My name is Juni Musto and I am a current third year film student at Cleveland State University. I am also currently directing a short film that I wrote last semester called *'Sweatshirt'*. *Sweatshirt is about the struggle of hiding your identity from the people you love the most, your own parents. In this film, Elías must deal with the consequences of having confessed his homosexuality to his Hispanic, traditional and religious parents, breaking traditional and generational barriers.* --> If you are interested in auditioning be sure to email Sweatshirt.2024@gmail.com your name and the role you are interested in auditioning for. We will forward you the sides for your audition, which are due *MARCH 18!* We want to make this film happen because this deals with very important topics in the Hispanic/Latino community, and this would also be one of the very first Latino films in our school with the majority crew members that are Hispanic/Latino identifying! ***This is a dialogue heavy script and I plan on making this heart pulling short film in spanish with english subtitles to really bring authenticity. If you are bilingual in English and Spanish, you are encouraged to audition!!*.** It is also a *no pay* project, but it would be a really great addition to any actor's portfolio! Thank you, *ROLES:* • *ELIAS (LEAD): Hispanic or Latino Descent, 15-19, Male* Elias is very close with his family and cherishes them closely. After not being accepted by the people who love him most, he has to overcome his true self and be confident in who he is. He wears a sweatshirt throughout the film but will be wearing a crop top and hair accessories in other scenes. I would love someone who can portray a boy with a lot of energy and can quickly shift away from this into a more emotional state. *[ACTOR MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH FEMININE CLOTHING AND EYEDROPS *for tears*]* •* VALENTINA [mother] (SUPPORTING): Hispanic or Latino Descent, 30-45, Female* Valentina is Elias's light hearted mother. She wants her family to have a great image so others won't judge them. After Elias comes out to her, she becomes distraught and upset over this reality. She tried to find some closure when praying for Elias. I would love someone who can really pull off emotional expressions. We will have eye drops to act as tears, but if you can cry on the spot.. that works too! ***ACTOR MUST SPEAK IN SPANISH*** • *ELIJAH [father] (SUPPORTING): Hispanic or Latino Descent, 30-55, Male* Elijah is Elias's macho man of a father. Always trying to make sure his family is doing okay. His emotions and tone rise up after an argument about his son's sexuality arise. I would love someone who can portray a very frustrated and uncomfortable father. *[ACTOR MUST BE COMFORTABLE SWEARING AND SAYING THE 'F-SLUR]**ACTOR MUST SPEAK IN SPANISH*** *The current dates for SHOOTING ‘Sweatshirt’ are the last weekend of March, the 29th & 30th as well as the first weekend of April, the 6th & 7th.*