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"Desert People" a Short Film Seeking Actors

El Paso, TX, United States
ID: 324514Exp: 12/3/2026
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "Desert People" a proof of concept for a feature film, looking for actors. See more details below. About the project: Logline: Two siblings navigate life in a dysfunctional family while dealing with complicated family relationships and emotional struggles. Additional info: Location: El Paso, Texas. Date and Time: Late January 2027. If interested, send headshots, reels, and any other relevant materials.

3 roles

EmersonMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

A perfectionist who wants to escape her family's emotional turmoil. Often overlooked because she is considered the sibling who is doing okay, she has developed a cold and detached attitude.

DeniseMale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

The high-functioning alcoholic mother of Emerson and Declan. Protective of her children, but her attempts to help sometimes cause more harm than good.

JasonMale50-69 y.o.All ethnicities

A jovial, kindhearted father who is often affected by his wife's mood swings. He hides his true nature out of fear of rejection and seeks solace in secrecy.