Birtukan Taddese

Job Description

A dramatic short film is casting actors for several remaining speaking and non-speaking roles in the DMV area. The film follows a young refugee whose troubled past resurfaces as he struggles to build a new life, creating an emotional story of resilience, identity, and hope.

Casting directors are seeking performers for both principal and background roles. This is an excellent opportunity for actors looking to work on a meaningful independent film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a speaking or background role in a dramatic short film.
• Follow the director’s creative vision throughout production.
• Attend filming on your assigned production date.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.
• Help bring authentic emotion and realism to the story.

Requirements

• PJ (Cafe Worker)
  • Philosophical thinker with a community-focused personality.
  • Must be available for the assigned filming date.
• Older Mom (Adoptive Mother)
  • White female.
  • Warm, compassionate, and nurturing.
  • Must be available for the assigned filming date.
• Villager Extras
  • Local men and women of all ages.
  • Comfortable participating in background scenes.
  • Running may be required.
• Neighbors / Mourners
  • Women.
  • Religious leaders.
  • Comfortable wearing black attire for funeral scenes.
• Recent headshot or self-tape required.
• Available to film in the DMV area.

Compensation

• Speaking and non-speaking acting opportunities.
• Gain experience on an independent dramatic short film.
• Build your acting portfolio with a character-driven production.
• Compensation details will be shared with selected talent.