Casting Call for a Short Film "The Dark Abyss Remake"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Searching for actors to play roles in "The Dark Abyss Remake" film. Please, see the details below. About the project: "The Dark Abyss Remake" is an intimate psychological short film exploring the quiet collapse behind curated success. The story follows one woman over the course of a single day as her polished exterior fractures in isolation. This is a performance-driven film designed for actors seeking strong reels and portfolio material. Rate: Non-union. Unpaid collaboration. Food provided. IMDb credit. Additional information: Shoot window: Late Feb – Early March. Shoot Length: 1 Day. Location: Shoot Location: Ottawa (Modern Apartment). Deadline: Feb 7. If you're interested, please apply.
5 role s
LEAD ROLE. The role centers a Black female experience and requires an actor who can authentically carry the emotional weight. A composed, high-functioning professional who appears to be thriving. Beneath the surface, she is emotionally exhausted, isolated, and unraveling. The role relies heavily on silence, internal conflict, and subtle physical choices.
SUPPORTING ROLE. Appears via video call. Well-meaning but distracted. Represents surface-level support and emotional dismissal. A short but important role. Requirements: Natural, conversational delivery. Comfortable being filmed on video call (may be remote or in-person).
NEIGHBOURS/BACKGROUND CAST. Brief appearances in apartment windows across the street. Provide context for the Woman's reflection on the world outside. Requirements: Comfortable with brief silent or minimal interaction scenes. Available for a single day shoot.
NEIGHBOURS/BACKGROUND CAST. Brief appearances in apartment windows across the street. Provide context for the Woman's reflection on the world outside. Requirements: Comfortable with brief silent or minimal interaction scenes. Available for a single day shoot.
NEIGHBOURS/BACKGROUND CAST. Brief appearances in apartment windows across the street. Provide context for the Woman's reflection on the world outside. Requirements: Comfortable with brief silent or minimal interaction scenes. Available for a single day shoot.
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