Casting for a short film, “Amara,” which films in N.Y.C. August 17th, August 18th and August 19th, 2024.

Amara is a narrative family drama about a Jamaican-American first gen millennial facing her mother’s mental health decline. We have filled 7 out of 9 of our roles, but are still in search of our lead actress. We are looking for a woman, late 20s- early 30s, medium to deep complexion, Black-Caribbean. If actress is of Jamaican or Caribbean descent, it’s a bonus.

Amara: Almost 30. Black/Caribbean. Natural hair (Afro) Deep complexion. Artistic. Wakes up tired. Defensive for good reasons. She’s the one who seems to always care the most.

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MEANGOALS
an LGBTQ+ Latine Comedy Short

LOCATION: LOS ANGELES

DATES: JULY 4-8 OR JULY 26-29

EUPIL – Character is a Korean male who appears ages 21-29. He looks like he was plucked out of a K-pop band. His parents are wealthy since they are the creators of a famous fashion brand. And as a true offspring of fashion fame, he is a socialite who dresses flamboyantly and judges the men who want to date him on what they wear too.
RATE: $216/DAY

CHAUNCEY – Character is white male who appears ages 21-29. He has blonde hair and an airheaded demeanor. As a queer man, he faced ostracism from his strict Mormon family in Utah, which prompted him to move to California on his own. Now a hustler navigating the underground economy to make ends meet, Chauncey works tirelessly to fit into the high-status circles he admires.
RATE: $125/DAY

TRÉ – Character is a black male who appears ages 21-29. He’s a soccer player with washboard abs and a contagious smile whose athletic prowess is matched only by his charm. Despite his own successes, he lives in the shadow of his famous family of music producers and vocalists. This dynamic creates an undercurrent of complexity in his life, as he navigates his own ambitions while constantly being compared to his family’s stardom.
RATE: $125/DAY

REY – Character is a Mexican or Latine male who appears ages 55-65. He is both overweight and frail. His physical appearance reflects the toll of his many years working as a plumber. As a retired widower, he spends his days grappling with cognitive issues that affect his memory and comprehension.
RATE: $125/DAY

MELINA – Character is a Mexican-American or Latine female who appears age 27. She is known for her brash nature and athletic prowess. She is in a long-term relationship with her girlfriend, bringing a sense of stability and love into her life. As Jesus’s cousin, Melina is unafraid to be real with him, offering candid advice and a grounding presence.
RATE: $125/DAY

ALEXIS – Character is a POC transgender female who appears age 27. As a talented makeup artist and popular social media influencer, she has built a successful career by sharing her passion for beauty and self-expression with a global audience online. She has known Jesus since high school before she transitioned.
RATE: $125/DAY

ROBBIE – Character is a Mexican-American or Latine male who appears age 27. A former college fratboy and high school jock. He’s a guy’s guy, the cool kid everyone wants to be friends with and the bisexual icon we’ve admired from afar. While he no longer plays soccer, he keeps a rigid workout regimen. He’s built like a professional athlete. He is also Jesus’s childhood best friend, and their bond was forged on the soccer field where they met as teammates.
RATE: $125/DAY

MARTIN – Character is a Mexican-American or Latine male who appears age 27. Young, nerdy, father that’s eager to please. His glory days on the high school varsity soccer team are behind him, but he still has exceptional dribbling skills. Disheveled, he struggles to balance the demands of parenthood with the challenges of daily life.
RATE: $125/DAY

JOHNNY – Character is a Mexican-American or Latine male who appears age 27. The weight of his experiences has aged him beyond his years. Struggling with depression, divorce, and alcoholism, Johnny’s life is marked by a sense of profound disillusionment and despair. He shares a history with Jesus, Robbie, and others, having played alongside them on the high school soccer team.
RATE: $125/DAY

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Casting for a table read for an upcoming crime/drama/mystery feature film, ‘Klara’s Box’,

Location – los Angeles


ROLES:

KLARA (Female/30s/White) – A resilient woman in her 30s, grappling with grief and financial struggles after her father’s mysterious death. Forced to leave grad school, she accepts a business offer from a family friend, only to be pulled into a dangerous  world linked to her father’s murder. LEAD.

JAKE MITCHELL (Male, 40s/ White / European Descent) – A former undercover cop in his 40’s who, haunted by guilt over his role in Klara’s father’s death, shadows her when she gets involved with Vasyly. Determined to make amends, Jake warns Klara about Vasyly’s true nature and becomes her ally, helping her uncover secrets and seek justice. LEAD

RICARDO / MYSTERIOUS CALLER (Male, 40s, Latino / Hispanic) – two separate roles:

Ricardo – Vasyly’s assertive right-hand man, known for his efficient and ruthless approach. Loyal to Vasyly, Ricardo resents Klara for interfering and aggressively defends their illicit operations. His confrontational attitude adds significant tension to Klara’s quest for justice. SUPPORTING

Mysterious Caller – a cryptic voice with a strong Mexican accent on the other end of the line, delivering three impactful lines. EXTRA (VO)

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Hiring talented U.S. actors for self-recorded UGC-style videos – get paid to work from home!
These short 30-60 seconds commercial videos are based on a large variety of products.
Casting THIS week for the following demographics:
(1) ONE role for a MALE above 65
(1) ONE role for a FEMALE in her late 40s
(2) TWO roles for a FEMALE in her late 20s
(2) TWO roles for a MALE in his early 20s
(2) TWO roles for a MALE in his early 30s
(2) TWO roles for a MALE in his 30s
(1) ONE role for a MALE in his early 40s
(3) THREE roles for a MALE in his late 20s
(5) FIVE roles for a FEMALE in her 30s

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