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"The Shootings" Upcoming Movie Audition

Salt Lake City, UT, United States
ID: 301548Exp: 2/7/2026
Description:

Seeking actors for "The Shootings" Capstone Short. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The Shootings is a short film inspired by the poem, "The Shooting of Dan McGrew." A visually driven narrative with minimal dialogue, the film juxtaposes the gritty tension of an Old West saloon with a modern-day urban landscape. Additional info: Location: TBD Shoot Dates: Late February Commitment: Rehearsal: late January or early February If you're interested, please apply.

4 role s

DANMale30-40 y.o.All ethnicities

A rogue gambler who sits in the corner of the saloon observing the Stranger. He isn't just a tough guy; he is dangerous in a way that makes the room quiet down when he moves.

THE STRANGERMale25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

A typical western hero. As he faces Dan, he shifts from a ragged wanderer to a lethal, precise gunslinger in a split second.

LADYFemale25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

An enigmatic figure who watches Dan and the Stranger. Actress must be capable of being empathetic as well as cold, needs to convey a complex history with the Stranger through nothing but eye contact.

BARTENDERMale40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

An unassuming yet observant and sharp character. He possesses a dry wit, as well as values ahead of his time in the wild west.