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Richmond – Casting call for student thesis film – November 2024 – Unpaid

Casting for LITTLE BOY BLUE, a narrative, student short film. To be shot at a location in Richmond (still location scouting). It is unpaid, though food and beverages will be provided.

STORYLINE: At work and in regular life, Jamarion presents as a straight black man. But when a homicide occurs at a local drag club, he must investigate the case and in doing so, must confront his queerness,,,,Through the art of drag.

[Jamarion] – Black man-Early 20s
He’s masculine and has a tough exterior. His personality is empathetic and he longs to belong to a queer community. He has a kind face, though his body language says otherwise. Loves Jazz, especially Nina Simone. Plays jazz on the piano; actor does not need to know how to play, score will be added in post.

[Police chief] – Man of any race-40s or 50s
Tough exterior, no-nonsense. A little cocky; supports officer rights over human rights.

[Mallick] – White man-50s to 60s
Cocky, with a rough exterior. Loves to mock.

Shooting days are not locked, but working shoot days are the 15th, 16th, 17th and 23rd.  30th is a possibility for reshoots.

If interested, please send headshots or a reel to [email protected] with the
subject line “LITTLE BOY BLUE-ROLE YOU’RE INTERESTED IN-YOUR NAME”.

I am also looking for extras of all ages, races and gender! Extras would act as background, specifically in the role of police officers, drag queens/kings, and Roaring Martini audience members. So if that calls out to you, please put “LITTLE BOY BLUE-EXTRA-YOUR NAME”.