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"Despondence" Short Movie Casting Actors

Denver, CO, United States
ID: 307487Exp: 4/9/2026
Description:

Casting call for indie film "Despondence". Looking for cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the roles below. About the project: Genre: Coming of Age/Drama. Logline: A sick teenager flees his abusive home in search of freedom, meeting new people as he goes, but as life on the road unravels and the weight of what he left behind begins to close in, he’s forced to confront the truth that some things can’t be outrun. Project Description: Despondence is a character-driven short film about grief, memory, and the illusion of escape. It follows a teenager who leaves behind a troubled home in search of something better, only to confront the emotional weight of what he can’t outrun. Rate: While monetary compensation currently isn’t possible, the studio hopes that it can be, as of now compensation will be in food and credits. Additional info: Production Type: Indie Run Time: 45min-1hr When applying, please include headshot, resume, and reel, if you have one.

4 role s

LilithFemale18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

Personality wise, super strong. Chloe Price/Ellie Williams' vibes. Please see the attachment.

UlisesMale25-45 y.o.Latino / Hispanic Other

Any ethnicity, preferably Hispanic. Vision: Speak No Evil's James McAvoy or DBH's Todd. Not at all needed, but what would be cool for Ulises is, if you have a sort of grizzlier tone to your voice, sort of like Hugh Jackmans, OR if you can healthily sustain one. Please see the attachment.

RueFemale30-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Vision: Annie Graham and Wendy Torrence, emotionally exhausted. Please see the attachment.

EnmaBoth genders18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

Vision: originally was intended to be male, but directors truly think can be played by any gender. PSA: Enma is the MOST important character to get right. Please see the attachment.