06/04/2026
Some of our friends are holding an open casting call for an upcoming movie! Lots of info below!
Casting Call at the Ohio County Public Library on June 12th!!!
OPEN CASTING CALL - Independent film - Northern Panhandle, Rust Belt-based drama/comedy.
CURRENTLY CASTING KEY CHARACTER ROLES & BACKGROUND ACTORS
Non-Union
Paid Roles
Filming begins late Summer 2026
Logline: A 24-year-old boy, torn between escape and loyalty, leads a rambunctious sober home in a forgotten steel mill town when he is presented with an opportunity that forces him to face what hope truly costs.
We are looking for Background Actors/Extras (authentic town locals with regional roots), Day Players (characters with one scene) and Key Characters.
Please submit your information to be considered here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC_qH7kPMP0xuFr_pye1xf7fncTDT0uVihdMm2a6eo3BnLig/viewform?usp=header
Any questions? Write us at: [email protected]
Applicants with or without experience are encouraged to audition!
Locals from all backgrounds are warmly welcome, even if you have never acted or appeared on camera previously. If you relate to the story or one of the characters below, please submit! If family or friends come to mind for one of the characters please share this with them! We are eager to work with all types of local people, regardless of experience. Regional authenticity and understanding are a plus. We are looking for folks who connect with the story, grew up in town, are a part of the recovery community — the list goes on as there are truly no limitations!
KEY ROLES AVAILABLE
"DAD" - White male, late 50's to 60's, weathered and slightly gruff with a heart of gold. Sagely, blue-collar, sarcastic, with a complicated past who refuses to let the boys at the sober home see any signs of weakness.
"PROFESSOR NANCE" - White male, late 50's to 60's, unconventional, quirky, a devoted educator. Lifelong roots to the region with a rough upbringing. Champions his students and is fiercely proud of where he's from.
"CHERYL" - White female, 20-25 years old, understated hometown beauty. Spirited, intuitive, independent. Complicated homelife growing up, learned self-reliance at a young age. She has big plans ahead that involve leaving town to find her way.
"BUTTERFLY" Mixed ethnicity or white male, 21-25 years old, recent arrival at the sober home, enigmatic, detached, introspective, shaky. Mysterious past and uncertain future. His arrival at the home is disruptive as he battles his addiction.
"DENVER" Mixed ethnicity or white male, 21-25 years old, rowdy and recklessly funny but a sensitive soul underneath it all. Denver is a magnetic troublemaker with a devilsh smirk, though there isn't truly a bad bone in his body. Loyal and grateful for his family at the sober living home. An extraordinary guitarist & singer (applicants must play guitar and sing for this role).
"EMILIO" Mixed ethnicity or white male, 18 years old (to play younger age between 15/16), the little brother of the sober home, idolizes the older boys and follows their leads. Silly, adventurous, and rolls with everything. Full of smiles and fiercely loyal to the first home he has truly felt part of. MUST look true to age.
"FAT ANDY" White male, 18-21 years old, wisecracking, fast-talking, lanky, and perpetually on. Rarely seen without a lit cigarette and an energy drink in hand. His brash antics are off-putting to most, but loved (alright, mostly tolerated) by those within his orbit.
"VIRG" Mixed ethnicity or white male, 18-21 years old, perpetually gross, loud, and lovable. Genuine and innocent in intent, he often ends up in trouble because of his poorly thought-out ideas. The most foolish of all the boys, Virg is often the butt of the joke, but he tries his best to make his life as easy as possible.
"VERONICA" Mixed ethnicity or white female, 18-24 years old. Leader of a four-girl group of friends from the area. The most self-assured and magnetic of the bunch. Wild and slightly mischievous, she takes more risks than the rest of the girls.
"MONTANA" Mixed ethnicity or white female, 18-24 years old. Member of a four-girl group of friends from the area. Slightly lost, rebellious and energetic.
"JESSIE" Mixed ethnicity or white female, 18-24 years old. Member of a four-girl group of friends from the area. Slightly lost, rebellious and energetic.
"BRIANNA" Mixed ethnicity or white female, 18-24 years old. Member of a four-girl group of friends from the area. Slightly lost, rebellious and energetic.
DAY PLAYER ROLES
Convenience Store Employee (Male, 20's - 30's)
The Courthouse Clerk (Female, 40's - 60's)
The Foreclosure Lender (Male, 50's - 60's)
The Construction Site Manager (Male, 60's)
The Local Women (Female, 40's - 50's)
The Mill Office Receptionist (Female, 50's - 60's)
The State Representative (Female 40's - 50's)
The Restaurant Waitress (Female 40's - 60's)
