt and demonstrates a form of love that may not always appear tender but remains constant.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray June, Cody’s grandmother, in the short film.
• Capture the character’s blunt and no-nonsense personality.
• Convey underlying guilt and affection through emotionally restrained dramatic work.
• Perform family-driven scenes dealing with grief and generational conflict.

Requirements

• Female actor in her 60s.
• Able to portray a stern, emotionally layered grandmother.
• Comfortable performing dramatic material involving complicated family relationships.
• Strong ability to communicate emotion through subtle performance.

Compensation

• Paid supporting role.

Job Description

The coming-of-age drama Romulus, a University of Colorado Denver senior thesis film, is casting an actress for the supporting role of Maggie. The film explores generational trauma and grief as a teenage boy searches for his dysfunctional mother after being abandoned in the care of his grandmother. Maggie is Cody’s mother, a deeply complicated woman in her 20s–30s who loves her son fiercely but struggles to provide stability. Her mental health and substance abuse issues affect her ability to parent, creating a challenging relationship at the center of the story.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Maggie in the dramatic thesis film.
• Bring emotional complexity to the mother-son relationship central to the story.
• Perform dramatic material involving family instability and personal struggles.
• Work closely with the director to develop an authentic portrayal of the character.

Requirements

• Female actor in her 20s–30s.
• Strong dramatic performance skills.
• Comfortable portraying emotionally challenging subject matter.
• Able to portray a dysfunctional but fiercely loving mother.

Compensation

• Paid supporting role.

Job Description

A University of Colorado Denver senior thesis film titled Romulus is casting a teenage male actor for the leading role of Cody. The coming-of-age drama explores generational trauma and grief through the story of a volatile, emotionally guarded teenager searching for his dysfunctional mother after being left with his stern grandmother. Cody is a 13–15-year-old boy struggling with the pain of his mother’s abandonment. The role requires a young performer capable of handling emotionally complex dramatic material and portraying a guarded teenager dealing with grief, family conflict, and instability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Cody, the lead character in the short film.
• Perform emotionally complex dramatic scenes centered on grief and family relationships.
• Take direction and deliver an authentic coming-of-age performance.
• Perform material involving profanity and mature themes.

Requirements

• Male actor ages 13–15.
• Strong dramatic acting ability.
• Comfortable with profanity and mature themes.
• Able to portray an emotionally guarded teenager experiencing grief and abandonment.

Compensation

• Paid lead role.

Job Description

An independent short film titled Ten Miles is recasting the role of Evie for a non-union production filming in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area. The film is an intimate drama exploring grief, guilt, memory, young love, and the difficult process of moving forward after losing someone. Evie is a woman in her early-to-mid 20s who is warm, emotionally intelligent, playful, and deeply caring. As the emotional heart of the story, her natural openness contrasts with her boyfriend Jacob’s more guarded personality.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Evie in a dramatic independent short film.
• Deliver both natural romantic moments and emotionally demanding dramatic scenes.
• Perform subtle emotional material with believable chemistry opposite the character Jacob.
• Appear in major sequences including coffee shop, waterfront/pier, picnic, and apartment scenes.

Requirements

• Female actor in her early-to-mid 20s.
• Must be able to play guitar.
• Able to portray a warm, playful, caring, and emotionally intelligent character.
• Must be comfortable performing romantic scenes and establishing believable on-screen chemistry.
• Hampton Roads, Virginia area production.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• Unpaid role.
• Meals provided.
• Footage available for the actor’s reel.

Job Description

A dramatic short film titled Arabella is casting a female actor to portray Arabella’s Mother in Savannah, Georgia. Although the character’s face is never shown, her presence connects directly to the film’s story and its mysterious ritual. Arabella’s Mother was previously a victim of the ritual depicted in the film. This is a non-speaking role where the performer must establish character and meaning without facial expressions or dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Arabella’s Mother in a dramatic non-speaking role.
• Communicate character and emotion through body language and physical performance.
• Perform without relying on visible facial expressions.
• Support the film’s mysterious ritual storyline through a controlled physical presence.

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 40–50.
• Open to any ethnicity.
• Comfortable performing a non-speaking role.
• Must be able to communicate through physical and nonverbal acting.
• Savannah, Georgia, or surrounding-area local hire only.
• Union and non-union talent accepted.

Compensation

• Unpaid unless otherwise noted.

Job Description

The Savannah-based short film Arabella is casting four dancers to portray The Bird People, including three female dancers and one male dancer. These unusual non-speaking characters lack personal autonomy and respond only to the Stranger assigned as their partner, making movement and partner interaction central to their performances. Performers should be comfortable using controlled movement and nonverbal reactions to establish the unusual relationship between The Bird People and The Strangers.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of The Bird People in a non-speaking dance role.
• Perform partnered movement that reflects the character’s lack of personal autonomy.
• Learn and execute up to five minutes of waltz choreography.
• Respond physically to the Stranger assigned as the character’s partner.

Requirements

• Three female dancers and one male dancer.
• Open to any demographic.
• Must be able to learn and execute partnered waltz choreography.
• Strong physical and nonverbal performance ability.
• Savannah, Georgia, or surrounding-area local hire only.
• Union and non-union performers accepted.

Compensation

• Unpaid unless otherwise noted.

Job Description

A short film titled Arabella is seeking four male dancers to portray The Strangers in Savannah, Georgia. These characters are silent, malevolent figures whose presence contributes to the darker atmosphere of the story. Their performances rely entirely on movement, choreography, body language, and visual presence rather than dialogue. Each performer must learn and execute up to five minutes of waltz choreography with a partner before filming. The Strangers will also perform while masked, making controlled physical acting particularly important.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of four silent characters known as The Strangers.
• Create a malevolent and unsettling presence through physical performance.
• Learn and execute up to five minutes of partnered waltz choreography.
• Perform comfortably while wearing a mask.
• Attend required dance callbacks and rehearsals.

Requirements

• Four male dancers.
• Open to any demographic.
• Must be able to learn and perform partnered waltz choreography.
• Strong physical and nonverbal performance skills.
• Savannah, Georgia, or surrounding-area local hire only.
• Union and non-union performers accepted.

Compensation

• Unpaid unless otherwise noted.
• Housing and transportation are not provided.

Job Description

The short film Arabella is casting a male actor for the role of Charles in Savannah, Georgia. Charles is a young, handsome, and confident character whose performance combines a strong visual presence with partnered dance choreography. This is a non-speaking role requiring the selected performer to learn and execute up to five minutes of waltz choreography with a partner.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Charles with a youthful and confident presence.
• Learn and execute up to five minutes of partnered waltz choreography.
• Perform the character entirely through physical and nonverbal acting.
• Participate comfortably in scenes involving violence.

Requirements

• Male actor, ages 20–25.
• Open to any ethnicity.
• Must be able to learn and perform partnered waltz choreography.
• Comfortable participating in scenes of violence.
• Savannah, Georgia, or surrounding-area local hire only.
• Union and non-union talent accepted.

Compensation

• Unpaid unless otherwise arranged.

Job Description

A Savannah, Georgia-based short film titled Arabella is casting a male actor for the role of Father. The character is both an accomplished host and a nurturing parent, requiring an actor who can balance authority, warmth, and attentiveness within the film’s dramatic story. Father is cordial, commanding, organized, and observant when acting as a host, while his relationship with his daughter reveals a gentler side that is patient, nurturing, and encouraging.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Arabella’s father in the short film.
• Balance the character’s commanding presence with his gentle paternal qualities.
• Convey a cordial, organized, and observant personality.
• Create believable family dynamics with fellow cast members.

Requirements

• Male actor, ages 45–50.
• Open to any ethnicity.
• Able to portray both commanding authority and nurturing warmth.
• Savannah, Georgia, or surrounding-area local hire only.
• Union and non-union performers accepted.

Compensation

• Pay negotiable.

Job Description

A short film titled Arabella is casting a female actor for its lead role in Savannah, Georgia. Arabella is a timid and deeply insecure young woman whose role combines dramatic acting with choreographed partner dancing. The production is seeking performers with dancing backgrounds while remaining open to all experience levels. The selected actor must learn and perform up to five minutes of waltz choreography with a partner.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Arabella with a timid, insecure, and emotionally vulnerable presence.
• Learn and perform up to five minutes of partnered waltz choreography.
• Participate in dramatic scenes involving violence.
• Perform comfortably while masked when required.

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 20–25.
• Open to any ethnicity.
• Must be able to learn and execute partnered waltz choreography.
• Comfortable being masked and participating in scenes of violence.
• Savannah, Georgia, or surrounding-area local hire only.
• Union and non-union talent accepted.

Compensation

• Pay negotiable.