Casting Call for "Stay" Feature Film
Actors needed for "Stay" independent feature film. Please find the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: An intimate romantic drama exploring love that endures through trauma, grief, healing, marriage, and parenthood. Told through memories, dreams, and the present day, the film follows two lifelong friends as they discover that the greatest act of love isn't perfection — it's choosing to stay. Rate: $50–$200 per day depending on role. Lead roles: travel and lodging provided. Supporting, day player, and background roles: must be local to Utah, travel and lodging not provided. Additional info: Filming Location: Utah (primary). Backup location: Texas. Filming Dates: 14–18 days total (varies per role), between last week of July and August 12. Roles available: lead, supporting, day player, and background/extras. Background and featured extras sought for wedding guests, birthday party guests, hospital visitors, hospital staff, café patrons, restaurant patrons, airport travelers, cemetery visitors, neighbors. Selected performers will receive audition sides and self-tape instructions. When applying, please send a headshot, resume (if available), demo reel (preferred, not required), current city and state, height, age, contact information, and availability during production.
9 roles
LEAD ROLE (RECAST) A quiet novelist who loves deeply but struggles to express his feelings. Beau is gentle, thoughtful, emotionally intelligent, and carries much of the film’s emotional weight. This role requires exceptional dramatic range and the ability to communicate powerful emotion through subtle performances. Lead Role Travel & Lodging Provided
LEAD ROLE (RECAST) Warm, wise, patient, and compassionate. Beau’s father serves as his guide during the coma, offering wisdom, comfort, and quiet strength throughout the story. Supporting Lead Travel & Lodging Provided
SUPPORTING ROLE Marie’s former boyfriend. Appears in several scenes and serves as an important part of Marie and Beau’s emotional journey. Utah Local Hire
DAY PLAYER ROLE
DAY PLAYER ROLE Appears in multiple hospital scenes.
DAY PLAYER ROLE Appears in multiple hospital scenes.
DAY PLAYER ROLE
DAY PLAYER ROLE Leads the delivery sequence.
Seeking adults and children for: * Wedding Guests * Birthday Party Guests * Hospital Visitors * Hospital Staff * Café Patrons * Restaurant Patrons * Airport Travelers * Cemetery Visitors * Neighbors All background and featured extras must be local to Utah.
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