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"Absent Minded" Short Film Needs Actors

Los Angeles, CA, United States
ID: 320974Exp: 10/15/2026
$100/day
Description:

Casting call for "Absent Minded" Short Film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Minutes before rehearsing her valedictory speech, a graduate learns that her mother has been detained at the airport, forcing her to choose between securing her place onstage or helping the woman who made it possible for her to stand there. Rate: $100/Day, Copy, Credit, Meal, Gas Compensation. 6-day commitment + 1 day rehearsal Additional info: Project Type: Short Film Union Status: Non-union Shoot Location: Orange County, CA / Ontario, CA / Los Angeles, CA Shoot Dates: October 16-18, October 23-25 When applying, please include: HEADSHOT Resume (if applicable) Demo Reel (optional) Include the YOUR NAME and the ROLE you are auditioning for in the subject line!

6 roles

NADIAMale23-27 y.o.All ethnicities

(LEAD) Burmese, speaks English and Burmese. Well-spoken and careful with her words, but begins speaking faster and repeating herself when overwhelmed.

MYAFemale18-24 y.o.All ethnicities

(LEAD) Burmese, speaks English and Burmese. More casual than Nadia, with a dry and slightly sarcastic way of speaking.

MAE MAEFemale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

(LEAD) Female Burmese, speaks English, and a specific Burmese dialect. Warm and humorous even when she is afraid, often making light of serious situations so her daughters do not worry. **MUST SPEAK BURMESE**

DEAN MCKINLEYMale50-79 y.o.White / Caucasian

(SUPPORTING) Professional and direct, can slightly come off cruel due to insensitivity.

CBP OFFICERMale50-79 y.o.White / Caucasian

(SUPPORTING) Clear racial biases showing through, openly rude and dismissive of other people.

INSPECTION OFFICERBoth genders50-79 y.o.White / Caucasian

(SUPPORTING) Clear racial biases showing through, openly rude and dismissive of other people.