Casting Talents for “ Shame and Secrets” Student Film

Marie’s older brother, grounded and protective, carrying the burden of family secrets while trying to shield his sister from. Marie and Jordan must look related (half black, half white if possible) Feel free to apply although we are still looking for both, it will be determined later on audition.

A young woman grieving the loss of her mother, whose emotional journey uncovers buried family truths and reshapes her understanding of love and legacy. Marie and Jordan must look related (half black, half white if possible.

A traditional, devout church leader delivering Anne’s funeral sermon, representing religious formality and the societal judgment that once exiled Anne. Blue eyes, and white male (if possible)

Marie’s late mother whose warm spirit and complex past echo throughout the story, appearing both as a body and a ghost guiding Marie toward truth. *Only black or fully ethnic* Anne and Young Anne are same person just different time period through the story. Feel free to apply although we are still looking for both, it will be determined later on audition.

A gentle, radiant soul whose love for Young Otto is quietly rebellious, embodying both warmth and the pain of societal rejection. *Black or fully ethnic* Anne and Young Anne are same person just different time period through the story. Feel free to apply although we are still looking for both, it will be determined later on audition.

A solitary old farmer with soulful eyes and a deep connection to Anne, whose quiet grief and past love are revealed through gestures rather than words. * White (if possible)

A kind-hearted, earnest young man with intense eyes, sharing a tender, secret relationship with Anne that would shape generations to come. White (if possible)

A diverse group of mourners young and old, emotional and reserve sit in solemn silence, each processing the funeral in their own quiet way. Dressed all in black