Casting one of the lead roles in a psychological horror short based on an award-winning screenplay. The project comes from a filmmaker whose previous short screened at 45+ festivals and won several notable awards. KIRAN — LEAD — Male, late 30s, South Asian A layered, physically and emotionally demanding role for an actor who can move between romance, vulnerability, sensuality, fear, and intense physical distress. Kiran is a thoughtful, passionate writer who reconnects with a woman from his past, believing there may still be something unresolved between them. What begins as an intimate evening gradually becomes something far stranger, darker, and more dangerous as Kiran is pulled into an escalating psychological and physical nightmare. This is a performance-driven role requiring emotional openness, strong physical commitment, and comfort working within a highly collaborative process. Project contains mature themes, horror violence, and intimacy. Professional intimacy coordinator and stunt coordinator attached. Full role breakdown and disclosures will be provided upfront to interested performers. SAG Short Film Agreement. Paid role. Los Angeles area. The goal is a serious festival run, targeting top-tier genre festivals and midnight programs. Please respond with headshot, résumé, reel (if available). Please feel free to share with any South Asian performers who may be a good fit. Two other roles are also being advertised.
