Casting Call for "The Rhymes of Rob & Matt" Film
Casting actors for the short student film "The Rhymes of Rob & Matt." See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: As a last resort, Rob calls upon his estranged mother, an excellent oncologist, to examine his boyfriend Matt, who is dying of cancer. When that falls short, he plans an epic fairytale adventure for Matt. Rate: $160 per shoot day, plus $20/day meal stipend and $20/day wardrobe. Final authorization dependent upon university budget approval. Additional info: Non-union student film. Greater Richmond, VA. Rehearsal date: July 17, 2026. Shoot dates: July 20–24, 2026. Travel and accommodations cannot be provided. Please note in your submission if you have accommodation in Richmond and are available to self-report. Free parking available at the on-campus shoot location. When applying, please send your current headshot, resume, and reel if available.
3 roles
Rob is in a loving relationship with his boyfriend Matt. This is Rob’s first relationship and his homophobic mother does not approve. Matt is dying of cancer and has come to terms with it, and is not moving forward with any further treatment. Rob would do anything to get him help, even reaching out to his estranged mother. LEAD RATE: $160/Shoot Day for five days, plus $20/day meal stipend & $20/day wardrobe for 5 days.
Rob’s Mother. Oncologist. Disapproves of her son Rob’s relationship with Matt. Her Hippocratic Oath is battling with her disdain for Rob’s relationship which she feels this is a phase that he will outgrow. She finds herself unable to render care for Matt. SUPPORTING RATE: $160/Shoot Day for five days, plus $20/day meal stipend & $20/day wardrobe for 5 days
In the final stages of cancer and simply enjoying spending time with his boyfriend Rob. Reading Grimm’s Fairy tales aloud is about as adventurous as Matt can be. Rob has other plans. Matt trusts Rob implicitly and is willing to go along with Rob’s wild plan knowing it will likely be the last thing he does. Matt does not want to squash Rob’s hopes of a fairy tale ending. LEAD RATE: $160/Shoot Day for five days, plus $20/day meal stipend & $20/day wardrobe for 5 days.
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