Job Description
A darkly comic short film is casting its lead role for Loser, a character-driven story about a 30-year-old gamer living with his grandmother. The film explores themes of futility, routine, and the cycles we fall into. This project is intended for festival submissions—including Sydney Film Festival, Sundance, Tribeca, and SXSW—as well as online release. Cast will receive completed footage for their showreels.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a complex, emotionally layered character with subtle internalized acting
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Deliver a performance grounded in psychological depth and realism
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Collaborate with a committed creative team to bring a dramatic, cinematic story to life
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Participate in all required filming days (2–3 days total)
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Engage in physical storytelling, especially in quiet or solitary character moments
Role Details
GRANDSON
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Gender: Male
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Playing Age: 25–38
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Location: Sydney preferred
Character Description:
A man in his 30s—disheveled, unmotivated, and unhealthy—who spends his life gaming in his grandmother’s basement. His days are long, repetitive, and isolated, filled with gaming sessions, small rituals, and an avoidance of the outside world.
Key Traits:
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Strong emotional subtlety and internalized performance ability
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Comfortable with physical storytelling
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Ideal for actors seeking a role with psychological depth and rich subtext
Compensation
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Unpaid
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Actors will receive complete showreel material
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Festival exposure opportunity
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Job Responsibilities
- Portray authentic, emotionally grounded performances aligned with the script
- Collaborate closely with the director and cast to develop believable character dynamics
- Participate in rehearsals and scheduled shoot days as required
- Perform scenes that may involve heightened emotional or physical moments in a safe, professional environment
Requirements
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- Supporting Role (Isaac): Male child actors, ages 5–10, Caucasian; no prior acting experience required; must be comfortable performing a scripted choking scene under supervision
- Supporting Role (The Maid): Female actors, ages 18–35, African descent; must be comfortable with light VFX makeup
- Must be reliable, professional, and able to follow on-set direction
Compensation
- Unpaid role
- Meals provided during shoot
- Valuable on-set experience and footage for showreels
Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
- Portray a scripted character in an independent dramatic production.
- Attend rehearsals, auditions, and filming sessions as required.
- Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members.
- Deliver authentic performances that support the film’s emotional narrative.
- Maintain professionalism throughout production.
Requirements
Michael Iroh’s Brother
- Asian ethnicity.
- Male, ages 20–25.
- Side character role.
- Protective, blunt, and rough around the edges.
- Acts as an older-brother figure and assumes responsibility for others.
Michael Iroh’s Uncle
- Asian ethnicity.
- Male, ages 30–45.
- Second lead role.
- Extroverted and charismatic.
- Able to charm people easily through personality and confidence.
Additional Requirements
- Non-union performers.
- Strong acting ability and reliability.
- Comfortable working on an independent film production.
- Must be available for auditions and filming schedules.
Compensation Details
- Compensation details will be discussed with selected applicants.