Casting Call for PLAYTOPIA!!!! 🎬 🎥 🍿 📽️ 🎞️

Do you know an imaginative, outspoken child aged 7-9 who would love to participate in a unique, international film experience?

We are now casting for PLAYTOPIA, a feature-length documentary by Czech-American filmmaker Bára Jíchová Tyson.

đź“Ť Filming Details:

  • When: First half of July 2025

  • Where: Prague, Czech Republic

What is PLAYTOPIA?

PLAYTOPIA is a playful, hybrid documentary film that brings together eight diverse children to imagine and build two worlds:

  • The world as they see it today

  • The world they hope for in the future

Set in a large, minimalist white studio, the film explores big topics like inequality, power, and societal structures through fun, hands-on activities. It’s an opportunity for children to play, create, and freely express their vision of tomorrow. We’re looking for young voices worldwide to bring this imaginative journey to life!

Who We’re Looking For

  • Age: 7-9 years old

  • Language: Fluent in English to ensure the children can communicate with each other (all accents welcome).

  • Background: Open to all genders, races, cultures, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

  • Characteristics: Outspoken, thoughtful, imaginative, and eager to share their ideas.

We’re especially looking for “Third Culture Kids”—children who’ve spent formative years outside their parents' home culture. This includes children of immigrants, diplomats, military families, global professionals, or children who’ve lived in multiple countries.

🌍 We’re inviting kids from anywhere worldwide to join this one-of-a-kind experience. PLAYTOPIA celebrates diverse perspectives and welcomes all backgrounds and stories.

Project Timeline

  • May 2025:
    Children will self-tape personal moments at home using small cameras provided by the production.

  • July 2025:
    A 1-week studio shoot in Prague, Czech Republic, featuring creative activities and collaboration.
    (The production will fully cover all travel, accommodation, and expenses.)

PLAYTOPIA is an international co-production by Cinepoint (Czechia), deFilm (Romania), Vilda Bomben Film (Sweden), Pipser (Croatia), TAG Film (France), and Incomplete Pictures (USA).

If you’re interested in learning more, please contact us at casting@simonsays.cz