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Actors Needed for Short Films in DC

Washington, DC, United States
ID: 279264Exp: 2/21/2025
Description:

Casting actors for fourteen short films and a live performance. Please see the details below. ONLY MD AND LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the projects: 1. "THE BRIDGE ON CARROLL CREEK" After a chance encounter in a brewery, Jesye imagines building a life together with her crush, Finn. 2. "NO F.O.M.O" A struggling artist confronts his successful friend, forcing them both to question the choices that shaped their lives and the cost of ambition. 3. "SOFT SPOT" A woman rekindles with an old friend, who is now an up-and-coming music producer. 4. "THE HAIRCUT" A teenage boy is forced against his will by his father to get a haircut. 5. "OFF THE UNIT" A pilot for a comedy sitcom set in a hospice unit. A new doctor’s first day on the job meeting the quirky staff. 6. "PLAYHOUSE ECHOES" A new immigrant’s stay at his new rental is disturbed by a haunting playhouse, except it shows up only before him. 7. "SURPRISE DINNER" On the 25th Anniversary of their First Date, Jack is cooking a celebratory supper to surprise Diane. 8. "ABSOLUTION" A Catholic priest with a dark secret from his past must face the deadly consequences of his actions. 9. "CASIMIR" A client's case offers an opportunity to conclude a private eye's history with an infamous gangster, but nothing comes so easy. 10. "INFECTED" A group of survivors in the zombie apocalypse are torn between two prominent figures within the camp, Brenda and Rocky. They have to decide whether or not they kill a child. 11. "WITHOUT MY DAD" A father leaves his children left without answers and wondering what happened to their relationships. 12. "HIGHLY INAPPROPRIATE" Kieran tricks his best friend Desiree into attending a Sexaholics Anonymous meeting by making her think that she’s walking into an exclusive hook-up club. Kieran scrambles to keep his plan from backfiring in the most awkward and side-splitting way possible. 13. "ONE LAST TIME" A mother reminisces on one very fateful day from her childhood. 14. "SIZE MATTERS" Four best friends debate the coming environmental apocalypse and decide on a plan of action. 15. "THE FINAL CUT" In the glittering world of 1940s Baltimore, power is everything—and no one wielded it more ruthlessly than Victor Devereux, the visionary yet cutthroat mogul behind Vintage Visions Studios. But when the king of cinema is found dead on the eve of his next blockbuster announcement, the studio becomes the stage for a chilling real-life drama. This is not a film but more a live performance at out studio. Rate: Actors will be compensated with credits, copy, and craft.​ Additional info: Each film shoot will be in the Baltimore/DC area. When applying, please schedule an audition time (February 22nd/23rd and March 1st/2nd. ).

62 roles

JesyeFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

"THE BRIDGE ON CARROLL CREEK" (Primary). Lively and unfiltered, she’s a hopeless romantic who keeps her cards close to her chest.

FinnMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

"THE BRIDGE ON CARROLL CREEK" (Primary) Cool and easygoing, he has a tendency to go with the flow but can sometimes be aloof, part Irish but on his dad’s side.

IsaiahMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

“NO F.O.M.O” (Primary). Clean cut, stern, and analytical. He holds a high-paying job that demands precision and control.

ToniFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

“SOFT SPOT“ (Primary). Caring and funny but shy and anxious in social setting; interested in J.C.

J.C.Male20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

“SOFT SPOT“ (Primary). Chill, calm, collected and talented; interested in Toni.

ChelseaFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

“SOFT SPOT“ (Supporting). Loud, boisterous and vulgar; best friend of Toni.

CynthiaFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

“SOFT SPOT“ (Supporting). Loves to prank, but is very inviting.

RossMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

“SOFT SPOT“ (Supporting). Direct, and nosy, but talented singer; lead of the band.

RionMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

“SOFT SPOT“ (Supporting). Goes with the flow; plays keys for the band.

SpencerMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

“SOFT SPOT“ (Supporting). Quiet and timid; plays guitar for the band.

GeorgeMale20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

“THE HAIRCUT“ (Primary). A stern and no nonsense father who doesn’t listen to his son, and thinks he knows best.

TonyMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

“THE HAIRCUT“ (Supporting). An average Joe barber who is a longtime friend of George.

HopeFemale20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

“OFF THE UNIT” (Primary). A new doctor on the job, who is clean-cut, kind, dedicated, well-grounded.

StoneMale20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

“OFF THE UNIT” (Primary). A know-it-all arrogant doctor and medical director of the unit.

GeorgeMale40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

“OFF THE UNIT” (Supporting). A jovial dying patient who is at peace with death.

CindyFemale40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

“OFF THE UNIT” (Supporting). Loving wife to George, caregiver and supportive.

JaniceFemale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

“OFF THE UNIT” (Supporting). Nurse manager of the unit who is an over the top new age spiritualist believing in crystal healing and esotericism.

Nurse ConnieFemale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

“OFF THE UNIT” (Supporting). Well-seasoned nurse who is set in her ways, also arrogant in what she does and tired of doctors.

JordanFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

“OFF THE UNIT” (Supporting) Female. Is pregnant and showing, hard working, dedicated and down to earth.

SusanFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

“OFF THE UNIT” (Supporting). Chaplain who is quirky with a southern twang.

YahirMale30-39 y.o.Asian Middle Eastern

“PLAYHOUSE ECHOES” (Primary). Tries to settle and understand the alien environment. Has a past wound that unravels over the course of the short.

AmiraFemale40-49 y.o.White / Caucasian

“PLAYHOUSE ECHOES” (Primary). Educated, recently divorced, and is in dire need of money, hence opening her house to an immigrant.

JackMale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

“SURPRISE DINNER” (Primary). He is an energetic individual who joyfully owns his kitchen. He deeply loves Diane and is preparing a surprise for her.

DianeFemale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

“SURPRISE DINNER” (Voiceover). She has been keeping a romantic affair secret from Jack.

PriestMale40-70 y.o.All ethnicities

“ABSOLUTION” (Primary). A former paid assassin who became a priest in an attempt to hide from his former employers wrestles with guilt over his lack of faith, while facing the consequences of his actions when someone is sent to kill him.

Clean-Cut ManMale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

“ABSOLUTION” (Primary). The man sent to kill the Priest, who has no desire to kill him and wants out of the “life”.

Well-Dressed WomanFemale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

“ABSOLUTION” (Primary). An associate of the Clean-Cut Man who goes with him to make sure he does his job.

Young ManMale18-24 y.o.All ethnicities

“ABSOLUTION” (Supporting). A troubled young man who seeks the Priest’s counsel, only to be brushed off.

Roy DouglasMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

“CASIMIR” (Primary). A Humphrey Bogart type private investigator down on his luck who finds passion in his new case.

Doris GayleFemale30-44 y.o.All ethnicities

“CASIMIR” (Primary). Very caring and wears her emotions on her sleeve. Secretly the femme fatale.

One-Eyed SaulMale40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

“CASIMIR” (Supporting). A cunning mobster with a vendetta against Roy. Saul is overconfident and relies on his goons perhaps too much.

TonyMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

“CASIMIR” (Supporting). A sharp, slick, and quick-thinking goon with a temper. Tony gets frustrated working with his partner but is fiercely loyal to his boss.

BobbyMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

“CASIMIR” (Supporting). A bumbling and slow-thinking goon. Bobby is loyal to his boss but may often forget a thing or two.

RockyMale30-59 y.o.White / Caucasian

“INFECTED” (Primary). A charismatic savage who uses manipulation and brutality to maintain order. He wants power over the camp.

BrendaFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

“INFECTED” (Supporting). She’s a loving, nurturing woman, who believes that humanity can have a second chance.

ColinMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

“INFECTED” (Supporting). A young man that is easily intimidated and is deeply conflicted about what they are doing.

JasonMale20-39 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic

“INFECTED” (Supporting). He’s just a guy who wants to survive, the topic of taking someone’s life has never hit him.

ElaineFemale20-39 y.o.White / Caucasian

“INFECTED” (Supporting). A woman that just wants to survive and tries to keep her head down.

MotherFemale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

“INFECTED” (Supporting). A mother in denial about her infected daughter.

KathyFemale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

“WITHOUT MY DAD” (Primary). Single parent of two. She is depressed but loves her kids.

HazelFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

“WITHOUT MY DAD” (Supporting). Adult Hazel is a financial coach now.

WilliamFemale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

“WITHOUT MY DAD” (Supporting) Father who abandoned his kids.

DesireeFemale30-39 y.o.African-American

“HIGHLY INAPPROPRIATE” (Primary) . Confident, flirtatious and always the center of attention. Strong comedic timing needed.

MargotFemale20-59 y.o.All ethnicities

“HIGHLY INAPPROPRIATE” (Supporting). The group leader. Composed but struggling to keep order as the meeting spirals. Dry humor or deadpan delivery is a plus.

KevinMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

“HIGHLY INAPPROPRIATE” (Supporting). Buff, biker type, serious about self-improvement. Strong physical presence is preferred.

UrsulaFemale20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

“HIGHLY INAPPROPRIATE” (Supporting). Shy, meek and easily flustered. Gets caught in the chaos. Must excel at nervous, awkward reactions.

TianaFemale20-49 y.o.African-American

“ONE LAST TIME” (Primary). Tiana is Naomi’s mother, a resilient, humble, loving mom.

MoeMale20-49 y.o.African-American

“ONE LAST TIME” (Primary). Moe is a hardworking manager that gets drunk often when in distress and becomes abusive to his family.

NaomiFemale20-39 y.o.African-American

“ONE LAST TIME” (Supporting)n. She is Young Naomi all grown up, reflecting on a critical moment from her youth.

RalphMale20-39 y.o.African-American

“ONE LAST TIME” (Supporting) Naomi’s supportive and understanding husband.

CarlMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

“SIZE MATTERS” (Primary) He is kind, loves details and history. He also loves working in IT Customer service and is quite happy with his place in life.

AdrianMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

“SIZE MATTERS” (Primary) A gregarious, risk-taker who also loves sarcasm. Currently has his own lawn care business.

PamFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

“SIZE MATTERS” (Primary) An outspoken, edgy, positive, fearless, modern woman. Currently employed as a restaurant server.

JohnMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

“SIZE MATTERS” (Primary). An honest, trustworthy, questioning man who is not easily fooled. He currently works as a security guard.

Victor DevereuxMale40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

“THE FINAL CUT” (Primary) The Victim. Already dead but his influence haunts everyone.

LenaFemale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

“THE FINAL CUT” (Primary) The Actress. Hollywood’s golden girl, desperate to protect her legacy.

AveryFemale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

“THE FINAL CUT” (Primary) The Publicist. A master of spin but even she can’t clean up this mess.

VivianFemale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

“THE FINAL CUT” (Primary) The Assistant. Knows all of Victor’s dirty secrets—and had a dream he crushed.

RaymondMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

“THE FINAL CUT” (Primary) The Cinematographer. The genius behind the lens, robbed of his own vision.

VeronicaFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

“THE FINAL CUT” (Primary) The Ingénue. The studio’s rising star, furious over Victor’s betrayal.

WalterMale40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

“THE FINAL CUT” (Primary) The Sound Engineer. A silent force but Victor stole something he cherished.

CliffordMale40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

“THE FINAL CUT” (Primary) The Scriptwriter. The man who wrote Victor’s success—only to be cast aside.