CASTING CALL — “FLYOVER” (Short Film)

Location: Boise, ID
Shoot Window: Late January / Early February 2026 (flexible scheduling depending on lead actor availability)
Compensation: $125/day, meals provided, credit, and same-day raw footage for reels
Commitment: 4 full shoot days across 2 weekends
Production: Independent short film

LOG LINE

After their daughter vanishes from an airport motel, two unraveling parents cling to a dubious ransom note—driving deeper into guilt, denial, and each other’s failures as they chase a hope that may be already dead.

ELIZABETH WEISS-LACHANCE (Female Lead, 40s–50s)

Once poised and in control, now fraying under the weight of public scrutiny and private guilt. She projects competence as a survival strategy—every line feels rehearsed, even when she’s cracking. Needs an actor who excels in restrained emotional breakdowns, micro-expressions, and grounded realism.

JEFF WEISS-LACHANCE (Male Lead, 40s-50s)

Formerly affable, now numbed and hollowed out. Withdrawn, ashamed, and quietly self-punishing. Wants forgiveness but can’t articulate for what. Needs an actor who can play internalized pain, subtle shifts, and moments of quiet devastation.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Please email the following to jake@layaboutindustries.com:

• Headshot

• Resume

• Reel or clips

• (Optional) 1–2 sentence note about your interest in the material

Submission Window: Closes Friday 12/19/2025
Callbacks: Announced 12/20. Selected actors will be asked to submit a remote self-tape within a flexible window. Exact timing will be coordinated individually based on availability.

A working draft of the script can be seen here

If you’re interested in one of these roles I highly recommend reading for tone and fit.