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Casting Actors for "Sick" Short Film

Austin, TX, United States
ID: 287950Exp: 7/23/2025
$100/day
Description:

Actors needed for "Sick" student independent short film. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Logline: A timid patient awaits the results of his surgery while the hospital around him morphs into a surreal nightmare, forcing him to fight for his life against inhumane forces. Rate: Jake and Mysterio will be paid $100/day, The doctor is unpaid, all will receive, meals, credit and copies of the film. Additional info: Shoot Dates: August 15th - 20th; Shoot Location: Greater Austin Area. When applying please send your character of interest, a photo of you, and a reel/resume if you have it with the subject line “Sick”

3 roles

JAKEMale20-29 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Naive, anxious, and good-willing. Jake is worried about his own health. His worry sometimes blinds his better judgment. He is lost in an unfamiliar space and navigates it with unease and near panic.

MYSTERIOMale30-49 y.o.White / Caucasian

A character with a wide range of emotions, thoughts, and actions — from wholesome and nurturing to cold and combative. "The Nurse" is a recurring chaos. Note: Will play multiple characters. May need intimacy.

DOCTORMale40-69 y.o.White / Caucasian

Malicious, obtuse, and gleeful. Dr. Mullens is Jake’s doctor and captor. He appears as an all-knowing force but is more unaware than he realizes. He enjoys the chaotic nature of his environment.