Casting Call for "You’re On Your Own" Short Film
Casting talented performers for "You’re On Your Own" Short Film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Late at night in a convenience store, a calm and calculating stranger tests the morality of a young cashier through a staged act of terror, forcing him to choose between fear, heroism, and survival—only to discover that help is never guaranteed. Rate: Paid opportunity Additional info: Psychological Thriller Union Status: Non-Union If Union, directors are producing under the following Union Agreement: N/A Shoot Dates: Last week of February Shoot Location: East Boston, MA Usages: Film festivals, online distribution, promotional use Please apply to receive the script and audition details
3 role s
Calm, articulate, and unsettlingly polite. The Stranger exudes control and intelligence, masking menace beneath charm. Never raises their voice. Dialogue-heavy role requiring strong psychological presence. Total shooting days required: 1–2 days Role Category: Lead Number of Lines (approx): Heavy Pay rate for this role: TBD (discussed after audition)
A tired young worker trapped in an impossible situation. The emotional core of the film. Must convey fear, moral conflict, and resignation with subtlety and realism. Total shooting days required: 1–2 days Role Category: Lead Number of Lines (approx): Medium Pay rate for this role: TBD (discussed after audition)
An unsuspecting bystander whose brief presence introduces hope—and its quiet rejection. Minimal dialogue but strong naturalistic performance required. Total shooting days required: 1 day Role Category: Supporting Number of Lines (approx): Light Pay rate for this role: TBD (discussed after audition)
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