"Two Chairs" Short Movie Seeking Actors
Casting call for "Two Chairs" short film. Looking for cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the roles below. About the project: Genre: Drama/Social Realism/Non Profit Film. Logline: A CPS worker struggles to find placement for two siblings removed from their home, confronting the emotional weight and systemic challenges of the foster care system. About the Film: Two Chairs is a grounded, character-driven short exploring the emotional realities of child welfare workers and foster care families. The film highlights themes of compassion, resilience, and systemic challenges - aiming to spark awareness and empathy. Rate: Paid. Depends on role and experience. Additional info: Visual Style/Tone: Inspired by moody, atmospheric realism. Expect low-key lighting, muted color palettes, and naturalistic performances. The camera work will feel intimate and observational, placing viewers inside Sasha's world quiet, heavy, and raw. The tone blends emotional realism with subtle tension, emphasizing silence, stillness, and human vulnerability. This project will be submitted to festivals and used for nonprofit outreach. Format: Short Film (~6 minutes) Union Status: Non-Union Shoot Dates: one night, one day - aiming for week of October 19-25th. When applying, please include: -Headshot -Experience (none is required) -Availability between Oct 19-25 (one night, one day) Subject line: Two Chairs - Role Name Selected actors will be invited for virtual or in-person auditions.
7 roles
(Lead). A dedicated social worker, professional and compassionate but visibly weary. She carries the burden of the system's limitations and her own sense of responsibility. Emotional depth and subtlety required.
(Supporting). Warm but pragmatic foster parent. Loving and well-meaning, though conflicted by the realities of fostering.
(Supporting). Claire's husband. Supportive and kind-hearted, offers quiet reassurance.
(Supporting). A group home leader. Caring and grounded; acts as a stabilizing presence.
(Supporting). Foster care mentor and advocate. Optimistic and action-oriented - embodies the hope of community involvement.
(Supporting). Co-worker at DHS. Overworked but empathetic, offers dry humor and a dose of realism.
(Day Player). Compassionate but procedural; delivers context for the situation at the top of the film.