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Actors Needed for Movie Casting

Knoxville, TN, United States
ID: 302931Exp: 2/11/2026
Description:

Casting call for short film. Seeking 2 female lead roles. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: Genre: Intimate Family Drama/LGBTQ+ Character-Driven Drama. Logline: When a young woman stays by her terminally ill mother’s side, she must navigate a lifetime of judgment and religious tension, while her steadfast partner fights to prove that love, not fear, is what will carry her through. Rate: Unpaid. Copy, credit, meals. Additional info: Non-union. Shooting dates: Saturday, February 21st. Character Notes: A layered performance, must balance moral conviction, guilt, and love; ability to transition from coldness to emotional honesty. Setting & Style: The film is set entirely in an emergency at night. A contained, dialogue-driven story focused on performance, intimacy, and emotional realism. Think Disobedience, Mass, or The Father. Themes: Faith vs. identity. Mother-daughter reconciliation. The courage to love truthfully. The quiet power of forgiveness. When applying, please include the following: - Headshot & resume - Short introduction or self-tape (1 minute max) telling about yourself. - Performance reel or sample scene (if available) Subject line: OUT OF THE PICTURE — [Role Name].

2 role s

AMANDAFemale20-24 y.o.All ethnicities

Blake’s partner. Grounded, calm, and fiercely compassionate. Amanda embodies truth and resilience, standing up for love even in uncomfortable moments. Though she appears composed, her emotional intelligence and vulnerability drive the story’s most powerful exchange. Character Notes: The Actor should be comfortable with emotionally charged dialogue and stillness; strong presence with understated delivery.

JANETFemale60-69 y.o.All ethnicities

Blake’s mother. A woman of faith whose deep religious convictions have isolated her from her daughter. Stern and proud, yet her rigidity hides profound fear and love. As her health fades, her beliefs clash with her humanity, leading to moments of raw vulnerability and regret.