Producers: Jian Hennings & Sophie Walcott

Seeking: M/F Actors, early 50s – 65+ y/o (See Character Breakdown)

For: Short Film

Title: Spoilt Meat for Harden Man

Genre: Dark comedy

Logline: On an afternoon following their 30th anniversary trip, a fiery Trinidadian couple finds their kitchen – and their marriage – boiling over when a spoiled chicken becomes the battleground for decades of resentment, love, and buried secrets.

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Character Breakdown:

SABIR: Female, early 50s – 65+ y/o, any ethnicity. A sharp-tongued, pragmatic, and spirited wife with a strong sense of duty and love for her family. She is quick-witted, resourceful, and never afraid to speak her mind…even when dealing with her stubborn husband.

CEDRIC: Male, early 50s – 65+, any ethnicity. Sabir’s opinionated and proudly traditional husband. A man clinging to control and pride, even as the world and his body rebels against him. Stubborn, humorous, occasionally childish, but ultimately filled with love.

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Application Format: Online Submission

Deadline: Saturday 26th July 2025 | 6PM

Preparation: Interested persons are asked to submit ONE (1) CLOSE UP and ONE (1) FULL-LENGTH photo of themselves (No hats, no sunglasses, no filters or AI augmentations. Your face must be clearly visible),  along with the following:

• Name
• Height
• Contact number
• Email Address
• Talent Resume (if you have one)
• Demo/Performance Reel (if you have one)

NOTE: Please submit up to date headshots, or photos that look as close to how you look now. If/When you are selected, we want you to look as close as possible to the headshot you submitted.

Disclaimer: Kindly be advised that the client retains the right to either close or extend the application deadline at their discretion and without prior notification.

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Production Credits: 

• Director: Jian Hennings
• Producer: Jian Hennings & Sophie Walcott
• Director of Photography: Dylan Quesnel
• Casting Director: Triston Wallace

Note: This casting is being coordinated by the Trinidad and Tobago Performing Arts Network. All submissions will be reviewed by our casting team, and you will be contacted regarding the outcome of your application. Shortlisted candidates will hear directly from us or members of the production team, who will provide more detailed information to support an informed decision before accepting any offers. Please keep in mind that the film and advertising industry moves quickly—be sure to return any missed calls as soon as possible.

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Shooting Schedule: 21st – 23rdAugust, 2025

Compensation: $3,000 TTD – $4,000 TTD depending on role (one-time payment).

This casting notice was submitted by: Triston Wallace