The NEXT AUDITION OPPORTUNITY for Actors:
Project:
Short Film – “Lotto”
Project Description:
Dark Comedy
Synopsis:
A suburban husband and wife are drowning in the quiet chaos of first-world struggles — car repairs they can’t afford, the cost of raising a child, and job security that’s evaporating by the day. They’re stretched thin, waiting for a break that never seems to come.
Then — a lottery ticket. A flicker of hope. A chance to rewrite everything.
Lotto is a lighthearted, comical short about chance, desperation, and the dream of a way out. It’s about the little things that break us… and the one big thing that might save us.
Roles Being Cast:
We’re casting for authentic, funny, and compelling performances to bring this story to life.
- Male and Female: late 20s to early 30s
- WIFE: Late 20s to early 30s. Intelligent, charming, with a natural warmth. She has a quiet authority—when she speaks up, people listen. It’s the kind of calm, confident presence often honed through motherhood or managing a household. She shares power equally in the relationship, though she occasionally takes the lead during arguments. Her husband respects her sharp intuition and grounded, common-sense approach. Together, they represent an upper-middle-class couple still climbing socially, with ambition tempered by a strong emotional bond.
- HUSBAND: Late 20s to early 30s. Smart, hands-on, technical, and driven—your typical white-collar problem solver with a weekend DIY streak. He has a laid-back, “don’t stress it” attitude that balances out his wife’s more intuitive nature. Though he considers himself “man of the house,” the relationship is built on mutual respect and shared decision-making. He deeply values his wife’s insight—even if he doesn’t always enjoy admitting she’s right. He’s the kind of guy who fixes the sink on Sunday, laughs through the frustration, and pours himself a cold one afterward.
Talent Offer: – Pay / Copy / Credit / Meals
A copy will be provided and their name will appear in the credits. I am in the process of pulling together an IMDB page. Once that is put together, I will provide a credit there too. Meals will be provided. Possible pay depending on talent and experience.
Auditions:
Please send your SELF-TAPE LINKS, headshot and resume to: JackContreras@imagination-light.com
Download sides below.
Projected Date of Shoot:
September 13 & 14th – Anticipated 2 days of shooting. These will be daytime shoots starting from 8:30 am to sundown. Expected shoot dates will be on the weekend.)
Sides
If you would like to audition, download the sides here.