Casting Call for "Dialing Home" Thesis Film

(Lead) A gifted European ballet student new to America. Quiet and determined, she hides her loneliness behind discipline, struggling to fit in while trying to make her mother proud. Fluent in a European language Ballet skills required, preferably on pointe but not required Needed for 3 days of filming Flat Rate $75/day

Mom is portrayed as a 45 year old female. Warm and optimistic, she believes deeply in her daughter's future in America. Though quietly worried, she hides her fears with encouragement, hoping Silvia finds friendship, belonging, and joy. -Fluent in a European Language -needed for 1 day of filming Flat rate of $20

(Supporting) Little brother is portrayed as a 13 year old male. Goofy, energetic, and full of heart. A lovable whirlwind who keeps his mom smiling with his relentless curiosity and playful spirit. -Fluent in a European language -needed for 1 day of filming -Flat rate of $20

Warm, open, and genuinely kind. A supportive presence at the ballet school, she's always ready with encouragement and believes in lifting others up, both on and off the stage. Ballet skills required, preferably on pointe but not required needed for 1 day of filming Flat rate of $20

(Supporting) Ballet Instructor is portrayed as a 40 year old female. Stern, disciplined, and highly respected. A seasoned professional who demands excellence, she pushes her students hard because she believes in their potential. -needed for 1 day of filming -Flat rate of $50

(Supporting) Rosa is portrayed as a 70 year old female. Gentle and wise, Rosa finds joy in life's quiet moments. She values peace, community, and connection, often offering calm guidance and heartfelt wisdom to those around her. needed for 2 days of filming -flat rate of $50/day

(extras) Extra dancers for dance class scenes. The class is doing Sleeping Beauty. Intermediate-advanced ballet skills, preferably on pointe but not required. -needed for 1 day of filming -flat rate of $20