The Inheritance
Short Film
Non Union
San Francisco
At their father's funeral reception, two brothers maneuver for control of the family company. Between whispered threats and fake smiles for the guests, Brad and Chris each make their case for the chairman's seat. Little they know, their father made his choice long before he died. Their sister Elena has been watching from across the room all along, quietly holding the answer in her purse. A contained single-scene dark comedy about inheritance, entitlement, and the person nobody was paying attention to.
Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
03/22/2026
The middle Harrington sibling. Tie loosened, reactive, competitive. Believes his operational track record should speak for itself but can’t hide his frustration when it doesn’t. More emotional than his brother but equally ambitious. Physicality is important — the role requires precise nonverbal work... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
03/22/2026
A family friend at the funeral reception. Warm, emotional, genuinely moved by the father’s passing. Takes both brothers’ hands and tells them how proud their father was - unknowingly triggering a key comedy beat. Two lines. Should come across as sincere and slightly effusive. The humor is not in her... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
03/22/2026
The youngest Harrington sibling. Dark dress, hair up, still. Speaks fewer than ten lines but commands the final act of the film. Has been watching her brothers from across the room the entire scene, quietly holding a secret. Must project calm authority and composure that contrasts sharply with her b... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
03/22/2026
The older Harrington brother. Dark suit, composed, calculating. Has been quietly working the board behind the scenes while his father was dying. Polished in public, ruthless in private. Plays grief like a boardroom presentation - warm handshakes, solemn nods - then drops the mask the instant guests... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
03/22/2026
A corporate board member attending the funeral reception. Well-dressed, formal, institutional authority. Greets Brad with warmth and a firm handshake, then dismisses Chris with only a nod - a small gesture that shifts the entire power dynamic. Three lines. Must read as a man accustomed to boardrooms... [See More]
More Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
03/22/2026
The middle Harrington sibling. Tie loosened, reactive, competitive. Believes his operational track record should speak for itself but can’t hide his frustration when it doesn’t. More emotional than his brother but equally ambitious. Physicality is important — the role requires precise nonverbal work... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
03/22/2026
A family friend at the funeral reception. Warm, emotional, genuinely moved by the father’s passing. Takes both brothers’ hands and tells them how proud their father was - unknowingly triggering a key comedy beat. Two lines. Should come across as sincere and slightly effusive. The humor is not in her... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
03/22/2026
The youngest Harrington sibling. Dark dress, hair up, still. Speaks fewer than ten lines but commands the final act of the film. Has been watching her brothers from across the room the entire scene, quietly holding a secret. Must project calm authority and composure that contrasts sharply with her b... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
03/22/2026
The older Harrington brother. Dark suit, composed, calculating. Has been quietly working the board behind the scenes while his father was dying. Polished in public, ruthless in private. Plays grief like a boardroom presentation - warm handshakes, solemn nods - then drops the mask the instant guests... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
03/22/2026
A corporate board member attending the funeral reception. Well-dressed, formal, institutional authority. Greets Brad with warmth and a firm handshake, then dismisses Chris with only a nod - a small gesture that shifts the entire power dynamic. Three lines. Must read as a man accustomed to boardrooms... [See More]
