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“The Stories We Tell Our Selves” Principal Role Casting Call for Izzy

Casting Call – Female Lead Role: Izzy

Job Description
Casting is now open for the role of Izzy, a whimsical and radiant lead character in a surrealist, emotionally driven film project titled The Stories We Tell Ourselves. This is a paid narrative film exploring the subconscious, shot in Los Angeles. Izzy embodies youthful optimism and uninhibited freedom, unaware of the emotional depths waiting to surface. Ideal for performers who can blend innocence with nuance and light with shadow.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Izzy, an ethereal and confident free spirit full of life and charm

  • Convey a sense of innocence, warmth, and underlying emotional complexity

  • Collaborate closely with the director and cast to build layered character arcs

  • Participate in rehearsals and contribute creatively to storytelling

Requirements

  • Female, Ages 25–35, All ethnicities

  • Strong emotional range with ability to convey naivety and inner conflict

  • Must be comfortable working in a surrealist, introspective narrative

  • Available for shooting in Los Angeles starting late June

Compensation

  • Paid role

  • Meals and on-set accommodations provided

  • Screen credit in a visionary film written and directed by Kasandra Baruch

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