Casting Calls - Mara Suliivan

Mara Suliivan

Between Trains

Short Film $150-$500 Woman 40 - 60 Non Union Principal 07/02/2026
New York City

About the Job

Mara is a quiet, emotionally restrained woman navigating the aftermath of a life-changing medical diagnosis. Every morning, she returns to the same train platform at 8:17 AM — caught between fear, grief, and the inability to move forward. When she encounters Lucy, a mysterious older woman with an unexpected warmth and wisdom, Mara slowly begins confronting mortality, connection, and the possibility of emotional release. This role demands subtlety, realism, and deep emotional presence rather than overt dramatics. CHARACTER TRAITS Emotionally guarded Intelligent and observant Quietly vulnerable Carries emotional exhaustion beneath composure Strong internal emotional life. PERFORMANCE STYLE Seeking an actress capable of: nuanced emotional storytelling expressive silence subtle facial performance restrained yet powerful emotional release Comparable tone: grounded indie drama intimate cinematic realism emotionally atmospheric performances

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