Cast and Extras for a Short Film "American Countess"

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking cast and extras for a short film "American Countess". More details are below. About the project: "American Countess" is an intimate, character-driven short about identity, aging, and the quiet performances we create to survive. It follows Elsa, a woman in her 50s who lives alone, dressing in faded finery and reciting royal lines from old films. She was born into a family of European nobility, but the world she inherited was already long gone — a title without a kingdom, a legacy without wealth. She never experienced that aristocratic life herself, but she’s built her identity around it — a curated, romantic version of who she might’ve been. When she crosses paths with Daniel, a kind but practical handyman, her carefully preserved illusions begin to falter. This is a story about loneliness, pride, and the fragile rituals we use to hold ourselves together. It’s small in scope but emotionally rich — a quiet two-hander about what happens when someone finally sees you, but doesn’t see what you want them to. Rate: UNPAID. NON-UNION. IMDb credit. High-quality reel footage. High-resolution stills from set. On-set meals and snacks. Additional information: Location: Vancouver/North Vancouver. Filming: November 2025 (mostly weekends – flexible scheduling). 12–15 min | Dramatic Short | Festival Submission Planned. Deadline to submit: October 1st. When applying, please submit the following: Head shot or recent photo; Resume or short bio (experience not required!); Reel or monologue (optional but encouraged); Your general availability in November. The subject line: "CASTING – [ROLE] – Your Name".