"Seen" Faith-Based Dramatic Short Film: Seeking Acting Talent
Seeking talent from Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX Shoots end of October in Texas. Roles paying up to US$400 Project Description: Casting "Seen," a faith-based dramatic short film exploring church hurt, authentic community, and the importance of truly listening to those who feel unseen. Rather than offering easy answers, the film invites audiences to consider how compassion and genuine connection can become the first step toward healing. How to apply: Submit headshot, resume, and demo reel
8 roles
A quiet, thoughtful Christian who desperately longs for authentic community but has grown weary of shallow conversations and emotional dismissal within the church. Intelligent and observant, Ethan carries years of disappointment beneath a calm exterior. During one Bible study, he finally finds the courage to speak honestly, setting off a confrontation that changes everything. Seeking an actor capable of subtle, emotionally grounded performances. Rate: US$400 flat rate - est. 2 days of work
Friendly, outgoing, and well-liked. Cameron genuinely cares about Ethan but struggles with people-pleasing and avoiding conflict. Torn between loyalty to his friend and fitting in with the group, his inability to stand beside Ethan creates one of the film’s most heartbreaking moments. Looking for an actor with natural charisma who can communicate internal conflict beneath an easygoing personality. Rate: US$400 flat rate - est. 2 days of work
Kind. Patient. Genuine. Luke doesn’t try to fix Ethan’s pain or explain it away. Instead, he simply listens. His quiet compassion provides the film’s hope without ever becoming preachy or overly sentimental. Seeking an actor with warmth, authenticity, and strong listening skills. This role succeeds through sincerity rather than dialogue. Rate: US$200 flat rate - est. 1 day of work
Confident, opinionated, and convinced he’s helping others by speaking hard truths. Hunter believes people simply need to “move on” from church hurt, unaware of how dismissive his words become. He isn’t a villain—he genuinely believes he’s right. Looking for an actor who can balance confidence with realism. Hunter should feel like someone audiences have actually met, not a caricature. Rate: US$200 flat rate - est. 1 day of work
Leader of the young adult Bible study. Calm, approachable, and respected by the group. Nathan sincerely wants people to heal but often defaults to familiar Christian clichés rather than engaging difficult questions. Well-intentioned but emotionally limited. Seeking a natural, relatable presence capable of conveying kindness alongside subtle blind spots. Ethnicity: White / European Descent Rate: US$200 flat rate - est. 1 day of work
Nathan’s wife. Warm, encouraging, and deeply invested in the group. Sarah shares personal stories believing they offer comfort, but unintentionally reinforces the idea that those struggling simply need to move forward. Looking for an actress who can portray genuine compassion while remaining unaware of how her words affect others. Rate: US$200 flat rate - est. 1 day of work
Passionate and expressive. Megan genuinely loves her church community and often encourages others by sharing her own experiences. She wants people to heal but struggles to understand why some continue carrying painful wounds. Seeking an emotionally expressive actress with strong conversational instincts. Rate: US$200 flat rate - est. 1 day of work
The class clown. Easygoing, funny, and always ready with a joke or story. Trevor helps keep the group comfortable but unintentionally avoids deeper conversations. Despite his humor, he’s likable and sincere. Looking for strong comedic timing with the ability to reveal genuine heart underneath the humor. Rate: US$200 flat rate - est. 1 day of work
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