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11/10/2022
Please read character descriptions below. All characters except the three dozen students we are looking to cast for various scenes should have previous acting experience. If you believe you or your child may fit one of these roles, please email me. [email protected]
This movie will be filmed in December 2022 over Christmas break. As of right now we are in talks with the school about specifics but would like to film on December 27 and 28 in Jasonville, IN.
In the email, the subject must say “Eli & Jonah Film”. Within the email you must include the following information. If you do not include this information I will not respond.
First/Last Name
Location
Age (children only)
Height
Role(s) you are interested in
Two photos (one headshot / one full body)
Photos do not have to be professional quality. Please do not send airbrushed photos. I would like to see your natural look. If you have a demo reel or resume, feel free to include it.
Thank you.
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JONAH CARPENTER: Caucasian. Male. 10-11 years old. Fifth grade student. Small in stature but big in heart. Low self-esteem. Timid. Excels in school. Talented artist. Well spoken. Looks up to his big brother, Alex.
ELI GRIFFIN: Male. 11-12 years old. Fifth grade student. Rich. Mean. Spiteful. Cocky. Arrogant. Ring leader.
MRS. ZIMMERMAN: Female. 40-60 years old. Math teacher. Sweet. Caring. Compassionate.
MRS. VICKERS: Female. 40-60 years old. School principal. Tough but fair.
DEREK ANDERSON: Male. 10-11 years old. Fifth grade student. Rich. Mean. Spiteful. Cocky. Arrogant. Follower of Eli.
ZACH REYNOLDS: Male. 10-11 years old. Fifth grade student. Rich. Mean. Spiteful. Cocky. Arrogant. Follower of Eli.
MR. GOODMAN: Male. 40-60 years old. No nonsense History teacher. Tough.
MR. LEWIS: Male. 40-60 years old. Average gym teacher.
JONAH’S GRANDMOTHER: Caucasian. Female. 50-65 years old. Widowed. Has raised Alex and Jonah since they were a very young age.
WHITNEY FRANKLIN: Caucasian. Female. Most popular girl in fifth grade. Pretty. Classy. Smart. Sophisticated. Athletic build.
STUDENTS. Male and Female. 10-12 years old. We are seeking approximately three dozen young children to be in various scenes filmed throughout the school.
