"The Least Of These" Short Film Seeks Actors
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for an upcoming short film (SAG project), seeking actors for lead and supporting roles. See more details below. About the project: A grieving hospice nurse is confronted with a disturbing revelation on her dying patient’s final day. This emotionally driven short film explores grief, truth, and human connection. Logline: A grieving hospice nurse is confronted with a disturbing revelation on her dying patient's final day. Rate: $200-$300/day (varies by character) Additional info: Location: Waco, TX Shoot Dates: January 16–19 Character breakdowns and sides are available by accessing the flyer attached below. If interested, actors must submit self-tapes using the provided sides to be considered.
4 roles
Lead, all ethnicities; female. A warm, nurturing hospice nurse driven by firm conviction and empathy. The kind of individual people let their guards down for. Carrying the grief of losing her infant son. Must be comfortable handling topics of childhood sexual abuse.
Lead, Jaded, surly, and lying uncomfortably on his deathbed. In his final moments, he confesses his greatest demon - he sexually abused a young boy over 20 years prior.
Supporting, Therapist by vocation. Inviting, warm, professional. Unexpectedly confronted with his darkest secret — a sexual abuse he fell prey to over 20 years prior. Must be comfortable with topics of childhood sexual abuse.
Supporting, Hospice nurse by vocation. She's been doing this a long time. Takes on a nurturing role to those around her. Friendly, caring, honest.