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Casting Now for 3 Acting Roles in a Psychological Film Drama About a Man Searching for Emotion

Location: Australia, all regions

Estimated payment: $250 to $300icon

Title: The Cure for Despondence

Storyline: Damien lives in an emotional paralysis, unable to cry no matter what method he tries. Sad films, onions, staring contests, even painful moments fail to release a single tear. His only comfort comes from the rosary beads left behind by his late mother, allowing him rare moments of calm and escape.

Despite his inability to feel deeply, Damien is exceptional at reading the emotional cues of others and mirroring them with precision. He blends in without ever truly belonging, drifting through life with no direction or purpose. His heart beats, but he does not truly live.

When Damien suddenly loses his treasured keepsake, panic pierces through his emotional numbness. The unravelling that follows pushes him to the edge, and in that turmoil he stumbles upon the very thing he has been searching for: the cure for his despondence.

This project offers actors the chance to participate in a thoughtful and atmospheric story that explores grief, identity and human connection

Where did this casting call come from?

No experience is necessary, only commitment and a positive attitude on set


Available roles

Male 18 to 34

Damien. A young man in emotional paralysis who cannot cry and drifts through life until losing his mother’s rosary beads triggers an unexpected unraveling


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Female 35 to 60

Nameless supporting role. A middle aged woman in business attire with action driven moments and no dialogue


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Male or female 18 to 60

Film extras. Seven background characters with purely action based moments and no specific appearance required

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