Casting Call: Boys for Short Film “Newtown Boys”
Job Description:
Exciting casting opportunity for boys aged 7-12 to star in a short film titled Newtown Boys. Filming will take place in Waterford, providing a fun and dynamic environment for young actors to gain experience and showcase their talent.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in fun, short drama games and improvisation exercises.
- Collaborate with the production team to bring your character to life.
- Take direction and perform with enthusiasm on set.
Requirements:
- Boys aged 7-12 years old, based in Waterford.
- Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during casting and filming.
- Availability for key filming dates.
- No prior acting experience required.
Compensation:
- Paid opportunity for all selected actors.
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Job Description
A new short film titled Ghost Tracks is now casting a young boy between the ages of 7 and 9 to play the lead role. The film is a winner of the Screen Wexford New Voices 2026 Short Film Fund and will shoot in County Wexford this April.
Ghost Tracks explores the role technology plays in modern family life—its benefits, hidden dangers, and the impact it has on relationships within the home. The story examines contemporary parenting anxieties while delivering an engaging and thought-provoking narrative for a broad audience.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform in a leading role in a short film
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Attend in-person audition if selected
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Participate in filming in April
Requirements
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Male child actor, ages 7–9
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Available for filming in April
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Available for auditions in Wexford on March 2
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Submit expression of interest before the deadline
Audition Details
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Audition Date: March 2 (Wexford)
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Deadline for audition tape submissions: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Compensation
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Compensation details not specified (inquire upon submission)