Down and Up Again (Experimental Film) — Casting Call
An experimental film set at a fire stair in a housing block: three actors plus background.
- Project type: Experimental Film
- Location: Brooklyn, New York
- Union status: Non-Union
- Pay: Role$300 a day for the lead; $175 a day for the smallest part. Meals and credit included.
- Shoots: December 14, 2026 – December 18, 2026
About the project
Seeking three actors and background talent for Down and Up Again, a 5-minute experimental dance short filmed entirely in one building’s stairwell. The film follows a continuous journey from the roof to the basement in a single, unbroken shot.
Roles
- Rachel — Lead · Female · 21-29 · $300/day
Rachel — the first dancer. Carries the opening descent. Strong contemporary training; comfortable on stairs and hard floors. Can you do real dance?
- Lucy — Lead · Female · 18-24 · $300/day
Lucy, the second dancer. Takes over at the halfway landing. What's tricky: doing real dance. Partnering work with the first dancer.
- Austin — Supporting · Male · 22-28 · $250/day
Austin, the third dancer. The challenge for Austin is doing real dance. The final flight.
- Passersby on the Street (Background) — Background · All genders · 18-25 · $175/day
Foot traffic outside a fire stair in a housing block in the exterior scenes; natural pace, no looking at the camera.