Casting Call: Actors for “Shatter” Short Film
Job Details:
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Project: “Shatter”
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Type: Non-union short film
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Duration: 30-40 minutes
Job Responsibilities:
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Performing assigned roles: Prepare and act in accordance with the script provided.
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Collaborate with the director and crew: Work closely with Wes Tian and the DragonMaster Films team to bring the characters to life.
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Rehearsal participation: Attend and actively participate in rehearsals as scheduled.
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Maintain professionalism: Follow the shooting schedule, adhere to production guidelines, and respect fellow cast and crew members.
Requirements:
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Age and Ethnicity: Specific roles have age and ethnicity requirements (detailed below).
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Driver’s License: Required for certain roles (detailed below).
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Experience: Prior acting experience is preferred but not mandatory.
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Availability: Must be available for the entire shoot duration as specified per role.
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Submission: Self-tapes must follow the post instructions and should not be shared publicly. Do not send submissions to 4 Star Casting.
Roles:
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SLUG (Lead Role)
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Description: Male, 17, any ethnicity, has a driver’s license. Quiet, shy, and often left out. SLUG is taken in by his aunt after his dad went missing and his mom fell into addiction. Often picked on and nicknamed “SLUG.”
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Scenes: In almost every scene; needed for the entire month of June.
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MICAH
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Description: Male, 17, any ethnicity. Empathetic but hides his true self to gain popularity. Known SLUG since middle school but grew apart as they aged.
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Scenes: Needed for 15 scenes; 1½ to 2 weeks.
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DONNY
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Description: Male, 17, any ethnicity, has a driver’s license. Protective with tough skin. Dating LILLIAN, close with MICAH, part of ALEX’s friend group.
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Scenes: Needed for 15 scenes; 1½ to 2 weeks.
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ALEX
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Description: Male, 17, any ethnicity. Popular, confident, impulsive, holds a grudge against SLUG, and seeks any excuse to act out.
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Scenes: Needed for 15 scenes; 1½ to 2 weeks.
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Compensation:
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Pay: This is a non-union, unpaid role. However, actors will receive credit and exposure through film festival submissions, and it is a valuable opportunity for experience and networking in the film industry.
Related jobs:
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Dylan (Male)-8-16 (Support):
Intelligent, charismatic and honest, but also defensive and ill tempered, Dylan is someone who you want on your side and definitely someone you do not want to start an argument with. He talks a lot, reacts quickly and speaks fast.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Tyler (Mark and Sarah’s First Cousin) (Male)- 18-30’s (Support):
Upbeat and energetic, Tyler is a fun spirited individual who gets along well with others but is a bit of a troublemaker who sometimes bends the rules. He speaks fast and smiles and laughs frequently.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Courtney (Female)- 20’s-60’s (Lead):
Intelligent and caring, but stoic, Courtney is a great listener who has plenty of compassion, even if she sometimes has trouble conveying this fact. She has stiff body posture, speaks calmly and slowly.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Sarah Eaton (Female)-4-13 (Lead):
Shy, kind and easygoing, but also a bit overly sensitive, Sarah is the adorable little sister that everyone would hope for. She speaks softly and slowly.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Kristen Briggs (Jimmy and Katie’s Dad) (Female)- 20’s-60’s (Lead):
Kind and warm on the inside, but loud, angry, impatient and intense on the surface, Kristen can be quite intimidating, particularly while being pushed into a corner by her husband Clyde. She has strong body posture, a loud voice and one of the most intense screams imaginable.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Matt Eaton (Mark and Sarah’s Dad) (Male)-20’s-60’s (Lead):
Calm, quiet and quite agreeable, but also blunt and ill-tempered at times, Matt is a very easygoing guy who prioritizes keeping others around him happy but will put his foot down when needed and is the last person who you want to start a fight with. He has strong body posture, eye contact, and he speaks slowly and calmly.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Katie Briggs (Female)-8-18 (Lead):
Cool, calm and very passionate about sports, Katie often hangs out with the boys and can more than handle her own on the sports field. She laughs and smiles often but rarely conveys much emotion beyond that.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Clyde Briggs (Jimmy and Katie’s Dad) (Male)- 20’s-60’s (Lead):
Sharp, intelligent and full of personality, Clyde is fierce and charismatic, but his negative outlook on life, impatient attitude and horrible temper often alienate himself from others. He speaks very fast and loudly.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Mark Eaton (Male)-8-16 (Lead):
Kind and loyal, but stubborn and defensive, Mark is a great ally to those he cares about but can be hostile when bullied into a corner. He speaks calmly and slowly, unless he feels that he is being attacked, in which the volume and speed of his voice increase drastically.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Jen Eaton (Mark and Sarah’s Mom) (Female)-20’s-60’s (Lead):
Warm, upbeat and friendly, but also a bit neurotic and emotional (which becomes heightened when she is under the influence of alcohol or other substances), Jennifer gets along with most of her peers and always does her best to make sure that everyone around her is taken care of. She has strong body posture, speaks at a normal pace and smiles often.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
Featured Minor Role Young Boy for Feature Film
Job Description
A feature film production is casting a featured minor role for a young boy who closely matches a specific look. This is a great opportunity for child talent to gain professional on-set experience in a studio feature environment. The role is looking for a natural, camera-friendly presence and the ability to follow direction with support from a parent or guardian. Filming will take place in Atlanta, and local talent is preferred.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear on camera in a featured scene for a feature film
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Follow simple direction from the director and crew
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Work calmly and professionally on set with parent/guardian support
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Maintain continuity for hair and wardrobe as needed
Requirements
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Male child talent, 8–12 years old
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Caucasian/European/Mediterranean appearance
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Dark hair
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Approximately 4’7″–4’10”
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Shoe size 4
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Must be able to work in Atlanta as a local hire
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Parent/guardian must be available for all production communications and on-set supervision
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Must be open to a light hair trim if needed for continuity
Compensation
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Paid featured minor role (rate shared upon selection)
Lead Role: Male Lite Feet Dancer (Feature Film)
Job Description
A major motion picture is now holding an open casting call for male Lite Feet dancers of all styles and specialties to portray an 18-year-old character in a leading role. This film casting is looking for performers with real dance ability, strong presence, and the confidence to carry scenes rooted in Harlem’s Lite Feet culture. Acting experience is welcome but not required—if you can move, perform, and bring authentic energy on camera, this is a standout opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray an 18-year-old character with authenticity, emotion, and strong on-camera presence.
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Perform Lite Feet dance (and related street styles) confidently for filmed scenes and choreography moments.
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Take direction from the director and choreo/creative team for movement, blocking, and performance beats.
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Work professionally on a feature film set alongside cast and crew.
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Bring consistency across takes while maintaining character and performance.
Requirements
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Male Lite Feet dancers and street-style dancers of all specialties encouraged to apply.
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Must be able to portray an 18-year-old.
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Acting experience is not required (dance skill and presence are most important).
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Must be comfortable performing on camera and taking direction.
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Reliable, professional, and available for feature film production needs.
Compensation
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Paid role (rate and terms provided upon selection).