Kayla Toure

Psychological Thriller Short Film Casting Call – Supporting and Lead Actors

Job Description

A non-union psychological thriller short film is now accepting submissions for multiple lead, supporting, and day player roles. Production is seeking talented actors who can bring emotionally layered and compelling characters to life. Performers of all experience levels are encouraged to apply, with several roles welcoming diverse and underrepresented talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a scripted character in a psychological thriller short film.
• Attend auditions and rehearsals as requested.
• Deliver emotionally authentic performances on set.
• Work collaboratively with the director and production team.

Requirements

• Must be available for filming (location TBD).
• Ability to portray the specific character being submitted for.
• Self-tape audition required using the provided audition scenes.
• Headshot required.
• Resume preferred, if available.
• Slate including name, age, height, and location.
• Submit by the application deadline.

Roles

Silas (Lead)

• Male
• White
• Playing age: 20–26
• Height: 5’8″ or taller preferred
• Intelligent, charming, and quietly unsettling with the ability to balance vulnerability and menace.

Jordan (Supporting – Day Player)

• Male
• Playing age: 20–26
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Best friend of Silas
• Loyal, compassionate, and emotionally grounded.
• No kissing required.

Malik (Supporting)

• Male-presenting
• Playing age: 20–26
• LGBTQ+ performers strongly encouraged, particularly Latino, biracial, and trans performers
• Energetic, charismatic, fiercely loyal, and emotionally complex.

Eve (Supporting)

• Female
• Biracial preferred
• Playing age: 20–26
• Guarded, confident, emotionally resilient, and deeply caring beneath the surface.

Chloe (Supporting)

• Female
• White
• Playing age: 20–26
• Confident, charismatic, socially savvy, and more perceptive than people realize.

Reporter (Day Player)

• Any gender
• Playing age: 30+
• All ethnicities welcome
• Professional news anchor presence with polished articulation and commanding delivery.

Compensation

• Non-union short film.
• Lead, supporting, and day player opportunities available.