EXPIRES: August 29, 2025

Actors Job for Student Movie “Netherwood”

Acting
Description

Directors are casting for “Netherwood” a student thesis short film. Looking for actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the roles below.

About the project:
“A young man losing his battle with cancer confronts the loss of family and friends leading up to his passing. Home alone, he is confronted by a strange creature, who leads him into the unknown.”

Rate:
Paid opportunity.

Additional info:
Shooting this November 6–9 and December 6 or 7.
See the flyer attached.

When applying, please include your headshot, resume, and reel or past work (if available).

5 Project roles
JACOB
18
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22.
Jacob is losing his battle with cancer, and he is angry about dying. He is a former high school football star who is now withering away. He desperately wants to live, as he sees his friends' lives move on without him.
Application deadline closed.
SHANNON
46
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55.
Shannon takes care of people, always putting others before herself. She raised two boys as a single mom, and she works at a rural hospital as a nurse. She's behind on her bills because she's been taking care of Jacob. She feels guilty about the life she can't give him.
Application deadline closed.
LANDON
23
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27.
(Mid 20's). Jacob's older brother. Landon moved away from their small town after high school. He works odd jobs and parties with his friends. He doesn't come home much; he drinks instead.
Application deadline closed.
PASTOR RYANN
30
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50.
A man of God, he thinks it is important to comfort Jacob and bring him close to God in his final days. He is a pillar of the community, and a good-natured person.
Application deadline closed.
THE RAVEN
30
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50.
A grim figure who stalks Jacob's nightmares. She is a crow-like woman who appears to usher Jacob into his transformation.
Application deadline closed.