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Seeking Cast for "Bar Car" Independent Feature Film

Avon, CT, United States
ID: 308691Exp: 5/10/2026
$2,800/project
Description:

Casting actors for "Bar Car" Independent Feature Film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: A contained indie feature film set inside a 1988 commuter train bar car. Think Glengarry Glen Ross meets The Ice Storm. Dialogue-heavy, dark humor, ensemble-driven. Rate: This is a paid production. Rates range from $25–$35/hour depending on role, with an average of 60–80 hours of work for principal cast members. Additional info: Non-union preferred. Night shoots Mostly. When applying, please include your headshot, resume, and a brief self-tape if available.

7 role s

JOHNMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

The charismatic lead. JFK energy, executive, smoker. Carries the film.

MATTMale26-34 y.o.White / Caucasian

A young guy in freefall — drunk, desperate, and heartbreaking.

BRILLMale35-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Big, loud, preppy bond trader. The comic engine of the group.

KIMFemale36-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Sharp executive. Witty, warm, and quietly magnetic.

LOUISMale45-58 y.o.All ethnicities

Italian or Mediterranean. A magnificent fabulist. Slight Italian accent required.

CHESTERFIELDMale56-69 y.o.All ethnicities

The world-weary elder statesman of the group. Dry wit, real gravitas.

RYANMale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

The bartender. Short, Irish, hint of a brogue.