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A Reel Dilemma

Short Film Non Union
Los Angeles
Synopsis:

An exhausted cinematographer who is done with dating suddenly catches feelings for the producer on set. Now she has to survive the rest of the shoot without making it completely awkward.

Roles For This Project

  • Short Film
    240 Woman, Non-Binary Pe...

    Gender:

    Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Woman
    Los Angeles 30 - 40 Non Union Short Film
    Submissions Due: 01/25/2026

    Kiki is an observant, unfiltered smart-ass who is aggressively supportive of her best friend Elena. She encourages Elena to live it up and to step outside of her comfort zone.

  • Short Film

    Max

    240 Man, Woman, Non-Bina...

    Gender:

    Man, Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Man, Trans Woman
    Los Angeles 35 - 50 Non Union Short Film
    Submissions Due: 01/25/2026

    An observant and particular Production Designer. Max is creative and sees the world in aesthetics, describing an actor's vibe as "farmtown superhero energy" or "high school quarterback energy."

  • Short Film
    240 Man, Non-Binary Pers...

    Gender:

    Man, Non-Binary Person, Trans Man
    Los Angeles 20 - 30 Non Union Short Film
    Submissions Due: 01/25/2026

    Santiago is one of the actors on set. He is the "farmtown superhero." Eager to perform and do some stunts (fake punching, etc), he can be found flipping his thick, gorgeous hair as a tick between his playful interactions with other actors.

  • Short Film
    240 Man, Non-Binary Pers...

    Gender:

    Man, Non-Binary Person, Trans Man
    Los Angeles 35 - 45 Non Union Short Film
    Submissions Due: 01/25/2026

    A film director who loves bear hugs and teasing his crew. He acts as the bridge between the cast and crew, constantly (lovingly) roasting his producer Ben for his uptight behavior.

  • Short Film
    240 Man, Non-Binary Pers...

    Gender:

    Man, Non-Binary Person, Trans Man
    Los Angeles 20 - 30 Non Union Short Film
    Submissions Due: 01/25/2026

    Franklin is one of the actors on set. Young, nervous, and playful. Their excitement in playing with prop weapons makes others on set look like "grown-ups."

  • Short Film

    Ben

    240 Man, Trans Man Los Angeles 35 - 45 Non Union Short Film
    Submissions Due: 01/25/2026

    Initially appears as the "bad guy" producer (aka a very tense jock with a "stick up his butt"). He wants a relationship, but is intense about rules. Through the film, he reveals himself to be a goofy, nice guy whose seriousness over safety really comes from his deeply caring side.

  • Short Film

    Ari

    240 Man, Woman, Non-Bina...

    Gender:

    Man, Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Man, Trans Woman
    Los Angeles 25 - 45 Non Union Short Film
    Submissions Due: 01/25/2026

    Ari is the stunt coordinator on set. Full of swagger, confident, professional. He takes safety seriously and has the gift of bringing others together. Actual background in stunts (or other relevant experience) a plus.

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