Proof-of-Concept Short Film "Perdition" Seeks Cast
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Casting four lead roles for "PERDITION", an independent proof-of-concept short film. See the details below. More details are below. About the project: "Perdition" is a comedy/satire following four friends whose increasingly questionable decisions send their lives completely off the rails. Additional information: Shooting in Montréal this October 2026. Looking for young actors in their early 20s with strong comedic instincts and, most importantly, great chemistry together. The short is being made as a proof of concept for a future feature-length version of "PERDITION", and the intention is for the actors cast as the four leads to carry their roles forward into the feature if the project moves ahead. Location: Montreal, QC. Shooting mid-October 2026. Independent production. Comedy/Satire/Crime. If you're interested, please apply.
4 roles
LEAD. THE LEADER. Leader of the group: charismatic, impulsive, and always thinking bigger. A gifted speaker, he pulls others in through sheer confidence and ambition. Beneath his fearless exterior, however, is someone terrified of losing control. Medium height (leaning shorter), dark hair. Strong screen presence and the ability to deliver emotionally charged dialogue.
Lead. THE ANCHOR. The anchor of the group: loyal, focused, committed, once he puts his mind to something, he will do everything in his power to see it through. Hardworking through every step of his life, he is the most reluctant to join the group in their activities, but is the most invested once he begins. Tall, blond, athletic build (fit but not overly muscular).
LEAD. THE OVERTHINKER. Sharp, witty, and self-aware. His intelligence makes him lazy and an overthinker, leaving him too lazy to lead but fascinated by Montana's confidence. He loves the sound of his own voice and has a habit of turning the simplest idea into an unnecessarily elaborate speech. Strong comedic timing, excellent delivery.
LEAD. THE HEART. The heart of the group. Kind, simple-minded, and deeply empathetic, Spud often questions the group's actions but follows them out of loyalty. As things spiral out of control, he becomes the first to openly wrestle with guilt, forcing himself to confront the consequences of everything they've done. Strong comedic timing, excellent delivery.
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