Casting Actors for "My Gift To You" Short Film

Talent required for "My Gift To You" short film. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Melissa is an introverted but observant eighteen-year-old girl whose life revolves around her younger brother and best friend, Joshua. After taking Joshua swimming on his eight birthday, Melissa will have to face the grief and guilt that come after tragically losing her brother under her watch. Things take a mysterious turn when Melissa’s parents refuse to acknowledge Joshua’s sudden passing, leaving Melissa to seek dangerous counsel from her uninhibited and reckless high school best friend, Tyse. Melissa will spiral deep while grappling with loss, self-discovery, and a plate of unsalted potatoes that will change the way she views the world around her forever. Length: 15 minutes Short. Rate: IMDb credits & film festivals. Additional info: Shooting Location: central Texas area TBD; Submission Deadline: August 15. When applying please send your headshot, resume, and reel if you have one. Please put in the subject line “YOUR NAME_ROLE you are applying for”. State where you are based.