BA Fictional Cinema Production

Casting Call for Short Film “I Was Looking for Something”

Job Description
A BA fictional cinema production is now casting for the short film I Was Looking for Something. The story follows a compulsive young woman confronting herself during a mental health crisis while searching for answers. This is a character-driven project offering opportunities for emotionally complex performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray emotionally layered characters in a dramatic short film

• Collaborate with the director and creative team to bring authenticity to the story

• Participate in rehearsals and filming with professionalism

• Some roles may involve physical intimacy, suggested nudity, or working with fake blood (an intimacy coordinator will be present)

Requirements

• Natasha: Female, 22, Latinx, dark features. Must portray OCD symptoms including paranoia, anxiety, and depression. Comfortable with suggested nudity and intimacy.

• Ernesto: Male, 25–30, open to all ethnicities (preferably Latinx). Dark, mysterious, and central to Natasha’s journey.

• Amy: Female, 22, open to all ethnicities. Role involves intimacy with suggested nudity.

• Man: Male, 35–40, any ethnicity. Must be comfortable with fake blood.

• Woman: Female, 35–40, any ethnicity. Must be comfortable with fake blood.

• Young Girl: Female, 10–14, any ethnicity. Must be comfortable with fake blood.

Compensation

• Copy, credit, and meals provided