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READ SUBMISSION DESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY AELIA (Lead) Female, 18+ to play 15, AFRICAN AMERICAN OR LATINO Aelia is intelligent, observant, and emotionally guarded. She carries the weight of her father's mysterious disappearance and a difficult home life. Video games are her escape, but beneath her quiet exterior is a resilient girl capable of bravery she hasn't discovered yet. Performance style: grounded, natural, introspective. Scenes include: emotional moments, curiosity, fear, and determination. Notes: actor must be comfortable carrying most of the film. YOUNG AELIA Female, 7–9, AFRICAN AMERICAN OR LATINO Curious, energetic, and deeply attached to her father. Young Aelia sees the world with wonder, especially when it comes to video games. Her innocence makes the moment of her father's disappearance especially powerful. Performance style: expressive, natural. Appears in the opening sequence. JAMES Male, early 30s–early 40s, AFRICAN AMERICAN Aelia's charismatic father. Warm, playful, and encouraging. James shares Aelia's love of games and technology and tries to teach her resilience through life lessons. Beneath his calm demeanor, he senses danger approaching but stays focused on protecting his daughter. Performance style: warm, grounded, emotionally sincere. Appears in opening sequence. FELIX Male, 15–18 to play 15, Latino/Hispanic preferred. Aelia's best friend. Quick-witted, talkative, and full of personality. Felix provides humor and levity in Aelia's life but is also loyal and supportive. He's confident socially and often tries to pull Aelia out of her shell. Performance style: comedic timing, natural charisma. Scenes include banter with Aelia and interactions in the corner market. THOMAS Male, 18+ to play 16, any ethnicity. A confident neighborhood teen and friend of Felix. Energetic and competitive, always ready to challenge his friends. Small role but adds authenticity to the neighborhood environment. Performance style: casual, confident. 1–2 short scenes. ARCADE OWNER Male, 30–60, any ethnicity. The quiet owner of a run-down neighborhood arcade. Dry sense of humor and slightly cynical, but observant. He has seen everything in the arcade… except what happens tonight. This role delivers the final moment of mystery in the short. Performance style: understated, grounded. VOICE ROLES NORA (Voice) Female, 18–25, any ethnicity. A mysterious guide inside the Neon Gurl game world. Nora's voice is calm, urgent, and otherworldly. She carries the weight of a planet under threat and sees Aelia as their last hope. Recording can be done remotely. STEPFATHER (Voiceover) Male, 30–50, any ethnicity. Aggressive and volatile presence heard offscreen during the apartment scene. AELIA'S MOTHER (Voiceover) Female, 30–40, any ethnicity. Gentle but exhausted voice. She cares deeply for Aelia but struggles in a difficult home environment. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Please submit: • Headshot • Acting reel or clip • Resume (if available) • Location / availability Email: [your email] Subject Line: NEON GURL – [Role Name]

Mar 15, 2026

Location: Los Angeles, CA

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