NOW CASTING:
VERTICAL SHORT FORM SERIES
SHOOT LOCATION: MAIDEN, NC
C&J is helping a local filmmaker cast a vertical short form project that is shooting in the Maiden, NC area. We are looking for talent to match parents already cast.
Please pay close attention to the submission instructions.
If you fit the role description listed below, please scroll to the bottom on the page to download taping instructions and submit. As always, you can direct any questions about this project to us via email!
ROLES:
Storyline: Long lost loves forced apart due to their parents racial beliefs, reunite only to discover their children have fallen in love. The kids are surprised to find that their parents may already know each other. Now the teenagers who once had to hide their love from their parents, must hide their love once again. This time from their kids.
[DEON] 18 to 20 years old, mixed ethnicity (Black/White). Athletic build. Looking for talent that can play a high schooler. He is an athlete but very humble and kind. He can be misunderstood at times by his lackadaisical attitude. LEAD.
[KENYA] 18 to 20 years old, mixed ethnicity (Asian/White). Athletic build. Looking for talent who can play a high schooler. A dad’s girl. As close to tom-boy as you can get while still maintaining her feminine beauty. LEAD.
[SAM] 10 to 13 years old, mixed ethnicity (Black/White). Deon's younger sister. The typical cocky queen of the coop, younger sister attitude. Very observant to the people and her surroundings. LEAD.
IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:
Shoot Date: December 4, 2025 and December 5, 2025
Rate of Pay: $100/per day (+ 20% agency fee avail for repped talent)
Location: Maiden, NC
Travel: Lodging TBD for distant talent (more than 60 miles from location)
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please download the taping instructions for your role. Then do two takes of the sides so we can see some range. For your slate, please say your name, height, age (for minors), where you live and if you can work local hire to Maiden, NC. Please combine all files into one with the slate at the end.
General Taping Instructions:
If taping on a cell phone, please be sure to shoot it horizontally.
For framing, please shoot medium to close up and have a reader for your audition.
Please label files: LastName_FirstName_Role
TAPING INSTRUCTIONS:
AUDITION VIDEOS DUE BY MONDAY 12/1 AT 10am
EARLY SUBMISSIONS WELCOMED AND APPRECIATED
STEP 1: FILL OUT CONTACT INFO
STEP 2: UPLOAD AUDITION MATERIALS
We are open to talent of any gender, race or ability. If you would like to submit for any of our projects we welcome you to follow the submissions instructions.