We are casting for a short mystery drama exploring identity, memory, and buried trauma. The film will be shot in Basel and Brugg (AG), with dialogue in English.
Our main protagonist has already been cast. She is a girl of mixed background, with features that could read as Southeast Asian, South American, Mediterranean, or Pacific Islander. Soft-spoken and emotionally complex, she begins uncovering a hidden truth about her past and the people she thought were her parents.
We are looking for motivated, emotionally nuanced actors who can deliver grounded, natural performances with strong emotional presence.
This is a passion project on a minimal budget. While we cannot offer payment, travel costs and meals will be covered.
ROLES
MAIN SUPPORTING ROLE
Ari (Playing age: 18 to 25)
The protagonist’s best friend. Grounded, emotionally intuitive, and steady. Ari is the one person who truly sees her, offering quiet support as everything around her begins to fall apart.
• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: Open
• Language: English (fluent)
• Name may be adapted depending on the actor
FOSTER PARENTS (Supporting Roles)
These are the characters raising the protagonist, though not her biological parents. Their relationship is emotionally complex and shaped by secrecy.
Mrs. Dalton (Playing age: 40 to 50)
Strict, emotionally intense, and deeply controlling. Keeps a pristine household and a tight grip on appearances.
• Ethnicity: Ambiguous or partially resembling the protagonist, could be Mediterranean, Latina, Pacific Islander, or of similar mixed background
• Should be able to believably pass as the protagonist’s mother without making it too obvious they’re not related
• Language: English
Mr. Dalton (Playing age: 40 to 50)
Calm and intelligent, emotionally restrained. Often plays mediator, but harbors secrets.
• Ethnicity: Open, ideally different from both the protagonist and Mrs. Dalton
• Language: English
BIOLOGICAL PARENTS (Minor / Flashback Roles)
These characters appear in the protagonist’s dreams and flashbacks, becoming more present as she uncovers who they really were.
Biological Mother (Playing age: 35 to 40)
Gentle, expressive, and emotionally warm. Appears in vivid, dreamlike scenes.
• Ethnicity: Should visually align with the protagonist, ideally Southeast Asian, South American, Pacific Islander, or similar mixed background
• Language: English
Biological Father (Playing age: 35 to 40)
Quiet, emotionally steady, and introspective. A calming presence in flashbacks.
• Ethnicity: White
• Language: English
TO APPLY
Please send:
• A short showreel or video introduction
• The role or roles you are applying for
• Your availability between July and September 2025, mainly weekends
Deadline: Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Email: onefiveonestudios@gmail.com
We look forward to your application!