Casting Open
Actors (m/f), 25-38, English spkrs, for academic short film in Île De France
Casting Overview
PROJECT DETAILS
Title: 2ND CHANCE?
Director: Shelly Xiao
Genre: Psychological Thriller / Dark Fable
Runtime: 7–8 minutes
Production Type: Student Film
Logline: After losing his wife due to his uncontrollable temper, a man discovers a mysterious place promising him a second chance - only to realize redemption may come at a psychological cost.
SHOOT DETAILS
- Location: Île De France
- Shooting Dates: 27/04/26—28/04/26—29/04/26
- Language: English
- Compensation: Unpaid student production (meals provided + screen credit)
Roles
WIFE - SUPPORTING ROLE
female, playing age: late 20s–30s
James’s wife. Loving, warm, and compassionate, but shaped by fear from a difficult past relationship. Her emotions are subtle - care and caution coexist beneath her calm behavior.
This role requires nuanced and restrained acting performance.
This project is produced as part of academic film studies coursework.
Sensitive themes will be handled respectfully in rehearsal and on set
AUDITION SUBMISSION
Please send:
- Headshot
- CV or acting experience (if available)
- Demo reel or self-tape
Selected applicants will be contacted for audition details.
JAMES - LEAD ROLE
male, playing age: 28-30s
Recently divorced and emotionally unstable beneath a calm exterior. James deeply believes he can change, yet struggles with suppressed anger and control issues.
This role requires strong emotional range including vulnerability, guilt, psychological distress, and explosive intensity. The film relies heavily on this performance.
This project is produced as part of academic film studies coursework.
Sensitive themes will be handled respectfully in rehearsal and on set
AUDITION SUBMISSION
Please send:
- Headshot
- CV or acting experience (if available)
- Demo reel or self-tape
Selected applicants will be contacted for audition details.
If you have any comments on this casting,
contact us with reference:
275513
enCAST.pro
