EXPIRES: March 7, 2024

Open Roles for “Where's Manny?” Short Film in NH

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Description

Casting actors for a coming-of-age short film “Where’s Manny?”. Please see the details below.
ONLY MA, RI & LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.

About the project:
When a selfish high schooler Chase accidentally takes his classmate Almanny’s final exam, he embarks on a journey to return the exam while learning the meaning of friendship.

Rate:
No pay. Meals, IMDb credit, and footage for your demo reel (upon request) will be provided.

Additional info:
The cast is required to self-transport to the set.
The film shoots 3/8, 4/5, and 4/6 in Boston, MA, and 3/9 in Providence, RI. Chase must be available all 4 days, in both Boston and Providence. Classmates only need to be available 3/9 in Providence. All other roles shoot in Boston.

When applying, please include all the following:
1. role of interest;
2. your materials (headshots/resumes/reels);
3. your availability for 3/8, 3/9, 4/5, and 4/6.

8 Project roles
Almanny
Male.
18
-
25.
Latino / Hispanic
(Lead). Sweet and shy high school junior working his way to college while attempting to keep his newly split family afloat.
Application deadline closed.
Chase
Male.
18
-
25.
White / Caucasian
(Lead). An outgoing and boisterous high school junior who puts himself first until the world beats him down.
Application deadline closed.
Dr. Green
Both genders.
30
-
50.
All ethnicities
(Supporting). Almanny and Chase's teacher at Rocky Hill High. Known to be a hard-ass, but they want the best from their students. Recent PhD recipient.
Application deadline closed.
Brooke
Male.
30
-
50.
White / Caucasian
(Supporting). An intense but absent father to Chase who pushes his son to be better than he is, but ultimately fails at being a parent.
Application deadline closed.
David
Male.
30
-
50.
Latino / Hispanic
(Supporting). A hard-working but struggling father to Almanny. He has recently gone through a divorce and moved out of his home.
Application deadline closed.
Manager
Both genders.
18
-
40.
All ethnicities
(Day Player). The manager of a convenience store who helps Chase on his mission to find Almanny.
Application deadline closed.
Car Driver
Both genders.
18
-
25.
All ethnicities
(Day Player). Comes across Chase at his lowest point, but refuses to give him a ride.
Application deadline closed.
Classmates
Both genders.
18
-
25.
All ethnicities
(Background). Almanny and Chase's classmates.
Application deadline closed.