Casting Call for a Short Film “Bloodlines”

Lead. Female presenting. The older sister. Insightful, sharp, and strong, Reese exudes confidence and independence, but carries a stubbornness that makes her difficult to reach. She is always on guard, with emotional walls that keep others at a distance. Her emotional instability can make her verbally aggressive at times, yet she can switch from intense to deeply loving in an instant.

Supporting. Female presenting, mother. Empathetic and selfless, Simone deeply cares for her children, often putting their needs before her own. She is high-strung and outspoken, but much of her tension comes from stress and fear she doesn't know how to manage, which sometimes manifests as anger. Behind this though is a devoted parent trying her best, aware of what's going on but overwhelmed and lost with what to do with the information she knows.

Supporting, Male presenting, father. Removed, neurotic, and emotionally repressive, Craig struggles to show affection and often has a hot temper. However, beneath his prickly exterior lies a man deeply hurting, shaped by a childhood that never taught him how to love. His fatherly instincts are entwined with frustration, making connection with his family difficult, even as he cares for them in his own complicated way.