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Title: Cactus Flower
Storyline: Cactus Flower is a powerful and emotionally charged short film centered around a queer musician grappling with identity, survival, and artistic authenticity in a complex music industry.
The story weaves themes of emotional resilience and political awakening through the lens of exploitation and personal empowerment.
The film features a pivotal one-scene role, a character known as 'The Producer', who silently embodies the manipulative underbelly of the industry.
The tone of the scene is disturbing and invasive, designed to make audiences uncomfortable through quiet tension rather than overt action.
Though brief, this scene marks a key emotional and narrative shift in the film, confronting the subtle yet potent imbalance of power that artists often face.
The production will be supported by a trauma-informed director, ensuring the material is handled with care and intention.
Actors who take on this role will be contributing to a story that confronts real issues in a meaningful way with a supportive creative team.
Where did this casting call come from?
No experience needed, but must be comfortable navigating emotionally difficult material
Male 25 to 61
The Producer. An unsettling figure in the music industry. Carries a quiet, predatory energy. Only one line, but presence must evoke deep discomfort and a sense of manipulation.
Appears in one pivotal scene that explores power dynamics and exploitation. Actor must be comfortable navigating intense and mature material with full support from a trauma-informed team
