The short film "Éclats de rire" (Bursts of Laughter), directed by Salomé Defaut, is based on the winning screenplay from the "Goût des autres 2025" competition, skillfully written by students from the Lycée Professionnel Les Chartrons. The project is seeking these three main roles.

SHORT FILM SUMMARY

Sibel (16 years old) is Bulgarian and has been living in France for a year. Passionate about rap, she doesn't hesitate to challenge
Ryan, the self-proclaimed star of his new high school, tries to fit in better. He's not very comfortable speaking French.
The performance is unconvincing. Only Lamine understands how funny she can be and who
decides to help him write jokes in order to reveal his true personality to others.

Required profile :

  • A TEENAGE MIDWEEK between 15 and 19 years old for the role of SIBEL:

High school student with a strong personality, very determined. Recently arrived from Bulgaria. Having some knowledge of Bulgarian and/or knowing how to rap is a plus!

  • A TEENAGER between 15 and 19 years old for the role of RAYAN:
    An extroverted and fairly self-confident high school student. Knowing how to rap well is a plus!
  • A TEENAGER between 15 and 19 years old for the role of LAMINE: Discreet and diligent high school student.

To apply :

Filming will take place in Bordeaux, during February 2026 holidays (over 3 to 4 days).

The casting sessions will take place on Saturdays. November 22nd and 29th, 2025, at La MECA (Bordeaux).
Other time slots may be offered during the week depending on availability.

Send your application, including contact details, age, and recent photos, to:

casting_gda@proton.me

For more information, please contact:

Gindou cinema: 05 65 22 89 99 / Sébastien Lasserre 06 79 84 73 28