"Before Dinner" Independent Short Film Looking for Actors
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for “Before Dinner,” an independent short film, looking for actors for lead and supporting roles in a comedy/social satire. See more details below. About the project: When Rebecca prepares to meet her Black boyfriend Omar’s family for the first time, her anxiety spirals into exaggerated, awkward, and comedic imagined scenarios. The film explores interracial relationships, family expectations, first impressions, and the difference between imagination and reality. Rate: Unpaid. Additional info: Location: Houston, Texas. Filming: Early to mid-November 2026. Runtime: Approximately 5–7 minutes. Actors should be comfortable with character-driven comedy, expressive reactions, and naturalistic performances. If interested, email for audition information. Include your name, the role you are interested in, and your acting résumé or headshot, if available.
7 roles
Lead. Intelligent, expressive, and eager to make a good impression. Must be comfortable portraying nervousness and comedic reactions.
Lead. Confident, composed, and naturally humorous, with believable romantic chemistry.
Supporting. Accomplished, educated, confident, and an activist with strong convictions.
Supporting. Distinguished, educated, and intellectual, with a background as an author and a doctorate in African American Studies.
Supporting. Contributes to the family dynamic.
Supporting. Omar’s ex-girlfriend and his sister’s best friend.
Supporting, approximately 14–17.
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