Casting Actors for "A Mess Worth Making" Short Film
"A Mess Worth Making" short film needs actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the roles below. About the project: Logline: In a gritty 24-hour diner, a cocky young man crosses paths with a grizzled stranger who challenges him to look deeper at the people around him — and at himself. A grounded, character-driven drama about quiet moments that change everything. Rate: Paid. Additional info: Local actors preferred. Shoot dates: end of June 2025 Production type: short film (drama) When applying, please include your headshot, resume, and reel (if available). Please include "the role(s) you’re submitting for" in the subject line.
9 roles
Lead. Gruff, no-nonsense, but deeply insightful. A man who’s lived through loss and disappointment, with a quiet moral compass and a dry wit.
Lead. Arrogant and sharp-tongued, but not as tough as he thinks. He slowly unravels as his worldview is challenged over the course of one night.
Supporting. Calm under pressure, unapologetically bold. Nursing her baby while confronting the world's judgment with sharp confidence.
Supporting. Emotionally drained and hanging by a thread. Tries to parent her two wild kids while silently screaming for a break.
Supporting. Haunted by memories and trapped in the past. Delivers one of the film’s most emotionally powerful moments.
Supporting. Nervous, awkward, and ineffectual. The kind of guy who avoids confrontation but always complains to corporate.
Day player. Burnt out, chain-smoking philosopher type. Doesn’t say much, but when he does, it cuts deep.
Day player. Stocky, worn down, harboring quiet dreams of escaping the grind. Has one of the script’s most honest lines.
Day player. Sarcastic and stubborn. Just trying to make it to the end of his shift without losing it.
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