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"Vow of Silence" Short Film Seeking Male Talent

Chicago, IL, United States
ID: 322743Exp: 10/15/2026
$420/day
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "Vow of Silence" short film, looking for actors for two paid lead roles. See more details below. About the project: "Vow of Silence" is a quiet, emotional, and slightly humorous drama about a ghostwriter hired to write a groom's wedding vows. During an interview, he discovers that the bride is the woman he never got over. He must write the vows knowing he will have to put into words what he never got to say to her. Rate: Paid, non-union. Rates are listed individually for each role. Additional info: Filming locations include a café, park, and city streets. Actors must be able to travel to the filming locations. Selected actors will receive audition sides for a self-tape. Self-tapes must be filmed in landscape orientation, with a slate at the beginning and an off-camera reader. All performers must sign a performer agreement before filming. Only selected actors will be contacted. Location: Chicago, IL. Date and Time: Filming: November 6–8, 2026. In-person callbacks: October 20–22, 2026. If interested, submit a headshot, acting resume, and demo reel link. Use the following subject line: VOW OF SILENCE – [ROLE] – [YOUR NAME]

2 roles

AugustMale18-30 y.o.White / Caucasian Other

Lead. Ethnically ambiguous/multiracial or white/European descent. A professional vow-writer who is calm, precise, and occasionally cold. He previously had a relationship with his client's fiancée. The role relies on silent reactions, voice-over, and expressive acting, with minimal dialogue. Requires an on-camera crying scene in a solo shot. Rate: $420 for an estimated 21 hours of work.

SeanMale22-40 y.o.White / Caucasian

Lead. European descent. The groom, a laid-back California guy who is talkative and happier than ever. He is a good person who doesn't know the ghostwriter's history with his fiancée. Features a major café scene and wedding vows delivered through voice-over. Blonde hair is a plus but not required. Rate: $160 for an estimated 7 hours of work.