Bittersweet
Short Film
Non Union
Los Angeles
Bittersweet explores the transition from childhood to the realities of growing up, following four close friends who are forced to confront how fragile togetherness can be when separation and distance enter their lives.
Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
01/03/2026
The social worker represents the system — not evil, not malicious, but emotionally distant. He/She believes she’s doing the right thing and speaks in rehearsed comfort phrases meant to soothe, not necessarily to heal. He/She is kind, composed, and efficient. The performance should feel controlled an... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
01/03/2026
Flame’s mom is a woman who once had dreams and still carries love, even as she struggles with addiction and disappointment in herself. She isn’t cruel or neglectful — she’s exhausted. She wants to be better, but doesn’t know how to escape the cycle she’s in. Her relationship with Flame is tender, co... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
01/03/2026
Rose is the glue of the group. She listens more than she speaks and notices what others miss. She’s deeply empathetic and often feels responsible for keeping everyone together, even when things are out of her control. Rose feels loss before it happens. She senses the shift in energy and understands ... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
01/03/2026
Josh uses humor as armor. He’s quick with jokes, sarcasm, and commentary — especially when things get uncomfortable. He doesn’t like emotional heaviness, not because he doesn’t care, but because he doesn’t know what to do with it. When reality hits, Josh freezes. He’s not heartless — he’s overwhelme... [See More]
More Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
01/03/2026
The social worker represents the system — not evil, not malicious, but emotionally distant. He/She believes she’s doing the right thing and speaks in rehearsed comfort phrases meant to soothe, not necessarily to heal. He/She is kind, composed, and efficient. The performance should feel controlled an... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
01/03/2026
Flame’s mom is a woman who once had dreams and still carries love, even as she struggles with addiction and disappointment in herself. She isn’t cruel or neglectful — she’s exhausted. She wants to be better, but doesn’t know how to escape the cycle she’s in. Her relationship with Flame is tender, co... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
01/03/2026
Rose is the glue of the group. She listens more than she speaks and notices what others miss. She’s deeply empathetic and often feels responsible for keeping everyone together, even when things are out of her control. Rose feels loss before it happens. She senses the shift in energy and understands ... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
01/03/2026
Josh uses humor as armor. He’s quick with jokes, sarcasm, and commentary — especially when things get uncomfortable. He doesn’t like emotional heaviness, not because he doesn’t care, but because he doesn’t know what to do with it. When reality hits, Josh freezes. He’s not heartless — he’s overwhelme... [See More]
