| Job Description: |
SYNOPSIS:
Controlled Chaos follows Josh, a young chef battling exhaustion and mental instability as he attempts to teach a cooking class. As the pressure mounts, his grip on reality slips, and he begins hallucinating students who aren’t really there. The film blends grounded drama with surreal elements, offering both a character study and a visual exploration of mental strain.Location: Philadelphia, PA
Production Type: Student Film (Non-Union)
Compensation: Unpaid. Meals, credit, and access to final cut provided.
ROLES:
JOSH (Lead, Male, 20s)
A young man in his early 20s, disheveled and burnt out. He tries to maintain control and professionalism, but underneath it all, he’s mentally unraveling and looking for a performer comfortable carrying scenes solo and portraying both grounded emotion and surreal detachment.
JAMIE (Supporting, Any Gender, 18-25)
One of Josh’s hallucinated students. Calm, enthusiastic, and oddly supportive. This role involves expressive reactions and strong nonverbal performance.
BRANDON (Supporting, Any Gender, 18-25)
Another hallucinated student. Friendly and curious. Offers light comic relief in one key moment. Strong facial expression and timing needed.
JAYDEN (Supporting, Any Gender, 18-25)
The third imagined student. Observant and quiet, but always present. This role is mainly nonverbal—looking for subtle performers with strong screen presence.
ADDISON (Supporting, Any Gender, 20s-30s)
Josh’s co-worker, who walks in during the final scene and sees the chaos. Grounded, practical, and the only truly “real” character besides Josh. Needs to sell the shift in tone with subtle realism.
JANITOR (Day Player, Any Gender, 30+)
A brief comedic role. Walks by the classroom, notices something strange, and mutters a single line. Great for someone with good timing and character energy. |
