NETHERLANDS: actors (f) 30-35 | (m) 25-60, English spkrs, for short film in Utrecht [NP]

ref # 255826

closing date: Friday, 12th July, 2024 (week 28)

project title: Waiting Around to Die
production type: short film
pay: non paid

looking for: actors
based in/around: Utrecht, Netherlands

about the project

Casting a student short film, titled 'Waiting around to die' shot by a first-year film student at SAE Amsterdam using the Western historical era as stylistic reference.

The story follows an old retired cowboy, in the midst of an existential crisis, undergoes through a spiritual journey to learn to accept his near death. The film is entirely in English and will be approx. 6 mins long.

Shooting in Utrecht.

Since it is a student production, there is no monetary compensation. But there will be drinks, coffee, and food throughout the shooting days.


Looking to fill the following roles:
role 1 | actors | m/f
playing age: 25 - 30
role languages: English
ROLE: YOUNG ALBERT (selfish and arrogant)
- Male
- Age 25-30
- Preferably brown hair
- Tall (approx. 185cm)
- Language: English
role 2 | actors | m/f
playing age: 30 - 35
role languages: English
ROLE: THE MONK
- Male
- Age 30-35
- Height approx. 170 cm)
- Language: English
role 3 | actors | m/f
playing age: 30 - 35
role languages: English
ROLE: ALBERT'S DEAD WIFE
- Female
- Age 30-35
- Redhead (it's a plus but not necessary)
- Language: English
role 4 | actors | m/f
playing age: 40 - 45
role languages: English
SECOND LEAD ROLE: THE MAN IN BLACK (represents death)
- Male
- Age 40-45
- Tall (approx. 185cm)
- Beard
- Language: English
role 5 | actors | m/f
playing age: 50 - 60
role languages: English/English-American
LEAD MALE ROLE: ALBERT (old retired cowboy going through an existential crisis)
- Male
- Age 50-60
-Relatively tall (approx. 185 cm)
- American Southern accent (it's a plus but not necessary)
-Can learn a lot of dialogue
-Can cry on command (it's a plus but not necessary)
- Language: English