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"Please My Favorite, Don’t Be Sad" Movie in Need of Cast

Syracuse, NY, United States
ID: 278275Exp: 3/7/2025
Description:

Casting call for "Please My Favorite, Don’t Be Sad" independent short film. Searching for cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: Genre: Cinema Verité/Drama Rate: Meals, IMDb credit, and a copy of the finished film. Additional info: Actors selected for the roles of Jack and Eloise must attend at least one rehearsal before the first shooting day. Details: • Digital color on ARRI Alexa, sync-sound. • Inspired by tragic romance and neo-noir. • Shooting: April, 2–3 days. When applying, please include your name and the role(s) you’d like to audition for.

3 roles

JACK CALLOWAYMale40-65 y.o.All ethnicities

A weathered yet charismatic man who exudes quiet strength, a touch of sadness, and deep affection for his partner. Jack embodies a reckless spirit and stoic resilience, facing the inevitable with charm and defiance.

ELOISE RIVERSFemale40-65 y.o.All ethnicities

A strong, intelligent, and fiercely independent woman with a poetic soul. Eloise’s warmth and humor shine even in the darkest moments. She carries a lifetime of beauty and chaos, embracing her fate with courage and love. She balances vulnerability with an underlying resilience.

ISLA GREYFemale26-35 y.o.All ethnicities

The film’s narrator and documentarian, Isla is an eccentric yet charismatic presence. Intelligent, witty, and emotionally insightful, her poetic reflections provide context and emotional resonance to the story. Her aesthetic blends bohemian charm with dark, otherworldly intrigue.