Casting Lead Actors for "What We Carry" Short Film
Actors are needed for an upcoming short film titled "What We Carry". See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: When an African immigrant couple finds themselves stranded in the rural South, they fight to escape an unknown predator. Rate: $150/day. Travel and accommodations are provided for distant hires. Additional info: Project Status: Non-Union; Filming Location: Austin, TX; Shoot Dates: Week of 04/01/2024 - 04/05/2024. When applying please send all the following: - Name - City of residence - Two recent photos (one close-up and one head-to-toe) - Acting resume and/or brief explanation of background with the role name in the subject line.
2 roles
She is a soft-spoken people pleaser who is now plagued by paranoia and distrust after a rocky start in America. Quietly intelligent despite not having a high school education. There is a distinct nervous energy about her, right below the surface, which makes her seem fragile. Must be of Ivorian descent. French fluency a plus but not required.
He is bookish, introverted, and painfully prideful of his academic accomplishments. He prioritizes logic over emotion, even his own, and will lash out when backed into a corner. Ivorian descent preferred, but open to other West African ethnicities. French fluency a plus but not required.