We’re casting for an upcoming short independent film, Samuel’s Tune, a powerful, music-driven drama centered on a gifted pianist facing sudden hearing loss, love, and loss.
Seeking actors of all experience levels for principal, supporting, and background roles. Paid roles, Short shoot, Cleveland area talent encouraged
Interested? This is a virtual casting call, no in-person auditions. We were invited to enter the short film into several film festivals across the country and abroad. Send your information, professional headshot, resume, and 1-minute acting reel to
info@pureproductionscle.com no later than February 21.
SAMUEL - African American
Age: 30–35
Gender: Male
Description: Gifted pianist facing sudden hearing loss, homelessness, and redemption. Quiet strength, deep emotional range.
FRANCES - African American
Age: 28–38
Gender: Female
Description: Warm, supportive friend. Grounded, emotionally intelligent, steady presence in chaos.
TAMIKA - Hispanic/African American
Age: 28–38
Gender: Female
Description: Samuel’s child’s mother. Defensive, hardened, emotionally volatile with buried pain.
JASMINE - Hispanic/African American
Age: 10–12
Gender: Female
Description: Samuel’s daughter. Innocent, observant, emotionally intuitive.
DANK - African American
Age: 28–40
Gender: Male
Description: Street-savvy friend. Reckless energy, dangerous lifestyle, pivotal early moment.
OTIS - African American
Age: 30–40
Gender: Male
Description: School custodian. Quiet observer, grounding presence in opening scene.
AUDIOLOGIST - Open
Age: 35–55
Gender: Any
Description: Clinical, professional, compassionate but detached.
DRE - African American
Age: 35–45
Gender: Male
Description: Intimidating aggressor. Volatile, physically imposing, short fuse.
POLICE OFFICER #1 - Caucasian
Age: 30–45
Gender: Male
Description: Lead officer. Authoritative, dismissive, escalating presence.
POLICE OFFICER #2 - Caucasian
Age: 30–45
Gender: Male
Description: Follower. Compliant, tense, mirrors partner’s energy.
HOST (EMCEE) - Open
Age: 35–55
Gender: Any
Description: Polished, professional concert host.
We are also looking for about 12-15 extras. If you’re not ready to be out front yet, get your feet wet and be a background talent.