Female Performers with a Limb Difference for Short Film
Job Description
A short film is casting female performers with a limb difference to portray a powerful and emotional character arc. The role follows a woman who uses crutches before surgery and a prosthetic leg after. This project is a meaningful opportunity for performers with lived experiences to bring authenticity and depth to the screen.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a lead character with honesty and emotional range
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Collaborate closely with the director and creative team to capture the vision of the film
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Deliver natural and consistent performances across scenes
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Represent authentic lived experiences on camera with professionalism
Requirements
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Female performers, playing age 18–30
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Must have a limb difference and use either a prosthetic leg, crutches, or a cane
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Must be based in Ireland and available for the full shoot schedule
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Must be 18+ at the time of filming
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Acting experience or training is a bonus but not required
Compensation
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Paid short film role (exact details provided upon casting)
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Job Description
The IADT short film Lapse in Consciousness is seeking two talented male actors for key roles in a surreal psychological drama exploring the fragile boundary between dreams and reality. The film follows Peter, a young man drifting through life in a haze, as his perception of reality begins to distort after a mysterious television broadcast mirrors his thoughts.
This is an unpaid student production, but food and transport will be provided for all participants.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray characters with emotional nuance and authenticity in a surreal, introspective narrative.
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Collaborate closely with the director and cinematography team to bring out the film’s dreamlike tone.
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Participate fully during filming days and rehearsals.
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Take direction effectively to capture both realism and abstract emotion.
Character Breakdown
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John: Male, mid to late 50s. A grounded yet distant figure representing the faded connection between reality and illusion.
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Peter: Male, early 20s. Drifts through life as if in a dream, his sense of reality slowly unraveling as strange events begin to mirror his inner turmoil.
Requirements
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Male actors within specified age ranges.
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Comfortable performing in an emotionally complex and atmospheric short film.
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Must be available for filming on November 13th, 14th, and 15th.
Compensation
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Unpaid
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Food and transport covered during filming.