OPEN CASTING CALL FOR ‘MY SIDE OF THE COIN’ SHORT FILM

LOCATION: La Mirada, Alhambra, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
DATE: October 21, 22, 28, 29
UNION STATUS: NON-UNION

TYLER (TY) HAWKINS (LEAD)
(7-10) A shy and quiet, but stubborn and hardworking boy with dyslexia. He struggles to express the unique way he sees the world and communicates with those around him but deeply loves and trusts those who help him through these challenges.
KIM HAWKINS (LEAD)
(30-50) A petite, strong mother who will fight for her kid. She shows tough love and pushes her son, who has dyslexia, to overcome all that life throws at him. She’s a caring woman, a Sandra Bullock in the ‘The Blindside’ type of mother.
MAUREEN (SUPPORTING)
(40-55) A nurturing and personable tutor. She thoughtfully and patiently teaches her students not only academics, but about themselves. Naturally motherly, she guides with love and understanding.
TEEN TYLER (TY) HAWKINS (SUPPORTING)
(11-15) A quiet, but stubborn and hardworking boy with dyslexia. He struggles to express the unique way he sees the world and communicates with those around him, but deeply loves and trusts those who help him through these challenges.
ADULT TYLER (TY) HAWKINS (DAY PLAYER)
(18-25) He’s grown up with dyslexia and is about to graduate. A stubborn hardworking person, he’s worked through a lot and overcome many challenges. He holds himself with confidence and assurance because of all that’s he’s accomplished with the guidance of his strong mother and nurturing tutor.
Student (EXTRA/bACKGROUND)
(7-15) Elementary and middle school students