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Acting Job in "Abstain" Short Film

Phoenix, AZ, United States
ID: 292868Exp: 9/27/2025
Description:

Casting actors for "Abstain" Short Film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Struggling with drug abuse, ana a lost connection to her heritage, a young Native American woman embarks on a turbulent journey of self-discovery, confronting deep trauma and fighting to reclaim both her identity and culture before it's too late. Rate: No Pay Additional info: Yoi will be sending sides for the following roles: Neveah, Shenali, Ella and Sam When applying, please include name the character you would be interested in *if interested in any of these roles, please send a video (30 seconds-1 minute) of you reading these sides;

7 roles

NeveahFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Indigenous She is a lost girl trying to break the cycle from her troubled past.

ShenaliFemale60-79 y.o.All ethnicities

Indigenous Nevaeh’s Grandmother. She is loving and nurturing, and while she can tell Nevaeh is struggling, will stop at nothing to make sure she is comforted with love and support.

EllaFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Nevaeh’s friend. She is caring, but is a bit on the rebellious side.

SamFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Nevaeh’s friend. They’re supportive, but like Ella, can be a bit rebellious.

Neveah’s DadMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Indigenous Nevaeh’s struggling father. Considered the Black Sheep of the family. NOTE: may have to portray drinking (will not actually drink alcohol, just give the assumption).

Medicine ManMale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Indigenous Symbol of the culture that Neveah’s family is a part of.

Background/ExtrasMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

For additional family members in reality and the flashback sequences. (Indigenous Actors Preferred)