Casting Call for "Around the Fire" Feature Film in SC
Casting actors for the "Around the Fire" feature film. See the details below. ONLY NC & LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: In a world of constant noise and curated lives, three lifelong friends decide to unplug and disappear into the wilderness. What starts as a simple escape becomes a high-stakes reckoning. As the distractions of civilization fade, a profound discovery in the woods forces them to drop the masks they've worn for decades. A raw, refreshing journey into the rare honesty that only happens when men have nothing left to lose but each other. Rate: Alfred: $345 flat fee. Rush: $365 flat fee. Supporting roles: $50 travel stipend each. Additional info: Locations: North Carolina and South Carolina. Filming: One week in October or November 2026. Crafty included for all shoot days. Lodging provided for the North Carolina portion (may be shared/communal sleeping space). When applying, please send the following: - Headshots; - Reel.
5 role s
Pay: $345 Flat Fee: A former hometown legend living in the shadow of who he used to be. A natural at everything who failed to launch, he now hides his deep insecurities behind a "life of the party" persona.
Pay: $365 Flat Fee: Rush exists "outside the labels"—he’s a master craftsman, a provider, and a fiercely independent man who built his own life with his own hands. Currently navigating a contentious divorce, Rush is a man who wants to be left alone but finds himself forced to lean on his friends. We need a performance that balances a rugged exterior with intense emotional transparency.
SUPPORTING ROLE – Pay: $50 Travel Stipend Each August’s wife; navigating the fallout of a marriage at its breaking point.
SUPPORTING ROLE – Pay: $50 Travel Stipend Each Rush’s wife; a pivotal presence in the film’s emotional resolution.
SUPPORTING ROLE – Pay: $50 Travel Stipend Each August’s parents; representing the weight of tradition and expectation.KIDS (Ages 6-12): Required for the film’s finale.
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