Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Deadline:
Aug 25, 2026
Auditions:
Online only
Shooting starts:
Oct 22, 2026 Flexible dates
Shooting finishes:
Aug 25, 2026
Shooting locations:
Los Angeles, California
Cities for response:
Los Angeles
Comments
micro budget, short film passion project
Dark, Stylish, Surreal, Dreamlike, Moody
Unpaid, IMDB credit and festival submissions promised. Food will be covered
Dark, Stylish, Surreal, Dreamlike, Moody
Unpaid, IMDB credit and festival submissions promised. Food will be covered
Storyline
Paradiso is a modern noir inspired by the golden age of Hollywood. Paradiso tells the story of an aspiring young actor in Los Angeles, succumbing to the dark side of the film industry. After a particularly rough week of auditioning, Xavier is met with a rare opportunity to star in a tv series, but at what cost? The film talks about important themes such as, mental health, abuse, and the dark side of Hollywood.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Guest Star | Casting director | Male 30 - 45 Years old |
Description Typical casting directors whos seen it all. She's dismissive, disrespectful, cold, blunt, and dry. Casting for 3 total, this role has no dialogue. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Guest Star | Paparazzi | Male 25 - 45 Years old |
Description Paparazzi who swarms Hollywood actress Veronica Clark, with their cameras and questions. CASTING 3 | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Terrence | Male 35 - 60 Years old |
Description Terrence is a bigtime producer in Hollywood. Seemingly friendly on the outside with a hidden motive on the inside. Looks can be deceiving. A true “monster” in Hollywood. NOTE: This role requires sexually suggestive dialogue, and abuse of power, through DIALOGUE ONLY. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Veronica | Female |
Description Veronica is a huge Hollywood actress who plays the lead in a hit show. Glamorous, confident, radiates star quality and presence. Surrounded by adoring fans and loves it. Her confidence doesn't read as arrogance. Its elegance. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Casting director | Female 30 - 45 Years old |
Description Typical casting director whos seen it all. She's dismissive, disrespectful, cold, blunt, and dry. Casting 3 total, this role does have dialogue. Must be comfortable smoking prop cigarette. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Extras | Fans | All 15 - 30 Years old |
Description Crazy super fans of Hollywood actress Veronica Clark. Will be swarming her screaming and asking for autographs. | ||