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The Wish

Short Film SAG-AFTRA, Short Film
New York City
Synopsis:

HIM and HER have been together for seven years. They followed the steps. Did everything right.But he maybe doesn’t want to be happy. And she maybe doesn’t know how. And now they find themselves in moment where they may be ready to burn it all down. And that moment just so happens to be, Her birthday.

Roles For This Project

  • Short Film
    - Man New York City 35 - 50 SAG-AFTRA, Short Film Short Film
    Submissions Due: 04/13/2026

    35-50, Male, any ethnicity. He is in uncharted territory. Recently out of a long, sexually unsatisfying marriage, he finds himself on a date with a Woman, with whom he has a palpable physical attraction. He's trying to keep it cool, but overwhelmed by the prospect of being with her.

  • Short Film
    - Man, Woman, Non-Bina...

    Gender:

    Man, Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Man, Trans Woman
    New York City 20 - 27 SAG-AFTRA, Short Film Short Film
    Submissions Due: 04/13/2026

    20-30, queer FWBs working at the restaurant. They have a workplace flirtation that they sometimes take home. It is flirty, fun, and open. They are both the coolest people in the building.

  • Short Film
    - Man, Woman, Non-Bina...

    Gender:

    Man, Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Man, Trans Woman
    New York City 20 - 27 SAG-AFTRA, Short Film Short Film
    Submissions Due: 04/13/2026

    Actual couples encouraged to submit. Open ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation. They are young and in love. They are treating themselves to a night out and thoroughly enjoying their $32 martinis. There is a giddiness to the couple, the excitement of new love, and an undeniable chemistr... [See More]

  • Short Film
    - Woman New York City 35 - 45 SAG-AFTRA, Short Film Short Film
    Submissions Due: 04/13/2026

    35 - 45, female, any ethnicity. This Woman has a powerful presence. She is grounded, sensual, and in control. She's on a date with a very nervous man, which she thinks is adorable. She enjoys being the power player at the table.

Project Details

Project Notes

This will be an overnight shoot in Dumbo, NY. Please only submit if you are comfortable working 8 pm - 5 am.

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SAG-AFTRA, Short Film

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