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Talent Needed for "Grave" Short Film

Boston, MA, United States
ID: 288562Exp: 9/4/2025
$250/day
Description:

Casting talent for "Grave" Short Film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Grave, is a psychological drama that explores themes of grief, guilt, family dynamics, and buried secrets. ​ It follows Norman Crane, an emotionally unstable father, and his two young sons, Oliver and Rex, as they embark on a sightseeing trip through old New England cemeteries. ​ While the journey initially appears to be a bonding experience, it gradually reveals the fractured relationships and unresolved trauma within the family. ​ The story delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Norman's wife, the boys' mother. ​ Oliver, the older son, harbors suspicions that his father may have been responsible for her death, and these suspicions come to a head during a tense campfire conversation. Rate: Union + Non-Union. PAID. $100-$250 a day. SAG Micro-Budget Project Additional info: Tentative Filming Dates: September 5-7 Production Locations: Boston Area When applying, please include headshot, reel and self-tape

1 role

NORMAN CRANEMale35-45 y.o.White / Caucasian

A deeply complex and emotionally tormented character. ​He is a father in his early 40s, grappling with guilt, grief, and instability following the death of his wife. His role requires portraying a man who oscillates between moments of tenderness and love for his sons and darker, haunting memories that reveal his inner turmoil. ​Norman is introspective, often lost in thought, and carries a heavy burden of unresolved emotions, which gradually unravel throughout the story.