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Lead Roles for "Special Gift" Micro-Short

Chicago, IL, United States
ID: 313058Exp: 6/20/2026
$250/day
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for a micro-short, looking for two main leads. See more details below. About the project: SPECIAL GIFT - A micro-short about isolation, objectification, and what happens when you feel like what makes you unique is commodified rather than celebrated. Rate: Copy and on-set meals will be provided. $150 - $250 (see the roles for details). Additional info: The shoot will take place EITHER the weekend of July 10 OR July 17. Rehearsal will take place on Friday, with overnight shoots taking place on Sunday. If interested, please send your headshot, resume, and a self-tape of the first two scenes from the included sides (see attached below). Callbacks will be held the week of June 22 Please include: Name Height Location Availability June 22-26 Availability on July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, & 19 Representation

2 roles

SHAWNMale20-29 y.o.African-American

Polite, but guarded. Reserved, but charismatic. Has a "special gift" he wishes he could share, but must keep to himself. PAYS $250 ($50 for rehearsal + $100/night for two nights)

HANNAHFemale20-24 y.o.White / Caucasian

Well-meaning. Does not have a lot of friends except her two roommates who are more popular than she is. Frequently feels lonely and left out. PAYS $150 ($50 for rehearsal + $100 for Saturday night)