CASTING CALL – THE UNSEEN (Short Film)
CURRENTLY CASTING SUPPORTING ROLES
The truth of a person often lives far beyond what can be seen. The Unseen is a psychological drama about two sisters separated in childhood who reunite years later. Following a near-death experience, one sister is forced to relive the hidden life of the other, uncovering painful truths that challenge everything she thought she knew about love, judgment, and forgiveness.
PROJECT DETAILS
- Title: The Unseen
- Genre: Psychological Drama
- Format: Short Film
- Language: English
- Location: Switzerland
- Planned Shoot: Late Summer 2026
Compensation
- IMDb Credit
- Meals on set
- Showreel footage (where applicable)
- Valuable collaboration experience
- The project is being developed with the goal of submitting to national and international film festivals.
ETHAN VOSS
Male | Playing Age: Late 30s
Former FBI Agent and rising Congressman widely considered a future presidential contender.
Charismatic, ambitious, and respected. Beneath his polished public image lies a man struggling with grief, loyalty, and the collapse
of his marriage.
Requirements:
- Strong dramatic acting ability
- Comfortable portraying emotional vulnerability
MILES
Male | Playing Age: 25–35
FBI Executive Assistant and former police officer.
Dependable, observant, and dry humor. One of the few people who notices the cracks beneath Mirelle's carefully controlled
exterior.
LIDIA
Female | Playing Age: 25–40
Publisher. Elegant and successful on the surface, yet carrying emotional wounds she has spent years avoiding.
DEALER
Male | Playing Age: 30–40s
Manipulative and opportunistic. Exploits Mirelle's vulnerability and addiction for personal gain.
EVELYNE
Female | Playing Age: 40–50
Director of an adoption center. Compassionate and protective, but forced to make a decision that changes two sisters' lives forever.
JULIAN MONTGOMERY
Male | Playing Age: 40–50s
Wealthy businessman and adoptive father. Powerful, ambitious, and accustomed to getting what he wants.
CHARLOTTE MONTGOMERY
Female | Playing Age: 40s
Mirelle's adoptive mother. Elegant, restrained, and emotionally distant. Though she has no lines in the short, her silence carries weight. Strong screen presence required.
LARS
Male | Playing Age: 30s
Special Operator
Athletic, disciplined, and charismatic. Forms a connection with Mirelle during one of the most difficult periods of her life.
Requirements:
- Athletic physique
- Comfortable with light intimacy (kissing/making out)
- Strong on-camera presence
THERAPIST
Male | Playing Age: 40–60
Calm, nurturing, and grounded. Provides a safe space for Mirelle to confront her deepest fears.
NEWBIE
Male | Playing Age: Mid-20s
FBI Recruit. Eager, ambitious, and slightly awkward. Determined to prove himself.
CHILD ROLES
Parents of child actors are welcome to reach out with any questions regarding the project, production process, or child participation. I am happy to arrange a brief phone call to discuss any concerns and provide additional information.
YOUNG MIRELLE
Female | Playing Age: 13–16
Protective and mature beyond her years. Fiercely devoted to her younger sister. Beneath her resilience lies a child forced to grow up too quickly.
Preferred:
- Mixed Asian-European appearance
Requirements:
- Strong emotional range
YOUNG RHEYA
Female | Playing Age: 6–10
Mirelle's younger sister. Appears in a flashback sequence during the sisters' separation.
Preferred:
- Dark hair
- Mediterranean, Eastern European, Turkish, Italian, or ethnically ambiguous appearance
VOICE ROLE
VOID (Voice Over)
Any Gender | Ageless. A mysterious presence between life and death guiding Rheya through hidden truths and helping her uncover why she is trapped in the Void.
TO SUBMIT
Please send:
- Headshot / recent photos
- Acting CV (if available)
- Showreel (if available)
- Current location
- Contact details
Email:
geraldinebielke.acts@gmail.com
Website:
www.geraldinebielke.com
Instagram: @geraldinebielke
Experienced and emerging actors are welcome to apply. We are primarily looking for authenticity, commitment, and the right fit for each role. We look forward to receiving your submission and bringing The Unseen to life together.