Open Jobs:
Supporting Role – Ivie in Short Film “The Birthday Song”
Job Description
A SAG-AFTRA short film is casting for the supporting role of Ivie, a Black female in her 30s–40s who is Micah’s other aunt. Ivie is compassionate and nurturing, offering a more sentimental and supportive approach that balances her sister Marlene’s blunt personality. She provides warmth, comfort, and emotional grounding for Micah during a challenging time.
Job Responsibilities
-
Portray Ivie with sincerity, empathy, and emotional depth.
-
Deliver performances that show a caring and supportive presence.
-
Collaborate with the cast and director to build authentic family relationships on screen.
-
Take direction effectively and maintain professionalism on set.
Requirements
-
Black female in her 30s–40s.
-
Ability to convey warmth, emotional support, and compassion through performance.
-
Comfortable working in emotionally driven scenes.
-
Prior acting experience is a plus but not required.
Compensation
-
Paid per SAG-AFTRA short film scale.
-
Opportunity to play a heartfelt supporting role in a professionally produced short film
Supporting Role – Grandmother in Short Film “The Birthday Song”
Job Description
A SAG-AFTRA short film is casting for the supporting role of the Grandmother, a Black female in her 50s–60s who serves as the wise and loving matriarch of the family. She offers comfort, guidance, and stability to Micah during a pivotal time in her life, providing a grounding presence amid emotional challenges.
Job Responsibilities
-
Portray the Grandmother with warmth, wisdom, and emotional depth.
-
Deliver heartfelt performances that convey unconditional love and support.
-
Collaborate with the director and cast to create authentic family dynamics.
-
Take direction well and maintain professionalism throughout filming.
Requirements
-
Black female in her 50s–60s.
-
Ability to portray a nurturing and wise personality with authenticity.
-
Comfortable performing in emotional and heartfelt scenes.
-
Acting experience preferred but not required.
Compensation
-
Paid per SAG-AFTRA short film scale.
-
Opportunity to embody a meaningful and impactful family role in a professionally produced short film.