Seeking Talent for Audition Movie in VA
ONLY MD, DC, LA & LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking actors for the student film titled "Kanishka Aggarwal." Please find the details below. Rate: Paid. As per SAG Student Film Agreement Guidelines. Additional info: Schedule: 6 days between 13-23 February 2025 (+ Rehearsal Days) Location: LA Status: SAG Student Film Agreement Pay: As per current SAG Guidelines Accepting submissions from Union & Non-Union Actors Must be local hires in LA during rehearsals & shoot at OWN EXPENSE. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: ALL ROLES ARE FOR FLUENT HINDI SPEAKERS. Talent finalized for the role of SAVITA required to have short haircuts. Talent who have short hair &/ or are open to cutting their hair short for the role are invited to apply. Other roles have no special requirements. When applying, please include the following: Recent headshot and full-length photo; Acting reel (if applicable); Include a video clip introducing yourself in fluent Hindi.
6 roles
LEAD, Bittoo & Mitthoo's mother who has just given birth to a baby boy. A devoted homemaker, she embodies the traditional ideals of motherhood in a small-town Indian family. While deeply caring and nurturing, Savita often finds herself caught between her love for the girls and the societal expectations of favoring a male child. Having dealt with multiple failed pregnancies, she carries years of pain and fatigue in her eyes. MUST SPEAK HINDI FLUENTLY.
LEAD, Bittoo & Mitthoo's stoic yet caring father, traditionalist, and a product of his environment. Papa represents the generational patriarch who is both a provider and an enforcer of cultural norms. He adores his daughters, but his actions tend to reflect an unconscious bias for his newborn son, highlighting the deep-seated societal norms around gender. MUST SPEAK HINDI FLUENTLY.
SUPPORTING, Bittoo & Mitthoo's Aunt, lives under the societal pressure to conceive a baby boy. While struggling with the weight of these expectations, she empathizes with Savita's emotional and physical ordeal after giving birth. Bua steps in as the de facto mother figure for the young girls while Savita recovers post-partum and is busy with the rituals of the boy child being born into the family. MUST SPEAK HINDI FLUENTLY.
FEATURED, Various Roles, a colorful tapestry of personalities, ranging from the jovial uncle cracking jokes to the judgmental aunt whose sharp tongue can cut through any gathering. These characters bring authenticity to the familial dynamic, blending tradition with their quirks. They are integral in creating the backdrop of a close-knit, small-town Indian family that's simultaneously loving, chaotic, and steeped in cultural norms. MUST SPEAK HINDI FLUENTLY.
FEATURED, a memorable character that captures the newborn baby's milestone photos. He is spirited, slightly eccentric, and juggles his professional enthusiasm with a knack for light-hearted banter. His role provides moments of humor and levity, subtly mirroring the family's dynamics as he interacts with the parents, elders, and children. MUST SPEAK HINDI FLUENTLY.
SUPPORTING, the traditional post-partum caregiver for mothers and newborns in Indian households. A no-nonsense, diligent caregiver who takes pride in her work, blending strict traditional practices with genuine care. Hired to assist Savita during her recovery from a cesarean delivery, Japa oversees the well-being of both mother and baby, ensuring adherence to cultural rituals, dietary restrictions, and recovery routines. MUST SPEAK HINDI FLUENTLY.
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