Sydney Persaud

Lead & Supporting Actors for Short Film “Forever?”

Job Description
A short film production is casting multiple actors for an upcoming project titled Forever?, an NYU thesis film that explores friendship, loss, and personal growth. The story follows a recent college graduate and struggling writer who must confront the emotional weight of a broken friendship when reminded of her upcoming high school reunion. Casting directors are seeking talented performers for both lead and supporting roles who can bring depth, emotional nuance, and authenticity to this character-driven drama.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray key characters in a narrative-driven short film

• Deliver emotional and character-focused performances

• Collaborate with the director and production team during filming

• Participate in scripted scenes that explore friendship, grief, and personal growth

Requirements

• Stella (Early 20s): Female-presenting POC, the protagonist; sarcastic, intelligent, emotionally guarded, and struggling to confront past grief

• Addison (Early 20s): Female-presenting, any race; dramatic, ambitious, and effortlessly social; once Stella’s closest friend

• Lulu (Early 20s): Female-presenting, any race; confident, ambitious, and charismatic; Stella’s former best friend and creative partner

• Guy (Early 20s): Male-presenting, any race

• Spiritual Lady (30s–40s): Female-presenting, any race

• Young Stella (Ages 9–12): Female-presenting, any race

• Young Addison (Ages 9–12): Female-presenting, any race

• Strong acting ability and comfort performing in a dramatic storyline

Compensation

• Opportunity to appear in an NYU thesis short film

• Valuable experience working on an independent narrative project

• Portfolio-building opportunity for emerging actors