Short film production is seeking a local Perth skater with intermediate to advanced skateboard skills to appear in a PAID non-speaking dramatic role in our short film. Great opportunity to show off your skate skills!

 

In short film script 'SKATE PARK SAM' from award-winning filmmaker James Cunningham, Sam is a street-smart skateboarder from the affluent suburbs of Perth navigating a double life. Sam spends his days at the skate park with his girlfriend, while secretly prostituting himself to a local and respected Doctor happy to fund Sam's carefree lifestyle.​ Inspired by the films of Larry Clark, Gus Van Sant and Andrea Arnold, SKATE PARK SAM examines privilege, power and the dark side of human nature.

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• Must be based in Perth for this opportunity.

• Production looking to be filming April-May 2025.

• Youth depicted; ages 18-to-28ish welcome to apply. Absolutely must be over 18 years of age to apply for this opportunity.

• Need to be confidant skating and doing tricks at local skate parks.

• Non-speaking main role, however basic acting/performing is required.

• This role is a PAID opportunity with pay set at $250 per day of filming for a roughly two-day shoot. 

• Must be comfortable in front of a camera, and following direction

• Should be comfortable with adult themes such as abuse and prostitution.

• Must be comfortable with nudity in the film as part of this role.

• Must be fit and injury-free, with strong skateboarding-skills beneficial.

• You may be asked to attend an audition for this role.

Further details can be provided upon request. If you're interested in this opportunity please reply with your availability, your skateboarding skills, and a couple of CLEAR and RECENT photos/selfies so we know what you look like. Any questions, please ask.