Short Film Los Angeles Casting Call for Dulce

Job Description

Película Media is casting a Hispanic actress to portray Señora Reyes in “Carmelita,” a SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget historical short film inspired by true events. This Spanish-speaking role requires fluent Spanish with a Mexican accent. The selected actress will join an ensemble bringing this historically based story to life in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Señora Reyes in the historical drama.
• Deliver all required dialogue fluently in Spanish.
• Perform with a consistent Mexican accent.
• Follow character and performance direction from the production team.
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew during production.

Requirements

• Hispanic female actor.
• Playing age: 60–75.
• Fluent Spanish required.
• Mexican accent required.
• Must reside in or be able to work as a local hire in Dallas/Fort Worth.

Compensation

• $130–$250 per shoot day, depending on the role.
• Digital copy of the completed film, screen credit, and meals provided.

Job Description

Película Media is seeking a Hispanic actress to play Lucia in “Carmelita,” a SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget historical drama based on true events. Lucia is a Spanish-speaking role requiring fluent Spanish delivered with a Mexican accent. The production is filming in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and is considering local hires only.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Lucia in the historical short film.
• Perform scripted dialogue fluently in Spanish.
• Maintain an authentic Mexican accent throughout the performance.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Participate professionally in rehearsals and filming.

Requirements

• Hispanic female actor.
• Playing age: 40–55.
• Fluent Spanish required.
• Must perform with a Mexican accent.
• Must reside in or work as a local hire in the DFW area.

Compensation

• $130–$250 per shoot day, depending on the role.
• Digital copy of the film, screen credit, and meals provided.

Job Description

Película Media is casting a Hispanic actress for the role of Doña Elena in “Carmelita,” a SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget historical short film based on true events. The role requires an actress who speaks fluent Spanish with a Mexican accent and can also perform in English. Talent must be local to or able to work locally in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Doña Elena in the historical drama.
• Deliver scripted performances in Spanish and English.
• Maintain a Mexican accent when speaking Spanish.
• Work collaboratively with fellow actors and the production team.
• Follow creative direction throughout rehearsals and filming.

Requirements

• Hispanic female actor.
• Playing age: 50–65.
• Fluent Spanish with a Mexican accent required.
• Must speak English; accented English is welcome.
• DFW local hire only.

Compensation

• $130–$250 per shoot day, depending on the role.
• Digital copy of the film, screen credit, and meals provided.

Job Description

Película Media is seeking a Hispanic actress to portray Mother in “Carmelita,” a SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget historical drama inspired by true events. This bilingual role requires fluent Spanish with a Mexican accent as well as English. The selected actress will help bring the film’s historically grounded story and family relationships to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the Mother character in the historical short film.
• Perform dialogue fluently in Spanish and English.
• Maintain an authentic Mexican accent when speaking Spanish.
• Take direction and collaborate with the cast and production team.
• Participate in required rehearsals, callbacks, and filming.

Requirements

• Hispanic female actor.
• Playing age: 45–60.
• Fluent Spanish with a Mexican accent required.
• English-speaking ability required; accented English is welcome.
• Must reside in or work as a local hire in Dallas/Fort Worth.

Compensation

• $130–$250 per shoot day, depending on the role.
• Digital copy of the film, screen credit, and meals provided.

Job Description

Película Media is casting the role of Rosa for “Carmelita,” a SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget historical short film based on true events. The production is seeking a Hispanic actress who can perform fluently in both Spanish and English. Spanish dialogue must be delivered with a Mexican accent. Talent must be based in or able to work as a local hire in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Rosa in the historical drama.
• Perform scripted dialogue naturally in Spanish and English.
• Deliver Spanish dialogue with a Mexican accent.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Participate in required rehearsals, callbacks, and filming.

Requirements

• Hispanic female actor.
• Playing age: 20–25.
• Fluent Spanish with a Mexican accent required.
• Must speak English; accented English is welcome.
• Must reside in or work as a local hire in the DFW area.

Compensation

• $130–$250 per shoot day, depending on the role.
• Digital copy of the film, screen credit, and meals provided.

Female Lead – Zombie Apocalypse Short Film

Job Description

A short film is casting a Black or mixed-race female actor to play Kyra, a lead character in a dramatic zombie apocalypse story. Kyra was once kind-hearted and innocent, but surviving the collapse of the world has transformed her into a hardened survivor. Beneath her tough exterior, a trace of compassion remains. This role is ideal for an actor who can portray emotional depth, strength, vulnerability, and determination.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Kyra, a resilient survivor navigating a dangerous post-apocalyptic world.
• Deliver a compelling performance that balances toughness with underlying kindness and vulnerability.
• Perform dramatic scenes involving survival, danger, and emotionally intense situations.
• Collaborate with the director and production team to develop the character and story.
• Bring authenticity and emotional range to the female lead role.

Requirements

• Black or mixed-race female actor.
• Ages 21–28.
• Strong dramatic acting abilities and emotional range.
• Comfortable portraying a physically and emotionally hardened survivor.
• Able to convey both strength and vulnerability throughout the performance.
• Passionate, committed, and prepared to fully embody the character of Kyra.

Compensation

• Compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.

Male Actor for Queer Role in NYC Short Film

Job Description

An NYC short film is seeking a male actor to portray a queer character with a grounded, understated, and masculine presence. Gay and bisexual actors, as well as performers who are comfortable authentically portraying a queer character, are encouraged to apply. The role includes intimate and romantic scenes requiring physical contact on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a queer male character in a narrative short film.
• Deliver a grounded, natural, and understated performance.
• Perform intimate and romantic scenes involving physical contact.
• Collaborate professionally with the director and production team.
• Follow creative and on-set direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Gay and bisexual actors, as well as actors comfortable portraying a queer character, are encouraged to apply.
• Must be comfortable performing intimate and romantic physical contact on camera.
• Must be able to work in New York City.
• SAG and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Unpaid role.
• Production operates under a SAG Micro-Budget Agreement.

Kayla & Cindy – Non-Union Short Film Roles

Job Description

A non-union dark comedy horror short film, “Birds of a Feather,” is seeking performers for the roles of Kayla and Cindy in Los Angeles. These characters are young women who appear polished and close-knit but share an envious streak and can be oblivious to how their words affect others. Performers with strong comedic instincts are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Kayla or Cindy in a dark comedy horror short film.
• Deliver a natural performance with strong comedic timing.
• Capture the characters’ close friendship, confidence, and underlying envy.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Seeking East Asian and half-white/half-East Asian women.
• Early 20s.
• Strong comedic skills preferred.
• K-pop dance experience or ability is a plus.
• Must be able to work locally in Los Angeles.
• All acting experience levels are welcome.

Compensation

• Compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.

Job Description

The upcoming paid short film “Cold Motion” is casting actors for three male roles in a modern-day Texas story about two ranch hands whose attempt to steal cattle goes horribly wrong. The production is seeking talent who can bring an authentic, grounded quality to characters shaped by ranch life, cattle work, and small-town Texas. Casting is taking place in New York, with filming scheduled in Austin, Texas.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the featured characters in the short film.
• Perform story-driven scenes involving ranch and cattle life.
• Bring an authentic and grounded presence to the assigned character.
• Follow creative direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Javi Olmo: Male, ages 30–40, all ethnicities. Experienced ranch hand who has worked various odd jobs involving cattle.
• Teddy Coy: Male, ages 18–25, all ethnicities. Ranch hand with experience working odd jobs involving cattle who lives in a small town outside Austin.
• Cattle Buyer: Male, ages 40–60, all ethnicities. Ranch owner who operates a ranch outside Austin.
• Must be available to work in Austin, Texas.
• Applicants from outside Texas may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Travel arrangements provided for talent traveling from outside Texas.

Job Description

Two Acres Films is casting two lead roles for the upcoming short film Silas. The story centers on Silas, a 28-year-old transgender man who is quiet, reserved, and beginning to embrace his identity, and Agnes, his overbearing and unaccepting single mother. The production is seeking performers who can bring emotional depth and authenticity to a complicated mother-son relationship centered on acceptance, independence, and family.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray either Silas or Agnes in a lead role.
• Perform emotionally driven and dramatic scripted scenes.
• Bring authenticity and depth to the characters’ complex relationship.
• Take direction and collaborate with the director and production team.

Requirements

• Silas: Transgender man, playing age 28; quiet and reserved character.
• Agnes: Cisgender woman, playing age 40s–60s; overbearing, controlling, loving, and unaccepting mother.
• Prepare a 1–2 minute dramatic monologue.
• Memorization is preferred.
• Virtual auditions may be available for performers unable to attend in person.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Job Description

A SAG low-budget independent film is casting local actors in the Fire Island and Massapequa areas of Long Island, New York. The production is seeking talent for two character roles, including a young woman portraying a 16-year-old Long Island girl and a male actor in his 20s portraying an indie-rock-inspired local character. This opportunity is specifically seeking SAG performers who are local to the filming area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the assigned character authentically in an independent film.
• Perform scripted scenes according to the director’s creative vision.
• Take direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.
• Work as a local hire in the Fire Island/Long Island area.

Requirements

• Female Role: Actor must be 18+ and able to portray a 16-year-old girl; white; described as a cool girl from Long Island.
• Male Role: Actor in his 20s; white; seeking an indie-rock, cute-boy look from Long Island.
• Must be a SAG performer.
• Must be local to Fire Island, Massapequa, or the surrounding Long Island area.
• Represented performers should submit through their agent.
• Unrepresented SAG performers may contact the casting team directly.

Compensation

• SAG low-budget independent film.

Job Description

A psychological thriller short film titled Exposure is casting male and female actors for the lead roles of Mary and Jamal. Filming will take place in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The story unfolds during a tense dinner where Mary confronts her cheating boyfriend with a calculated trap that could ultimately cost him everything. Mary is calm, observant, and emotionally guarded, maintaining a controlled exterior despite being pushed beyond her breaking point. Jamal is charming but defensive, with his composure gradually deteriorating as his lies begin to unravel.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray either Mary or Jamal in a psychological thriller short film.
• Deliver a grounded and emotionally layered dramatic performance.
• Perform an intense relationship confrontation centered on betrayal and deception.
• Convey escalating tension and emotional conflict naturally on camera.
• Jamal actor must perform a convincing physical sequence involving an allergic reaction, choking, distress, and collapsing.

Requirements

• Mary: Female actor, ages 25–35, African American.
• Jamal: Male actor, ages 25–35, African American.
• Strong dramatic acting ability.
• Jamal actor must be comfortable with the physical demands of the simulated death scene.
• Must be able to work in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Meals provided.
• Screen credit provided.