Casting & Crewing: USC Student Short Film (“Nine Lives”)
Project Description: After repeatedly being saved from near-death by a mysterious stranger, a skeptical teenager uncovers a heart-wrenching secret: her childhood cat has been reincarnated to use all nine of his lives to protect her—no matter the cost.
Cast Roles:
Caitlin (female, 17-20): Tough, intelligent, and curious. Must convey suspicion, determination, and emotional vulnerability. Strong expressive range and presence. Able to perform a short physical scene (grappling/tackling).
Mr. Wiggles (male, 17-20): Quiet, selfless, ethereal vibe, serious. Needs strong nonverbal acting (lots of scenes without dialogue). Unironically funny. The absurdity of the “cat reincarnation” line must be sold while keeping it grounded.
Mugger (male, 30-40): Small role, but must be convincing in menace. Only a few lines, but must move and perform a physical threat convincingly.
Young Caitlin (female, 10-14): One short flashback scene, saving a kitten. Minimal acting required, but should be comfortable on camera. Cannot be allergic to cats.
Crew Roles:
1st Assistant Director
Assistant Camera
Gaffer/Grip
Production Designer
Production Assistant
Production Company: Chuaction
Dates: July 26-27 (2025)
Shooting Location: Hong Kong
Compensation: Unpaid
Submission Instructions:
For cast roles, email this address and include your full name, phone number, head shot, past work, and role you are interested in. You’ll be contacted after regarding auditions (suggested dates are between July 5-10, 2025).
For crew roles, email this address and include your full name, phone number, past experience (200 words max), and top 3 roles you are interested in. Deadline to apply is July 5, 2025.
