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Talent Needed for "The Shadow I Run From" Short Film

Atlanta, GA, United States
ID: 308573Exp: 5/9/2026
$100/day
Description:

Casting talent for short film "The Shadow I Run From", please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: TSIRF follows Jordan, a high school senior who turns to poetry to confront the trauma behind his strained relationship with his father, Markus. This is a beautiful story about healing & forgiveness. Rates: Markus Greer - $100/day || needed 3-5 days Rafael Santiago - $75/day || needed 1-2 days Additional info: Filming will take place from May 22-29th - although, no talent will work at 7 days. Seeking local hires to Atlanta. When applying, please include your name, age, height, resume, headshot, and acting reel.

2 role s

RAFAEL SANTIAGOMale35-45 y.o.Latino / Hispanic

Rafael and Markus became close during their time in the military. Though they both faced difficult situations, and Rafael was the one who found healthy ways to cope. Rafael relates to Markus, yet still provides aid and empathy to the Greer family separately. Email your headshot & resume to tsirf.casting@gmail.com

MARKUS GREERMale35-45 y.o.African-American

Father of Jordan & Jalen. Markus returns from deployment to his family a completely changed man. He wants to be the husband and father he vowed to be, but feels deeply misunderstood. He crosses lines mentally, verbally, and physically causes pain to his family. He's overfilled with rage from trauma. Markus' arc in TSIRF revolves around his relationship to his son, Jordan.