CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge Short Film Casting Call for Mr. Davis

Casting Call: Charlie (50) – The Strong Silent Father in “La Estrella”

Job Description
Seeking a talented Latino actor to portray Charlie, the quiet but deeply caring father in this poignant Mexican-American family drama. This Spanish-language role requires powerful non-verbal acting to convey a father’s love and expectations.

Character Breakdown

• Age: 50

• Personality: Strong silent type, high expectations

• Key Traits: Few words but deep emotions, traditional values, protective

• Story Role: The family patriarch struggling to keep his children safe

Job Responsibilities

• Convey complex emotions through minimal dialogue

• Develop authentic family dynamics

• Portray quiet strength and fatherly love

• Handle emotionally intense scenes

Requirements

• Male actor, age 50

• Fluent Spanish speaker

• Mexican-American heritage/cultural understanding

• Strong non-verbal acting skills

• Some dramatic acting experience

Compensation

• $600 stipend

• Supporting role credit

• Local transportation covered

• Meals provided

• Copy for professional reel

Casting Call: Teresa (42) – The Heart of the Family in “La Estrella”

Job Description
Seeking a talented Latina actress to portray Teresa, the loving yet firm matriarch of a Mexican-American family navigating difficult challenges. This emotionally rich Spanish-language role offers substantial screen time in an important social drama.

Character Breakdown

• Age: 42

• Personality: Warm but strict, deeply caring

• Key Traits: Nurturing yet authoritative, bilingual, emotionally resilient

• Story Role: The mother trying to protect her family from external threats while maintaining unity

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver powerful Spanish/English dialogue

• Portray authentic maternal warmth and strength

• Develop believable family relationships

• Handle emotionally intense scenes with nuance

Requirements

• Female actress, age 42

• Fluent Spanish speaker (90% Spanish dialogue)

• Mexican-American heritage/cultural understanding

• Ability to portray complex emotional states

• Some dramatic acting experience required

Compensation

• $600 stipend

• Lead role credit

• Local transportation covered

• Meals provided

• Copy for professional reel

Gloria (70) – Abuela Role Casting Call for Heartfelt Short Film

Job Description
Seeking a vibrant Mexican-American actress to bring Abuela Gloria to life – the spiritual anchor and comic relief of this poignant family drama. This Spanish-language role requires equal parts warmth and wisdom.

Character Breakdown

• Age: 70s

• Personality: Spiritual yet comical, family matriarch

• Key Traits: Healing presence, traditional wisdom, unexpected humor

• Story Role: The glue holding the family together through crisis

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver authentic Spanish dialogue

• Balance comedic timing with emotional depth

• Create believable family relationships

• Portray traditional healing practices respectfully

Requirements

• Female actress, age 70

• Fluent Spanish speaker

• Mexican-American cultural roots

• Ability to improvise natural humor

• Some acting experience preferred

Compensation

• $500 honorarium

• Featured role credit

• Local transportation covered

• Meals provided

• Copy for professional reel

Young Latina Actress Wanted for Isabella Role in Family Drama (Paid)

Job Description
Seeking a talented young actress to play Isabella, the heart of this Mexican-American family story. This Spanish-language short film role offers a beautiful balance of youthful spirit and mature responsibility.

Character Breakdown

• Age: 14

• Personality: Responsible yet sassy, wise beyond her years

• Key Traits: Family caretaker with teenage spark, bilingual charm

• Story Role: The glue holding the family together

Job Responsibilities

• Portray authentic teen emotions

• Handle Spanish/English dialogue naturally

• Create believable sibling relationships

• Bring both humor and heart to scenes

Requirements

• Female actor age 12-16 (authentic portrayal of 14)

• Fluent Spanish speaker

• Mexican-American cultural understanding

• Some acting experience preferred

• Atlanta-based or willing to travel

Compensation

• $400 stipend

• IMDb credit

• Professional footage for reel

• Meals on set

• Potential festival exposure

Casting Call: Jose (18) – Lead Role in “La Estrella” Short Film

Job Description
Seeking a talented male actor to portray Jose, the complex younger brother in a heartfelt Mexican-American family drama. This Spanish-language short film explores family bonds and community challenges through authentic storytelling.

Character Breakdown

• Age: 18

• Personality: Lonely, detached, internally conflicted

• Key Traits: Quietly observant, emotionally guarded, secretly yearning for connection

• Story Role: The withdrawn younger brother navigating family pressures

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver a nuanced performance with minimal dialogue

• Develop authentic sibling chemistry with co-star

• Portray emotional depth through subtle expressions

• Commit to full shooting schedule

Requirements

• Male actor, age 18-22 (must convincingly play 18)

• Mexican-American heritage strongly preferred

• Fluent in Spanish (primary language of film)

• Ability to convey complex emotions non-verbally

• Some acting experience preferred

Compensation

• $500 stipend

• Meals provided

• Travel stipend for non-local talent

• Lead actor credit

• Festival exposure

Diego Casting Call – Lead Role in “La Estrella” Short Film (Paid)

Job Description
Seeking a charismatic Mexican-American actor (20s) for the lead role of Diego in an impactful Spanish-language short film about family and community. This paid role offers substantial screen time and creative collaboration.

Character Breakdown

• Age: 20

• Personality: Charismatic, ambitious, protective

• Key Traits: Natural leader, family-oriented, dreams big while shouldering responsibility

• Story Role: The older brother trying to hold his family together

Responsibilities

• Carry emotional weight of key scenes

• Portray authentic brotherly relationships

• Collaborate with director on character development

• Commit to full shooting schedule

Requirements

• Mexican-American heritage

• Fluent in Spanish (role is Spanish-language)

• Strong acting experience preferred

• Atlanta-based or willing to travel

• Able to portray 20-year-old convincingly

Compensation

• Competitive pay (details upon booking)

• Lead actor credit

• Meals provided

• Potential festival exposure

Casting Chris – Teen Male Role in Festival-Bound Short Film ‘Chicken Skin’

The upcoming short film Chicken Skin, written and directed by Cannes Young Director Award winner Julia Kupiec, is casting the pivotal role of CHRIS. This character is central to the film’s exploration of adolescence, vulnerability, and blurred moral boundaries. CHRIS is a newly graduated teen, aimless and disarmed by the weight of adulthood. The film shoots in late summer or early fall 2025 in Los Angeles or New York, with travel fully covered for U.S.-based non-local talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Chris with natural charm, subtle vulnerability, and emotional authenticity

• Participate in a 3–4 day shoot with potential rehearsals and travel days

• Collaborate with an award-winning creative team on sensitive and layered material

• Navigate scenes involving implied mature themes handled with professionalism (non-explicit)

Requirements

• Male-identifying actors of any ethnicity

• Ages 16–22 who can believably portray 17–19

• Comfortable portraying a teen struggling with identity, anxiety, and escape

• Must be U.S.-based and available for travel if not local to LA or NYC

• Must be comfortable working with subject matter involving adolescent relationships and boundaries

Compensation

• $249 per 8-hour shoot day + 10% per SAG scale

• Paid rehearsal and travel days per SAG-AFTRA guidelines

• Key supporting role in a festival-circuit film with notable creative recognition

• Professional experience with a Cannes-awarded director

Casting Robin – Supporting Adult Role in Award-Winning Short Film ‘Chicken Skin’

The powerful coming-of-age short film Chicken Skin, directed by Cannes Young Director Award winner Julia Kupiec, is now casting the role of ROBIN. This character-driven SAG production explores themes of motherhood, self-identity, and emotional volatility through a deeply personal lens. ROBIN is the mother of a teenage daughter, navigating the intersection of menopause and parenthood. The film shoots in late summer or early fall 2025 in Los Angeles or New York. Travel is fully covered for U.S.-based non-local talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the role of Robin with emotional depth and a grounded presence

• Participate in a 3–4 day film shoot, plus paid travel and potential rehearsals

• Collaborate with an award-winning director and a skilled cast

• Navigate layered, emotionally nuanced scenes within a domestic narrative

Requirements

• Female-identifying actors who are white

• Age range: mid-40s to early 50s

• Able to portray a working-class mother with understated strength and vulnerability

• Comfortable engaging with scenes about menopause and family tension

• Must be based in the U.S.; travel accommodations provided for non-local hires

Compensation

• $249 per 8-hour shoot day + 10% per SAG scale

• Paid rehearsal and travel days per SAG-AFTRA regulations

• Role featured in a film with strong festival circuit potential

• Work under an acclaimed director with a decorated script

Casting Julia – Lead Teen Role in Award-Winning Short Film ‘Chicken Skin’

The acclaimed short film Chicken Skin, written and directed by Cannes Young Director Award winner Julia Kupiec, is now casting the lead teen role of JULIA. This coming-of-age project explores the intensity of adolescent friendship and the complexities of identity and self-awareness. The film will shoot in late summer or early fall 2025 in Los Angeles or New York and will travel the film festival circuit. Travel will be provided for U.S.-based non-local talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead role of Julia with emotional depth and subtlety

• Participate in a 3–4 day film shoot plus travel or rehearsals if needed

• Collaborate closely with an award-winning director and professional cast

• Deliver grounded performances in scenes with sensitive, non-explicit content

Requirements

• Female-identifying actors who are white

• Must be ages 14–17 but look age 13–14

• Naturally shy or able to portray quiet vulnerability with nuance

• Comfortable working with emotionally charged and mature themes (non-explicit)

• U.S.-based; available for travel if not local to Los Angeles or New York

Compensation

• $249 per 8-hour day + 10% per SAG scale

• All travel and accommodations covered for non-local hires

• Paid rehearsal and travel days per SAG regulations

• Exposure through major film festival participation

Young Female Child Actor for SAG Short Film

Job Description
Casting a 4–5-year-old Caucasian girl with fair skin and blonde or red hair for a heartfelt short film. This non-union opportunity offers a chance to perform in a professional SAG production, portraying a charming young character in a Memphis-based shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver natural on-camera performances as directed

• Participate in close-up scenes involving playful interaction with a toy

• Collaborate with the director and crew to capture the role’s emotion and innocence

• Remain patient and responsive during shoot schedule

Requirements

• Female child actor, ages 4–5, fair skin with blonde or red hair

• Local to Memphis area; no travel provided

• Parent or guardian available on set; valid ID and guardian contact required

Compensation

• $200 flat rate for the shoot day