​Elle is the heart of Veil of the Unknown — a compelling short film that blends mystery, emotion, and surreal twists. The story rests squarely on her shoulders, and as such, this role is an opportunity for an actress to fully embody a wide emotional range, often with no dialogue and no human scene partner. It is a showcase of pure performance.

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The film opens with Elle waking up to what seems like an ordinary morning. But quickly, things shift. A cryptic message appears on her calendar. Her GPS reroutes her — or is it her own subconscious? She ends up in a ghost town in New Mexico, guided by intuition, unsettling clues, and a feeling she can’t quite name. Her only companion for much of the journey is her loyal golden retriever, Max.

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This is a role for an actress who can communicate volumes with a look — curiosity, hesitation, nostalgia, confusion, quiet heartbreak, and ultimately, acceptance. Elle doesn't overreact — she absorbs, she processes, and she moves forward. The scenes are intimate and introspective, and much of the emotional work is internal, making subtlety and presence essential.

Later in the story, Elle meets Chip, the pawn shop clerk — the only other major human interaction in the film. Their exchange is simple but layered. There’s subtext, connection, and a haunting familiarity that lingers.

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Elle is the kind of part that rarely exists in short form — a deeply emotional, almost meditative character study. There are no car chases or melodramatic monologues. There’s just a woman, a dog, and the weight of something larger than herself pulling her forward. We’re looking for an actress who can carry silence like dialogue, and trust in stillness as much as action.

This is a role that will rely on your ability to act, not just deliver lines. You’ll be given space, tone, and a beautifully minimal world in which to bring Elle to life.