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Casting Call For A Compelling Independent Drama About Family Conflict, Betrayal And The Struggle For Identity

Location: Canada, all regions

Estimated payment: $475 to $500icon

Title: Live with Yourself

Storyline: 'Live with Yourself' is a dramatic short film that explores themes of family, betrayal, and trust. Olen, a young man burdened with loyalty to his family’s crumbling business, is caught in a crossroads between his obligations and his desire to pursue his own dreams as a sculptor.

Torn between duty and passion, he searches for freedom while struggling with love and loss.

Opposite him stands Brandt, Olen’s slick and manipulative older brother, who runs the family business with arrogance and control. While Brandt thrives in corruption, Olen questions his path, leading to tense and emotional conflict.

Supporting them are Alice, a delicate yet determined woman who represents care and independence, and Warrick, a tough but loyal man unaware of his full potential.

This powerful story examines the pain of fractured families and the struggle of carving out one’s identity while confronting betrayal and pressure.

It offers rich, layered characters and a chance for actors to showcase emotional range in a tightly written independent production

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Available roles

Male 18 to 34

Olen. An introspective and troubled young man caught at a crossroads. Once loyal to his family’s business, his abusive father’s death offers him an opportunity to break away from his past. Though grounded by a deep love for his girlfriend, he ultimately longs to pursue a career as a sculptor


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Male 18 to 34

Brandt. Olen’s sleazy, cocky, and unhinged older brother. He covers the bills in the household, which gives a sense of entitlement. He likes to take credit for everything but won’t hesitate to point the finger when it comes time to take blame. Head of a scamming operation he inherited after his father’s mental health declined


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Female 18 to 34

Alice. Delicate, independent, and caring. Although she cares for Olen, she insists that she cannot be involved with someone in the kind of business his family is in. She must put her happiness first and move away, inspiring Olen with her strength


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Male 18 to 34

Warrick. Loyal, dense, and tough. He is not aware of his full potential. Brandt’s right hand man, he sometimes gets shunned, yet always keeps his head up

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