Date(s): September 5th-20th
Deadline to Apply: 08/23/2026
Unpaid
Filming Locations: Oklahoma City, Newcastle
Meal & Craft Provided? Yes
ABOUT THE FILM
Above the Line is a character-driven indie drama about ambition, friendship, and artistic identity within Oklahoma’s filmmaking scene. Inspired by films like The Social Network and BlackBerry, the film explores the emotional cost of chasing creative success.
Seeking grounded, naturalistic performances with strong conversational realism.
Some scenes involve prop/herbal cigarette smoking.
COMPENSATION
Copy, Credit, Meals
- ROLES
ROMAN — LEAD
Male, Mid-to-Late 20s, Any Ethnicity
An ambitious Oklahoma filmmaker masking deep insecurity with sarcasm and emotional distance. Intelligent, creative, emotionally guarded, and desperate to prove himself.
Seeking an actor capable of balancing dry humor, emotional restraint, and explosive frustration.
Scenes involving prop cigarette smoking. - KIBO — LEAD
Female, Early-to-Mid 20s, Any Ethnicity
Emotionally grounded, warm, and deeply supportive. Kibo represents emotional stability within the chaos of Roman’s ambitions.
Seeking natural chemistry, subtle emotional intelligence, and grounded realism. - GRANT — SUPPORTING / CO-LEAD
Male, Mid-to-Late 20s, Any Ethnicity
Ambitious, charismatic, and increasingly consumed by the pressure of success. Grant wants recognition just as badly as Roman, but approaches filmmaking through control and validation.
Strong dialogue performance required.
Scenes involving prop cigarette smoking. - MARCUS — SUPPORTING
Male, 30s, Any Ethnicity
A charismatic producer figure who thrives on manipulation, momentum, and social dominance. Charming, unpredictable, and emotionally dangerous.
Big personality with strong improvisational energy preferred.
Scenes involving prop cigarette smoking.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Email LoganLadlee@gmail.com
Subject Line:
ABOVE THE LINE CASTING — [ROLE NAME]
Include
- Headshot
- Resume (if available)
- Reel or self-tape (if available)
- Contact information
