Greater Philadelphia Film Office
CASTING A DRAMATIC ROLE FOR LOCAL SHORT FILM – ACTRESSES/ACTORS NEEDED – PAID
Story description:
A lonely squatter finds unexpected company.
Drama/Short film
Production details:
Script length is 6 pages.
This is a two-day weekend shoot, dates TBD. Location is in/or around Philadelphia.
Actors will need their own transportation. Looking for Actors from the Philadelphia area (preferred), New Jersey, Delaware, or New York.
Travel expenses will be reimbursed and boarding will be provided if needed.
Character descriptions:
SQUATTER/LUCY (female, 18-35): title role. A gruff exterior, fends for herself, distrustful of others at the cost of being alone forever. Looking for any ethnicity, height, build, etc., willing to do own minor stunts. Paid a $150 day rate.
BODY/NEIL (male, 35-50): the role of a dead body. Past-self/character was a major depressive who experienced great loss. Looking for any ethnicity, height, but preferably lighter build, willing to do own minor stunts. Paid a $100 day rate.
NOTE: Both roles are silent/ very little dialogue.
Instructions:
Kindly submit an email with your resume/headshot to squattershortfilm@gmail.com. Please have the subject be “ACTOR SUBMISSIONS -”, then the name of the role you’re submitting for. Once you receive a reply, you will be asked to send a video of a dramatic performance that is at least two minutes long (with an adjustment).