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Talent Needed for "The Grasses" Short Film

Seattle, WA, United States
ID: 283591Exp: 4/27/2025
Description:

Casting actors for "The Grasses" Short Film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: “The Grasses” is a short script (prob 3 minutes running time) in the “Vault” universe. Please watch “Vault” before submitting so you have background for the world - this film is not found footage, so it’ll have a different vibe. There is no audible dialogue in the film. Content and trigger warnings: depiction of an emotionally abusive relationship, one instance of physical touch (a small shake), emotional difficulty. Rate: Unpaid, food/IMDB credit, will be submitting to festivals Additional info: Locations: Fort Flagler and a house in Seattle (TBD) Date: 1 weekend day in July or August (pending park permit timeline) Please apply for more details .

2 roles

ASHBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(lead): a thoughtful person, connected to their body and to nature, who is slowly collapsing in an abusive relationship. Open to actors of all genders/ages who are interested in showing a gradual shift in subtle emotions over time in a script with no dialogue. Must be comfortable having conversations about abusive relationships and be able to work with the director (who has studied intimacy coordination) to block and perform scenes with emotional content.

JAYBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(supporting): a narcissistic person with anger issues who lashes out (mostly verbally) at their partner Ash. Open to actors of all genders/ages who are able to improv and/or convincingly perform angry dialogue that will be heard (muffled) in the background of two scenes. Must be comfortable having conversations about abusive relationships and be able to work with the director (who has studied intimacy coordination) to block and perform scenes with emotional content.

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