Acting Job in "East Did Meet West" Thesis Film
Casting actors for "East Did Meet West" Thesis Film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Inspired by the 1930s court case Roldan vs. Los Angeles County, Filipino Salvador Roldan and English Marjorie Rogers must find a way to convince an attorney to fight for their marriage despite the anti-miscegenation laws of the time. Additional info: Shoot Dates: 2/14/2025, 2/15/2025, 2/16/2025, 2/21/2025, 2/22/2025, 2/23/2025 Shoot Location: Orange County, CA Intimacy Note: SALVADOR and MARJORIE share a kiss. A qualified intimacy coordinator will be present. SALVADOR and MARJORIE share a kiss. A qualified intimacy coordinator will be present. When applying, please include your headshot, resume, and/or reel by 12/6 at 11:59 PM.
7 roles
A passionate dreamer and sensitive lover, Salvador initially immigrated to America from the Philippines to be a doctor but he has since been working in the fields every day. Feels a deep sense of protection for his younger brother JOSE. Special skills: Dancing, speaking Ilocano, and/or playing piano is a plus, but not required. $125/day + Copy, Credit, Meal, Gas Compensation. 6 day commitment + 1 day of rehearsal/fitting compensated at $125/day…LEAD
Stubborn and witty, Marjorie initially immigrated to America from England to be a composer for Hollywood films, but since then she’s become more level headed and practical. Tends to stay in her comfort zone until she meets SALVADOR, who pushes her to be passionate and follow her dreams. Special skills: Piano playing, singing, dancing, British accent. $125/day + Copy, Credit, Meal, Gas Compensation. 5 day commitment + 1 day of rehearsal/fitting compensated at $125/day…LEAD
A busy, no-nonsense attorney who listens to SALVADOR and MARJORIE’s case. Though she is touched by their story, she doesn’t believe in the legal strength of their case, and ultimately dismisses them. Former lover who has since thrown herself into maintaining her reputation as a female attorney who wins all her trials. $125/day + Copy, Credit, Meal, Gas Compensation. 1 day commitment + 1 day of rehearsal/fitting compensated at $125/day…SUPPORTING
JOAN’s mousy, nervous staff attorney who just wants to do some good in the world. Recent graduate of USC law. She ultimately is the one who takes SALVADOR and MARJORIE’s case, as she has always rooted for love and believes they can create real change together. $125/day + Copy, Credit, Meal, Gas Compensation. 1 day commitment + 1 day of rehearsal/fitting compensated at $125/day…SUPPORTING
SALVADOR’s little brother who works out in the fields with him. Followed Salvador to America from the Philippines. Maybe he once believed in the American Dream, but has since been jaded by the pressures of hard manual labor. Special skills: Speaking Ilocano is a plus, but not required. $125/day + Copy, Credit, Meal, Gas Compensation. 3 day commitment + 1 day of rehearsal/fitting compensated at $125/day…SUPPORTING
A racist bully who brawls with SALVADOR and his friends at the dance hall for dancing with “his” girl. No pay. Copy, Credit, Meal, Gas Compensation. 2 day commitment…DAY PLAYER
Loyal and clumsy. A valuable member of Salvador’s friend group who frequents the local dance hall with the group every night. Special skills: Dancing is a plus, but not required. No pay. Copy, Credit, Meal, Gas Compensation. 2 day commitment…DAY PLAYER
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