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Richmond-Casting for an independent short film- Oct 1-31 2021- PAID

Casting “Constructs,” an independent short film that explores race through the lens of 12-year-old Janvier.

Synopsis: Constructs chronicles the ways in which race has been internalized by a mother and daughter in the suburbs of Richmond, Virginia–a city where the shadows of the confederacy and colonialism continue to loom in present day.

Looking to fill the following roles:

Janvier (daughter-lead)
Pre-teen / Adolescence 11-12 y.o.
Black
No height requirements
Richmond VA / DMV / NYC / NJ

Valerie (mother)
40s
Black
No height requirements
Richmond VA / DMV / NYC / NJ

Mr. Daniels (teacher)
30s/40s
White
No height requirements
Richmond VA / DMV / NYC / NJ

Chloe (middle school student)
Pre-teen / Adolescence 11-12 y.o.
White
No height requirements
Richmond VA / DMV / NYC / NJ

Preston (middle school student)
Pre-teen / Adolescence 11-12 y.o.
White
No height requirements
Richmond VA / DMV / NYC / NJ

School Worker
40s -70s
Black
No height requirements
Richmond VA / DMV / NYC / NJ
***NOTE: This role can be 40s up to 70s. They’ll see which age feels right for this role based on submissions.

All submissions should be sent to [email protected].

06.30.21

VFO Intern

Casting