Crime and Punishment Short Film Casting

Short Film Paid Posted: October 5, 2026 Production Type: Short Film Location: New York City Compensation: Paid Union Status: Non-Union Deadline: Apply as soon as possible Overview Searching For: Alyona Ivanovna (The Old Clerk's Widow): Female, 50–70, White / European Descent. An older pawnbroker whose murder appears in Raskolnikov's flashbacks. This is an expressive physical role involving staged violence and practical blood effects. Project: Crime and Punishment A short film centering on a restaurant conversation between Zametov and Raskolnikov, intercut with flashbacks of Raskolnikov committing the pawnbroker's murder. This independent psychological thriller adapts Dostoevsky's novel through atmospheric period interiors and practical blood effects. To be produced for international film festivals as a proof of concept for a limited series. Shoot Dates: October 30–31, 2026 Location: New York City, NY (exact location pending) Compensation/Rate: $200/day Union Status: Non-union Full Breakdown & How to Apply Members Only Sign in or become a member to view the full casting breakdown and how to apply. Join Now Sign In

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