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Casting Now For A Raw And Emotional Student Short Film Exploring Mental Health And Friendship

Location: New Zealand, all regions

Estimated payment: $240 to $260icon

Title: Swings

Storyline: 'Swings' is a powerful student short film following the story of Abby, a young woman struggling with her mental health as she navigates life, loneliness, and the voices in her head.

Her closest friend Catherine, is revealed to be one of those voices, blurring the line between reality and inner turmoil.

The story explores themes of suicide, mental health, and connection in a raw, emotional way that aims to raise awareness while telling a heartfelt and challenging story

This project offers aspiring actors the opportunity to take on emotionally charged roles with significant depth while gaining experience for their showreel in a professional student film environment

Where did this casting call come from?


Available roles

Female 18 to 28

Abby. A young woman who feels like she is fighting a losing battle every day to keep living. A role with deep emotional complexity and sensitivity


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Female 18 to 28

Catherine. Appears to be Abby’s closest friend but is actually a voice within Abby’s mind, symbolizing her inner conflict


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Male or female 18 to 28

Extras. Four speaking roles at a flat party scene. Fun, energetic, and conversational roles to bring realism to the film

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