Half a World Apart - Casting Networks
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Half A World Apart

Short Film Non Union
Los Angeles
Synopsis:

Unable to accept the reality that his daughter is growing up, Mikhail interrogates Calista's new boyfriend Noah to ensure the relationship doesn't go any further. This film takes place over the course of one dramatic dinner where each character's true self is tested.

Roles For This Project

  • Short Film
    $125 per day, Meal, ...

    Role Rate:

    $125 per day, Meal, Credit, and Copy
    Woman Los Angeles 42 - 52 Non Union Short Film
    Submissions Due: 02/13/2026

    Eastern European; woman. Katerina (49) Russian Mother, Must Speak Russian. Katerina is a gentle and loving mother, yet powerful in her own way. She and her husband Mikhail make a great team. She is the kind hearted peacemaker and this story shows that. She is the emotional glue to the family and whe... [See More]

  • Short Film
    $125 per day, Meal, ...

    Role Rate:

    $125 per day, Meal, Credit, and Copy
    Man Los Angeles 48 - 55 Non Union Short Film
    Submissions Due: 02/13/2026

    Eastern European, White; man. Mikhail (53) Russian Father. Must Speak Russian. Mikhail is a stern and stoic patriarch. He's earned the respect of his family. He's a provider, and loves his daughter Calista. He's afraid to see her grow up, and in this story he's forced to confront that fear when Cali... [See More]

  • Short Film
    - Man Los Angeles 23 - 30 Non Union Short Film
    Submissions Due: 02/13/2026

    23 to 30 years old; Arab-American man. Despite his creativity and maturity, he's had a little bit of a slow start in his adulthood. At this point in his life he still has yet to get a college education, the band he's in struggles to sell tickets, and he just lost his only source of stable income. He... [See More]

  • Short Film
    - Woman Los Angeles 20 - 27 Non Union Short Film
    Submissions Due: 02/13/2026

    Eastern European, White; woman, MUST SPEAK RUSSIAN. Calista is a beautiful and focused young woman. She was brought up in a religious and conservative household. Her father instilled in her that she should only get married after she's become financially independent. She unexpectedly falls in love wi... [See More]

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