Casting Call for "Through The Umbra" Thesis Film
Casting actors for "Through The Umbra" Thesis Film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: In a divided world split between eternal day and endless night, a loyal military pilot crosses into the forbidden shadowlands to recover lost supplies—but when he discovers a young girl from the enemy’s side, his mission unravels into a reckoning with everything he’s been taught about fear, humanity, and truth. Rate: $75 stipend per production day + $20 stipend per in-person rehearsal day. Copy, Credit, and Meals provided. Union actors will work under the SAG-AFTRA Student Film Agreement and are eligible for a deferred rate of $125/day, payable only if the project obtains commercial distribution or generates revenue. Additional info: SAG-AFTRA Student Film Shoot Dates: January 12 - 22, 2026 Please apply if interested.
2 roles
Carnen is a commanding, battle-hardened figure, tall, broad-shouldered, and defined by sharp features and physical presence. He carries himself with authority and calm precision. His gravitas comes through in both voice and movement. Confident and deliberate, Carnen is a leader whose composure under pressure makes him both respected and feared. Violence does not shake him; he meets conflict with steady control and strategic focus.
Devo is a soldier: disciplined, rigid, and unwaveringly loyal to the system he serves. He carries a commanding physical presence despite his shorter stature.He is a man of order and obedience, guided by a strict black-and-white worldview. Devo’s faith in authority blinds him to the deeper moral consequences of his actions, making him a reflection of systemic complacency rather than complexity. Physical Requirements: Running, falling, hand-to-hand combat (grappling, pulling).
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