Crank and Drag casting is now open, and Story Quest Studios is thrilled to share this Crank and Drag casting opportunity with actors across Albuquerque and New Mexico. Director and writer Trinity Diehlee is seeking monstrous personalities to star in this wildly original UNM Capstone short film. If you have ever wanted to play a creature with a day job, this is your moment.
Crank and Drag Casting Call: About the Project
Crank and Drag and All That Slag follows two monsters working the Graveyard Shift at Slabway (Eat Flesh), a monsters-only sandwich shop. As the night goes on, they face challenges that will test their relationships and friendship. Shooting takes place January 23rd–26th, 2026. This is a non-union, unpaid production — food, screen credit, and a copy of the finished film will be provided. Please note that while auditions will not include any intimacy, select roles will require it during filming. An intimacy coordinator will be present at both the audition and during production. If you have been sharpening your skills in our Albuquerque acting classes, this imaginative project is a fantastic opportunity to bring something truly original to life on screen.
How to Audition
Apply using the casting form at https://forms.gle/ZemDHmV7KCaAoSgr6 or email crankanddrag.themovie@gmail.com with any questions. Additional character breakdowns and casting details are in the slides attached to this post. The production team encourages all submissions — the more personality the better.
Why Submit to This Casting Call
Story Quest Studios regularly shares casting calls from the New Mexico student film community because every audition is a chance to grow as a performer. Character-driven, genre-bending projects like this one help Albuquerque actors build their reel, expand their range, and step outside their comfort zone in the best possible way. Working on an original comedic horror concept with a dedicated student crew is exactly the kind of experience that shapes a well-rounded actor. Connect with the growing UNM student film community and creep it real.
