Looking for a Male Lead for an Independent Student Short Film (Kolkata)
Hey everyone,
I’m currently working on an independent student short film and looking for a male lead actor for the project.
The film is a psychological musical drama, and the screenplay is largely male-centric, so the role requires someone who can carry a performance with emotional depth and psychological complexity. (Screen-age = Mid & late 20s)
This is a student project, but the shoot will be conducted professionally. Some industry professionals are supervising different parts of the process, and we’ll be shooting on equipment like the Sony FX3 with Sony G Master lenses.
Looking For:
Someone who:
1)Has some acting experience (theatre, short films, student films, workshops, etc.)
Or is genuinely serious and passionate about acting/cinema
Can handle an emotionally demanding role
Prior experience is preferred, mainly because this is a performance-heavy script and we need some confidence that the role can be pulled off well. But if you’re passionate and genuinely interested in acting, feel free to reach out as well.
Project Details:
2 workshops before shoot
2 shoot days
Guidance/support will be there throughout the process
Payment:
Being transparent from the beginning — this is a limited-budget independent project, so the compensation is modest (around ₹2,000 for the whole project).
That said, we’re seriously planning to take the film to national and international film festivals, along with post-release marketing/promotion.
Some Previous Works from Members of Our Team:
If this sounds interesting to you, feel free to DM or comment with:
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Recent photos
Previous acting work (if any)
A little about yourself and your interest in acting
Thanks!