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Casting Actors for "The Droppers" Short Film

Colorado Springs, CO, United States
ID: 286076Exp: 5/31/2025
Description:

Actors needed for "The Droppers" short film, anthology. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the roles below. About the project: Casting for multiple films in company's anthology. Genre: Neo-Noir/Thriller/Mystery LOGLINE: When a loud, entitled man draws the wrong kind of attention at a hotel bar, he disappears without a trace by morning. Two elegant flight attendants walk away unnoticed leaving behind a mystery and a body. From city to city, passengers are being dropped… but, are the suspects the ones serving drinks in the sky? Rate: IMDb credit, copy, meals. Deferred pay possible depending on distribution – no guarantee or obligation implied. Additional info: The Droppers is part of the company's short film anthology, including The Audition, The Moppers, Delilah, Doc Feel Good, and more. This film is suspenseful, quiet, and stylized relying on mood, presence, and character detail over action or dialogue. Colorado Springs/Pueblo/Denver locals. SAG Status: SAG-AFTRA or Non-Union (NOT SAG ELIGIBLE. MICRO BUDGET) Shoot dates: 1–2 Days, TBD (June - July) When applying, please include headshot, resume, and reel (if available); your city, contact info, and general availability for June/July. Subject Line: THE DROPPERS – [ROLE NAME].

9 roles

TARAFemale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Elegant, quiet, calculating. A flight attendant with a poised exterior masking dangerous precision. Subtle, commanding presence. Minimal dialogue.

STEPHANIEFemale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Tara’s partner. Witty, observant, and confident. Delivers cool lines with dry humor and walks with absolute control. Also a flight attendant.

THUG 1Male30-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Street-smart, lean, observant. Offers contrast to Thug 1. Brief bar scene with subtle comedy. Strong natural delivery.

THUG 2Male30-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Street-smart, lean, observant. Offers contrast to Thug 1. Brief bar scene with subtle comedy. Strong natural delivery.

THE SILHOUETTEMale30-69 y.o.All ethnicities

Voice only. Calm, cryptic, commanding. Speaks over phone with a mysterious synthesized contact. Must deliver subtle menace in few lines.

WAITRESSFemale20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Serves The Mark at the hotel bar. Endures condescension silently. 1–2 lines. Featured extra.

HOTEL GUESTSBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(2–3 roles). Background actors for bar and hallway. Upscale wardrobe. Natural movement. Featured extras.

AIRPORT TRAVELERS/TSA STAFFBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(Optional for final scene). Extras for terminal/parking lot shot. No dialogue. Featured extras.

BODY DOUBLE/STAGING EXTRAMale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Used for hotel body shot if necessary (must resemble main actor’s build). Featured extra.