Greater Philadelphia Film Office
Looking for two child actors for a thesis film shooting near Temple University, with mid-February or March shoot dates. The film follows a teenage girl who is learning how to cope with the loss of their childhood best friend. We are looking for actors that look like the lead actors.
Role: Young X
Age: 8-12
Gender: Any
Ethnicity: Black/African Descent, Asian, or Ambiguous/Multiracial
Young, and feels like they have to prove a lot, seeks attention from friends and family, but has to get hurt to get support. Doesn’t
feel confident in anything they do. Unathletic, slow, not as smart as peers.
Role: Young Jilei
Age: 8-12
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Asian
Messy, wild kid. Jilei looks like a happy kid that can sometimes be mean, he does well in school, sports, friendships, everything looks like it is going well in his life. Under this guise, his family life is unstable and hurting him internally.
If you are interested in either of these roles, please email a picture and a self tape to Xshortfilm2021@gmail.com. Thanks!