Eula Banks

Languish – Short Film Casting

Job Description
A dramatic short film is seeking talented actors for two powerful lead roles in “Languish.” The story explores the emotional distance between a mother and daughter as they confront grief, faith, and generational wounds. This project offers an opportunity to perform deeply layered characters in an intimate and moving narrative.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray emotionally complex roles with depth and authenticity

• Collaborate with the director and cast to bring powerful interpersonal dynamics to life

• Participate in rehearsals and shoot days with professionalism and focus

• Convey subtle emotional transitions through nuanced performance

Requirements

• Female, African American

• Mother: 47–60, a widowed woman ruled by faith and routine; hides judgment and fear beneath a composed devotion to tradition

• Clio: 25–32, independent and self-contained; weighed down by grief, anger, and the ghosts of her past, struggling with her mother’s rejection

• Must be available for filming in Los Angeles

• Non-union actors only

Compensation

• Paid: $220/day