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Sleepyhead Solutions

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Doxy, late 20s/mid 30s, is also stuck in never sleep mode. Absent of sleep they are a constant bundle of manic/panicky nerves, twitchy reflexes, and dehydrated insomnia until they find Jay and resolve their sleep crisis. There's a few dialogue scenes but it's a performance that mainly relies on p...
Due Date: 07/20/2026
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    Doxy

    Sleepyhead Solutions

    - Los Angeles 28 - 38 Non Union Short Film

    About this role

    Doxy, late 20s/mid 30s, is also stuck in never sleep mode. Absent of sleep they are a constant bundle of manic/panicky nerves, twitchy reflexes, and dehydrated insomnia until they find Jay and resolve...

    Due Date: 07/20/2026

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    Sleepyhead

    Sleepyhead Solutions

    - Los Angeles 25 - 40 Non Union Short Film

    About this role

    Sleepyhead is actually one of several roles that are dubbed sleepyhead. Age is non-specific but looking for actors who have some athletic ability to zombie walk and shake up in a epileptic like panic....

    Due Date: 07/20/2026

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    Driver

    Sleepyhead Solutions

    - Woman, Non-Binary Pe... Los Angeles 28 - 40 Non Union Short Film

    About this role

    Driver is gruff, strong enough to pull someone out of their Prius, and constantly having to deal with passengers falling asleep in his car. If you can play gruff and grumpy with a humorous twist then ...

    Due Date: 07/20/2026

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    Jay

    Sleepyhead Solutions

    - Los Angeles 28 - 35 Non Union Short Film

    About this role

    Jay, late 20s/mid 30s, is the lead who's only goal is to sleep. Absent of they are a constant bundle of manic/panicky nerves, twitchy reflexes, and dehydrated insomnia. There's a few dialogue scenes ...

    Due Date: 07/20/2026

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    Larry

    Shadows

    - Man Los Angeles 60 - 70 Non Union Feature Film

    About this role

    SUPPORTING - Kate’s father. Practical, protective, and fiercely devoted to his family. Though often feeling powerless against his daughter’s illness, he remains committed to her well-being and eventua...

    Due Date: 08/01/2026

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    Office worker (speaking role)

    Shadows

    - Man, Woman Los Angeles 25 - 60 Non Union Feature Film

    About this role

    FEATURED SPEAKING ROLE - An employee at Richard’s office.

    Due Date: 08/01/2026

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    Old bill (speaking role)

    Shadows

    - Man Los Angeles 65 - 70 Non Union Feature Film

    About this role

    FEATURED SPEAKING ROLE - Elegant Woman's husband. Quiet, kind, and observant.

    Due Date: 08/01/2026

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    Nurse (speaking role)

    Shadows

    - Man, Woman Los Angeles 25 - 40 Non Union Feature Film

    About this role

    FEATURED SPEAKING ROLE - Attentive and reassuring. Assists with Kate’s initial care and treatment.

    Due Date: 08/01/2026

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    Laura (speaking role)

    Shadows

    - Woman Los Angeles 25 - 35 Non Union Feature Film

    About this role

    FEATURED SPEAKING ROLE - A support group member who often loses focus and struggles to stay present.

    Due Date: 08/01/2026

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    Keira & kylie – identical twins

    Shadows

    $100-$200/DAY Woman Los Angeles 29 - 35 Non Union Feature Film

    About this role

    LEAD - Seeking identical twins. KEIRA: Blonde hair preferred; Kylie’s twin sister and Kate’s lifelong friend. Consumed by depression and self-destructive thinking, she reinforces Kate’s darkest impuls...

    Due Date: 08/01/2026

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