Episodic Chicago, IL Paid

Hollow City: Side A - a thriller short

Auditions close 3/12/2026
Filming 5/9/2026 – 5/25/2026
Rate $150 – $2150
Open

Project overview

Submitting for Hollow City: Side A , a short narrative about a couple whose routine walk turns into a slow unraveling. Character-driven with room for nuance. Rolling submissions; short turnaround on tapes appreciated. No nudity. Dates & Locations: May 9–25. Shooting in Chicago, IL.

Roles

7 roles in this project.

Grip

Any
Role type crew
Age range 22 – 32
Role pay $200

Must be detail-oriented; able to follow direction and adapt quickly.

Ensemble (Featured)

Any
Role type chorus/ensemble
Age range 28 – 38
Role pay $100

Strong presence and flexibility with quick adjustments.

Strong Supporting

Any
Role type supporting
Age range 40 – 46

Seeking grounded, natural reads. Strong listening and clean self-tape audio preferred.

Day Player

Any
Role type day player
Age range 18 – 26
Role pay $150

Good comedic timing a plus; prioritize clarity and stakes.

Background (Featured)

Any
Role type background/extra
Age range 30 – 36

Looking for subtle, character-first performances. Minimal improv unless requested.

Hair & Makeup

Any
Role type crew
Age range 40 – 48
Role pay $250

Comfort with fast turnarounds and staying organized under pressure.

Sides

Featured Day Player

Any
Role type day player
Age range 35 – 41
Role pay $300

Seeking grounded, natural reads. Strong listening and clean self-tape audio preferred.