Open Roles in a Short Film “The Bench”
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ADMITTED. Searching for cast and extras for a short film “The Bench”. See the details below. About the film: Logline: On a quiet afternoon in the park, a woman seeking solitude and a man looking for love collide in a case of mistaken identity — and discover something unexpectedly human between them. Synopsis: "The Bench" explores connection, miscommunication, and the modern absurdity of online dating. When SOPHIE, a cynical woman looking for peace, is approached by CRAWFORD, a well-dressed optimist convinced she’s his long-awaited online date, a witty and revealing exchange unfolds. What begins as irritation slowly shifts toward empathy, humour, and the possibility of something real. Rate: Non-union/Independent. IMDB listing and credit. Copy for reel. Festival submissions planned. Additional information: Location: Nova Scotia (Kentville or nearby). Production Type: Independent Short Film. Genre: Dramatic Comedy/Relationship Drama. Estimated Runtime: ~10 minutes. Shooting Dates: (Spring 2026). Location: Public park setting in or near Kentville, NS. Format: Cinematic Realism, single-location dialogue-driven piece. When applying, please submit the following: Head shot, resume, and demo reel (if available); Short note introducing yourself; Directors will then move forward to video (or in-person) auditions. Subject line: “The Bench – [Role]”.
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Warm, chatty, and delightfully unaware. Represents a gentle contrast to the guarded leads — someone from another world, grounding the story in small-town charm.
Appears briefly in the final shot, but VERY important — a woman in a red scarf sitting with a giant stuffed panda, waiting expectantly. No dialogue, but essential for the film’s closing irony.
To play opposite the Female extra in the final scene. The character looks a bit rough around the edges, not a bad person, just a visual opposite to the female.
Various available. Park-goers out for a stroll. Any age groups and genders. A young family, small group of friends, joggers, dog walkers, etc.
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