Not Alone (working title)
Project Details
After nineteen-year-old Emma is kicked out by her mom and stepdad for an unplanned pregnancy, she turns to her boyfriend Jack and his family with nowhere else to go. Overwhelmed by fear, shame, and the belief that she is becoming a burden to everyone around her, Emma quietly orders abortion pills. As Jack struggles to step up, his parents wrestle with the cost of helping, and a local pregnancy care center offers practical support, Emma begins to realize she does not have to face her crisis alone. Not Alone is a grounded faith-based drama about fear, compassion, and the life-changing power of being supported in the middle of a difficult decision.
Roles For This Project
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Short Film
Steve
$400
Man
Houston
40 - 50
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
06/15/2026
Emma’s hard, immovable father/stepfather figure. Cold and decisive. His rejection sets the story in motion. Looking for a strong presence without overplaying.
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Short Film
Emma Hayes
$1,800
Woman
Houston
18 - 25
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
06/15/2026
A scared but guarded young woman facing an unplanned pregnancy after being kicked out by her family. Emma is overwhelmed, ashamed, and trying not to be a burden, but beneath her fear is a quiet strength and deep longing to not face this alone.
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Short Film
Don Miller
$500
Man
Houston
45 - 57
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
06/15/2026
Jack’s father. Thoughtful, practical, and quietly compassionate, Don wrestles honestly with the cost of helping Emma but ultimately chooses grace and presence over fear.
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Short Film
Beth Miller
$325
Woman
Houston
40 - 55
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
06/15/2026
Jack’s mother. Warm, concerned, and nurturing, Beth responds to Emma’s crisis with tenderness and hospitality while also carrying the weight of what this will mean for her family.
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Short Film
Jack Miller
$1,150
Man
Houston
18 - 25
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
06/15/2026
Emma’s boyfriend. Well-meaning, emotional, and out of his depth, Jack wants to step up but doesn’t yet know how. His arc is about moving from panic and good intentions into quiet, responsible action.
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Short Film
Kristy
$325
Woman
Houston
40 - 55
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
06/15/2026
Emma’s mother. Quietly cruel because she is not being forced into rejecting Emma — she has chosen it too. Needs subtle coldness, restraint, and emotional sharpness.
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Short Film
Mark
$300
Man
Houston
40 - 60
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
06/15/2026
A steady mentor figure who works with dads at the pregnancy care center. Calm, practical, and encouraging, Mark helps Jack understand that support sometimes means patience, humility, and showing up.
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Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
06/15/2026
A scared but guarded young woman facing an unplanned pregnancy after being kicked out by her family. Emma is overwhelmed, ashamed, and trying not to be a burden, but beneath her fear is a quiet strength and deep longing to not face this alone.
-
Submissions Due:
06/15/2026
Jack’s father. Thoughtful, practical, and quietly compassionate, Don wrestles honestly with the cost of helping Emma but ultimately chooses grace and presence over fear.
-
Submissions Due:
06/15/2026
Jack’s mother. Warm, concerned, and nurturing, Beth responds to Emma’s crisis with tenderness and hospitality while also carrying the weight of what this will mean for her family.
-
Submissions Due:
06/15/2026
Emma’s boyfriend. Well-meaning, emotional, and out of his depth, Jack wants to step up but doesn’t yet know how. His arc is about moving from panic and good intentions into quiet, responsible action.