Softshell Monsters
Chicago
Project Details
Softshell Monsters is an MFA thesis short film at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Set primarily inside a nearly emptied house, the film follows Jiaming, a young man preparing to move, as objects, memories, and encounters begin to blur the boundaries between space and time within the house.
Roles For This Project
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Short Film
JM
$400/Day - 3 days
Man
Chicago
25 - 32
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
10/31/2026
Mandarin-speaking strongly preferred but not required. Seeking a naturalistic, understated performer comfortable with subtle and emotionally restrained material.
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Short Film
Woman
$300/Day - 2 days
Woman
Chicago
40 - 50
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
10/31/2026
Described as blonde. Seeking a naturalistic, understated performer comfortable with subtle and emotionally restrained material.
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Short Film
Young JM
$300/Day - 1 day
Man
Chicago
6 - 10
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
10/31/2026
No Mandarin required.
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Short Film
Q
$350/Day - 3 days
Man
Chicago
25 - 32
Non Union
Short Film
Submissions Due:
10/31/2026
Mandarin-speaking strongly preferred but not required. Seeking a naturalistic, understated performer comfortable with subtle and emotionally restrained material.
