Seeking Cast for "Where He Is" Proof of Concept in IN
Casting call for proof of concept "Where He Is". Looking for actors. ONLY LOCAL & KY TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the roles below. About the project: Format: Narrative Short/Proof of Concept Genre: Drama LOGLINE: After the sudden death of a fellow Navy veteran, a grieving husband and father begins to quietly unravel as his faith collides with loss, hypocrisy, and unanswered questions, forcing him to confront what belief means when certainty is gone. PROJECT OVERVIEW: Where He Is is a restrained, character-driven drama exploring grief, doubt, and faith without easy answers. Told through intimate conversations and moments of silence, the film follows a Navy veteran navigating loss while trying to remain present for his family, even as the beliefs that once grounded him begin to slip. This is a proof-of-concept short, designed to showcase performance, tone, and emotional depth rather than spectacle. The film prioritizes realism, subtlety, and lived-in performances. Loosely based on the writers real life experiences. Rate: Paid (TBD), meals, copy & festival exposure. Additional info: Union status: non-union. Shoot location: TBD (small-town/suburban) - likely Louisville, KY and/or Owensboro, KY. Shoot dates: TBD - late summer/early fall 2026. When applying, please include resume, headshots, demo reel (if available). Subject line: Where He Is – [Role] – [Actor’s Name]. Submission deadline: Friday, February 13th @ 10:00 PM EST. Selected actors will be contacted with audition details.
4 role s
(Lead). A Navy veteran, husband, & father. Mark is disciplined, functional, & emotionally guarded. Someone who knows how to keep moving even when he’s breaking inside. This role requires an actor comfortable with internalized performance, minimal dialogue, & emotional restraint. Much of Mark’s journey is conveyed through silence, posture, and small behavioral shifts. Key traits: Grounded, observant, quietly conflicted. Carries grief without theatrics. Faithful in action, doubtful in belief.
Mark’s wife. Steady, compassionate, and emotionally perceptive, but not immune to doubt herself. Sarah believes, but her faith is not performative or unshakable. She is trying to support her husband while privately confronting her own uncertainty. This role requires emotional transparency without melodrama. Sarah is not a moral counterweight, she is a partner, equally vulnerable. Key traits: Warm but honest, Emotionally resilient, not naive. Comfortable with silence and subtle shifts.
A longtime pastor who speaks gently and without ego. He is thoughtful, self-aware, and willing to admit failure. He does not offer answers, only honesty. This character should feel like someone who has lived through regret, not someone performing wisdom. This role benefits from an actor who can convey gravitas through stillness and allow uncertainty to live in the pauses. Key traits: Calm, reflective, humble. Comfortable admitting “I don’t know”. Authority without control.
(Day player). A fellow Navy veteran and close friend of the deceased. David is sincere, grounded, and emotionally open in a way Mark isn’t, yet. He represents belief as survival rather than doctrine. Key traits: Quiet strength, Emotionally accessible, Deep sense of brotherhood.
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