Open Casting Call for Indie Short Film “INTOXICATED”

Job Description

Restaurant & Pursuit Media is casting for INTOXICATED, an LGBTQ+ indie short film exploring themes of love, grief, and addiction. The story follows two young women whose bond is tested by trauma, music, and vulnerability. This raw and emotionally rich narrative delves into how deeply love can stretch before it breaks.

This is a passion project with festival submissions planned. Meals will be provided, but it is an unpaid opportunity. The production highly encourages members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to audition. Couples are also welcome, as the film includes scenes of physical intimacy (with no nudity).

Roles Available

MADDIE (Lead, 22–29, Female Presenting)

A wild and chaotic sound engineer hiding deep grief beneath a confident exterior. Maddie is haunted by the suicide of her sister and uses music to cope.

RACHEL (Supporting, 19–25, Female Presenting)

An aspiring poet and singer. Shy and soulful, Rachel is searching for connection and creative recognition.

JESSE (Day Player, 25–34, Female Presenting)

A savvy and grounded owner of a rap production company. She is cool, loyal, and sharp, and harbors a deep care for Maddie.

LINDSAY (Day Player, 30–50, Female Presenting)

A tough-love AA mentor who’s 6 years sober. Lindsay is wise, grounded, and unafraid to speak hard truths with compassion.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in table reads, rehearsals, and 2–3 shoot days

• Portray emotional depth and intimacy on screen

• Collaborate with director, writers, and production team on character development

• Attend one online and one in-person rehearsal (Rexdale area)

Requirements

• Must be female presenting and fit specified age range per role

• Open to portraying physical intimacy on screen (no nudity involved)

• LGBTQ+ identifying individuals and allies encouraged to apply

• Comfortable with emotionally heavy material

• Available for all shoot and rehearsal dates

Compensation

• Unpaid (Passion Project)

• Meals provided during filming

• Scripts available upon request