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Film Casting | Bois Baby [Closed]

Production Company: Ancient Well Productions, Inc.

Seeking: M/F Actors, 6 – 80 y/o (See Character Breakdown)

For: Student Short Film

Institution: Howard University

Program: Master of Fine Arts in Film

Title: Bois Baby

Genre: Supernatural Drama

Logline: When a restless forest spirit threatens a cocoa-farming community, a guarded young woman must confront her own resistance to the land’s call, before she loses everything she loves.

Character Breakdown:

LEAD ROLES:

ZACHARY (“Zac”): Female, mid teens – early twenties. Afro-Caribbean/Black. Raised on the edge of a cocoa estate. She’s pragmatic, self- reliant, and skeptical of the old stories her father believed. She and her mother are disconnected. Holds a deep seated resentment of the life she lives.

TERRY ANN: Female, late 30s – 40s. Afro-Caribbean/Black. Zac and Ian’s mother. She is prideful and tries to make the best of the family’s situation in the community.

BRIDGY/PAPA BOIS: Male, 40s. Afro-Caribbean/Black. Two distinct characters embodied by one person. Once Zac and Ian’s short- tempered and passionate father, now reborn as the forest’s ancient guardian spirit. Both protector and punisher, he embodies the land’s memory.

SUPPORTING ROLES

IAN: Male, 6 – 10. Afro-Caribbean/Black. Zac’s younger brother. He is playful and curious.

YOUNG ZAC: Female, 6 – 10. Afro-Caribbean/Black. A younger version of Zachary.

MR. MOROUGA: Male, late 50s – 60s. Any Ethnicity. An old trickster who resides in the community. His presence is lingering even when he is not present. Smaller frame, and ideally has lots of facial hair.

DAY PLAYERS

CLAUDINE: Female, 40s – 50s. Any Ethnicity. Terry-Ann’s old friend. She is concerned about her optics in the community.

SOLOMON: Male, late 50s – 70s. Any Ethnicity. A stately elder in the community.

CONSTRUCTION WORKER: Male, 20s – 40s. Any Ethnicity

ONLOOKER 1 & 2: M/F, 20s – 50s. Any Ethnicity.

EXTRAS: M/F, mid teens – 70s. Any Ethnicity. [Click to expand].

This is a self-funded student project created as part of an academic requirement. While they are unable to offer financial compensation for extras, we hope this casting call is received as a meaningful opportunity—for new and emerging talent to gain valuable experience, exposure, and build their portfolios, and established actors to give back by supporting the next generation of film makers.

Cast members will receive IMDb credit, and meals and refreshments will be provided on set.

Application Format: Online Submission

Deadlines: Thursday 6th August, 2026 | 10AM

Casting Note: Once the deadline expires, selected persons will be invited to submit self-tape auditions and/or attend virtual auditions at the Director's discretion.

Preparation: Interested persons are asked to submit ONE (1) CLOSE UP and ONE (1) FULL-LENGTH photo of themselves (No hats, no sunglasses, no filters or AI augmentations. We want to see YOU. Your face must be clearly visible),  along with the following:

  • Name
  • Height
  • Contact number
  • Email Address
  • Talent Resume (if you have one)
  • Demo Reel (if you have one)

NOTE: Please submit up to date headshots, or photos that look as close to how you look now. If/When you are selected, we want you to look as close as possible to the headshot you submitted.

Disclaimer: Kindly be advised that the client retains the right to either close or extend the application deadline at their discretion and without prior notification.

Production Credits: 

  • Executive Producer | Co-Writer | Director: Sea Armstrong
  • Lead Producer: Savannah Summerlin
  • Co-Producer: Talia Koylass
  • Unit Production Manager: Samara Lallo
  • Casting Director: Triston Wallace
  • Casting Intern & Research Assistant: Adisa Stewart
Note: This casting is being coordinated by the Trinidad and Tobago Performing Arts Network. All submissions will be reviewed by our casting team, and you will be contacted regarding the outcome of your application. Shortlisted candidates will hear directly from us or members of the production team, who will provide more detailed information to support an informed decision before accepting any offers. Please keep in mind that the film and advertising industry moves quickly—be sure to return any missed calls as soon as possible.

Key Dates:

  • Self-Tape Deadline: 4th August, 2026
  • Virtual Auditions: 7th & 8th August, 2026
  • Filming Dates: 23rd – 28th August, 2026

Location: Trinidad

Compensation: $300 TTD – $6,000 TTD (for paid roles)

Additional Information: This is a self-funded student project created as part of an academic requirement. While they are unable to offer financial compensation for extra roles, we hope this casting call is received as a meaningful opportunity—for new and emerging talent to gain valuable experience, exposure, and build their portfolios, and for established actors to give back by supporting the next generation of film makers.

Cast members will receive IMDb credit, and meals and refreshments will be provided on set.

This casting notice was submitted by: Triston Wallace