Casting Teen Lead Roles for “Imani”, a Student Film, in Orlando Florida

Seeking main cast for IMANI.

Casting call for teen to young adult actress, 11 to 14 year old boy and an additional actor in his 40s to 50s.

Location: Orlando, FL

Type: Student Films

UCF Capstone/Thesis Short Film to be directed by Kirstie Grimaldi and produced by Mickie Garcia. “Imani” will film between Nov 5th and Nov 8th. Rehearsals will be held throughout October.

“Imani” – A young woman is locked away by her father after leaving the family faith.

Casting Call Info:
Saturday October 3rd
9:30am – 3pm
15 minute time slots

Location: UCF Center for Emerging Media
500 W Livingston St.
Orlando, FL 32801
*Parking is located in the lot across the CEM.

Available Roles:

Imani: Female, 15-22, ethnically ambiguous. She struggles to stand firm in her new beliefs despite the inhumane conditions she is subjected to because of them.
*Actress must be comfortable with special effects make-up.

Jani: Male, 11-14, ethnically ambiguous. Imani’s younger brother. Wrestles between respecting his father and the fear of what may happen to his sister if the situation continues.

Malcolm: Male, 40-55, ethnically ambiguous. Imani and Jani’s deeply religious father. He seems indifferent to his children but is conflicted by their suffering; despite this, he finds justification in doing what his beliefs tell him is right.

If interested, please send headshot, resume, and desired time slot to imanithefilm@gmail.com.

Payment: Non Paid

City or Location of call: Orlando, FL
Please submit to: imanithefilm@gmail.com by 2015-10-03

This casting notice was posted by: Kirstie Grimaldi, University of Central Florida

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