Casting Call for "Grief" Short Film

Casting actors for "GRIEF" Short Film (Narrative), please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Logline: Two young men navigate the silent, suffocating weight of loss one after the end of a great love, the other after the death of a father only for grief to connect them in a way that bends memory and reality. Synopsis: Darius is drowning in the absence of Aaliyah, the woman whose love once gave him purpose. Days blur into nights in his bedroom, where her saved voicemails are the only thing that keeps her presence alive. Across town, Jamal sits in his car before work, clinging to a photo of his late father. When he sends a heartfelt message to his friends, no one realizes it's a quiet farewell. Days later, Darius learns Jamal has taken his own life but swears he saw him alive just yesterday. Rate: Unpaid (copy, credit, and meals provided) - adjust if offering pay Additional info: Genre: Drama / Psychological Format: Shot on 2 iPhones in 4K/24fps Union Status: Non-Union Shooting Dates: Targeting late this month or early next month Shooting Location: Winston-Salem, NC (possible secondary location: Salisbury, NC) When applying, please include the following 1. Headshot & resume (PDF or JPEG) 2. Reel or self-tape (if no reel, perform provided audition sides) 3. Contact information