Casting Actors for "No Runnin" Short Film
Casting actors for the "No Runnin" short film. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: NO RUNNIN’ is a gritty and stylized short film that follows Ray, a sharp and street-smart teenage girl who becomes an unexpected drug runner for her older brother. As the day unfolds, Ray’s deliveries turn darker and more dangerous, culminating in her accidental entanglement with a murder scene. Part urban thriller, part coming-of-age descent, the film explores loyalty, morality, and survival in the underworld. Rate: Credit, Copy, Meals Provided. Additional info: Location: Cincinnati, OH; Production Type: Independent Short Film; Union Status: Non-Union; Shooting Dates: August 6th-8th. When applying, please send your headshot and portfolio.
5 roles
(Supporting) Ray’s older brother. A calm, collected, and business-minded dealer who cares deeply for Ray but keeps his emotions bottled. He's strategic and protective, but not above exploiting his sister’s skills. Must balance warmth and street-savvy detachment.
(Supporting) The shot-caller. Always composed, with an intimidating presence. He gives orders without explanation. Appears gentle in public but is the embodiment of cold, calculated control.
(Supporting) A hitman with a detached, no-nonsense demeanor. Loyal but cold. He executes orders without hesitation. Physically intimidating but doesn’t need to speak much to assert dominance.
(Day Player) A skeptical drug customer. Paranoid but ultimately weak-willed. Has a brief exchange with Ray. Requires strong delivery and subtle humor or tension.
(Day Player) The final target. Calm in the face of death, with a hint of regret and defiance. A man who knows his time is up. Needs dramatic delivery with nuance.
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