Casting for a Western-Style Short Film
Important Details: Please submit a headshot, resume, and demo reel (if available) directly via email. No prior acting experience required, but familiarity with the Western genre is a plus. Actors must be available for 3 of the scheduled dates. Unpaid project but meals and credits will be provided. We are casting for a Western-style short film set in the late 1800s. The story follows a characters, caught in the turbulence of an Old West town, where they must choose between redemption and revenge. If you're passionate about the Western genre, love immersive character work, and are ready to embrace the gritty and rugged lifestyle of the Wild West, we want to hear from you! Casting Call: Western Short Film (Unpaid) Location: GTA, Ontario Project Type: Short Film (Western Genre) Compensation: Unpaid, Credit & Food Provided Production Dates: [Summer 2025 5 days] Casting Date: [January 2025] Audition Location: [Online]
5 roles
A mysterious and rugged man with a troubled past. A quiet hero who prefers solitude but finds himself forced to make difficult choices. Key Traits: Stoic, weathered, good with a revolver, and capable of intense emotional depth.
The lawman of the town, stuck between upholding the law and protecting those he cares about. Key Traits: Strong-willed, authoritative, yet conflicted.
A smart and resourceful woman who knows how to survive in a man’s world. She has secrets that may alter the course of the story. Key Traits: Charismatic, bold, a bit mysterious.
A ruthless, quick-tempered outlaw with a past intertwined with the drifter’s. Key Traits: Menacing, unpredictable, and a force to be reckoned with.
Various roles such as townspeople, bar-goers, and bystanders. Key Traits: Authentic Western look, ages 18+, diversity encouraged.
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