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Bloody Resentment Santa Clara University Student Film

Santa Clara, CA, United States
ID: 303866Exp: 5/1/2026
Description:

This short film explores how unresolved resentment and emotional pressure can quietly build beneath the surface. Through an intimate and grounded lens, it follows high school best friends that, revealing how unspoken feelings can shape behavior and lead to lasting consequences. The story focuses less on spectacle and more on mood, tension, and the emotional weight of what is left unsaid. Compensation: This is an unpaid student production. We will provide gas reimbursement as well as meals on all shoot days. We deeply value our cast’s time, energy, and commitment.

4 role s

JasonMale18-25 y.o.White / Caucasian

Athletic and physically confident. Arrogant, entitled, and self centered with a quick temper. High strung and emotionally reactive, especially under pressure. The character is involved in a physical fight, so the actor must be comfortable with choreographed fight. Availability Requirement: Actors must be available to film during April and the beginning of May. Specific shoot dates will be shared in advance, and flexibility within this time frame is strongly preferred.

AngelMale18-25 y.o.Latino / Hispanic

Athletic, grounded, and calm. Caring, hardworking, and deeply family oriented. Easygoing on the surface, but capable of standing his ground when pushed. The character is involved in a physical fight, so the actor must be comfortable with choreographed confrontation and physical acting. Availability Requirement: Actors must be available to film during April and the beginning of May. Specific shoot dates will be shared in advance, and flexibility within this time frame is strongly preferred.

MariaFemale35-65 y.o.Latino / Hispanic

Warm, and nurturing. Proficient in Spanish speaking. A caring presence who communicates emotion through tone, body language, and subtle reactions. Actors should be comfortable delivering some simple phrases of dialogue in Spanish. Availability Requirement: Actors must be available to film during April and the beginning of May. Specific shoot dates will be shared in advance, and flexibility within this time frame is strongly preferred.

Police OfficerMale35-55 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic White / Caucasian Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Empathetic, calm, and experienced. A grounded authority figure who approaches situations with patience rather than aggression. Actors should be able to convey reassurance and professionalism with minimal dialogue. Availability Requirement: Actors must be available to film during April and the beginning of May. Specific shoot dates will be shared in advance, and flexibility within this time frame is strongly preferred.