Audition for Movie "Cross to Bear" in DC
Now casting Cuban-American and Filipino-American talent for the short film "Cross to Bear". Details below. ONLY VA, MD & LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Norfolk, VA 1969. Cuban immigrant and motel housekeeper, Dahlia, struggles to raise her four young children while her husband serves in the Navy. After she finds out she is pregnant yet again, she is forced to decide how she wants to proceed with the pregnancy and how to tell her husband before he leaves on tour again. Rate: $249–$300/day + 10% if submitted by agent. Additional info: SAG-AFTRA Short Project Agreement. 1st round via self tape. Virtual callback date TBD, likely the week of May 18th. Production dates: June 23rd–June 30th, 2026. Shoot location: Virginia Beach, VA. If interested, please apply.
3 roles
A Cuban immigrant in the U.S. who misses her mother and sister in Cuba, Dahlia treasures letters from home. A compassionate matriarch of the Bolivar family, she is exhausted by work, motherhood, and a new pregnancy. Already supporting four children, she must face how another child could affect her and her family. LEAD RATE: $300/DAY
A Filipino immigrant to the United States. A sailor in the United States Navy recently returned home to Norfolk from a tour of duty. Married to Dahlia for 14 years and deeply in love. Slightly conservative as a devoted Catholic, but unconditionally supports Dahlia and their children. Each of their children are a blessing. Comes from a big family, being one of 10 siblings himself. LEAD RATE: $300/DAY for
Dahlia's best friend and coworker at a beachfront motel. Cora is supportive but knows when Dahlia needs to face reality. A hardworking mother herself and understands the position Dahlia is in. BS detector who speaks her mind. Outgoing, loud and fun. RATE: SAG SPA scale ($249/DAY) for [1] day +10% if agent Must be fluent in English and Spanish. Must be comfortable smoking prop cigarettes.
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