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Job Description
A quiet, character-driven thesis short film is seeking a female actor to play Michelle, a hairdresser/barber who loves her job but is searching for a new life. The story follows an 86-year-old man confronting the early symptoms of dementia during a visit to his barber and a phone call from his son. This film relies on subtle, realistic performances in a small-scale setting and features dialogue-driven scenes with gentle humor.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray Michelle with a natural, grounded performance that balances humor and emotional realism
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Perform dialogue-driven scenes that support a quiet, character-focused story
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Collaborate with the writer/director and production team during rehearsals and filming
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Arrive prepared, professional, and on time for all scheduled production work
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Provide any requested audition materials in a timely manner
Requirements
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Female actor, approximately 50s
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New England local preferred (or able to work as a local hire)
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Character traits: scatter-brained, thoughtful, talkative
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Comfortable with subtle comedy and realistic, intimate performance style
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Able to submit: headshot, resume (if available), and a short intro video
Compensation
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Paid role (rate not specified in the casting notice)