Black Art Matters

Black Couples Casting Call for “Black Love Matters” Documentary Series

Job Description

Black Love Matters is seeking Black couples of all ages for an upcoming short documentary film series celebrating love, relationships, and meaningful connections. This documentary casting opportunity invites real couples to share their authentic love stories, including the joys, challenges, sacrifices, forgiveness, and personal growth that shape their relationships. Selected couples will be featured in “Black Love Matters: A Valentine’s Day Exhibit,” a creative project dedicated to documenting and preserving stories of Black love, intimacy, and partnership.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a real couple in the “Black Love Matters” short documentary film series.
• Share authentic experiences and personal stories about love, relationships, and partnership.
• Engage in honest conversations about relationship milestones, challenges, growth, and meaningful moments.
• Discuss personal experiences involving communication, forgiveness, intimacy, and commitment.
• Participate in documentary filming and interviews with the creative production team.
• Help showcase the beauty, complexity, and authenticity of Black relationships.
• Contribute to a documentary project celebrating Black love and connection.

Requirements

• Black couples of all ages are encouraged to apply.
• Must be in a real romantic relationship.
• Comfortable sharing personal relationship experiences and love stories on camera.
• Willing to participate in honest and meaningful conversations about relationships.
• Open to couples with different relationship backgrounds and experiences.
• Previous documentary or on-camera experience is not required.
• Must be available for the documentary production schedule.
• Returning participants and new couples are welcome.

Compensation

• Compensation details have not been specified.

Performing Artists for Valentine’s Day Art Exhibit

Job Description

A Valentine’s Day-themed art exhibit is seeking talented performing artists to showcase their creativity in an intimate cultural event in Los Angeles. This unique opportunity celebrates love, art, and community through live performances, visual art, music, and meaningful connections. Selected performers will contribute to an engaging experience designed to highlight artistic expression and inspire audiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform live at a Valentine’s Day art exhibit
• Showcase artistic talent through music, spoken word, dance, or other performance disciplines
• Engage with attendees in a professional and creative manner
• Collaborate with event organizers and fellow artists
• Contribute to a vibrant and memorable cultural experience

Requirements

• Performing artists of all backgrounds encouraged to apply
• Experience in live performance preferred
• Strong stage presence and audience engagement skills
• Passion for art, culture, and community events
• Professional, reliable, and collaborative attitude
• Available to perform in Los Angeles

Compensation

• Opportunity to perform at a curated art and cultural event
• Exposure to art enthusiasts and creative professionals
• Networking opportunities within the arts community
• Complimentary event refreshments

Black Couples Needed for Valentine’s Exhibit Feature

Job Description
A Valentine’s Day exhibit is casting Black couples of all ages to be featured in a celebration of real love, real stories, and genuine connection. Selected couples will be photographed and filmed, with the option to share their love story on camera in a docu-style short film segment. This opportunity welcomes long-term partners, new couples, married partners, dating couples, queer and straight couples, and all expressions of Black love.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a couple in a photo and video feature

• Share your love story in a natural, interview-style setting (if selected)

• Follow creative direction during a professional photo/video session

• Represent authentic connection and chemistry on camera

Requirements

• Black couples of all ages

• Must be local to LA County and surrounding areas

• Comfortable being photographed and filmed as a couple

• Open to sharing a real love story and relationship journey

Compensation

• Professional film and photography feature

• Featured video in the exhibit

• Inclusion in a docu-style short film premiering at the exhibit

• Free VIP tickets / exhibit access for selected couples