Seeking Talents for "Mission First, Marine Always" NY Film
Casting "Mission First, Marines Always," a grounded military drama exploring institutional loyalty, identity, and moral responsibility within the United States Marine Corps. When a decorated transgender Marine faces forced separation following a sudden policy change, his commanding officer must choose between protecting the institution he serves or standing beside the Marine who trusted him. The film examines duty, leadership, and the human cost of bureaucracy through an intimate, emotionally charged lens. Seeking strong, dramatic actors capable of subtle, naturalistic performances. Especially encouraging submissions from Transgender actors; veterans and active military personnel; LGBTQ+ performers; actors with grounded dramatic training. Shoots 27-28 June (TBC) in Los Angeles, CA. Additional: Rate negotiable depending on experience. Meals and IMDb credit are provided. If you are interested, please apply.
3 roles
Dedicated U.S. Marine facing involuntary separation after years of honorable service. Disciplined, proud, and emotionally guarded, Johnson simply wants to continue serving the institution he devoted his life to. Beneath his composure is fear, betrayal, and exhaustion. Seeking an actor with grounded emotional realism over melodrama. Trans masculine actors strongly encouraged to apply. Required: headshot, reel, resume, video pre-screen, and 1 question. Rate: $200/day. Est. total: $400.
A career marine balancing institutional survival with personal morality. Calm, authoritative, and deeply experienced. Quinter is not a villain - he believes protecting the institution is itself a form of leadership. Strong dramatic presence required. Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Resume Pre-Screen Requests: 1 Question(s) Rate: US$200 / day Total Pay: US$200 (est. 1 day of work)
A seasoned senior enlisted Marine who understands the system better than anyone in the room. Practical, disciplined, and emotionally restrained. Carries the exhaustion of someone who has spent years surviving institutional realities. Military experience strongly encouraged but not required. Ethnicity: Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Latino / Hispanic Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Resume Pre-Screen Requests: 1 Question Rate: US$200/day Total Pay: US$200 (est. 1 day of work)
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