Seeking Talents for SAG ULB Project

Seeking talent for SAG ULB project - Richmond VA - November 2026 Project: Blow Up Short SAG-AFTRA Start Date(s): 11/17/2026, 11/18/2026, 11/19/2026, 11/20/2026, 11/21/2026 Audition Date(s): Self tape due by 10/23/26 Location: Richmond, Virginia Rate: SAG ULTRA LOW BUDGET/UPA Agreement FILM $1000/day for Each Adult Role $500/day for Teenage Daughters. Most talent working only one day in RICHMOND, VA Talent traveling will receive $250 for each travel day Mileage reimbursement outside 60 mile radius for local talent Hotels, Flights, Per diem, will be covered by production. (Agency fees of 10% will be deducted from talent rates.) All talent working one day in RICHMOND, VA This will film between 11/17-11/21 (Exact shoot date TBD within that time frame). For talent traveling from the NYC area, they will travel, shoot, travel back. Seeking the following talent: ***AVA KEEGAN Girl; 18 to 20 years old; White. Ava is sharp, observant, and far more emotionally aware than her father realizes. Protective of both Joe and her younger sister, she often masks her anxiety with sarcasm and dry humor, quietly stepping into an emotional caretaker role long before she should have to. Though she sometimes clashes with Joe, Ava understands him deeply and sees the exhaustion he tries so hard to hide. Beneath her guarded exterior is a deeply compassionate kid struggling to make sense of watching both her father and grandfather grow older in real time. Mature Content: There is a scene in the script in which a blow-up doll is discussed after a man in a nursing home is caught with one. The scene does not involve any of the minors. WE ARE ONLY CASTING LOCAL HIRES FOR THIS ROLE, MUST BE ABLE TO WORK LOCALLY IN RICHMOND, VA. Rate is $500. SUPPORTING ***JOSHUA Man; 50 to 60 years old; Black. Joshua is one of the caregivers at Sunrise Senior Living and one of the few people capable of meeting difficult residents with both patience and genuine warmth. Steady, observant, and quietly compassionate, he understands that beneath the anger, confusion, and inappropriate behavior is often fear and grief. Where many people see impossible situations, Joshua sees people still deserving of dignity, humor, and care. His kindness leaves a lasting impression on Joe, offering a glimpse of the empathy and grace that make places like Sunrise feel a little less lonely. WE ARE ONLY CASTING LOCAL HIRES FOR THIS ROLE, MUST BE ABLE TO WORK LOCALLY IN RICHMOND, VA. Rate is $1000. SUPPORTING ***STAN MORGAN Man; 50 to 65 years old; White. The director of Sunrise Senior Living, Stan Morgan has spent years balancing compassion with professionalism in a job filled with uncomfortable conversations and emotional landmines. Calm, patient, and quietly worn down by the realities of elder care, Stan approaches residents and their families with empathy, understanding that most people are simply trying to hold onto their dignity as they age. WE ARE ONLY CASTING LOCAL HIRES FOR THIS ROLE, MUST BE ABLE TO WORK LOCALLY IN RICHMOND, VA. Rate is $1000. SUPPORTING SUBMISSIONS: Please send current headshot no later than 9 am on 10/21. Talent of interest will be contacted and asked to provide a self tape based on the role.