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Title: His Name Was Matthew
Storyline: 'His Name Was Matthew' is a tender and introspective student short film exploring the lasting emotional impact of queer love and loss.
Following the recent death of his partner, an older gay man named Daniel finds himself isolated and alone. With no meaningful friendships or family to lean on, he retreats into a world shaped by memory and longing for the man he loved.
The film weaves between past and present, revealing how love, repression and societal pressure shaped both Daniel and Matthew's lives.
As Daniel reflects on his youth and the hidden struggles of queer identity, the film portrays a quiet but powerful journey through grief, sexuality, and reconciliation.
This is a moving opportunity for actors who wish to portray layered, emotionally resonant characters in a story that celebrates queer experience, memory and truth
Where did this casting call come from?
Payment details: Paid roles. Student project with low-budget pay structure
Male 70 to 84
Daniel, 76. Kind and caring, but spends his days grieving alone. Daniel is consumed by the defining moments that changed the course of his history
Male 70 to 84
Matthew, 77. A good man, and gentle soul. The significant impact he has had on the life of Daniel is still prevalent
Male 30 to 44
Younger Daniel, 36. A good, hard-working man with a kind heart, he wrestles with the secret of his sexuality. A painful turning point changed the course of his history
Male 30 to 44
Younger Matthew, 37. A quiet, decent working class man, suppressing his sexuality in a working class environment. His affection toward Daniel was kept mostly unspoken
Female 25 to 41
Grace, 29. Daniel’s wife. Grace is kind, loyal, and completely unaware of Daniel’s true sexuality
