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Casting Call for "Ungrateful" Short Film

Chicago, IL, United States
ID: 290906Exp: 9/2/2025
Description:

Casting actors for "Ungrateful" Short Film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Additional info: Shooting in the south suburbs of Chicago. Rate: Non-union. Paid. When applying, please include headshot + resume: Subject: Ungrateful – [Role Name] Submission (Optional: reel or self-tape if available)

5 roles

MARCUSMale38-45 y.o.African-American

A devoted husband and father with quiet strength. Must convey deep emotion with few words.

TANYAFemale35-42 y.o.African-American

His wife. Loving, grounded, expressive. Final shot centers on her facial reaction.

VictimFemale22-28 y.o.All ethnicities

Silent, stoic, detached. Delivers a power-ful line that flips the narrative.

ABUSERMale28-35 y.o.All ethnicities

Aggressive energy. Minimal dialogue, brief but intense physical scene.

TV REPORTERMale30-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Voice Only Off-camera voice. Must sound like a real news anchor.