Funny Business
Short Film
Non Union
Sydney
"Funny Business," a Psychological Thriller short student film. The second short film in Proto-Productions 2026 Slate. 'An unwilling worker named Tone finds himself in a never-ending office space, occupied entirely by literal corporate clowns. Tone tries to escape his liminal prison and in doing so, confronts his new boss, Mr. Frequency'. This short film is a thrilling and visually stunning ride that plays with the concept of liminal spaces. Utilizing intricate production design, incredible locations, matte paintings, and a short 10-minute run time, this film aims to make it the festival circuit alongside the other films in this ambitious slate.
Roles For This Project
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Short Film
Tone
$50/per day
Man, Non-Binary Pers...
Gender:
Man, Non-Binary Person, Trans Man
Sydney
20 - 35
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
Tone is a grown man with a life of experience, that he cannot remember. He is an observant and quietly intelligent man who keeps to himself, withdrawn and easy to overwhelm. His role requires a stubborn resilience. Lead Character. Must be comfortable in Clown Makeup. Open to variety of expression bu... [See More]
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Short Film
Mr. Frequency
$50/per day
Man
Sydney
30 - 60
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
Mr. Frequency, is a control freak. An individual whose terrible tendencies have been rewarded by his circumstances. A tall, lean man, who embodies the corporate synthesis between genuinity and artifice. A role that requires presence. Antagonist. Must be comfortable in clown makeup.
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Short Film
Ms. Bonbon
$50/per day
Woman, Non-Binary Pe...
Gender:
Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Woman
Sydney
25 - 40
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
Bonbon is a woman that doesn't prioritise relationships. She is someone that enjoys her work and enjoys playing a part in the machine. Frustrated by emotionality but drawn to pragmatism. She is a person that embodies corporate culture, gaudy jewellery and all. Supporting character. Must be comfortab... [See More]
More Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
Tone is a grown man with a life of experience, that he cannot remember. He is an observant and quietly intelligent man who keeps to himself, withdrawn and easy to overwhelm. His role requires a stubborn resilience. Lead Character. Must be comfortable in Clown Makeup. Open to variety of expression bu... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
Mr. Frequency, is a control freak. An individual whose terrible tendencies have been rewarded by his circumstances. A tall, lean man, who embodies the corporate synthesis between genuinity and artifice. A role that requires presence. Antagonist. Must be comfortable in clown makeup.
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Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
Bonbon is a woman that doesn't prioritise relationships. She is someone that enjoys her work and enjoys playing a part in the machine. Frustrated by emotionality but drawn to pragmatism. She is a person that embodies corporate culture, gaudy jewellery and all. Supporting character. Must be comfortab... [See More]
