Break Left
Student Film
Non Union
Chicago
Break Left is a character-driven short exploring queer love, family tension, and emotional inheritance. The story follows Nia Price, a college basketball recruit navigating family dynamics, as she reconnects with her free-spirited childhood crush, Law Gordon. Emotional truth, relational presence, and chemistry matter more than appearance or traditional norms.
Roles For This Project
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Student Film
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Woman, Non-Binary Pe...
Gender:
Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Woman
Chicago
18 - 30
Non Union
Student Film
Submissions Due:
01/28/2026
Nia Price is a Black AFAB college-aged woman, 18–22, who is a college basketball recruit. She is emotionally guarded and introspective, balancing familial expectations with her own desires. Nia is the daughter of Valerie and Henry and the childhood crush of Law, with whom she reconnects, exploring a... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
01/28/2026
Frankie is in their early 20s and may be of any gender or race. They navigate life through stimulation—nightlife, alcohol, and humor—often avoiding deeper emotional engagement. While care is present, it remains superficial, and true vulnerability feels threatening. Frankie represents an escape for N... [See More]
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Student Film
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Woman, Non-Binary Pe...
Gender:
Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Woman
Chicago
18 - 30
Non Union
Student Film
Submissions Due:
01/28/2026
Law Gordon is a Black AFAB college-aged woman, 18–22, who is free-spirited, warm, and magnetic. She is Nia’s childhood friend and romantic interest, bringing lightness, playfulness, and emotional depth. Strong chemistry with Nia is essential. Law’s character embodies openness and relational intuitio... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
01/28/2026
Henry Price is a Black cis man in his 40s. He is Nia’s father, the sole breadwinner, and frequently unfaithful. Despite his emotional distance and betrayals, he maintains a deep, complicated love for his family, creating a dynamic filled with both tension and genuine care.
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Student Film
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Man, Woman, Non-Bina...
Gender:
Man, Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Man, Trans Woman
Chicago
18 - 30
Non Union
Student Film
Submissions Due:
01/28/2026
Performers will populate bar scenes, adding energy, realism, and atmosphere. Must be comfortable simulating nightlife behavior; no actual alcohol consumption is required.
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Student Film
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Woman, Non-Binary Pe...
Gender:
Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Woman
Chicago
25 - 35
Non Union
Student Film
Submissions Due:
01/28/2026
A brief but telling encounter at a lounge. Gorgeous, enigmatic, emotionally unavailable—not unkind, just uninvested. Minimal dialogue and reaction; serves as a quiet mirror to Nia’s emotional disconnection.
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Submissions Due:
01/28/2026
Valerie Price is a Black cis woman in her 40s. She is Nia’s mother, a housewife who is cunning, controlling, and often expresses misogynistic views. She navigates a complex relationship with Henry, aware of his infidelities, which fuels tension but does not erase the underlying love within the famil... [See More]
More Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
01/28/2026
Nia Price is a Black AFAB college-aged woman, 18–22, who is a college basketball recruit. She is emotionally guarded and introspective, balancing familial expectations with her own desires. Nia is the daughter of Valerie and Henry and the childhood crush of Law, with whom she reconnects, exploring a... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
01/28/2026
Frankie is in their early 20s and may be of any gender or race. They navigate life through stimulation—nightlife, alcohol, and humor—often avoiding deeper emotional engagement. While care is present, it remains superficial, and true vulnerability feels threatening. Frankie represents an escape for N... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
01/28/2026
Law Gordon is a Black AFAB college-aged woman, 18–22, who is free-spirited, warm, and magnetic. She is Nia’s childhood friend and romantic interest, bringing lightness, playfulness, and emotional depth. Strong chemistry with Nia is essential. Law’s character embodies openness and relational intuitio... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
01/28/2026
Henry Price is a Black cis man in his 40s. He is Nia’s father, the sole breadwinner, and frequently unfaithful. Despite his emotional distance and betrayals, he maintains a deep, complicated love for his family, creating a dynamic filled with both tension and genuine care.
-
Submissions Due:
01/28/2026
Performers will populate bar scenes, adding energy, realism, and atmosphere. Must be comfortable simulating nightlife behavior; no actual alcohol consumption is required.
-
Submissions Due:
01/28/2026
A brief but telling encounter at a lounge. Gorgeous, enigmatic, emotionally unavailable—not unkind, just uninvested. Minimal dialogue and reaction; serves as a quiet mirror to Nia’s emotional disconnection.
-
Submissions Due:
01/28/2026
Valerie Price is a Black cis woman in her 40s. She is Nia’s mother, a housewife who is cunning, controlling, and often expresses misogynistic views. She navigates a complex relationship with Henry, aware of his infidelities, which fuels tension but does not erase the underlying love within the famil... [See More]
