Casting Call for "They Asked For It" Short Film
Casting Talent for "They Asked For It" Short Film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Rape survivors turned vigilantes kidnap the CEO who assaulted Kat, eliciting a confession of his predatory actions. Rate: Paid + meals + copy + credit Additional info: Format: Narrative Short Union Status: Non-Union Shoot Location: Lexington, KY and surrounding areas Shoot Dates: TBD – Summer/Fall 2026 Must be able to work as a Local Hire – No travel or accommodations provided, but will be considered if necessary. When applying, please include: resume, headshots, demo reel (if available) Subject Line: They Asked For It – [Actor’s Name]
4 role s
(Supporting)- Pragmatic, composed, intelligent. Former law enforcement. She is a single mother that handles her business well, and is very open to her daughter about what she does with the group. Throughout the series, her daughter begs to join the cause, and when she’s old enough, she sneaks onto a case with dire consequences.
(Supporting) –Spicy, blunt, fierce, scary. Hannah was born into chaos – her parents were on drugs, allowing others to abuse her as a child. She ran away from home, forged her own way and has been stubborn ever since. Throughout the series, Hannah will begin making risky decisions that puts the group at risk, forcing them to question her involvement and how to do damage control if she’s around.
(Supporting) Charismatic, professional, corporate CEO – Mark comes from wealth, and has a history of entitlement. His entrepreneurial ventures are often tied into situations where he has taken advantage of clients. He has raped multiple women, is married (cheating), with children.
(Supporting) Soft spoken, afraid to stand up for herself, tired of being mistreated as Mark’s wife. She discovers a cheating husband - she seeks security and confidence through men and her relationships, until now. She must have a relationship to feel complete. She is motivated by her children and security, and begins to shift, eventually helping the women.
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