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Northern Virginia – Casting call for short film – December 2025 – Paid

CASTING CALL – SHORT FILM (INDEPENDENT)
PRINCIPAL ROLES

Lead (Adult Female): Late 20s to mid-30s. A caring, intuitive presence. Strong emotional range required. (middle eastern)
Lead (Child Female): Age 7–9. Quietly observant, emotionally expressive without words. Prior on-camera experience preferred.

SUPPORTING ADULT ROLES
Parent (Male): Late 30s–early 40s
Parent (Female): Late 30s–early 40s
Teacher or School Staff (Male): 30s–40s
Older Male (Grandparent/Figure of Authority): 50s–60s

SUPPORTING CHILD ROLES
Child: Age 5-8, any gender

EXTRAS (Background)
School Staff
Students (elementary school)
Police Officer

to apply, please email [email protected]

***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this project and it is up to the participants interested in this opportunity to vet the project and get more details directly from the filmmaker.***