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Between Trains

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Lucy Bennett possesses a quiet warmth that makes strangers feel less alone. She appears calm, observant, and strangely at peace while sitting daily at a suburban train platform — watching departures like they are small miracles. Beneath her gentle humor and composed presence, Lucy carries her ow...
Due Date: 07/02/2026
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    Lucy bennett

    Between Trains

    $150-$500 Woman New York 40 - 60 Non Union Short Film

    About this role

    Lucy Bennett possesses a quiet warmth that makes strangers feel less alone. She appears calm, observant, and strangely at peace while sitting daily at a suburban train platform — watching departures l...

    Due Date: 07/02/2026

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    Mara suliivan

    Between Trains

    $150-$500 Woman New York 40 - 60 Non Union Short Film

    About this role

    Mara is a quiet, emotionally restrained woman navigating the aftermath of a life-changing medical diagnosis. Every morning, she returns to the same train platform at 8:17 AM — caught between fear, gri...

    Due Date: 07/02/2026

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    Ray

    Untitled Knicks Short

    $200 USD total Man New York 40 - 45 Non Union Short Film

    About this role

    Ray is a lifelong New Yorker — sharp, funny, skeptical in the way that people who grew up having to be are skeptical. He is the smartest person in most rooms and wears it so lightly you almost miss it...

    Due Date: 06/06/2026

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    Gerald the prophet

    Untitled Knicks Short

    $200 USD total Man New York 50 - 65 Non Union Short Film

    About this role

    Gerald is a New York City street fixture — iconic rather than invisible, the kind of man the city has absorbed into itself over decades. He is still, certain, and quietly commanding in repose. But sti...

    Due Date: 06/06/2026

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    Ursa

    3:40

    $200-$350 per day Woman New York 6 - 10 Non Union Short Film

    About this role

    Ursa is a bright, curious young girl with a playful spirit and emotional sensitivity beyond her years. She finds joy in small everyday moments while quietly sensing the emotional weight carried by her...

    Due Date: 06/07/2026

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    Priya

    3:40

    $150-$300 Woman New York 6 - 10 Non Union Short Film

    About this role

    Priya is Ursa’s quick friend at the bus stop — they share a short, urgent child conversation that shows normal childhood joy before the tragedy. She needs to feel warm, innocent, and natural next to U...

    Due Date: 06/07/2026

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    Aunty mei

    Encore

    - Woman New York 50 - 65 UBCP / ACTRA Short Film

    About this role

    Daniel's aunt and Lily's younger sister. Loud, funny, opinionated, and endlessly energetic. She brings warmth, humor, and chaos to every room while masking a deep love for her family. Language: Must ...

    Due Date: 07/10/2026

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    John chen

    Encore

    - Man New York 30 - 50 UBCP / ACTRA Short Film

    About this role

    Daniel's late father, seen in memories and photographs. Quiet, supportive, and deeply influential in Daniel's life. His presence continues to shape Daniel long after his passing.

    Due Date: 07/10/2026

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    Alex

    Encore

    - Man New York 20 - 30 UBCP / ACTRA Short Film

    About this role

    Daniel's former love. We meet him over a series of warm, intimate flashbacks. Alex is the only person in the film who looks at Daniel and sees him, not Daniel Chen, the pianist. He represents a versio...

    Due Date: 07/10/2026

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    Presenter

    Encore

    - Woman New York 50 - 65 UBCP / ACTRA Short Film

    About this role

    The gracious host who presents Daniel with a prestigious award during the opening sequence. Professional and elegant presence.

    Due Date: 07/10/2026

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