General Questions
FAQ
Q: What is The Exchange Man? A: A short-form surreal comedy series about a man trapped in a strange bureaucratic system where nothing makes sense—but everything has rules. Q: What genre is the show? A: Dark comedy with satirical and mysterious elements. Think Severance meets The Office, with a pinch of Black Mirror. Q: Where will the show be released? A: The series will debut on YouTube as part of a capstone project with festival submissions likely afterward. Q: What is the tone? A: Dry, deadpan, absurd, and a little unsettling. Performances should feel grounded even when the situations are ridiculous.
Casting & Submissions
Q: Do I need acting experience to audition? A: No, experience is welcome but not required. We're open to discovering new talent! Q: What do I need to submit? A: Please send the following to: thenehemiahproduction@gmail.com ● Headshot ● Resume (if you have one) ● 1-minute self-tape (provided sides) ● What role(s) you're interested in Q: Can I audition for more than one role? A: Yes! Just let us know in your email. Q: Are roles paid? A: This is currently a non-union, unpaid project, though meals, footage for reels, and a creative, supportive experience will be provided. Some roles may be eligible for deferred compensation if future funding is secured. Q: When does the audition window end? A: Audition window firmly closes on July 31, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Availability & Shooting
Q: When will filming happen? A: Filming is scheduled to begin in October 2025. Q: Where will the show be filmed? A: In North Carolina, within roughly an hour radius of Wilmington and surrounding areas. Q: What’s the time commitment? A: This schedule is preliminary and NOT set in stone: ● Table Read: August 15 (Zoom) ● Rehearsals: August 18–September 26 (Zoom + 1 in-person) ● Filming: October (likely weekends, 1–3 shoot days per episode) Q: What if I’m cast in a supporting role? A: Supporting characters won’t appear on set until after the October shoot. You’ll still participate in Zoom rehearsals and script development. Q: What if I need to miss a rehearsal or table read? A: Just let us know in advance! We’ll work around reasonable conflicts. Q: How should I label my self-tape? A: Use this format: YourName_Role_TheExchangeMan.mp4