"Flickerlight Dream" Student Film Needs Young Actors
Open casting call for independent student short film "Flickerlight Dream". Seeking cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Additional details are included below. About the project: Genre: Magical Realism/Psychological Drama. LOGLINE: A lonely, sleep-deprived teenage artist encounters a mysterious girl who appears beneath a flickering streetlight outside his bedroom window. As their connection grows, she awakens a part of him he thought he'd lost. Rate: Unpaid. Actors will receive a copy of the completed film for their demo reels and portfolios. Additional info: AUDITION PROCESS: All applicants are asked to include a professionally presented self-tape using the audition sides attached for their selected character. Selected applicants will be invited to in-person callbacks in Calgary, with an opportunity to explore performance and on-screen chemistry. Actors of all experience levels are encouraged to apply. Directors welcome diverse performers who connect with the story and its themes. Tentative shoot dates: November 3–10, 2026 (exact dates TBD). When applying, please include: - Full name and age - Role you're auditioning for - Union status (union or non-union) - Headshot and acting résumé - Demo reel, if available - Self-tape audition using the attached sides Audition sides: Please read from the highlighted lines of your character, no need to cut between scenes. - Availability between November 3–10, 2026 Subject Line: FLICKERLIGHT DREAM — [Role] — [Full Name].
2 roles
Playing age: 17. A withdrawn, introspective teenage artist struggling with isolation and creative stagnation. Eli is observant, emotionally guarded, and quietly yearning for connection. This role relies heavily on subtle facial expressions, physical storytelling, and the ability to communicate complex emotions with minimal dialogue.
Playing age: 17. An enigmatic, playful, and ethereal presence who appears beneath a flickering streetlight. She embodies imagination, curiosity, and the freedom Eli has lost touch with. Seeking a performer with strong physical expressiveness, emotional sensitivity, and natural screen presence. Comfort with movement and simple dance choreography is important. Dance experience is an asset, but not required.
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