‘Unbound’ indie short drama about a transgender Iranian immigrant
Are you an Iranian Trans Woman? Be part of a powerful, heartfelt film that celebrates authenticity and representation.
No prior acting experience? No problem! Our highest priority is finding the person that best matches the character.
Casting for "Unbound," an indie short drama about a young trans immigrant who escapes dictatorship and persecution in Iran and arrives in Florida only to find herself bound between state discriminatory laws, bigotry, and her authoritarian mother.
Character: BITA
- Iranian, late teens to late twenties.
- She is an introvert who enjoys gaming and geeking out. She has been through a lot and despite all adversities is determined to build a life of her own through resilience and hard work.
- Must identify as trans.
- Must be fluent in both English and Farsi.
This is a great opportunity to be part of a proof of concept which will be made into a feature. In our commitment to authentic representation, this film is being made with active involvement of advisors from the Iranian trans community.
- Indie short drama
- Filming in March 2025 in Central Florida.
- Paid. Non-union.
- Travel, accommodations, imdb credit and reels will be provided.
- Respectful, safe and LGBTQ+ friendly set.
Email your headshots, reels or resumes to [email protected].
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- Must identify as trans.
- Must be fluent in both English and Farsi.
This is a great opportunity to be part of a proof of concept which will be made into a feature. In our commitment to authentic representation, this film is being made with active involvement of advisors from the Iranian trans community.
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