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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.
