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Seeking Black and/or Queer Actors for a Short Film

Calgary, AB, Canada
ID: 276708Exp: 1/31/2025
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Description:

Seeking Black and/or Queer Actors for a Short Film! We’re casting for a range of roles in an upcoming Black queer short film, directed by an experienced filmmaker. All genders are encouraged to apply. Key Details: Film Type: Small-budget short film Director: Experienced, with a track record of festival features Festival Release: 2026, with screenings planned worldwide Casting: Q1 2025 Roles available: Lead and supporting Shoot Duration: Less than one month, scheduled for Q4 2025 Preferred Location: Alberta Age Range: 19–35 This is a unique opportunity to bring powerful, underrepresented stories to life. If you’re passionate about authentic storytelling, we’d love to hear from you!

3 roles

Lead actorFemale19-25 y.o.African-American

Main character Female, 23-25 years old Dark-skinned Masculine-presenting Struggling with her sexual identity and the expectations of her traditional family

DeeFemale18-35 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Asian Middle Eastern

- Main character's love interest - Female, 25-28 years old - Feminine-presenting - Works as an Uber driver - Confident in her sexuality and identity - Supportive and understanding of Osas's struggle - Encourages Osas to be true to herself

JiggyMale18-35 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic White / Caucasian Asian

- main character bestfriend - Male, 23-25 years old - Feminine-presenting - Fellow student - Supportive and accepting of friend's sexuality - Encourages Osas to celebrate and live her truth - Represents the accepting and progressive attitudes of Osas's chosen family in Canada