Casting Actors for "Captive" Short Film
Looking for actors for the "Captive" short film. Details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Three college friends traveling through rural Georgia discover a secluded plantation where slavery has continued into the modern day. Trapped in a horrifying system of exploitation and violence, they must fight to survive and escape. Rate: Non-paid. IMDb/screen credit and meals provided on set. Additional info: Genre: Psychological horror / thriller Filming: Atlanta, Georgia Production Dates: To be announced When applying, please send the following: Headshot Acting résumé Demo reel or previous work (if available) Contact information Role you're submitting for Subject: "CAPTIVE CASTING — [ROLE] — [YOUR NAME]"
3 roles
SUPPORTING LEAD A college student traveling with his two Black roommates. Inspired by the abolitionist spirit of John Brown, JB is courageous, loyal, and willing to stand against injustice. Seeking: An actor with strong emotional range, authenticity, and the ability to portray courage under extreme circumstances.
SUPPORTING The younger brother in a family operating a hidden plantation. Joel is insecure, morally conflicted, and desperate for his family’s approval. Although he sometimes sympathizes with the enslaved people, he conceals those feelings behind a facade of cruelty. Seeking: An actor capable of portraying internal conflict, vulnerability, and subtle emotional complexity.
SUPPORTING ANTAGONIST A physically intimidating, sadistic enforcer who idolizes Jesse, the family’s cunning authority figure. Jeb is brutish, impulsive, and not particularly intelligent. He desperately seeks Jesse’s approval while concealing his sexuality from his family. Seeking: An actor with a commanding physical presence, intimidating energy, and strong dramatic range.
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