CASTING CALL – SCI-FI DRAMA STUDENT SHORT FILM – MANCHESTER

Description

PROJECT:
The Perfect Break-up

LOGLINE:
When a couple finishing university turn to a clinical conversation simulator to script the "perfect break-up", they must fight to reclaim their humanity from software that turns them into detached, robotic control freaks.

LOOKING FOR:
EVA | EARLY 20S | LEAD ROLE (COUPLE) | FEMALE
Character Description:
Fiercely independent, loyal, quick-witted, ambitious, but emotionally conflicted.

(Both lead actors must have impeccable rhythmic timing - Eva & Danny frequently speak in robotic synchronicity then break into emotional moments)

DANNY | EARLY 20S | LEAD ROLE (COUPLE) | MALE
Character Description:
Passionate, vulnerable, proud, protective, but navigating a crisis of self-worth.

(Both lead actors must have impeccable rhythmic timing - Eva & Danny frequently speak in robotic synchronicity then break into emotional moments)

VANCE | LATE 20S / EARLY 30S | ANTAGONIST | MALE
Character Description:
Authoritative, cold, clinical, controlling, but hides hidden grief of his past failed relationship, the creator/director of Al simulation where Eva and Danny practice their breakup, hoping to fix his past hurt by 'perfecting' and 'optimising' communication between other couples in tough situations.

Primary voiceover dialogue & individual scene onscreen

JAKE | LATE 20S
SIDE ROLE (FRIEND) | MALE
Character Description:
Danny's oldest friend & roommate supportive, warm, charasmatic, laidback, Danny's emotional support and safe space

Variety of dialogue, multiple scenes with Danny & Eli

ELI | MID 20S | SIDE ROLE (FRIEND) | ANY GENDER
Character Description:
Eva's best friend & old classmate loyal, comically sarcastic, direct, expressive, sceptical of new technology replacing human emotion, grounds Eva during big decisions

LOCATION:
Salford & Manchester

SHOOT:
2–3 filming days in July (dates TBC)

COMPENSATION:
Unpaid
Credit and showreel footage provided.

MA student production at the University of Salford.