Elevator Life
Short Film
Non Union
Los Angeles
An elevator is a vertical confessional. In a single building over 24 hours, we observe the fleeting intersections of strangers, lovers, families, workers, and dreamers — all suspended briefly between where they were and where they are going. The film unfolds as a quiet mosaic of human moments — awkward, tender, humorous, raw. The elevator becomes both stage and sanctuary. The mirrored walls reflect more than appearances; they reveal private truths. We move between inside and outside the elevator, sometimes through POV, sometimes through reflection, sometimes floating with restrained, intentional camera movement. The tone is naturalistic yet cinematic — restrained lighting, sculpted shadows, intimate framing.
Roles For This Project
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Short Film
Lovers Late Night (Elderly Couple)
$250
Man, Woman
Los Angeles
55 - 85
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
04/29/2026
Lovers (Late Night) The doors close. A couple stands alone in the quiet hum of the elevator. They wait a beat — just to be sure — then lean into each other and share a soft, unhurried kiss. It’s intimate, familiar, effortless. Later that night, another couple enters. The air feels different — charge... [See More]
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Short Film
The Dancer
$250
Los Angeles
18 - 35
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
04/20/2026
The Dancer (Late Night / Transitional Moment) A lone dancer steps into the elevator wearing headphones. As the doors close, the outside world disappears. Music floods their internal world — and they begin to move. What starts as subtle shoulder rolls builds into full, expressive choreography within ... [See More]
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Short Film
Family Chaos - Adults / Parents
$250
Man, Woman, Non-Bina...
Gender:
Man, Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Man, Trans Woman
Los Angeles
25 - 55
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
04/20/2026
The Vacation Family (Midday) A family on vacation spills into the elevator — parents juggling luggage, snacks, and overstimulation, two kids buzzing with energy. Before the doors even close, tiny fingers press every button in reach. Floors light up rapidly in chaotic sequence. One child jumps to “fe... [See More]
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Short Film
The Reset
$250
Woman
Los Angeles
25 - 45
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
04/20/2026
A single woman in work attire fixes herself in the mirrored wall. We see her reflection fracture slightly as the doors close. Unique Shots: • Shooting through mirrored walls • Extreme close-up of breath steadying • POV from ceiling corner security angle Tone: Quiet. Intimate
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Short Film
Corporate Tension
$250
Los Angeles
45 - 65
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
04/20/2026
Two business adversaries step into the elevator on their way to a high- stakes meeting. They stand side-by-side, close but carefully separated — shoulders nearly touching. No words. Just breath, posture, and calculation. A button is pressed a little too hard. The doors close. The silence thickens. I... [See More]
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Short Film
Family Chaos - Kids / Teenagers
$250
Man, Woman, Non-Bina...
Gender:
Man, Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Man, Trans Woman
Los Angeles
5 - 17
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
04/20/2026
The Vacation Family (Midday) A family on vacation spills into the elevator — parents juggling luggage, snacks, and overstimulation, two kids buzzing with energy. Before the doors even close, tiny fingers press every button in reach. Floors light up rapidly in chaotic sequence. One child jumps to “fe... [See More]
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Short Film
Young Adults (Night Out)
$250
Los Angeles
21 - 30
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
04/20/2026
Four friends spill into the elevator after a long night out — heels in hand, smudged makeup, jackets half-on. They crowd together, laughing too loud for the small space. One pulls out a phone — the mirror becomes part of the frame as they capture a chaotic selfie reflection. The elevator transforms ... [See More]
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Short Film
Lovers Late Night
$250
Los Angeles
25 - 45
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
04/20/2026
Lovers (Late Night) The doors close. A couple stands alone in the quiet hum of the elevator. They wait a beat — just to be sure — then lean into each other and share a soft, unhurried kiss. It’s intimate, familiar, effortless. Later that night, another couple enters. The air feels different — charge... [See More]
More Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
04/29/2026
Lovers (Late Night) The doors close. A couple stands alone in the quiet hum of the elevator. They wait a beat — just to be sure — then lean into each other and share a soft, unhurried kiss. It’s intimate, familiar, effortless. Later that night, another couple enters. The air feels different — charge... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
04/20/2026
The Dancer (Late Night / Transitional Moment) A lone dancer steps into the elevator wearing headphones. As the doors close, the outside world disappears. Music floods their internal world — and they begin to move. What starts as subtle shoulder rolls builds into full, expressive choreography within ... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
04/20/2026
The Vacation Family (Midday) A family on vacation spills into the elevator — parents juggling luggage, snacks, and overstimulation, two kids buzzing with energy. Before the doors even close, tiny fingers press every button in reach. Floors light up rapidly in chaotic sequence. One child jumps to “fe... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
04/20/2026
A single woman in work attire fixes herself in the mirrored wall. We see her reflection fracture slightly as the doors close. Unique Shots: • Shooting through mirrored walls • Extreme close-up of breath steadying • POV from ceiling corner security angle Tone: Quiet. Intimate
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Submissions Due:
04/20/2026
Two business adversaries step into the elevator on their way to a high- stakes meeting. They stand side-by-side, close but carefully separated — shoulders nearly touching. No words. Just breath, posture, and calculation. A button is pressed a little too hard. The doors close. The silence thickens. I... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
04/20/2026
The Vacation Family (Midday) A family on vacation spills into the elevator — parents juggling luggage, snacks, and overstimulation, two kids buzzing with energy. Before the doors even close, tiny fingers press every button in reach. Floors light up rapidly in chaotic sequence. One child jumps to “fe... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
04/20/2026
Four friends spill into the elevator after a long night out — heels in hand, smudged makeup, jackets half-on. They crowd together, laughing too loud for the small space. One pulls out a phone — the mirror becomes part of the frame as they capture a chaotic selfie reflection. The elevator transforms ... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
04/20/2026
Lovers (Late Night) The doors close. A couple stands alone in the quiet hum of the elevator. They wait a beat — just to be sure — then lean into each other and share a soft, unhurried kiss. It’s intimate, familiar, effortless. Later that night, another couple enters. The air feels different — charge... [See More]
