Casting

Casting for Our Film Opening

Since Layla is our protagonist, we need to have the right person to play Layla. The story has to show all her emotions and struggles, we need someone who can portray those feelings. We need someone who can show emotions with little to no dialogue, her expressions and body language will be important in getting the audience to feel what she's going through. 

What We’re Looking For

Layla is dealing with grief and is isolated from the world, so our actress has to be able to show sadness, frustration, and numbness in a natural way. She also needs to have a certain look, someone who can pull off Layla’s dark aesthetic and make it feel like a real part of her personality.

Since this is a short film opening, there won’t be much dialogue. That means our actress has to be comfortable with silent acting, where every movement and expression matters. We want the audience to understand her pain just by watching her, even without words.

The Casting Process

My partner and I casted our friend for the role of Layla. We thought she fit the part perfectly. She naturally has the right look and energy for the character, and she understands Layla’s emotions and struggles in a way that feels real on screen. Working with a small team, having someone we know and trust to tell them what they are doing wrong and how to fix it, no matter how ever many tries it takes. 

Final Thoughts

Our casting was a big step in bringing our film to life. We made the right choice for our actress, she will make Layla's story feel real and give it more emotion. We can not wait to start filming with our actress!