"Not My Son" a Psychological Short Film Seeks Actors
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "Not My Son," a Psychological Horror/Drama short film, looking for actors. See more details below. Rate: Paid + non-paid roles available. Additional info: See the attachments below for the roles' details, submission instructions, and film details. Must be willing to work locally to hire in Houston. If interested, please submit your application, headshot + reel/self-tape.
3 roles
Chris is intelligent, observant, emotionally sensitive, and deeply attached to his mother. As a child, he mirrors behaviors he doesn't fully understand. By adolescence, confusion around affection and identity begins surfacing in troubling ways. This role requires an actor capable of subtle psychological shifts. The older Chris should feel charming and unsettling at the same time. Strong physical acting and emotional restraint are important.
Protective husband and father. Honest, blunt, and practical. He confronts uncomfortable truths but his delivery escalates tension. Seeking an actor who can portray strength, protectiveness, and emotional honesty with depth and authenticity.
Warm, maternal, outspoken, and socially observant. Regina represents family stability but unintentionally adds to Kim's feelings of judgment and isolation. PERFORMANCE NOTES: Seeking a grounded actress with emotional warmth, strength, and authenticity.