Seeking Actor for "Crime and Punishment" Short Film
Casting a male actor for the short film " Crime and Punishment". Please find the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: The company is producing Crime and Punishment first as a short film for international film festivals, using it as a proof of concept to apply for funding for a limited series. The short centers on a restaurant conversation between Zametov and Raskolnikov, intercut with flashbacks of Raskolnikov committing the pawnbroker's murder. This independent, nonunion psychological thriller adapts Dostoevsky's novel through atmospheric period interiors and practical blood effects. Rate: $200/day Additional info: Shoot dates: October 30–November 2, 2026. Location: New York City; exact location pending. When applying, please include a headshot, résumé, reel, and availability. Put “Older Worker” in the subject line.
1 role
The Older Worker is a gruff, practical workman re-papering the murdered pawnbroker’s apartment. When a stranger enters and asks odd questions about the murder, he grows suspicious and wants him out. Seeking a performer who can bring a grounded, wary presence to the scene.
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