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The Young Pastor

  • Pay Status: Paid
  • Production Company / Studio: Roosevelt Film Lab
  • Location: Amarillo
  • Start Date: Monday, January 6, 2025
  • Shooting Schedule: 12 Days
  • Wrap Date: Monday, February 17, 2025
  • Producer(s): Christian Sosa, Paul Merryman, Jon Wroblewski Wyman
  • Director: Peter Brunner
  • Writer(s): Peter Brunner

REQUIREMENTS:
· Role: Caucasian male aged 13-16 to portray Steve, a sensitive teenager
· No acting experience required
· Role is not bound to any beauty stereotypes
· Must be authentic, sensitive, edgy, and hungry for the challenge
· Collaborative spirit and full commitment are a must
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Steve is a sensitive teenager who has always struggled to fit in, often becoming a target of bullying. His deep emotional nature and unique personality set him apart, leading to feelings of isolation and vulnerability. Raised in Boys Ranch after a troubled childhood, he now lives with foster parents and their baby son but carries emotional scars. He longs for acceptance but often finds himself misunderstood by peers. His sensitivity makes him empathetic, yet it also leaves him vulnerable.

Here’s more information about the project:

SAG Contract: Operating under the SAG Low Budget Agreement.
Travel & Lodging: Travel and accommodation will be covered for out-of-town actors.
Script: The script will be shared after the final round of auditions with selected candidates.

Logline:
Nick, a young pastor, contends with the conservative community of his small Texan town while striving to help an encampment of homeless neighbors escape the harsh and dangerous winter.
 

Submit resumes to: peter@figureinframe.com

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Project posted October 23, 2024