Casting Short Film - San Antonio - Paid

Production Title: An Empty House
Studio/Independent/Student: Independent
Union/Non-Union: Non-Union
Project Type: Feature Film
Project Format: HD
Production Location: San Antonio, Texas
Shooting Schedule: 2 1/2 weeks



Synopsis: An Empty House is a gritty drama that follows the story of a 19 year old artist (Aaron)
dealing with his mother’s (Dahlia) heroin addiction as he faces the most difficult decision of
his life. Dahlia’s dark path is the result of a terrible incident- seven years earlier two
men broke into their home, shot and killed Aaron’s father and brutally raped and beat her.
Also in Aaron’s life we find Michaela, a young aspiring singer who travels from town to town
with her sister and sister’s boyfriend as they make their way towards New York City where
she hopes she can be discovered.

Character Breakdowns:
•[MICHAELA] [ CAUCASIAN OR HISPANIC FEMALE] [AGE: 17-22] Michaela is a free spirited singer who dreams of being a recording artist. Aaron’s love interest. A girl who’s had to grow up fast due to her life circumstances. SKILLS REQUIRED: Singing, Guitar playing a plus but not required.
•["TRINI" ] [CAUCASIAN OR HISPANIC, FEMALE] [AGE: 20-25] Michaela’s sister, a girl whose difficult upbringing has caused her to put up a protective wall around her and those she loves.
•[YOUNG AARON ] [CAUCASIAN, MALE] [AGE: 10-13]

Casting will be by appointment, upon review of submissions.

Paid/Non-Paid: Paid
Other/Additional Compensation: Film Credit
Meals/Lodging/Transportation Provided: Meals, Snacks and Beverages

Production Company: First Step Films

*Email Your Casting Submissions To: aeh.casting@gmail.com