Jeremy Johnson

Actors for “The High Water Mark” Psychological Relationship Drama

Job Description

A psychological relationship drama short film is seeking two lead actors for a Las Vegas production. The story follows a relationship reaching its breaking point and calls for performers who can deliver emotionally layered, naturalistic performances with vulnerability, subtlety, silence, and dramatic intensity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of two lead characters in a psychological relationship drama short film.
• Deliver a naturalistic and emotionally nuanced dramatic performance.
• Perform scenes involving emotional tension, vulnerability, conflict, and restrained dialogue.
• Develop strong on-screen chemistry with the other lead performer.
• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Seeking a female actor to portray Maya, playing age 30s.
• Seeking a male actor to portray Julian, playing age 30s.
• Must be comfortable performing dramatic and emotionally complex material.
• Maya should convey intelligence, independence, emotional exhaustion, and subtle emotional expression.
• Julian should convey intelligence, control, emotional restraint, defensiveness, and vulnerability.
• Strong chemistry between the two lead actors is essential.
• Must be available to work in Las Vegas.

Compensation

• Non-union, no-current-cash-budget production.
• Copy of the completed film.
• Screen/IMDb credit.
• Meals provided.
• Footage provided for acting reels.