Actor Auditions for movie filming in Oregon.
Cast Iron Studios, a Portland-based film and television casting office, is now seeking talent for the upcoming SAG-AFTRA feature film “Valley of the Tall Grass.”
The movie casting directors are looking to fill multiple speaking roles. Roles are very specific and actors who fit the descriptions may audition online.
Directed by Masami Kawai and produced by Sophie Luo, the film tells a poetic, interconnected story centered around a discarded TV/VCR combo set that travels through the lives of various Indigenous characters in Oregon. From young sisters to an artist, a junkyard scrapper, and his skater daughter, each finds unexpected connection through this forgotten piece of technology. Filming will take place in Eugene, Oregon, in the summer of 2026, and all roles are speaking parts.
Be sure to check out more online auditions here.
Casting Notices:
CAST IRON STUDIOS, A PORTLAND BASED FILM & TV CASTING OFFICE, IS SEEKING TALENT FOR A FEATURE FILM TITLED, “VALLEY OF THE TALL GRASS.”
SAG AFTRA Feature Film – Cast Iron Studios – We are members of the Casting Society of America!
- Director: Masami Kawai
- Producer: Sophie Luo
- Rate of Pay / Contract: SAG SCALE
- Auditions: Self recorded audition tape requests will be emailed if you fit the breakdown below
- Callbacks: TBD
- Filming Location: Eugene, OR
- Shoot Dates: Summer of 2026
Roles:
These are ALL speaking roles!
[ KENNY ] male (12-18): A shy African American kid. He’s a natural at skating– he can impress easily, but isn’t comfortable with being the center of attention. He’s grown up around lots of white kids, so he knows what it feels like to stand out and have unrealistic expectations put on him. He’s smart and likes to defy those expectations. He’s a mama’s boy with a big, kind heart, but he’s learned to be aloof to avoid judgment. Must be able to ride a skateboard or willing to take private lessons (paid for by production).
[ SHOEI ] male (30-45) JAPANESE NATIVE SPEAKER: He loves making art, but he’s not overly ambitious. He can’t kick his habit of smoking and buying lottery tickets. Although he wants to avoid the trappings of adulthood, deep down, he yearns to be a dad. Okinawans/Ryukyuans encouraged to apply.
https://audition.castingcrane.com/
