Georgina Evgeniou
Actors Needed for a Student Short Film
Ellie (Lead Role) | female
Playing Age: 17 - 22
Role Languages: Fluent English
Ethnicity: open
Description: Ellie is introspective, witty, and an emotionally complex character. She hides her pain behind sarcasm and smiles, but carries a deep fear of being forgotten. A nuanced and layered performance is required to balance vulnerability and guardedness.
Skills Required: Anility to portray subtle emotional shifts and deliver sharp, sarcastic dialogue convincingly.
Aaron (Lead Role) | male
Playing Age: 17 - 22
Role Languages: Fluent English
Ethnicity: open
Description: Aaron is Ellie’s best friend. He’s kind-hearted, yet slightly self-conscious. He grapples with the weight of being there for Ellie while addressing his own insecurities — caring what other people think. He often uses humour to defuse tension. He also smokes, but if the actor does not smoke, we can make sure to find fake cigarettes, preferably to smoke though.
Skills Required: Stromg chemistry with Ellie is essential. Anility to portray awkwardness and earnest care authentically, as well as the ability to deliver sarcastic dialogue convincingly.
Aaron’s Dad (Supporting Role) | male
Playing Age: 40 - 60
Ethnicity: open
Description: A wise and grounded man who provides Aaron with heartfelt advice. He’s a calming presence in his life and speaks with sincerity.
Skills Required: Comfort in delivering monologues with emotional depth.
Todd (Supporting Role) | male
Playing Age: 18 - 24
Ethnicity: open
Description: A loud, fun-loving college student who embodies the party scene. Todd is confident and carefree, the life of the party, with a playful yet harmless vibe.
Skills Required: Comedic timing
Amsterdam, NL
Casting
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