Actors Job for "A Christmas Journey" Feature Film in MD
"A Christmas Journey" feature film casting actors. ONLY LOCAL & DC TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the roles below. About the project: Genre: Drama/Romance. Synopsis: A bitter young woman’s supernatural dreams takes her on a journey through her past, present, and future, that forces her to confront childhood trauma and renew her faith in Christmas. Rate: TBD. All background roles are unpaid. No travel, gas, lodging, or per diem is provided. Snacks and drinks will be available on set; bring your own lunch. Additional info: This is a non-union, ultra micro-budget production. This is a local-hire only production. Travel, lodging, and per diem are not provided. Only apply if you are able to work as a local hire in the Washington, D.C./Maryland area. Rehearses between December 26-January 7 remotely; shoots (tentative) between January 8-17, 2026 in the Upper Marlboro MD area. For background/extras, this may require several hours or a full day. For cast, this refers to the full scheduled shoot day or days within that window. When applying, please include headshot, acting resume and acting reel links.
3 roles
Day player. Spanish or African American, prefer Spanish (Afro-Latino). Tone: Warm, grieving, strong, faith-rooted. Trina is Emily’s mother — a compassionate, quietly resilient woman whose love for her daughter runs deep. Even in the midst of grief, she carries herself with gentleness and grace. She embodies that quiet strength of a mother who has prayed, hoped, and held on through long seasons of suffering. When Emily passes, Trina becomes an emotional mirror for Hannah.
Day player. Mid-50s. Tone: Professional, structured, seasoned. Nathan is a senior team member at Helps Worldwide — competent, composed, and steady. He’s the kind of dependable leader everyone respects. He brings a grounded presence to the office and often functions as the calm in the middle of the organization's whirlwind. Nathan admires Angie’s leadership and supports her decisions, serving as a stabilizing force during holiday chaos.
Day player. Mid-20s . Tone: Laid-back, streetwise, funny. Caleb is the cool, easygoing member of the Helps Worldwide team. He has a naturally street-smart vibe and brings humor into stressful moments. He doesn’t take things too seriously on the surface, but he has a big heart and cares about the mission of the organization. Caleb often becomes the person who breaks tension in group scenes — especially at the Christmas party with his playful banter and improvised songs.
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