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Title: Departure
Storyline: Departure is an intimate student short film exploring the quiet heartbreak of a couple facing emotional and physical separation.
Set across a series of small but meaningful moments, Felix and Blair must confront the weight of their diverging futures while trying to preserve what still connects them.
The story follows their final hours together—over dinner, on a walk, and at the train station—as they navigate the bittersweet space between holding on and letting go.
Poignant, restrained, and emotionally honest, Departure highlights the complex vulnerability of love in transition.
This is a heartfelt and character-driven project ideal for actors seeking layered, reflective roles that centre on performance and emotional nuance.
Aspiring actors should apply to gain valuable on-set experience in a thoughtful and supportive student production. The film offers an opportunity to contribute to a beautiful and emotionally resonant story
Where did this casting call come from?
Location: South Australia, Adelaide and Northern Suburbs
No experience is needed, just a willingness to portray vulnerability and connection with subtlety
Male 28 to 34
Felix. Thoughtful and mature, Felix is facing the emotional weight of separation with quiet internal conflict. A grounded and introspective presence, he struggles to express what he's feeling as time runs out
Male 20 to 27
Blair. Younger and more emotionally open, Blair is intuitive, affectionate, and quietly devastated by the shift in their relationship. He tries to keep the connection alive despite what’s coming
Male or Female 18 to 60
Waiter. A small but key supporting role in a restaurant scene. Interacts briefly with the main couple. No dialogue required but must contribute to the quiet mood of the scene
