Acting Audition for "Tahanan" Film
Filipino actors and actresses who know how to speak Tagalog are needed for the "Tahanan" film. More details are provided below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: A story about family obligation and sacrificial love. Tahanan is a Taglish short film about Maria, a Filipino nurse who moves abroad to send remittances to her family in the Philippines. Now living in a new world, she tries to cope with the loneliness of being away from her loved ones and survive life on her own. Rate: Low budget. Non-union. Unpaid. Meals provided. Additional info: Shooting Dates: April 18-20, 2025 Location: Baltimore, Maryland. When applying, please send your headshot or reel.
6 roles
(Principal): Filipina to play the role of an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Nurse. MUST SPEAK IN TAGALOG. A strong and family-centered woman who will do anything for the sake of her family.
(Supporting): Filipino to play the role of Maria's dad. MUST SPEAK IN TAGALOG. A loving father who worries for her daughter's well-being in abroad.
(Supporting): Filipino. Open gender. MUST SPEAK IN TAGALOG. An OFW who Maria meets during her commute. Symbolizes the millions of Maria who make sacrifices for their family back home.
(Supporting): Maria's unsympathetic boss who refuses to accept her request for a leave of absence.
(Supporting): A new patient admitted to the hospital who reminds Maria of her loving father.
(Supporting): A caring daughter who takes care of her father, a parallel to Maria's character.
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