The Depression - Psychological Thriller Short Film Seeking Actress

Seeking Talent From: New York

Union Status: Non-Union

Pay: $300 (Flat fee for the day). Food, transportation and craft services provided on set.

Posted: 7/2/2026 Deadline for Submissions: 7/16/2026

The Depression follows David a man living in complete isolation, whose grip on reality begins to fracture. As the silence of his home becomes deafening, he finds himself haunted by visions of a wife who may not exist - or may have never left.

Casting / Shoot Info

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Use Subject line: CASTING - Your Full Name - SARAH

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Your Resume/Link to Reel (if available), confirmation that you are comfortable with the requirements listed above (specifically the partial nudity), and your location and availability for the shoot dates.

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Casting: By submission
Shoot Dates: TBD
Location: Brooklyn, NY

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Sarah |Female |Age: 25–25 |Non-Union

We are seeking an actress to portray "Sarah," the manifestation of David's memories. The character is ethereal, haunting, and requires a strong emotional range to transition from domestic warmth to unsettling psychological presence. IMPORTANT CONTENT NOTE: This role requires partial nudity for a specific scene involving a private, intimate moment of the character within the protagonist's hallucinations. The scene is handled with the utmost professional care and is integral to the narrative of the character's vulnerability. A closed set policy will be strictly enforced during the filming of this sequence.