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Title: James and the Crossing
Storyline: This student short film follows James, an obsessive character attempting to create the perfect pedestrian crossing as his personal civic masterpiece.
Determined and eccentric, James embodies a Don Quixote-like ambition as he pursues his seemingly noble quest with unwavering enthusiasm.
Along the way, Elliot, a struggling urban design student, joins the project initially to plagiarise James’s work for his academic survival.
However, as events unfold, Elliot discovers deeper motives and ambitions that blur his original intentions. Their journey explores themes of creativity, ambition, failure, and reinvention, all through the lens of a humorous and heartfelt story.
This casting call is perfect for aspiring actors eager to explore dynamic roles filled with humour and emotional depth while contributing to a fun, creative student project
Where did this casting call come from?
Male 18 to 28
James. An obsessive Don Quixote type pursuing the civic project of a lifetime to create the perfect pedestrian crossing
Male 18 to 28
Elliot. A failing urban design student who joins James’s project to plagiarise his work but discovers deeper ambitions
Male or Female 18 to 34
Cyclist. A background role portraying a cyclist in the story
Male or Female 25 to 39
City Planner. A background role portraying a city planner involved in the project
