Seeking Actors for Upcoming Short Film
Casting actors for key roles for a short film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: Union & Non-union Credit, Reels, Food Additional info: Themes: Romance, Dramedy, Science Fiction Elements, Mental Health, Therapy, Relationships, Breakups/Heartbreak, Grief, Female Narratives Location: San Diego County Shooting Time: Mid- February 2026 must be available For 2 Days Min. When applying, please include full name age range headshot & full body photo union or non-union reel and/or portfolio resume (optional)
3 roles
LEAD ROLE A hopeless romantic who was blindsided by a breakup with Ruben that she refuses to accept as real. She would do anything to keep her dream man even if it means working alongside a quirky therapist. Strong Emotional Range (including crying) Layered Emotional Realism Good sense of timing Must be comfortable with a brief kiss scene with a male
MAIN ANTAGONIST The now ex-boyfriend of Illeana. Likable and a little dorky, but also self-serving and subtly controlling. Genuinely believes breaking up with Illeana is the right thing to do, despite how Illeana feels about it. Subtle transition from harmless to narcissistic Nuanced performance Must be comfortable with a brief kiss scene with a female Basic Driving Skills preferred
KEY SUPPORTING ROLE Parent of a high schooler and a Marriage and Couples Counseling Therapist. She is willing to help Illeana with her emotional mess. Her therapy tool: her car. A character hybrid of Carl Jung and Ms. Frizzle. Comedic with heartfelt undertones -Quirky, unorthodox, and offbeat but in human way a Can be sincere and insightful when it matters. Good sense of timing
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