"Black Sheep" Short Film Seeking African-American Actors
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for a "Black Sheep" drama short film, seeking actors with strong dramatic abilities and an emotional range. See more details below. Rate: Unpaid Talent will receive: Credit / Portfolio Professional Highlight Reel Meals Provided Craft Services Provided About the project: After years of silence, a family's estranged son returns for Sunday dinner, forcing buried secrets, old wounds, and a deadly cover-up into the open. BLACK SHEEP is a contained family drama centered on guilt, loyalty, truth, and the devastating cost of keeping secrets. The project serves as a proof-of-concept short film for a planned feature film. Additional info: Location: Chicago, Illinois Shoot Dates: Mid-September 2026 (Exact dates TBD) Rehearsals & Table Reads: July–September 2026 Because this film relies heavily on performance and dialogue, all selected actors must be available for: Table Reads Character Development Sessions Rehearsals Production Dates Full availability is strongly preferred throughout the rehearsal and production process. If interested, please submit your application with: Headshot Resume Reel (if available) Selected talent will receive sides and audition instructions.
4 roles
LEAD SUPPORTING Family matriarch. Strong-willed, respected, and fiercely protective of her family. Anita has spent years holding everyone together while carrying a devastating secret that threatens to destroy everything she built. Required Media: Headshot Resume Dramatic Reel (Preferred)
LEAD SUPPORTING Damien's younger sister. Intelligent, outspoken, and emotionally wounded by her brother's disappearance. Beneath her anger is years of grief and unanswered questions. Seeking an actress capable of balancing vulnerability, heartbreak, and confrontation. Required Media: Headshot Resume Dramatic Reel (Preferred)
SUPPORTING The family's peacemaker. Funny, charismatic, and respected by everyone at the table. Ronnie has spent years trying to keep the family together, but he may know more about the family's past than he's willing to admit. Seeking an actor with strong presence and subtle emotional depth. Required Media: Headshot Resume Dramatic Reel (Preferred)
SUPPORTING The youngest adult in the family. Observant, curious, and unafraid to ask uncomfortable questions. Jordan becomes the audience's eyes and ears as long-buried secrets begin to surface. Seeking an actor with natural charisma and strong listening skills. Required Media: Headshot Resume Dramatic Reel (Preferred)
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