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Look Twice-Reno, NV - Casting ID # 1350847
Project Type Feature Film Submission Type Self Response
Market Reno, NV Union Non-union
Location Reno, NV 89501 Release Date 04-19-13
Rate/Pay n/a Submission deadline 05-19-13
Audition Date n/a Casting Category Feature Film - Short Film
"Look Twice" revolves around the 12th birthday of the films' hero, Chris. Living with a heroin addict mom and a toddler half sister, Chris has learned to fend for himself. Pressured with drug and gang influence, Chris struggles with keeping on the straight and narrow. After witnessing a robbery, Chris must prove his loyalty and secrecy to a neighborhood gangbanger, and still survive his birthday.

"Look Twice" is a dark and emotional narrative, based on a true story. based on a true

Role # 1 -Chris
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(11yrs-13yrs old) Caucasian -- Blonde/Blue-eyes
Our films hero. Chris wakes up to another day living in the slums of Reno, Nevada. With his mother, Brenda, being a useless heroin addict, Chris has learned to fend for himself, along with his toddler half-sister, Angie. Everyday is a struggle to overcome the pressures of gang influence, drugs and booze. His maturity is well beyond his 12 years.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 11 to 13
Ethnicity: Caucasian -
Hair Color: Blonde -

Role # 2 -T.J.
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(11yrs-13yrs old) African-American
Chris' best friend in the neighborhood. Despite his father being a notorious drug dealer, T.J. manages to really only run into trouble with his mouth. His ADHD gets him into trouble, especially when it comes to keeping secrets. His mouth can never keep up with his brain, and he is incredibly energetic. He's Chris child-like counterpart.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 11 to 13
Ethnicity: African American -

Role # 3 Brenda
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

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(27yrs-31yrs old) Caucasian, Chris' Mother
A strung out heroin addict, Brenda has become a threat to Chris and Angie's wellbeing. At one point she was a teenage mom with the best intentions, but like the rest of our characters, was heavily affected by her surrounding environment. She's been reduced to the local drug gang's whore.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Female
Age: from 27 to 31
Ethnicity: Caucasian -

Role # 4 Angie
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(2yrs-4yrs old) African America/mixed race
Chris toddler half-sister, and Andre's daughter with Brenda. She's Chris's reason to be as responsible as he is. She's a lone symbol of innocence in a home environment ruined by drugs and violence.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Female
Age: from 2 to 4
Ethnicity: African American -

Role # 5 Ponies Gang
Seeking 6 talent(s) for this role

(4-6)
(Ranging in ages from 12yrs to 19yrs old) Mixed ethnicities
The offspring of the local gangsters. They run with Carlen, enforcing his word and learning the tricks of the trade. They have nowhere to go on hot summer days, like most kids. They are prime examples of what can happen with idle hands and idle minds. Rough boys and girls who have been trapped by their own home environment.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Female
Age: from 12 to 19

Role # 6 Andre
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(27yrs-31yrs old) African America, Angie's Father
Strong, intelligent, and charismatic, Andre is what Brenda never could be; a good parent. Andre is the only good in Chris life, and the closest thing Chris has to a positive father figure. Even though he is Angie's father by blood, he wants nothing more then too take care of Chris like he was is own. He makes an honest living as a mechanic, and uses the money to take care of the two kids, working to get them out of their crappy home.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 27 to 31
Ethnicity: African American -

Role # 7 Carlen
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(17yrs-19yrs old) Mixed Ethnicities
The bad guy in our film. Carlen sells drugs for his father's gang with the aid of the other criminal kids on the block. He uses his leverage to get what he wants on the streets, and is well aware of how intimidating he is. His gang of "Ponies" follows his every command, a younger, spitting image of his father's gang of "Mustangs."


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 17 to 19

Role # 8 Brent
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(17yrs-19yrs old)
Carlen's right hand man. He does most of Carlen's dirty work, but as we see in the script, he is still at Carlen's unforgiving mercy. Rough and intimidating, he's not a kid you would want to get into it with.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 17 to 19

Role # 9 Gangster #1
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(Carlen's Dad)
(33yrs-40yrs old) Mixed Races
Carlen's father. We see him only twice in the film, but its enough to learn where Carlen got his attitude. A life of crime has hardened his physical appearance, with gang and prison tattoos covering most of his skin.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 33 to 40

Role # 10 Gangster #2
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

(33yrs-40yrs old)
Carlen's dad's main crony. He is the muscle behind the gangs illegal operations. He's also covered with tattoos.


Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 33 to 40