Mind Reader - Short Film Casting 9 Roles

Seeking Talent From: New York

Union Status: Non-Union

Pay: Food and shelter will compensate

Posted: 6/22/2026 Deadline for Submissions: 7/11/2026

After receiving a book that can read people39;s minds, an outcast teenager must use it to save his failing friendship.

Casting / Shoot Info

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Casting: By submission
Shoot Dates: Summer 2026
Location: Staten Island, NY

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Young Megan Miller |Female |Age: 10–12 |Role Type: Supporting |Non-Union

An 11-year-old version of Megan. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s permission to apply and must have a parent or legal guardian on set/studio or event at all times.

Young Reid Hendrix |Male |Age: 10–12 |Role Type: Supporting |Non-Union

A 10-year-old version of Hendrix. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s permission to apply and must have a parent or legal guardian on set/studio or event at all times.

Young Samuel “King” Kingston |Male |Age: 11–13 |Role Type: Supporting |Non-Union

A 12-year-old version of King. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s permission to apply and must have a parent or legal guardian on set/studio or event at all times.

Samuel “King” Kingston |Male |Age: 18–30 |Role Type: Supporting |Non-Union

Reid’s best friend since childhood and the best basketball player in the group. King is snobbish and arrogant and can’t take criticism. To him, Reid is a charity case, cared for out of pity. He is cleaner-cut than Reid, always dressed in flannel or checkered shirts.

The Bum |Age: 25–35 |Role Type: Supporting |Non-Union

A mysterious homeless person who excels in painting and gives Hendrix the book that can read people’s minds.

Young Extras |Age: 10–12 |Role Type: Background |Non-Union

Approx. 4-6 as Young Various Basketball Players. Age range 10 to 13 years old. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s permission to apply and must have a parent or legal guardian on set/studio or event at all times.

Extras |Age: 16–22 |Role Type: Background |Non-Union

Approx. 4-6 as Various Basketball Players. Age range 16 years to 22 years old. NOTE: Talent under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s permission to apply and must have a parent or legal guardian on set/studio or event at all times.

Megan Miller |Female |Age: 18–30 |Role Type: Leading |Non-Union

King and Hendrix’s friend from the basketball social club. She’s the mediator between the two boys. She has feelings for King but can’t stand his ego and the way he acts towards Hendrix.

Reid Hendrix |Male |Age: 18–30 |Role Type: Leading |Non-Union

An amateur basketball player and artist. He smells of deodorant, has a very lean body, and messy hair. Reid always wants to do what’s right and doesn’t exalt himself. Reid wants to be a better person for others, even if it means knowing what others think of him.