Actors Wanted for "Milk & Honey" Short Film
Casting actors for "MILK & HONEY" short film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Storyline: An ambitious Filipina nurse leaves her family behind in the Philippines to chase the American Dream in the 1990s, only to find herself battling loneliness, cultural barriers, and unexpected hardships as she works to reunite with her daughter. Rate: $249.00 / day (+ 10% if repped) Additional info; Short Film (SAG Short Project Agreement - Los Angeles, CA) Outside Shoot Dates: July 18th - 22nd, 2025 Details: Short Film Callback Date: Tentatively late May - early June 2025 Shooting Location: Los Angeles, California (and Austin, Texas) SAG, SAG-E or Non Union are OK When applying, please include In the subject line write: M&H - Your Name & City, Role In the email, include the below: Your full name City Recent headshot / photo (required) & acting resume (if available, not required) + links to your demo reels, YouTube or Instagram (if available). Contact number Agency / agent (if any) State if you are SAG, Non Union, Ficore, or SAG-E Confirm if you are Los Angeles Local Hire Your Tagalog language fluency (fluent, partial fluency, no fluency)
5 roles
Filipina. Physically small-framed woman, conveying both resilience and slightness. Cherry is an ambitious young immigrant mother who dreams of building a more secure life for herself and her family, especially for her young daughter, Nadine. Los Angeles local hire. Requires paid travel to Austin, Texas. Tentatively works 3 days and travels 2. LEAD.
Filipina. Lively, bold, and messy. Cherry’s coworker and roommate. Her friendship with Cherry turns complicated when Cherry’s overbearing qualities interfere with her independence and freedom. As an immigrant, she wants full acceptance into American society and culture. Bea grapples with her own identity within the friendship dynamics. Must be able to speak fluent Tagalog with a native Filipino accent. Los Angeles local hire. Tentatively works 2 days. SUPPORTING.
Filipina. Reserved. Caring. Maria buries herself in work and struggles to accept the new reality of American culture she’s now living in. Their friendships provide Cherry with solace and solidarity in an unfamiliar land. Maria refuses to forget about her roots and doesn’t allow herself to feel at home in this new foreign land. Must be able to speak fluent Tagalog with a native Filipino accent. Los Angeles local hire. Tentatively works two days. SUPPORTING.
Filipina. Cherry’s mother. Devout, loving, and supportive. But she’s blunt when she needs to be. Althea is Cherry’s rock, offering unconditional encouragement while grappling with her own fears of losing her daughter to a foreign land. Must be able to speak fluent Tagalog in native Filipino accent. Los Angeles local hire. Works one day.
A seasoned nurse, whose candid demeanor provides unexpected warmth in the workplace. Strong comedic skills. Los Angeles local hire. Works one day.
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