Project Title: THE FUNERAL Type: Short Film Location: Port Chester, NY Shoot Dates: 1–2 days Compensation: Paid (stipend + credit) Union Status: Non-Union Project Summary Two strangers attend a funeral where no one else arrives. As they wait, a conversation unfolds that challenges their beliefs about loneliness, connection, and what it means to show up for someone. Roles: CHARLES (Male, Mid 20's - 30s) A guarded, quietly cynical man who masks emotional distance with dry humor. Sharp, observant, and often blunt Carries unresolved family tension beneath the surface Believes people ultimately leave, so he keeps them at arm's length NATALIE (Female, Mid 20's - 30s) Warm, empathetic, and emotionally open—but not naive. Believes in people, even when they disappoint her Struggles with feeling unappreciated by those close to her Her optimism slowly cracks, revealing deeper frustration Submission Instructions Please submit: Headshot Resume Reel (if available) Availability
