Casting Actors for "Collateral Kindness" Short Film
Male actors needed for "Collateral Kindness" student short film. Details provided below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: A tense yet darkly comedic confrontation unfolds when a musician discovers his studio ransacked and suspects his closest friend’s protégé — a collision of loyalty, betrayal, and misplaced kindness. Rate: Non-paying — food, beverages, IMDb credit, and a copy of the film for your reel. Additional info: Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025; Time: 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Approx. 4–5 hour shoot); Location: Baltimore, Maryland; Type: Graduate student short film by an emerging writer/director at Johns Hopkins University. To be considered, please apply.
3 roles
(Lead, light-skinned, ~6’0, 200 lbs) A hardworking musician and mentor type — cerebral, worn down but sharp. Torn between loyalty and suspicion.
(Supporting, dark-skinned, ~6’3, heavyset) Ben’s best friend — loyal but volatile. Protective to a fault, always on the edge of violence yet hilarious in his blunt honesty.
(Supporting, caramel complexion, 5’6–5’8, ~145 lbs)�A restless creative with street charm. Eager, naive, always trying to impress — but his choices often land him in trouble.
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