Crash Cab

Production Company
Jbshorts
Producer(s)
Jessica Blanchard, Daniel Crabb
Director(s)
Jessica Blanchard
Casting Director(s): 
Jessica Blanchard
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Film
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

50$

Audition Location
online/virtual
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
June 12-14th
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Fraser Valley/lower Mainland
Submission Deadline
Friday, May 1, 2026
Submission Instructions

Please send resume, headshots, and demo reel (if you have one) to jbshorts@myyahoo.com
Subject title will be your name and the character you wish to audition for. From this, you will receive the sides for your self-tape.
SELF-TAPE: slate=name, location, character and then the sides.

Project Synopsis
CRASH CAB is a short dark comedy that follows Jeanette, a pregnant woman, being kidnapped during the height of her labour, by a crazed ride-share driver named Dennis. During this, she is put through a Cash Cab-style game show by the crazed driver, who is secretly her ex- boyfriend who will do whatever it takes to get his revenge on her. This short is inspired by both a melatonin-fueled nightmare after watching Joe Keery's movie Spree, and the writer/director's love for dark comedies.
Additional Information & Safety Protocols: 

This film includes the use of a prop gun, simulated violence, simulated pregnancy, labour, and driving. As well as body horror.

Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/jess_islost
Daniel: https://www.instagram.com/nogyflw

Character 1
Jeanette
Age
mid-late 20s
Gender
Female
Description
Jeanette, female, is a mid-late 20s pregnant woman who's just gone into labour. Her husband, Ricky, is nowhere to be found, she is in pain, terrified, and now entering the cab ride from hell. NOTE: her pregnancy is simulated with a prosthetic baby bump, the actress does not need to be pregnant
Character 2
Dennis
Age
Mid-late 20s
Gender
Male
Description
Dennis, male, mid-late 20s, is an incel type. He has long, greasy hair, and truly believes Jeanette has ruined his life by dumping him right before senior prom. He will go to extremes to get answers and will do anything in his power to get revenge. He speaks mostly in a cheesy game show host voice and loves to direct his commentary to the imaginary audience in his passenger seat. NOTE: The actor doesn't need long hair, just willing to grow it out.