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Casting Call for "Ghost Lake" Short Film

Ely, MN, United States
ID: 286277Exp: 6/27/2025
Description:

Casting actors for "GHOST LAKE " Short Film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: A powerful Indigenous-led thriller about the fentanyl crisis on reservation land. When a tribal officer and a reclusive tracker uncover a deadly smuggling ring, they must risk everything to protect their people. Additional info: AG-AFTRA Short Film | Rural Drama/Thriller Shooting: On-location (Ely, MN, Oct 2025) Casting will help secure funding — be part of bringing this story to life! Seeking Indigenous and BIPOC actors for lead and supporting roles. When applying, please include headshot, reel (if available), and role interest.

10 roles

SHANEMale30-39 y.o.Native American

A quiet, grief-hardened tracker deeply tied to the land. Stoic, deadly, spiritual,

OFFICER JORDAINFemale30-39 y.o.Native American

Exhausted tribal officer, fierce and compassionate.

CHAIRMAN STONE-Male50-59 y.o.Native American

Charismatic tribal leader hiding moral compromise

DR. RAMKHELAWANMale30-39 y.o.Indian/South Asian

Sharp-tongued, brilliant tribal clinic doctor.

SmugglersMale20-49 y.o.White / Caucasian Native American

Tribal council membersMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Federal agentsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Eider womanFemale50-56 y.o.All ethnicities

White huntersMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Community membersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities