Jayquan Porter
Character age 17 · Should convincingly read 17–18
Male
Black
Lead role; emotionally layered and grounded.
Casting
Tech House
Official Casting Call
Dallas Fort Worth, TX
Tech House is a psychological thriller about Jayquan Porter, a young Black teenager whose technical skills lead him to create an advanced AI assistant called Static. As Jayquan encounters police corruption and injustice, Static begins acting on its own interpretation of justice, forcing Jayquan to confront the consequences of what he has created.
Unpaid Roles
All roles listed on this casting call are unpaid.
Film credit, IMDb credit, and food and beverage on set will be provided.
How to Submit
Submissions are made by email. This page does not collect, upload, or submit your materials.
A · Roles with audition sides
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Read the character description and casting requirements.
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Download the PDF audition sides for that specific role.
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Prepare and record your performance using the provided sides.
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Email your audition video, headshot, contact information, and acting reel if available to ThatsRawFilms@gmail.com.
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Include the character name in the subject line of your email.
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B · Roles without audition sides
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Submit your headshot and, if available, your acting reel directly by email to ThatsRawFilms@gmail.com.
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A recorded audition is not required for these roles at the initial submission stage.
An acting reel is optional if you do not have one.
C · Voice-only roles
Static, Crime Boss, and Police Dispatch are voice-only roles. Audition sides will be provided for these three roles. However, memorization is not required.
You may read directly from the audition sides during your recording. You may hold the pages in your hands or position the dialogue on a screen in front of you while performing.
You do not have to memorize every line word-for-word. You may memorize the dialogue if you prefer, but you will not be penalized for reading from the provided sides.
Primary focus
- Voice quality and suitability for the character
- Delivery and emotional expression
- Tone and pacing
- Clarity and articulation
- Ability to bring the character to life through voice alone
D · Submission email
Email all audition materials to:
ThatsRawFilms@gmail.comSuggested subject line
TECH HOUSE CASTING – [CHARACTER NAME] – [APPLICANT NAME]
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Email Casting TeamCasting Breakdown
Character ages refer to the age a performer should convincingly read. Performers do not necessarily need to be the character’s exact real-life age.
Lead and Main Characters
Static
Ageless · Not applicable
Male voice
Any ethnicity for voice/performance
AI voice/performance role. Voice-only or voice plus performance capture as needed.
Voice-Only Role · Memorization Not Required
“Your audition sides are provided for reference. You may read directly from the pages during your audition. Memorization is optional. The focus is on your voice, delivery, tone, and performance.”
Jayquan's Mom
Casting age 30–40
Female
Black
Jayquan's mother; direct, warm, and expressive.
Officer Jake Stevens
Casting age 30–40
Male
White
Major police role.
Officer James Holloway
Casting age 30–40
Male
Black
Rookie officer; observant and increasingly conflicted.
Officer Patrick Mason
Casting age 30–40
Male
Any ethnicity
Police role.
Officer Alicia Pierce
Casting age 25–40
Female
Any ethnicity
Police role.
Officer Johnathan Lewis
Casting age 25–40
Male
Any ethnicity
Police role.
Chief David Barnes
Casting age 40–60
Male
Any ethnicity
Senior police chief.
Mario
Should convincingly read 17–18
Male
Black
Jayquan's friend.
Neighborhood and Customer Roles
Customer 1
Should convincingly read 17–18 · High-school age
Male
Any ethnicity
Brief speaking role.
No Audition Sides Required for Initial Submission
Email your headshot and acting reel, if available, to ThatsRawFilms@gmail.com.
Email MaterialsCustomer 2
Should convincingly read 17–18 · High-school age
Female
Any ethnicity
Brief speaking role.
No Audition Sides Required for Initial Submission
Email your headshot and acting reel, if available, to ThatsRawFilms@gmail.com.
Email MaterialsCustomer 3
Should convincingly read 17–18 · High-school age
Male
Any ethnicity
Brief speaking role. May also perform the later cash-exchange appearance; face need not be shown.
No Audition Sides Required for Initial Submission
Email your headshot and acting reel, if available, to ThatsRawFilms@gmail.com.
Email MaterialsNosy Neighbor
Casting age 30–50
Male or female
Preferably Black
Featured neighbor role.
Older Woman / Ms. Johnson
Casting age approximately 50–70
Female
Any ethnicity
Separate role for now; may be combined with Nosy Neighbor if needed.
No Audition Sides Required for Initial Submission
Email your headshot and acting reel, if available, to ThatsRawFilms@gmail.com.
Email MaterialsTeenagers and School Roles
Teenage Boy — Math Homework
Should convincingly read 16–18
Male
Any ethnicity
Brief montage role.
No Audition Sides Required for Initial Submission
Email your headshot and acting reel, if available, to ThatsRawFilms@gmail.com.
Email MaterialsTeenage Boy — Video Game
Should convincingly read 16–18
Male
Any ethnicity
Brief montage role.
No Audition Sides Required for Initial Submission
Email your headshot and acting reel, if available, to ThatsRawFilms@gmail.com.
Email MaterialsTeenager in Street Transaction
Should convincingly read 16–18
Male
Black
Featured role in police encounter.
Second Teenager in Street Transaction
Should convincingly read 16–18
Male
Any ethnicity
Featured role in police encounter.
No Audition Sides Required for Initial Submission
Email your headshot and acting reel, if available, to ThatsRawFilms@gmail.com.
Email MaterialsTeacher
Casting age approximately 25–60
Female
Any ethnicity
Speaking role.
Featured Montage and Civilian Roles
Male Lawyer
Casting age approximately 25–60
Male
Any ethnicity
Featured montage role.
No Audition Sides Required for Initial Submission
Email your headshot and acting reel, if available, to ThatsRawFilms@gmail.com.
Email MaterialsYoung Woman / Clothing Designer
Casting age approximately 18–30
Female
Any ethnicity
Featured montage role.
No Audition Sides Required for Initial Submission
Email your headshot and acting reel, if available, to ThatsRawFilms@gmail.com.
Email MaterialsMother in SUV
Casting age approximately 25–40
Female
White
Mother using Static while driving; should read as the mother of a child aged 9–12.
Daughter in SUV
Casting age 9–12
Female
White
Non-speaking role. No dialogue sides required.
No Dialogue Sides Required
Email your headshot and acting reel, if available, to ThatsRawFilms@gmail.com.
Email MaterialsCivilian Assaulted During Police Encounter
Casting age approximately 18–50
Male
Any ethnicity
Featured role in the police encounter.
No Audition Sides Required for Initial Submission
Email your headshot and acting reel, if available, to ThatsRawFilms@gmail.com.
Email MaterialsMan in Lewis's Interrogation Recording
Casting age approximately 25–50
Male
Any ethnicity
Speaking role; must convey fear, frustration, and a plea to be believed.
Additional Speaking and Voice Roles
Jake's Son
Should convincingly read approximately 12–17
Male
White
Brief speaking role.
No Audition Sides Required for Initial Submission
Email your headshot and acting reel, if available, to ThatsRawFilms@gmail.com.
Email MaterialsCrime Boss
Casting age approximately 30–60
Male
Any ethnicity
Voice-only role. Casting requirement: performer should have a convincing foreign accent.
Voice-Only Role · Memorization Not Required
“Your audition sides are provided for reference. You may read directly from the pages during your audition. Memorization is optional. The focus is on your voice, delivery, tone, and performance.”
Police Dispatch
Adult voice role
Female
Preferably a White woman
Voice-only role. Clear diction, believable dispatch delivery, pacing, tone, and vocal presence.
Voice-Only Role · Memorization Not Required
“Your audition sides are provided for reference. You may read directly from the pages during your audition. Memorization is optional. The focus is on your voice, delivery, tone, and performance.”
Non-Speaking Appearance Roles
Girl 1 — Arrives with Mario
Should convincingly read 17–18 · High-school age
Female
Any ethnicity
Non-speaking appearance role. No dialogue sides required.
No Dialogue Sides Required
Email your headshot and acting reel, if available, to ThatsRawFilms@gmail.com.
Email MaterialsGirl 2 — Arrives with Mario
Should convincingly read 17–18 · High-school age
Female
Any ethnicity
Non-speaking appearance role. No dialogue sides required.
No Dialogue Sides Required
Email your headshot and acting reel, if available, to ThatsRawFilms@gmail.com.
Email MaterialsBackground Casting
School Students
Should convincingly read 16–18 · High-school seniors
Male and female
Any ethnicity
Background group; no dialogue sides required. One grouped casting opportunity for multiple students — a single listing, not separate roles.
No Dialogue Sides Required
Email your headshot and acting reel, if available, to ThatsRawFilms@gmail.com.
Email MaterialsEmail all audition materials to
ThatsRawFilms@gmail.com