Casting Call for Short Film
This project is accepting online auditions for the roles listed below.
Project Title
The Next Chaoter
Casting Agent/Contact
Kendall Goodwin
Project Type
Short Film
Union Status
Non-Union
Usage/Run
Festivals
Shoot Dates
June 13-14, 2026
Shoot Location
Waco, Texas
Description/Notes
🎬 CASTING NOTICE – NON-UNION SHORT FILM
Title: The Next Chapter
Location: Waco, TX
Shoot Dates: June 13–14, 2026 (2-day shoot)
Rate: Unpaid (see incentives below)
Union Status: Non-Union
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
Grounded, intimate, emotionally driven drama with warmth and moments of humor. Performance-forward, chemistry-driven.
Logline:
After the loss of her husband, a young artist struggles to move forward—until an unexpected connection challenges her understanding of grief, intimacy, and what it means to begin again.
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ROLE: OWEN
Male, mid–late 30s | All ethnicities encouraged
Ruggedly handsome with an effortless presence.
Owen doesn’t demand attention—it naturally gravitates toward him. He’s charming, emotionally intelligent, and grounded, with a subtle edge that hints at a more complex interior life. His connection with Amber is immediate but layered—built as much through silence and restraint as through words.
This role requires an actor comfortable working in stillness, nuance, and subtext. Much of the performance lives in what is not said.
Looking For:
* Strong on-screen presence without overacting
* Natural charisma and emotional accessibility
* Ability to build authentic, lived-in chemistry
* Comfort with intimate, character-driven scenes
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SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Please send the following to: kendallgoowinfilm@yahoo.com
* Headshot
* Resume
* Demo reel (preferred) or self-tape
* Location (confirm you can work in Waco, TX)
Subject Line: The Next Chapter – OWEN Submission
Title: The Next Chapter
Location: Waco, TX
Shoot Dates: June 13–14, 2026 (2-day shoot)
Rate: Unpaid (see incentives below)
Union Status: Non-Union
⸻
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Grounded, intimate, emotionally driven drama with warmth and moments of humor. Performance-forward, chemistry-driven.
Logline:
After the loss of her husband, a young artist struggles to move forward—until an unexpected connection challenges her understanding of grief, intimacy, and what it means to begin again.
⸻
ROLE: OWEN
Male, mid–late 30s | All ethnicities encouraged
Ruggedly handsome with an effortless presence.
Owen doesn’t demand attention—it naturally gravitates toward him. He’s charming, emotionally intelligent, and grounded, with a subtle edge that hints at a more complex interior life. His connection with Amber is immediate but layered—built as much through silence and restraint as through words.
This role requires an actor comfortable working in stillness, nuance, and subtext. Much of the performance lives in what is not said.
Looking For:
* Strong on-screen presence without overacting
* Natural charisma and emotional accessibility
* Ability to build authentic, lived-in chemistry
* Comfort with intimate, character-driven scenes
⸻
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Please send the following to: kendallgoowinfilm@yahoo.com
* Headshot
* Resume
* Demo reel (preferred) or self-tape
* Location (confirm you can work in Waco, TX)
Subject Line: The Next Chapter – OWEN Submission
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Owen - Male / Lead / Caucasian, Ethnically Ambiguous / 30-45
ROLE: OWEN
Male, mid–late 30s | All ethnicities encouraged
Ruggedly handsome with an effortless presence.
Owen doesn’t demand attention—it naturally gravitates toward him. He’s charming, emotionally intelligent, and grounded, with a subtle edge that hints at a more complex interior life. His connection with Amber is immediate but layered—built as much through silence and restraint as through words.
This role requires an actor comfortable working in stillness, nuance, and subtext. Much of the performance lives in what is not said.
Looking For:
* Strong on-screen presence without overacting
* Natural charisma and emotional accessibility
* Ability to build authentic, lived-in chemistry
* Comfort with character-driven scenes
⸻
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Please send the following to: kendallgoowinfilm@yahoo.com
* Headshot
* Resume
* Demo reel (preferred) or self-tape
* Location (confirm you can work in Waco, TX)
Subject Line: The Next Chapter – OWEN SubmissionTypeLeadUnionNon-UnionPaying?No - UnpaidSpot/EpisodeRole GenderMaleAge Range30-45Ethnic AppearanceCaucasian, Ethnically AmbiguousRole DescriptionROLE: OWEN
Male, mid–late 30s | All ethnicities encouraged
Ruggedly handsome with an effortless presence.
Owen doesn’t demand attention—it naturally gravitates toward him. He’s charming, emotionally intelligent, and grounded, with a subtle edge that hints at a more complex interior life. His connection with Amber is immediate but layered—built as much through silence and restraint as through words.
This role requires an actor comfortable working in stillness, nuance, and subtext. Much of the performance lives in what is not said.
Looking For:
* Strong on-screen presence without overacting
* Natural charisma and emotional accessibility
* Ability to build authentic, lived-in chemistry
* Comfort with character-driven scenes
⸻
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Please send the following to: kendallgoowinfilm@yahoo.com
* Headshot
* Resume
* Demo reel (preferred) or self-tape
* Location (confirm you can work in Waco, TX)
Subject Line: The Next Chapter – OWEN SubmissionNudity?NoSexual Situations?No: NoWardrobeAccepts Video Submissions?
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