Casting Call – “Disorder” (Short Film)

Description

Project Overview

Disorder follows Sean, a young man attempting to complete a critical job interview that could significantly advance his career. Sean lives with ADHD, which is represented on screen as a real, physical figure — The Pale Man — inspired by silent film aesthetics (white-painted face, dark suit).

The Pale Man appears only to Sean, relentlessly distracting and sabotaging him during the interview. The setting is a heightened corporate environment where nonconformity and failure to follow strict conduct are punished. Sean struggles to remain focused, fidgeting and losing track under the interviewer’s scrutiny.

At the climax, it is revealed that the interviewer also has ADHD but dismisses it as a weakness rather than a legitimate struggle. Sean’s opportunity collapses, and the film ends with him launching a computer at The Pale Man, before ultimately adopting the white-painted appearance himself.


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Role Available

The Pale Man
— Playing Age: 40+ (flexible)
— Gender: Male
— Ethnicity: Any

Character Description:
The Pale Man is the physical manifestation of Sean’s ADHD. He wears a black suit and white facial paint, visually reminiscent of characters from David Lynch’s The Grandmother. This is a non-speaking role, relying heavily on physicality, expression, and presence. The character becomes increasingly disruptive and sinister, doing everything possible to derail Sean’s interview.