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Storyline: Spanning four decades, 'Television' is a stylised drama that quietly observes the emotional distance and connection between a father and son. Told with minimal dialogue and visual restraint, the story unfolds in front of the ever-present glow of the television, where moments of love, loss, grief, and reconciliation are shared in silence.
Across time, the film explores generational cycles, unspoken pain, and the way technology serves as both a distraction and a backdrop to family life. With a shifting aspect ratio and a focus on physical presence, the story reveals the weight of emotion carried through stillness and subtle performance.
Actors should apply because this project offers a rare opportunity to showcase non-verbal acting, emotional depth, and nuanced storytelling across different life stages.
It is a strong portfolio piece that highlights subtle expression and dramatic power, with meals provided on shoot days and footage available for actors to use in their showreels
Where did this casting call come from?
Female 18 to 45
Amanda (Mother). Frustrated and exhausted, she argues with her husband in the background of the opening scene. Must show strong emotional presence
Male 6 to 10
Thomas (Son, child). Quiet, wide-eyed child staring at the television while his parents argue. Expressive and able to sit still for extended shots
Male 18 to 32
Thomas (Son, teen). Recently attended his mother’s funeral. Visibly broken but attempting to connect with his father. One short line before breaking down emotionally
Male 35 to 45
Thomas (Son, adult). Soft-spoken and emotionally aware. Returns to check on his aging father. Must convey vulnerability and subtle emotional connection
Male 30 to 40
Brian (Father, age 30s). A frustrated and emotionally distant father in 1985. Snaps quickly and uses the TV as a distraction. Performance relies on bursts of tension and subtle restraint
Male 45 to 55
Brian (Father, age 50s). A grieving widower in 1999. Cold and emotionally shut off, even during his wife’s funeral. Must convey apathy and damage with minimal expression
Male 65 to 75
Brian (Father, age 70s). In the twilight of his life, sitting in silence with his now-adult son. Finally reveals decades of regret through a tearful moment of connection
