Casting Call for "The Lesson" Independent Feature Film
Casting actors for Psychological Thriller “The Lesson”, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: Paid roles (Non-Union) No travel covered. Possible lodging for select roles. Open to U.S.-based actors. Additional info: TYPE: Independent Feature Film GENRE: Psychological Thriller / Drama LOCATION: Arizona (Local hire preferred) SHOOT DATES: Late 2025 (7 shoot days with break Dec 24–26) BUDGET: Micro-budget project When applying, please include your headshot, resume, reel (if available), and age confirmation Subject line: THE LESSON CASTING – [Character Name]
4 roles
Funny, restless, class clown. Hides pain behind jokes and charm.
Quiet and grieving. Barely speaks, but when he does—it matters.
Mysterious substitute teacher. Calm, intense, and unsettling.
The regular teacher. Kind, matter-of-fact. Appears at the end of the film.