CASTING CALL – SHORT FILM – GREATER MANCHESTER

Description

PRODUCTION:
Desperate – Short Film

LOOKING FOR:
LISA O'BRIEN
Female | Playing Age: 21 | Lead
Lisa is passionate, impulsive and fiercely loyal to the people she cares about. On the surface, she appears confident and strong-minded, but underneath she carries years of guilt and fear surrounding a secret she has tried desperately to bury.
Throughout the film, Lisa moves through several emotional states including confidence, fear, rage, guilt and complete despair. Her story explores what happens when someone allows fear to dictate their actions.
Traits: Emotional, Vulnerable, Loyal, Determined, Impulsive.

BREE ADARÍ
Female | Playing Age: 21 | Lead
Bree is intelligent, observant and emotionally resilient. Unlike the others, she has spent years carrying the trauma of Connor's death without ever receiving justice or closure.
She has never forgotten what happened in the woods and is determined to uncover the truth, even as everyone else has tried to move on.
Traits: Intelligent, Observant, Calculated, Patient, Resilient.

MICHEAL "STONE" WYNN
Male | Playing Age: 23 | Lead
Stone is charismatic, confident and naturally dominant within the friendship group. People follow his lead and he enjoys the control that comes with that influence.
Beneath his confidence lies a volatile temper and a tendency to react aggressively when challenged. His inability to regulate his anger ultimately led to a crucial event and continues to drive many of his decisions years later.
Traits: Charismatic, Protective, Controlling, Aggressive, Impulsive.

SASHA MILLER
Female | Playing Age: 21 | Supporting
Sasha is a former member of the friendship group who chose to distance herself after Connor's death. She has spent years trying to escape the events of the past.
She is cautious, guarded and reluctant to discuss what happened. The trauma of the incident still affects her deeply, and she wants nothing more than to move forward with her life.
Traits: Cautious, Guarded, Honest, Independent, Practical.

CONNOR WOODS
Male | Playing Age: 18 (Flashback) | Supporting
Connor is kind-hearted, funny and genuine. He naturally puts others at ease and forms connections easily.
His relationship with Bree is innocent and sincere, making the tragedy of his death even more devastating. Connor has no idea that he is walking into a situation that will ultimately cost him his life.
Traits: Genuine, Caring, Playful, Warm, Charismatic.

POLICE OFFICERS (2 ROLES)
Male or Female | Playing Age: 30s–50s | Supporting

Officer 1:
A professional and authoritative police officer who leads the arrest of the suspects during the film's climax. Calm under pressure and highly observant, they bring realism and authority to the scene.
Traits: Authoritative, Composed, Professional, Observant, Confident.

Officer 2:
A supporting officer assisting with the arrest. Professional and alert, they work alongside Officer 1 to bring the investigation to its conclusion.
Traits: Professional, Alert, Disciplined, Calm, Reliable.

LOCATION:
Salford & Greater Manchester

COMPENSATION:
Unpaid. Transport and food provided on set.