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Title: Swept Under Silence
Storyline: Directed by Justine Vlachoulis, this student short film follows Mary, a 15-year-old girl who is triggered by the arrival of an unexpected relative to revisit painful childhood memories.
As she returns to the beach of her youth, a past trauma resurfaces, forcing her to confront sexual assault, betrayal, and strained relationships with her family.
The story is both intimate and emotionally layered, blending visual inspiration from films like Ida (2013) and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004).
It deals with sensitive but important themes, seeking to portray them with care, empathy, and authenticity.
Aspiring actors should apply because this is a unique opportunity to work on a festival-bound film that provides a chance to showcase emotionally demanding performances.
The production offers catering, travel, and full access to the final cut, showreel material, and behind-the-scenes stills. It is a meaningful project for those passionate about telling complex and thought-provoking stories
Where did this casting call come from?
Female 15 to 21
Mary. Lead role. A 15-year-old character who is a bright, curious girl struggling with emotional confusion and impulses of creative self-destruction. Explores themes of sexual assault and self-harm
Male 18 to 34
Dimitri. Supporting lead. A complex young man who masks manipulative and twisted desires with a harmless persona
Female 35 to 55
Mum. Supporting lead. An affectionate, strong-willed single mother whose traditional beliefs and lack of confrontation skills threaten her relationship with Mary
Female 40 to 60
Aunt Chloe. Supporting lead. A bubbly, talkative stay-at-home mum blinded by adoration for her son and unable to see his darkness
