Casting Boy Actor for Paid Short Film "A Blatino First Date"

Looking for a teen actor for the Short Film "A Blatino First Date". Please see the details below.

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED.

About the project:
A teenager is driven on his first date by his father, but by the end of the night, his attempt at a teenage rite of passage will be overshadowed by the intersecting crises of the U.S. healthcare system and ICE.

Rate:
$1,200 flat rate for the production. Meals and screen credit provided.

Additional info:
Film Type: Short film, approximately 20 minutes
Genre / Tone: Drama / Slice of life / Naturalistic
Filming Location: Philadelphia, PA area
Local Hire: Philadelphia-area local hire; travel and lodging not provided.
Production Dates: TBD; anticipated early 2027
Shoot Days: TBD; anticipated 3 to 4 days, evenings, and weekends
Union Status: Non-Union

When applying, please email the following:
-Headshot
-Résumé (optional: we welcome first-time actors)
-Self-tape: up to 3 minutes. Tell a story about a happy or sad moment. The story may be personal or completely fictional. Directors are primarily interested in your natural presence, vulnerability, and ability to tell a compelling story.
Please do not feel that you need to disclose anything personally traumatic, sensitive, or private.
Subject Line: MARCO CASTING - [Actor Name]
Please include your name, age, location, and contact information in the body of your email.
Performers under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian submit the materials or be copied on the submission.
Audition materials will be used solely for casting purposes and will not be publicly shared.
Deadline: November 15, 2026

Applicant must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and hold (or be able to obtain) a valid state entertainment work permit for minors where required.