Actors for "Abider" Pilot Episode Filming
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for ABIDER – "Ears to Hear" Non-Union Independent Short Film, looking for actors. See more details below. About the project: ABIDER: Calling The Soul is a scripted anthology film series that explores the life, teachings, and ministry of Jesus, connecting His words to modern stories of faith, redemption, healing, and transformation. Ears to Hear is the pilot episode of the series, inspired by the Parable of the Sower as recorded in Luke 8, Matthew 13, and Mark 4. The story follows Jesus and His disciples following a day of teaching as they discuss and wrestle with the meaning of His words around a campfire. Rate: This is an unpaid independent production. Cast members will receive: Meals during production Screen credit IMDb credit Footage for acting reels Professional still photography, when available Opportunity to continue with future installments of the series Opportunity to portray recurring biblical characters as the project continues Additional info: This pilot episode is being produced in two phases. The latter half of the story will be filmed in August 2026. The opening portion depicting Jesus teaching the Parable of the Sower to the crowds is scheduled for production in Spring 2027. Actors cast through this process will be cast for the full pilot episode and may be considered for future installments of the ABIDER series. Shoot Dates: August 14–15, 2026 Filming Location: Lake Travis, Austin, Texas Commitment Dates: August 2026 & Spring 2027 Rehearsal: One evening rehearsal during the final week of July. Production Note: August 14–15 are being held for scheduling flexibility. Our goal is to complete principal photography in a single evening. Austin local hires preferred. If interested, please note that directors will send audition sides and Self-Tape submission instructions. Please submit the following: Name Contact Number City of Residence Height Role(s) Submitting For Headshot or Recent Photo Full-Body Photo Acting Résumé (if available) Demo Reel (if available) Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026 Selected actors will be invited to an in-person callback and meeting.
5 roles
Mediterranean / MENA appearance preferred Longer hair and facial hair preferred Lead / Recurring Jesus enjoys being with His disciples and treats them as friends, not merely students. He laughs easily, listens carefully, and often teaches by leading people toward the truth rather than simply giving them answers. At the same time, there is something about Him His disciples cannot fully explain. He sees things they do not see and understands things they do not yet understand.
Mediterranean / MENA appearance preferred Longer hair preferred Lead / Recurring John is intelligent, sincere, and deeply devoted to Jesus. He wants to stay close to Him, understand Him, and follow Him faithfully. He thinks deeply about what Jesus teaches and is not afraid to ask difficult questions. At the same time, John can be intense, idealistic, and occasionally self-righteous without realizing it. He genuinely loves people but is still learning to see them the way Jesus does.
Mediterranean / MENA appearance preferred Longer hair and facial hair preferred Lead / Recurring James is steady, grounded, and dependable. He listens more than he speaks and rarely feels the need to dominate a conversation. While others react quickly, James tends to observe, think, and speak carefully. He takes Jesus' words seriously and often serves as a stabilizing presence among the disciples. Thoughtful, practical, and quietly respected by the men around him.
Mediterranean / MENA appearance preferred Longer hair and facial hair preferred Lead / Recurring Peter is passionate, outspoken, and usually the first person to react. He wears his emotions openly, enjoys a good laugh, and rarely keeps his thoughts to himself. He loves Jesus deeply and wants to do the right thing but often acts before fully thinking things through. Peter is courageous, loyal, and the kind of man who would rather make a mistake than stand around doing nothing.
Mediterranean / MENA appearance preferred Longer hair and facial hair preferred Supporting / Recurring Fishermen, laborers, tradesmen, and working men who have left ordinary lives behind to follow Jesus. These should feel like real friends and real brothers rather than religious stereotypes. They joke together, argue together, work together, and are trying to make sense of the extraordinary things they are witnessing.
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