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Casting Call for Student Short Film

Lexington, KY, United States
ID: 280179Exp: 3/16/2025
Description:

Casting actors for a student short film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: Paid Expected Shooting Days: 2 Days Meals will be provided Additional info: Time: Less than a week Genre: Comedy/Drama Production Description: Casting ‘Prismatic’, a short dramedy about a chance occurrence in a bar and its impact on the lives of three women. Key Dates and Locations: All Locations will be shot locally, in Lexington, KY Shooting will be on April 5 and April 6 When applying, please include Headshots Reels Availability in a cover letter before and during shoot days

5 roles

NadiaFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

(Lead) Nadia is a young woman in her 20s who has hit rock bottom after hurting her chances at her dream job. She is introspective, smart, and self-critical. She is a bit closed off at first but slowly opens up through the story. She is a woman going on a journey of rediscovery and learning how to be resilient. Rate: TBD

ValerieFemale50-65 y.o.All ethnicities

(Lead) A no-nonsense woman in her 60s with a warm-hearted figure, having gone through personal struggles. She is very maternal and witty, but carries deep emotional scars. She is determined to not let her past be repeated in anyone else Rate: TBD

ElenaFemale30-45 y.o.All ethnicities

(Lead) Elena is a woman burdened by the pressures of her day-to-day life, feeling exhausted. She finds herself at the bar to get away from her responsibilities, feeling disconnected from what her life is. She is outspoken, self-deprecating and funny, acting as comic relief at times while also feeling lonely. She is trying to figure out what truly matters in her life. Rate: TBD

JamesMale22-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Support) A bartender at the bar, James is kind and observant, trying to comfort his patrons through food and drinks. He doesn't speak much, but rather his actions show his big heart. Rate: TBD

Male PatronMale18-60 y.o.All ethnicities

(Support,) A manipulative stranger that tries to use kindness to hit on women, turning hostile when rejected. Rate: TBD