Short Film "I Am the Emergency" Seeks Actors
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for short film "I Am the Emergency" looking for talent for the roles listed below. See more details below. About the project: This short film follows a fallen supervillainess who documents her emotional collapse through a vlog. Encounters with a grounded baker and a performative wellness influencer force her to confront her identity, culminating in a powerful moment of self-reclamation. The story explores themes of vulnerability, authenticity, and personal power. Rate: $25 per hour Additional info: Location: Minneapolis/Golden Valley, MN area Date and Time: Shooting April 29th or April 30th; Auditions held via Zoom (individual time slots scheduled) Open to both union and non-union talent. Union actors must be able to work under a SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget or Modified Low-Budget agreement. Film is intended for festival submission. Approximate time on set is 1 hour. Non-union talent preferred for this shoot. If interested, submit your application with the role of interest, your headshot or photo, a brief introduction, and union status (if applicable).
3 role s
Lead – A former supervillainess now living in isolation, struggling with depression and identity. Requires strong emotional range, vulnerability, and comfort with intimate, psychologically driven scenes. Closed set maintained with professionalism.
A quiet, observant baker who delivers bread. Grounded, calm presence with subtle intensity.
A wellness influencer with a polished, performative persona. Requires comedic timing and the ability to shift between controlled presentation and emotional unraveling.
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