Casting Call for "Mission Control" Short Film
Casting actors for "Mission Control" Short film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Synopsis: On a casual night hanging with his friends, an anxious college student gets a text from the girl of his dreams. With his friends, the room transforms into a high-stakes mission control center. With a logical, risk-averse side and his reckless, over-confident friends battle to craft the perfect response. As imagined scenarios spiral out of control, he has to choose between overthinking and just hitting send. Rate: No Pay Additional info: Rehearsals Begin: TBD Run/Shoot: March 6, 2026 – March 7, 2026 What To Prepare: Cold reads from the script. Please apply if interested.
3 role s
Description: A socially anxious, overthinking student trying to build up the courage to ask a girl out. He’s kind, earnest, and constantly running “mission scenarios” in his head. Awkward but likable and relatable Tends to ramble, over-explain, or freeze when nervous Strong internal life: expressive reactions, micro-expressions, and physical fidgeting Good comedic timing based on anxiety, pauses, and overthinking Possible Skills: Strong facial expressions and subtle physical comedy
Logical Mission Specialist (Supporting) Name: Henry Turning Type: “Angel-on-the-shoulder” logical friend Represents the rational side of the main character’s mind, his personal mission specialist. Calm, analytical, and strategic. Grounded, composed, practica Delivers lines clearly and confidently, like explaining a strategy Dry, understated comedic style Acts as a “voice of reason” against the main character’s panic and the other voice’s recklessness
Fake Nonchalant (Supporting)Name: Cole Cruz Type: Fake nonchalant, carefree “devil-on-the-shoulder” type Represents the reckless, over-confident side of the main character’s mind. Acts like a laid-back, too-cool flight commander who thinks every move is a go-for-launch, no matter the risk. Possible Skills: Strong comedic instincts Comfortable with improvisation and playful ad-libs
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