Casting for 'Your Cult, My Cult' Student Short Film
After Dan’s wife left him to join a cult, leaving his life shattered, he finds himself back in his childhood bedroom living with his parents. In search of affirmation, he attends a support group for men with similar experiences, led by the alluring Sabrina, who promises healing through the men’s shared experiences. Dan quickly bonds with his fellow divorced husbands, finding comfort in their camaraderie, yet, as he is pulled further into the group and a coincidental run-in with his ex-wife, Amy, she breaks the news to Dan that he has been manipulated all along by Sabrina into joining a cult that exploits broken men for her own gain.
7 roles
Struggling to deal with the aftermath of his divorce and sees himself as a victim of circumstance. He navigates life with a sense of self-pity and entitlement. He truly believes that the world owes him a break. This leads him to make rash decisions and blame others for his shortcomings. He is unable to take responsibility for his actions and has a tendency to follow the crowd. He struggles with balancing both vulnerability and masculinity.
Charismatic and manipulative, Sabrina is a figure who presents herself as a compassionate leader of a support group for men whose wives have joined cults. However, beneath her facade lies a more self-serving agenda. She’s a skilled manipulator, able to quickly assess people's vulnerabilities and exploit them for her own gain. Sabrina thrives on the dependency of the group members, using their shared experiences to control and in
Dan’s ex-wife, her decision to create a honeybee cult to drive away her husband reveals her willingness to go to extreme lengths to achieve her goals. She is sneaky, able to tell elaborate stories and convincing lies. While her actions may seem irrational, they are rooted in desperation to escape a relationship she is unhappy in.
Suzie is Dan’s mother. She has a gentle soul and quirky personality. Her unwavering love for Dan, can sometimes lead her to enabling his negative behaviors.
Wally is Dan’s father. He is old fashioned and opinionated, always half listening and is not afraid to voice his disapproval of Dan.
Jason, Steve and Ned are all men that joined the support group seeking solace and camaraderie. All three of them are in a vulnerable state and when paired together make some questionable decisions.
Cult members
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