Casting Call for "The Dance Between Us" Short Film
Casting actors for "The Dance Between Us" Short Film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Storyline: A lifelong dance between a father and a daughter. Rate: Copy, Credit, Meal, IMDb Credit NON-UNION Additional info: SHOOT DATES: October 3-5 (not all characters will be called all days) This script is selected to be entered into film festivals upon its completion, following its premiere in December 2025. When applying, please include your headshot and resume and include which character you are submitting for.
9 roles
*Must be comfortable with heavy makeup and playing a character over a range of two decades from ages 45-66 years old *Must be comfortable with movement/dancing. Previous dance experience not required. Choreography will include simple rhythmic movement. *must be okay with getting wet Shooting: October 4th and 5th
She doesn’t mean to, but she can come off as abrasive and harsh. She doesn’t know how to connect with her teen stepchild, but is hurt by her distance. She’s hard on others because she’s hard on herself. Rue found love with Archillieus, despite the 16 year age difference, because he accepts her for who she is. They have a relationship with a lot of understanding and care. Shoots: October 3rd and 5th
Her inner beauty and kindness shine through. She’s beautiful both inside and out. The perfect picture of a sweet and caring mother. She fights terminal illness until she no longer can. She’s the mother of Rue and wife to Archillieus. *featured extra, no lines Shoots October 3rd and 5th
An efficient and bossy, but warm woman and an experienced nurse. She truly cares for her patients. Ummi has been a nurse for over 30 years and knows her stuff. She’s not afraid to fight for her patients because she cares for them. Shoots: October 3rd
A patient, but disciplined doctor. An intelligent, attractive, and wise person. He’s both respectful and well respected by those around him. Despite growing up with an abusive father, he’s nothing like him. His own upbringing only taught him to be gentle. He holds himself with the kindness that comes from finding healing and forgiveness. He guides Evangeline with compassion and understanding. Shoots: October 3rd
She’s there for a good time, not a long time. She’s pretty and she knows it. Used to getting her way, Talita is more concerned with getting attention from her male co-workers than she is doing hospital work. Relatively new to the job, she’s not a fan of hard tasks, but she’s there for a paycheck. Shoots: October 3rd
A regretful, sick man on his deathbed filled with remorse as he shares his last moments with his daughter, Angelina. Shoots: October 3rd
Heartbroken, she watches her father die. Despite his shortcomings, they are all each other has and she gently cares for him until his last breath. Shoots: October 3rd
A frail woman who’s trying her best to get out of the rain, but is struggling. *featured extra, no lines *must be okay with getting wet Shoots: October 4th