CASTING CALLS
Hunger&Dread is in pre-production and production for a number of short film projects filming in Chicago. Go here to find out more about upcoming casting calls for local actors.
Waking the Baby
A couple argue over their baby when George accuses Ruby of attempting to abandon their child.
Casting for:
GEORGE, 20s – mid 30s, a A man struggling to keep his family together. He is horrified when he realizes his partner tried to abandon their baby
RUBY, 20s – early 30s, a woman who wasn’t ready to be a mom struggling with parenthood without support, she makes a devastating decision to give up her baby.
LOCATION: Filming in Chicago
COMPENSATION: $50 stipend for approximately 2 hours on set – one location
ACTOR ENTRIES: send headshot / resume and reel (if available) to casting[at]hungeranddread[dot]com with the word “Waking” in subject line.
Director Statement:
I want audiences to feel like a bystander in this situation only for them to realize they are not seeing what they think.
are you really there?
A strange encounter on the Redline L train.
Casting for:
BELLA, 20s – mid 30s, On the way home after a long day. She wants to listen to her music in peace.
CAMILLA, 60+, a woman who seems lost. Very talkative. She’s waiting for a train that won’t arrive.
LOCATION: Filming in Chicago
COMPENSATION: $50 stipend for approximately 2 hours on set – one location
ACTOR ENTRIES: send headshot / resume and reel (if available) to casting[at]hungeranddread[dot]com with the word “Waking” in subject line.
Ghosts in these Streets – a photography project
A photography project looking for models (minimal / no experience necessary). This photography project will explore memory, nostalgia, and the ghosts of the past.
You will be asked to pose for still and movement based photos.
All genders, aged 60 – 80, 40 – 60, and 21 – 40.
Send a portrait photo (and resume if available) to: casting[at]hungeranddread[dot]com with the word “Ghost” in the subject line.
You will be on location for 1 – 2 hours.
Compensation: $25 / hour stipend