Greater Philadelphia Film Office
Hello Philadelphia!
We are casting for a short film titled, “The Dolla Party”, a coming of age film based in Philadelphia.
Logline: A backyard teen dollar party in early 2000s North Philly gives a shy, obedient girl a night to remember when her two best friends help scheme a night of fun, freedom, and the opportunity to dance with her crush.
Location: Philadelphia, Pa
Genre: Comedy
Format: Short Film
Dates: October 11-13 or/ October 17-19
Roles:
*when submitting, please note talent’s age and location and availability for rehearsals
DESI JONES. Female, 12-16, Black. Full-figured, kind, shy and dependable. Intelligent, empathetic, and ever responsible, the only fun she has is in her vivid daydreams. Her charm comes from her sweet, coy nature. Born and raised in North Philly, with a sizeable amount of boy-crazy energy. LEAD. *PLEASE NOTE AGE WHEN SUBMITTING*
AMARA. Female, 12-16, Black. A feisty, scrawny teen with the heart of a lion and an oversized personality. With the motto of “Don’t start nothing won’t be nothing,” she’s the natural protector of her tight-knit but uncool friend group. Fearless, fun, and mostly practical. LEAD. *PLEASE NOTE AGE WHEN SUBMITTING*
SHAY. Female, 12-16, Black. Cute, confident, quick-witted, and stylish. Shay is everyone’s favorite person, the popular adjacent hood girl of our central friend group. Charismatic & devil-may-care. Shay is all about social fun, rocking the latest fashions, and dancing the night away. LEAD. *PLEASE NOTE AGE WHEN SUBMITTING*
TINA. Female, mid 30s – mid 40s, Black. A hardworking, pretty, and funny nurse. She’s a dedicated young mother with a great relationship with her dependable eldest child, Desi. Tina sees the angst of being a teenager forming in Desi and will always be there for her only baby girl. SUPPORTING.
LAMONT. Male, 12-16, Black. A sweet, confident, and gangly Loverboy who marches to the beat of his own drum. Precociously suave, with the soul of a hopeless romantic. He has that sweet genuine charm that teenagers tend to overlook and a huge unspoken crush on Desi. SUPPORTING. *PLEASE NOTE AGE WHEN SUBMITTING*
JUAN. Male, 13-17, Black and/or Afro-Latin. Cute, cool and popular. Athletic, popular, and mature for his age; Juan knows the girls like him and basks in their attention. Super conscious of social status, Juan secretly reciprocates Desi’s crush on him, but won’t risk his reputation for anything. *PLEASE NOTE AGE WHEN SUBMITTING*
GENE. Female, 12-16, Black. Savvy, popular, snobby, and stylish. She’s the queen of her middle-school with the confidence to match. SUPPORTING. *PLEASE NOTE AGE WHEN SUBMITTING*
JO-JO. Male, 3-6, Black. Desi’s adorable little brother. PRINCIPLE. NON-SPEAKING. *PLEASE NOTE AGE WHEN SUBMITTING*
Teenage Bully. Female, 14-17, Black. A ruthless middle school mean girl. Poor for the hood and mature for her age, Jameeka had to grow up quick. Her bullying is rooted in envy; she’d rather be feared than pitied. SUPPORTING. *PLEASE NOTE AGE WHEN SUBMITTING*
JANET. Female, late 30s – mid 40s, Black. Pretty, smart, & stylish. An image-conscious nursing teacher and excellent young mother to GENE. Janet’s place is the neighborhood ‘host house’ & she’s the uncontested facilitator of the vibe. SUPPORTING.
RYAN. Male, 15-18, Black. Funny, clever, and cool. A lighthearted if antagonistic big brother who is openly annoyed to be tasked with helping his little sister throw a party. A low stakes, good hearted troublemaker. SUPPORTING. PLEASE NOTE AGE WHEN SUBMITTING*
FRANNY. Female, 40s-50s, Black. Good-natured but no nonsense, her sharp eyes keep tabs on the neighborhood kids when the parents aren’t around. You can hear her coming by the slow glide of her slippers and cigarette smoke. SUPPORTING.
TEEN BOY. Male, 12-17, Black. A teen dancing at a neighborhood party MUST BE A DANCER. SUPPORTING. ROLE REQUIRES GREAT FREESTYLE DANCING. *PLEASE NOTE AGE WHEN SUBMITTING*
For any questions please email: giannab@thedollarpartyfilm.com