"Break Left" Thesis Short Film Seeking Actors
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "Break Left" thesis short film, looking for lead, supporting, and background talent. See more details below. About the project: "Break Left" is a queer, sapphic short film centered on Nia Price, a Black college basketball recruit navigating emotional inheritance, family tension, and first love. When she reconnects with Law Gordon, a free-spirited childhood crush with Neo-Soul energy, the two explore intimacy, softness, and emotional risk. This film prioritizes emotional truth, chemistry, vulnerability, and lived presence, centering queer love, relational care, and emotional honesty. Rate: Non-union, unpaid. Additional info: Location: Chicago, Illinois Virtual callbacks (Lead & Supporting): Jan 31 – Feb 7, 2026 Chemistry reads (Lead & Supporting): Feb 8 – Feb 14, 2026 Final casting announcements: Lead & Supporting: Feb 19, 2026 Background/Extras: by Feb 26, 2026 Table reads: Feb 22 – Mar 1, 2026 Filming window: March 6–9, 2026 If interested, submit your application with the required materials: Recent headshot or photo; Acting resume (optional); Reel, monologue, or slate; Availability confirmation; Subject line: [ROLE] – [YOUR NAME].
4 role s
Lead. AFAB. A college basketball recruit—introspective, emotionally guarded, quietly yearning. Navigates family instability and first love. Emotional depth and comfort with sapphic intimacy required. Basketball experience preferred but not required.
Lead. AFAB. Warm, grounded, emotionally intuitive with a Neo-Soul presence. Represents softness, openness, and emotional safety. Strong chemistry and comfort with queer intimacy essential.
Supporting. Uses nightlife and humor to avoid emotional depth; encourages escape over confrontation.
Background/Extras. Non-speaking, youthful, fashion-forward nightlife patrons.
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