Lara Sluyter
Actors/actresses for queer web series BITTERSWEET
Zaya (5 episodes)
Our protagonist is Zaya (early 20s). Quiet and somewhat lonely, she is a film student at an international art academy. Throughout the show she is seen struggling with intimacy, mild substance abuse (weed), and a low self esteem. In contrast to these struggles, she expresses herself through a brightly colored exterior. She identifies as a lesbian.
- Woman
- 19-24 years old
- Preferably non white
- Good English (an accent is fine)
- Acting experience (on set)
- Queer
Special note: has intimate scenes. No nudity.
Livie (5 episodes)
Our love interest is Livie (early 20s). She seems confident and outgoing, but underneath her tough facade she actually has an unstable sense of self. This reflects in how she handles her own sexuality and how she uses the attention of others to feel better about herself.
- Woman
- 19-24 years old
- All ethnicities
- Good English (preferably native)
- Acting experience (on set)
- Queer
Special note: has intimate scenes. No nudity.
Quinn (5 episodes)
Quinn (early 20s) is Zaya’s housemate and best friend. They’re alienated amongst peers and disconnected to labels, and they explore their relationship to masculinity whilst unraveling what it means to be non-binary.
- Non-binary
- 18-26 years old
- All ethnicities
- Good English (an accent is fine)
- Acting experience (on set)
Rotterdam/Leiden (Zuid-Holland)
Casting
Low budget
