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Title: The Unseen
Storyline: A young boy with a speech disorder struggles to be heard in a fractured home ruled by an abusive father — until one violent night tears the family apart forever.
The Unseen is a raw, emotionally charged short film exploring silence, trauma, and resilience through the eyes of a child who can’t speak but feels everything.
Combining realism with haunting intimacy, the film delves into the invisible scars left by domestic abuse and the unspoken love that binds siblings together through chaos.
The production is intended for festival submission and seeks actors capable of deep emotional authenticity and sensitivity to difficult subject matter.
Travel expenses and meals covered.
Where did this casting call come from?
Male 13 to 17
Bruce. A quiet, introspective boy with dysarthria. Though his voice is weak, his thoughts are powerful. Expressive through silence and emotion, he carries the emotional core of the film.
Female 15 to 17
Freya. The eldest sibling. Mature, protective, and emotionally scarred. She hides her pain behind calm authority, a silent strength for her family.
Female 13 to 17
Ivy. The youngest child. Bright, outspoken, and vulnerable. Her innocence provides the film’s emotional heartbeat.
Male 30 to 40
Gary. The father. Once loving, now consumed by guilt, anger, and addiction. Volatile and commanding, capable of both tenderness and terror.
