Dark Comedy • Psychological Thriller • Who-Done-It Mystery

A director-funded short film headed for a national festival run and targeted for 2027 release.

We are seeking actors ages 25–40 to join the ensemble cast.

Roles include emotionally layered leads, comedic personalities, grounded protectors, confident-but-fragile characters, and dramatic roles with depth.

All cast members receive:

• Paid stipend (role-dependent)
• IMDb credit
• High-quality footage for demo reels
• Professional HMU and craft services on set

Auditions: Early January
Filming: Late spring – early summer
Location: Nashville, TN
Submissions open through 12/31/2025

Email action@beyondtheacornfilms.com
OR fill out the form on the home page.

Female, 25–40
Quiet, empathetic, dealing with Dissociative Identity Disorder. Must portray emotional vulnerability, unpredictability, and multiple personalities.

Male, 25–40
Witty, dry, observant. Thinks he sees the bigger picture before anyone else. Excellent comedic timing needed.

Male, 25–40
Protective, loyal, emotionally grounded. Able to play tough exterior with a soft interior.

Female, 25–40
Honest, firm, and motherly in the group. Balances sarcasm, emotion, and leadership.

Male, 25–40
Awkward, well-meaning, unintentionally funny. Must lean into cringe-comedy and sincere vulnerability.

Female, 25–40
Confident and charismatic with a fragile side. Appears in flashbacks and memory-based scenes.

Male, 25–40
Intense, insecure, awkward. Needs strong emotional range.

• Non-union, director-funded production
• Aimed for 2026–2027 festival run with 2027 release
• Paid stipend (varies by role)
• IMDb credit for all actors
• Footage provided for acting reels
• Professional HMU on set
• Craft services provided during filming
• Casting auditions: Early January 2026
• Filming: Late Spring – Early Summer 2026

Please include:

• Headshot
• Acting resume
• Reel or 1–2 minute audition clip (if available)
• Subject line: “FALLING WATER – [ROLE NAME] Submission”

Open to all genders and ethnicities within listed age range.