Aidan Middlebrook Productions

Job Description

Aidan Middlebrook is casting actors for How Does This Work?, an independent short film exploring identity, friendship, and belonging within a high school basketball team environment. The story follows Trevor Joan, a closeted teenager who struggles to navigate a homophobic social circle while searching for meaningful connections and acceptance.

Both union and non-union actors are encouraged to submit. All performers must be at least 18 years old and able to portray younger teenage characters.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned characters in a dramatic narrative short film.
• Participate in rehearsals and principal photography.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members.
• Deliver authentic and emotionally grounded performances.
• Follow production guidelines regarding scripted scenes, including simulated smoking and intimacy when applicable.

Requirements

Lead Role

• Trevor Joan – Male, plays age 16, any race/ethnicity. A thoughtful teenager who suppresses his emotions and fears social rejection due to his sexuality. Includes simulated smoking and male-male intimacy scenes. An intimacy coordinator will be present.

Supporting Roles

• Chris Carlyle – Male, plays age 16, White. Popular teammate who is narrow-minded but socially successful. Includes simulated smoking.
• Sam Kelley – Male, plays age 18, any race/ethnicity. Party-focused and immature despite being older than his peers. Includes simulated smoking.
• Kyrie Davis – Male, plays age 17, Black or African American. Charismatic, confident, and well-liked. Includes simulated smoking.
• Derrick West – Male, plays age 17, White. Loyal follower who mirrors his best friend’s behavior. Includes simulated smoking.

Background Roles

• Basketball teammates and additional extras.

All actors must be 18 years or older and capable of portraying teenage characters.

Compensation Details

• This is a non-paid opportunity.
• Open to both union and non-union performers.
• Actors will receive experience, footage consideration, and networking opportunities through participation in the production.