Actors Sought for "New Life: The Movie"
Casting actors for "New Life: The Movie, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: Credit & Meals Provided Housing available for multi-day roles Unpaid opportunity, but a great chance to gain experience, build your reel, and be part of something meaningful. Additional info: Please see the attachment for more details. When applying, please include the subject line: Audition Submission – [Role] – [Your Name]. Ensure any links (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) are viewable without login.
16 roles
President of West Coast University. Professional, composed, and thoughtful. Committed to supporting both students and faculty while navigating the political and racial complexities of modern academia.
A high school senior preparing to graduate. Insecure and self-conscious, especially about her boyfriend Peter, who doesn’t match the stereotypical image of an African American male, which makes her feel conflicted.
A laid-back college junior with a natural big-brother vibe, Zechariah is protective of his friends—especially Peter—but never overbearing. He’s calm under pressure, quick with a joke, and easy to be around. Though he prefers to go with the flow, he won’t hesitate to step up when it counts. Loyal, and grounded.
A university police officer with a subtle but noticeable bias against people of color. Focused on enforcing rules and completing tasks with little regard for nuance or cultural context.
A fellow university police officer who works alongside Officer Jackson. More reserved and observant, often caught between following protocol and recognizing the humanity in each student.
Melissa’s manipulative and obsessive ex-boyfriend. A former abuser who once took advantage of her vulnerability. Now stalks her in hopes of regaining control.
President of the Black Knitting Club. Quiet, introverted, and non confrontational.
Office clerk to President Adams. Organized and observant, she plays a key behind-the-scenes role in keeping the office running smoothly.
A staff member with New Life campus ministry. Warm, passionate, and committed to reaching students for Christ. A trusted mentor and advisor to Melissa.
A curious and open-minded college freshman. Though new to faith, he's eager to learn and drawn to the message of Jesus.
A laid-back, free-spirited college student with hippie tendencies. Despite cultural differences, she genuinely connects with the New Life African American Bible study group and is embraced by the community.
An African American college junior or senior. Confident, grounded, and well-respected among their peers. They’ve been active in BSU for years.
An African American college junior or senior. They’ve been active in BSU for years.
An African American college junior or senior. They’ve been active in BSU for years.
An African American college junior or senior. They’ve been active in BSU for years.
Local news reporter trying to figure out what’s happening at West Coast University.
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