Job in Acting for "Arachne" Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Casting actors for "Arachne" film. See the details below. About the project: Arachne: The First Spider is a short film drawn from the ancient Greek myth of Arachne, centered on the young weaver whose extraordinary talent and defiance bring her into direct conflict with Athena. Conceived as a disciplined adaptation grounded in classical tradition, the project seeks to preserve the severity, beauty, and symbolic force of the original myth rather than dilute it through casual revision. The result is a mythic drama concerned with creation, arrogance, judgment, and metamorphosis. Rate: Non union. Paid roles. Exact rates are still being finalized, but compensation will reflect role size, time commitment, and responsibilities. Details will be shared during the casting process. Additional information: Audition Location Vancouver. Shoot/Performance Date(s) 2027. Shoot/Performance Location(s) Vancouver, outer mtreo Vancouver. Submission Deadline May 19, 2026. When applying, please submit a current head shot, resume, and demo reel if available, along with a brief introduction Please note the role you are applying for in your subject line or message. Shortlisted performers may be asked to submit a self-tape or attend an audition.
5 role s
A gifted young weaver of extraordinary discipline, intelligence, and pride. She is sharp, self-possessed, and unwilling to bow to reputation or divine authority when she believes her skill speaks for itself. The role requires strong dramatic presence and the ability to carry both intensity and restraint.
The goddess of wisdom, craft, and order. Composed, authoritative, and formidable. She enters not as chaos but as judgment itself: controlled, penetrating, and severe. The role calls for gravitas, precision, and a commanding screen presence.
A bent and weathered mortal figure who appears frail but carries an unsettling force beneath the surface. This role may be doubled with Athena. Requires subtlety, control, and the ability to suggest hidden power beneath humility.
A witness from Arachne’s community. She represents the mortal world around the central conflict: admiration, anxiety, gossip, and fear of offending the gods. May function as a grounded social presence or symbolic observer depending on staging.
A member of the surrounding community who observes the rise of Arachne’s fame and the danger of her defiance. Can be played naturalistically or with a more formal mythic tone.
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