Casting Call for "Customer Service" Short Film
Casting actors for "Customer Service" Short film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: A man arrives in what appears to be a dim, unsettling waiting room—only to discover he’s dead. As he navigates a cold, indifferent receptionist and a system eerily reminiscent of bureaucratic customer service, he realizes hell isn’t fire and brimstone… it’s waiting endlessly to be helped. Dark, psychological, satirical horror with strong tension and dry humor. Rate: Non-Paid (meals, footage, credit, and networking provided) Additional info: Project Type: Short Film Union Status: Non-Union Shoot Date: May 16–17 Location: Raleigh, NC (Exact location provided upon casting) Looking for actors who can handle subtle horror + grounded realism Strong facial acting and presence Comfortable working in a minimalist, performance-driven environment Passionate creatives who align with story-first filmmaking No experience required (though appreciated) This is a portfolio-building, collaborative project Great opportunity for actors interested in dark, psychological storytelling When applying, please include: Subject Line: Customer Service Casting – [Role Name] Include: Name + Age Headshot (or recent photo) Resume (if available, not required) Demo reel or acting clip (if available) Location (must be able to work in Raleigh, NC)
4 roles
(Lead) Confident but unraveling under pressure Starts assertive, becomes increasingly panicked and desperate Must balance dark comedy with emotional breakdown Heavy dialogue role
(Supporting Lead) Deadpan, detached, almost bored with existence Subtle menace beneath calm indifference Strong comedic timing (dry, sarcastic, understated)
(Supporting) Brief but impactful role Must convey shock, fear, and dark humor quickly Visible physical death detail (SFX makeup: gunshot wound)
Must be comfortable portraying various “afterlife states” (creative physical acting encouraged) Non-verbal or minimal dialogue Opportunity for stylized, eerie performance
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