Mom (Female, 28–45) for Paid Short Film “Visualize”
Job Description
A paid short film is casting an LA-based actor to play Mom, a tough, working-class single mother juggling bills, meals, school schedules, and everything in between. She carries the weight of parenting while quietly battling her own self-doubt, pouring her energy into her son and fiercely believing he can do no wrong. This is a character-driven role intended for social media usage.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a layered single mother with emotional realism and strength
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Take direction and adjust performance quickly for film coverage
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Maintain continuity across takes and deliver grounded, natural reactions
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Work collaboratively with the child actor playing her son to build authentic chemistry
Requirements
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Female actor, ages 28–45
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All ethnicities welcome
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Must be Los Angeles-based (local hire)
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Strong dramatic performance ability and comfort with character-driven storytelling
Compensation
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Paid role (rate provided upon selection)
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