SEVEN POINTS -- Award-winning Texas director Kat Candler will hold an open casting call June 21-22 at Underground MX Park.
The film's director is looking for "imaginative and spirited boys" who are 8 to 16. No experience is necessary for the lead roles being cast.
"Hellion" is a father and son story about a family struggling with the death of the mother, according to a press release by the production company.
Candler's films have screened at renowned festivals such as Sundance, SXSW and Slamdance. Her latest film, "Black Metal," premiered at Sundance 2013.
"Hellion" is being produced by Jeff Nichols, who wrote and directed Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon in Mud. Hellion is also produced by Kelly Williams, who is a film festival programmer and producer. He was a 2012 Sundance Creative Producing Fellow.
Boys wishing to be considered for the roles will be seen in the order they arrive at Underground MX Park, which is at 7353 FM 3396, Kemp, TX. Auditions will be held in the trailer next to RV spot #14.
The auditions will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 21 and from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30p.m. on Saturday, June 22.
Pictures of applicants can be sent in advance to [email protected] and questions can also be directed to that e-mail address.