Acting Job in "Existential Reset" Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Casting actors for "Existential Reset" film. See the details below. About the project: Paul, a socially withdrawn man stuck in a monotonous routine, quietly observes life passing him by until his mischievous and bored guardian angel, Ray, forces him to attend his neighbor Emily’s birthday party. As Paul navigates awkward social interactions and tries to make a connection, Ray’s reckless attempts to “help” push him further out of his comfort zone. What begins as a night of tentative human connection spirals into darkly comedic chaos when Ray’s intervention leads to an unexpected and fatal outcome, highlighting the absurd extremes of guidance, control, and the desire to break free from routine. Additional information: Shoot/Performance Date(s) May 27-29, 2026. Shoot/Performance Location(s) Vancouver. Submission deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026. When applying, please submit a self-tape of yourself to stating your full name and the role you are auditioning for. Make sure your video is clearly visible and audible, and include any requested sides or material if provided.
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Socially withdrawn and stuck in a repetitive routine, Paul is intelligent but painfully shy and awkward in social situations. He secretly admires his neighbor Emily and longs for connection, but fear and self-doubt keep him isolated. Paul wants to engage with life but freezes when opportunities arise. His story is about confronting his fears, stepping outside his comfort zone, and learning that life is unpredictable and sometimes brutally so.
Ray is a mischievous, bored guardian angel with a sardonic sense of humor and a love for chaos. He observes Paul with both judgment and amusement and intervenes when he believes it will shake Paul out of his rut. Ray is confident, manipulative, and eccentric, convinced that his interference is for Paul’s own good, even if his methods are reckless.
Outgoing, kind, and socially confident, Emily is Paul’s neighbor and the object of his crush. She is friendly and flirty in a natural, casual way, but she sees Paul as a safe and comfortable friend rather than a romantic interest. Emily is warm, approachable, and empathetic, unaware of the intensity of Paul’s admiration.
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