"Coffee Shop Blues" Short Film Seeking Cast
Casting actors for "Coffee Shop Blues" short film. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the roles below. About the project: Seeking talented actors for Coffee Shop Blues, an intimate short film celebrating love, poetry, and community. Rate: $300.00 – $500.00 per day. Kioni & Jonah: paid. Company will provide housing, per diem, and transportation for selected out-of-town principal actors. Background actors: paid hourly. Additional info: Union Status: Non-Union. Shoot Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026 (One-Day Shoot). When applying, please include: - Headshot - Resume - The role you are applying for (include this in the subject line or body) Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until roles are filled.
3 roles
(African American or mixed race). A gifted poet and storyteller with a vibrant imagination. Kioni is deeply creative but struggles with vulnerability and navigating romantic relationships. She's the definition of a tortured artist—passionate, thoughtful, and searching for connection.
A construction worker whose calm spirit represents peace in the midst of chaos. Romantic, compassionate, and emotionally grounded, Jonah is devoted to Kioni and believes in the power of love and patience.
Seeking performers to portray friends, family members, coffee shop employees, and patrons.
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