Casting Call for a Short Film "Martha"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ADMITTED. Seeking cast for "Martha" (Short Film, 15 min). See the detaills below. About the project: Logline: When 15-year-old Jethane Ketty visits his estranged mother for the first time in 12 years, he discovers the depth of the darkness of her obsessions. Rate: $20 an hour (non-union), food and drinks provided. Additional information: Genre: Psychological Thriller. Similar Films in Tone: Get Out by Jordan Peele, Hereditary, The Babadook, Midsommar. Shoot Dates: December 14th and 15th. Location: Toronto, ON. When applying, please submit your demo reel and head shot.
5 roles
Lead. Appearing throughout. Age: 15, MUST be 18 or older to audition. A light-skinned Black teenager with a preppy look, navigating complex family dynamics. Skinny build.
Supporting. A blonde, well-tanned woman who maintains a polished appearance but harbors unsettling habits. Notes: A complex character with moments of eerie warmth and sudden shifts in tone and darkness.
Supporting. A dark-skinned Black man with a stern but loving demeanor, struggling with his son’s defiance. Notes: MUST portray layered emotions from sternness to moments of vulnerability.
Supporting. A composed, dark-haired black woman who knows how to diffuse tension. Notes: MUST have a nurturing, calming presence.
Supporting. A Botox-resistant, overly friendly woman with an unsettling edge. Notes: Strong comedic timing with an undercurrent of discomfort.
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