Reel Element Films

Job Description
An independent feature film is casting in Houston for a powerful drama about resilience, family, and truth. Casting includes a lead underground boxer and multiple supporting roles. This is a great opportunity for Texas talent ready to deliver grounded, emotionally rich performances. Keywords: Houston casting call, feature film casting, independent film, African American actress, underground boxer, supporting roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes with authenticity and emotional range

• Take direction, hit marks, and maintain continuity across setups

• Collaborate with the creative team on character choices and blocking

• Attend fittings, table reads, and rehearsals as scheduled

Requirements

• Local or able to work as a local hire in Houston

• Journey Taylor (Lead): Female, 18–25, African American or Biracial; resilient underground boxer, resourceful and tough

• Alonzo Taylor (Supporting): Male, 35–45, African American; Journey’s father, reformed convict and acclaimed writer; voice-over/limited on-screen

• Gavin Ward (Supporting): Male, 35–45, any race; Alonzo’s attorney and confidant

• Jason Price (Supporting): Male, 23–27, any race; junior attorney, ambitious; Journey’s love interest

• 13 additional roles available across ages and types

• Professionalism, punctuality, and ability to take direction required; reels or clips encouraged

Compensation

• Paid and unpaid roles depending on part and usage

• Rates, credits, and specifics shared with selected talent