Casting Call for a Short Film "Dollparts"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking cast to portray roles in a short film "Dollparts". See the details below. About the project: Logline: A meticulous tailor racing to complete a high-stakes commission while battling a mysterious illness is visited by a feral double who forces her to reckon with her body, her art, and the price of performing wellness. Rate: ACTRA approved Student Film. Additional information: AUDITION DATE: Self-tapes will be requested from selected talent. CALL-BACK DATE: TBC. WARDROBE: TBC. SHOOT DATE: Aug. 14 to Tues. Aug. 25th, 2026. SHOOT LOCATION: Toronto/GTA. Shot on 16mm. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS FRIDAY, JULY 17TH, 2026. If you're interested, please apply.
3 roles
SUPPORTING ROLE. Anya has worked for a tyrannical boss for many years. She has learned to completely repress her pain. She is charismatic and friendly but demands compliance from Maggie. Deep down she is very scared of her boss. MUST be comfortable with a SFX makeup scar across their face.
PRINCIPAL ROLE. A former “junk” artist, she has turned away from her past self to try to fit in. She wants to be perfect, and normal. When she is given an important commission to make suits for a VIP, she stays up all night working, and a dormant illness resurfaces. Maggie knows something is “wrong” with her, and actively fights against it and denies it.
PRINCIPAL ROLE. Dollparts is an Autoimmune illness personified. She doesn’t speak, but moves in a specific way and performs self-harm without experiencing the pain (mirroring Autoimmunity). Looking for an actor with dance or movement background (or not), ideally who is Queer, and interested in creating this character’s physicality.
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