Type

Vertical Drama

Location

Los Angeles County

Content

We are casting LA based actors for a new vertical short

Storyline: Angela, a shy yet talented high school singer, secretly leads a double life as "Echo," a renowned player in the music-fantasy game Song Slayer. In the game, she falls head over heels for her partner, "Dax." When Angela uncovers that Dax is actually Dexter—the notorious gang-involved bully at her school and linked to her tormentor Camilla—her fantasy romance clashes with her real life. Angela gives Dexter three opportunities to prove he is not really a bully, criminal, or cheater, but each test leads to betrayal.

Platform: ReelShort

Applicants must be based in Los Angeles or be able to work locally with reliable transportation. Each filming day is 12 hours plus a break for lunch, unless otherwise noted in the rate details or character description. Please consider this when assessing the rates.

An Intimacy and Stunt Coordinator will be present on set to prioritize performer safety and comfort. Make sure to review each role for specific physical or intimacy requirements.

PLEASE SUBMIT A DEMO REEL TO BE CONSIDERED

Dates

Filming 8-9 days between 5/28-6/8, 2026
Los Angeles and Surrounding Burroughs

Union Job

No

Apply By

17:00 - 9th June 2026

Roles

Angela

Female Only 18 - 25

Dexter

Male Only 18 - 25

Camilla

Female Only 18 - 25

Jake

Male Only 18 - 25

Roles Details

Title

Dexter

Content

Dexter is the male lead: a feared delinquent tied to the Black Viper gang who secretly becomes tender, vulnerable, and emotionally dependent when interacting online with Echo. Haunted by PTSD and survivor’s guilt after the death of his best friend Adam, Dexter finds emotional salvation through Angela’s music and companionship without realizing she is the same girl he bullies in real life. His greatest flaw is compartmentalization — he sees Echo as precious while treating Angela like disposable collateral until the truth shatters him. Once he realizes Angela and Echo are the same person, he spirals into obsessive guilt and self-punishment. Dexter’s arc is a redemption story built around whether genuine remorse can overcome irreversible harm. The character is involved in few romance scene (kissing, embracing) but nothing sexual or explicit. Talent should also be comfortable with staged action scenes involving punching, kicking, and falling. No extensive stunts.

Salary

$600 / day Estimated 8 days of work Total: $4,800

Gender

Male Only

Age

18 - 25