Charlotte Arnoux

Casting Mexican Lead Roles for Sundance-Directed Short Film “Albatross”

Job Description
The upcoming short film Albatross, helmed by Sundance Festival filmmakers, is casting two lead roles: Maria and Gilberto. This emotionally resonant project explores human strength, resilience, and connection. The film is open to performers of all experience levels, including beginners and first-time actors. This is a paid opportunity, with national casting for Maria and local casting for Gilberto.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a deeply human character with authenticity and emotional depth

• Deliver lines in Spanish or bilingual (Spanish + English) depending on role

• Participate in rehearsals and take direction from an award-winning creative team

• Bring life experience and cultural depth to the story

Requirements

Role: Maria

• Female, Mexican

• Age: 50–65

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

• Strong, resilient presence; character has lived in the U.S. for 30 years

• Casting open nationwide

Role: Gilberto

• Male, Mexican

• Age: 40–70

• Spanish-speaking

• Friendly, observant, spontaneous

• Must be local to NY/NJ

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity

• Work with acclaimed Sundance-level filmmakers

• Visibility in the indie film circuit with strong festival potential

Casting Call: Principal Performers and Featured Background Actors for “After This Death”

Logline: “A pregnant woman falls in love with the charismatic leader of a mythical punk duo. When their affair ends, she must face the mischievous threats of his loyal fanbase.”

Job Details:

• Type: Feature Film
• Title: After This Death
• Shoot Dates: October 24 – November 22
• Shoot Location: Kingston, NY and surrounding area (Travel and accommodation provided for non-local hires)

Job Responsibilities:

• Engage with the character and bring authenticity to the role.
• Collaborate closely with the director and fellow cast members to achieve the desired vision.
• Be prepared for rehearsals and provide your best performance during filming.

Requirements:

• Open to actors and non-actors. No prior acting experience required.
• All ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Availability for shooting dates within the specified period.

Compensation:

• Principal Performers: $781 per day (+10% if represented by an agency)
• Featured Background Actors: $208 per day