Casting Call for "The Weight of Silence" Film
Casting actors for "The Weight of Silence" Film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: In a small Kentucky town, a family’s quiet grief hides a dangerous secret. When the truth begins to surface, buried guilt and long forgotten loyalties spiral into a tense struggle between redemption and ruin. Rate: SAG-AFTRA scale; travel, meals, and lodging provided Additional info: Genre: Drama / Thriller Contract: SAG-AFTRA Low Budget Agreement Filming Dates: February 10 – March 2, 2026 When applying, please include Headshot and resume (PDF or link) Union status Role(s) of interest Sides and callback materials will be sent to selected applicants.
6 roles
A blue-collar father haunted by the choices that shattered his family. Stoic and controlled on the surface, but emotionally volatile underneath. Must be capable of subtle, layered performance.
A mother whose resolve is tested as she tries to hold her family together amid mounting fear and suspicion. Compassionate yet fierce, with strong emotional range.
A mother whose resolve is tested as she tries to hold her family together amid mounting fear and suspicion. Compassionate yet fierce, with strong emotional range.
A perceptive and independent teenager who begins to uncover unsettling truths about her family’s past. Intelligent, intuitive, and courageous. Requires maturity and depth.
A longtime neighbor with deep ties to the family. Outspoken and practical, with a guarded sense of compassion. Holds key knowledge about past events.
A small-town sheriff who knows the community too well to stay impartial. Moral, grounded, but burdened by secrets of his own.