Back to Casting CallsCasting Calls

Casting Actors for "The Sadness I Carry" Short Film

Saint Louis, MO, United States
ID: 272258Exp: 10/31/2024
Description:

Actors sought for “The Sadness I Carry” Capstone short film. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the roles below. About the project: Seeking many actors for roles in an upcoming senior capstone short film. Synopsis: A widowed mother of three, struggling to reconnect with her children and facing financial hardship, plans a Christmas Eve dinner in hopes of bringing her family back together. Rate: Unpaid – meal and copy provided. Additional info: Non-union. Shoot dates: November 1st, November 2nd, and November 3rd (subject to change). When applying, please include a brief monologue or link to previous work.

7 roles

ElizabethFemale43-47 y.o.White / Caucasian

Mid-40’s; a hard-working mother who recently lost her husband. Lead.

MargotFemale63-67 y.o.White / Caucasian

Mid 60’s; Elizabeth’s mother, a perfectionist and judgemental with a strong temper. Supporting.

MadelineFemale40-44 y.o.White / Caucasian

Judgemental, pretentious, and extroverted. Supporting.

ConnorMale40-44 y.o.All ethnicities

Pretentious, nosy, and inconsiderate. Supporting.

GraceFemale33-37 y.o.White / Caucasian

Mid 30’s; extroverted and careless. Supporting.

JonathanMale33-37 y.o.All ethnicities

Mid 30’s; oblivious but respectful. Supporting.

HarryMale43-47 y.o.Latino / Hispanic

Mid 40’s. Supporting.