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Northern Virginia – Casting call for student short film – January 2025 – Unpaid

“The Indigo Restaurant”
Written & Directed By: Ansh Pathapadu

Brief Synopsis:
A tangled web of loyalty, deceit, and blood is spun when Logan, a man caught between love and survival, is coerced into assassinating his future father-in-law, the formidable mob boss Gio Alfero. With conspirators pulling the strings from the shadows, Logan faces impossible choices as his past and present collide.

Roles Needed:

– Logan Dorne (Lead)
Description: Male, 20s-30s. A conflicted man with a dark past, Logan is resourceful and loyal but finds himself ensnared in a deadly plot that tests his morals and courage.

Required Skills: Strong emotional range, experience in physical acting, and the ability to portray a sense of internal struggle.

– Emilio Alfero (Supporting)
Description: Male, 30s-40s. The older of the Alfero brothers. Calculating, impatient, and pragmatic, Emilio sees himself as the future leader of the family’s criminal empire.

Required Skills: Commanding presence and sharp dialogue delivery.

– Silvio Alfero (Supporting)
Description: Male, 30s-40s. Emilio’s younger brother. More impulsive and brash than Emilio but fiercely loyal to his family. Often provides a dangerous levity to tense situations.

Required Skills: Strong comedic timing and the ability to portray volatility.

– Gray (Supporting)
Description: Female, 30s, British. She is a cunning and enigmatic weapons expert who manipulates situations to her advantage.

Required Skills: British accent, excellent dialogue delivery, and a subtle, seductive demeanor.

– Livvy Alfero (Supporting)
Description: Female, 20s-30s. Logan’s fiancée and Gio’s daughter. Torn between love for her father and a desperate hope for a future with Logan.

Required Skills: Strong emotional depth, able to portray love, desperation, and steely resolve.

– Gio Alfero (Supporting)
Description: Male, 50s-70s. The patriarch of the Alfero crime family. A sharp, commanding presence with an air of menace. Gio has spent decades consolidating his power and demands absolute loyalty.

Required Skills: Intimidating presence, ability to deliver monologues with gravitas.

– Waitress (Day Player)
Description: Female, any age. A hardworking diner waitress with a friendly demeanor who unknowingly serves coffee to a man grappling with murder.

Required Skills: Naturalistic acting.

Important Notes:

This is an unpaid project, and no travel, transport, or housing will be provided.
All actors will have access to the completed film for their reels.
The film will be submitted to various festivals, giving actors an opportunity for exposure.

Please send headshots, resumes, and any relevant experience to [email protected]

Thank you for your interest in our project. We look forward to working with talented individuals to bring this story to life.

Website: anshpathfilms