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Experimental Short Film – “MAMAN”
Job Description
An experimental short film inspired by Albert Camus’ The Stranger is seeking passionate collaborators for a visually and emotionally driven project. Set in the 1980s, “MAMAN” tells the story of a mother and son navigating the quiet endurance of life in a collapsing farmhouse. This film explores emotion, silence, and resilience through a poetic, visual narrative.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform roles that require emotional depth and subtle expression
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Collaborate closely with the director and cinematographer to convey nuanced storytelling
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Participate in a small, creative team focused on artistic exploration
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Contribute to the proof of concept for a future feature adaptation
Requirements
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Female, 30–40, to play the Mother (lead): quiet strength, emotional depth, subtle performance
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Male, 35–45, to play the Father: tender yet volatile, controlled intensity
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Male, 35–45, to play the Priest (supporting): rural presence, expressive, minimal dialogue
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Male, 10–15, to play Young Meursault: silent observer, emotionally unreadable
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Must be available to travel and self-cover travel costs
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Preference for actors with experience in experimental or non-commercial film
Compensation
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Collaborative, non-commercial project
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Opportunity to work on 16mm/35mm film
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Potential involvement in a future fully funded feature adaptation