Casting Call for "Accepting Loneliness" Film Project
Looking to cast male and female actors for the "Accepting Loneliness" film. Please, see more details below, for more information. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Rate: Overnight stays at air bnb provided. Financial compensation may be provided. Not a paid position and non-union. Additional info: Block 1 December 11th-14th Sandusky, OH. Block 2 dates TBD (January), Columbus, OH. Specific days for each character. Apply, if interested.
11 roles
Is the main male lead. Throughout the film he struggles With the modern dating scene. His character arc is overcoming the depression that comes with longing to not be alone, and eventually coming to terms with the idea that he shouldn't let his past experiences make him cynical because that could mess things up if/when he actually meets someone good for him. Fit / handsome, 4 shooting days. 3 in sandusky and 1 in Columbus
Is the main female lead. She is smart and Competent, being a talented professional chef, however at the start of the film she is shown to have a tendency to avoid confrontation to the point where she lets toxic people like her boyfriend tobi smith subtly walk all over her. Her character is inspired by adrian from the rocky movies. Female, attractive in a natural sense and not like a model. 3 shooting days. 2 in sandusky and i in Columbus.
Is Michelle's shitty boyfriend that she works up the Courage to dump by the end of the film. He is lazy and self Centered with no real drive or direction in life. He just wants To smoke weed and play video games. He is really only dating Michelle as a distraction from coming to terms with the fact That he has nothing good to offer the world, and he is Perfectly able to take advantage of Michelle's nurturing yet Timid nature. Fit / handsome. 2 shooting days. 1 in sandusky and 1 in Columbus
Jim's roommate is a happy-go-lucky, good friend. He listens to Jim when he expresses his frustration and gives good advice. Looks irrelevant. 2 shooting days. 1 in Sandusky and 1 in Columbus.
Is not a simp, and calls of the wedding as Soon as he confirms she is cheating on him. He shows remorse for being quick to anger after confronting Jim. MLooks irrelevant.. 1 shooting day in Sandusky.
Is vapid, and likes to convince herself that She is deeper and more enlightened than everyone around her. However, she is too dumb to realize just how stupid she is, an that she is far more shallow and close minded than most people. She uses astrology to judge people and situations without actually critically analyzing things. 1 shooting day in Sandusky.
Is a woman who is caught in the paradox of Believing that all men are trash while still wanting to date a man. Her beliefs are subtle until she encounters someone with different beliefs. When she does, she becomes very critical and outspoken, believing that all opinions besides hers are a literal threat to her existence. Attractive in a natural sense and not like a model. 2 shooting days. 1 in sandusky 1 (shortday) in Columbus.
Is as shallow as they get. She is only Interested in going out with him for the free dinner, showing that she has no remorse for how her actions affect others. She is always right, always the victim, and can do no wrong. She is also generally rude, and acts like a Karen towards the staff. Very fit and above average looks. 1 shooting day in Sandusky.
Is a waitress that happens to get Tobi and Michelle at her table when they go out to their anniversary dinner. She had to break up with Tobi due to him cheating on her, but she is still perfectly fine hooking up with him knowing that he is in a relationship and cheating on someone else, just like how he did on her. Attractive in a natural sense and not like a model. 1 shooting day in Sandusky.
Is a therapist. Professional, analytical, logical, and good at giving advice, because that is their job. Gender irrelevant, older appearance. 1 shooting day in Columbus
For Jim and dinner thot's date is able to read through lines and see tension in social situations. They are empathetic towards Jim and able to get his back when he tries to pay his half then bail on the date. 1 shooting day in Sandusky