“Forty After Seven” Short Film Casting Call for Chanchan

Job Description

Aftertaste Studios is seeking an actor for the main role of Chanchan in Forty After Seven. The student thesis short film centers on two brothers navigating grief in the forty days following their mother’s burial. The production is looking for a performer who can communicate loss, family connection, and vulnerability through a natural, restrained performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Chanchan in a leading dramatic role.
• Perform emotional scenes involving grief and family relationships.
• Develop believable chemistry with the actor portraying Ethan.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Actor suitable for the role of Chanchan.
• Ability to portray emotional depth naturally.
• Comfortable working with themes of grief, loss, and family.
• Able to work in Cavite and Metro Manila.
• Reliable and collaborative performer.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

Aftertaste Studios is casting an actor to portray Ethan, one of the main characters in Forty After Seven, an undergraduate thesis short film produced by Communication Arts students from De La Salle University–Manila. The story follows two brothers dealing with their mother’s death and explores grief, family, masculinity, and memory. The role requires a performer capable of delivering emotionally grounded and understated dramatic work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Ethan as one of the film’s central characters.
• Perform emotionally driven dramatic scenes.
• Build a believable sibling and family dynamic on screen.
• Take direction and collaborate closely with the student production team.

Requirements

• Actor suitable for the role of Ethan.
• Strong emotional and dramatic performance ability.
• Comfortable portraying grief and complex family relationships.
• Able to work in Cavite and Metro Manila.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.