Casting Call in Houston for Short Indie Film Project!
We are currently seeking actors and actresses for our lead roles in our upcoming short film project “Cielo Azul”. The film is slated for submission to the Sundance film festival in 2021. Please note this is an indie film and all acting positions are unpaid but is subject to change if we are approved for funding or receive sponsorship*. Please email headshots/stats/resumes to anneamarproductions@gmail.com subject:casting/role you want to audition for.
Lead Roles:
Dani Delgado – Early 20's. Feminine Transgender woman (She/Her) recently unemployed and estranged from her unsupportive religious Mexican family. She has low self-esteem and can't seem to catch a break. Dani is petite and on her fashion game. Bilingual.
Ben – Late 20's. Black male from NYC, finance major, very laid back and kind of quiet but open to having a good time. Ben is fit and loves a suit as much as he loves his gym wear. Must be comfortable performing intimate(kissing) scenes with transgender actress.
Supporting Roles:
Kathleen Humphries – Early 50's Caucasian, Miserable and mean, very transphobic, Christian woman with marital issues.
Judith Garner – open to various ages 30-50 and ethnicities. She is the human resources manager and is a religious conservative with biased policies.
Victoria Zamora – Early 20's. Soft spoken human resources assistant. English.
Pastor Rogelio – late 60's . Very Mexican. Great at giving funeral sermons. Spanish.
Delia Delgado – early 50's. Traditional Mexican mother who follows her husband. Spanish.
Miguel Delgado- early 50's. Traditional Mexican father. Religious and proud, cares a great deal of what others think. Spanish.
Lucia- early 20's. Mexican. Wears her promiscuity on her sleeve, but pretends she is the Virgin Mary around her family. Bilingual.
Tia Lupe – early 50's. Mexican, religious and always correcting her daughter. Spanish.
Female therapist – open to any age and ethnicity – very few lines.
We are also seeking crew members! Lighting and sound crew needed! We have our director and camera crew ready to work. Please send your resume with the subject line Crew/specialty if you are interested. All crew positions are unpaid at this time but is subject to change if we are approved for funding or receive sponsorship.*
We are also seeking financial sponsors to fund this project while we apply for film grants to pay our crew and actors. If you love the arts and like to sponsor our film project centered on LGBTQ, TRANSGENDER, LATINO, AND BLACK SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES please email us for more information on how you can help make this film a success at Sundance and other film festivals. All financial sponsors will be listed in the credits of the film and invited to a special screening of the film.
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Hey, Izabella Clark! My name is Kay, I'm the Community Manager here at Stage32. Nice to meet you! Congrats on the feature and the TV pilot! Are you still interested in pitching it? If so, definitely r...
Expand commentHey, Izabella Clark! My name is Kay, I'm the Community Manager here at Stage32. Nice to meet you! Congrats on the feature and the TV pilot! Are you still interested in pitching it? If so, definitely reach out to Jason Mirch, our Director of Script Services, who is excellent at matching projects with potential executives: J.Mirch@stage32.com
Oh, hey, I have family in Houston! Would you be interested in participating in the "Paris, Je T'aime" challenge I posted in the Filmmakers Lounge? It's just a fun way to get to know people through their city:
https://www.stage32.com/lounge/directing/Paris-Je-Taime-for-Wishful-Thin...
I think you'll enjoy meeting like-minded creatives in the Producing Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/producing) and the Screenwriting Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting).
If you'd like more information about how to explore the Lounges to meet more members and network, please enjoy my most recent blog post:
https://www.stage32.com/blog/5-Ways-to-Explore-and-Network-in-the-Stage-...
Enjoy exploring the lounges, and don't forget to comment and respond to others’ posts, too! It's the best way to really connect!
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Welcome Izabella! If ever you would like to collaborate, mesh our skills and expertise, Do message me Anytime! Wishing you much success with your creative visions of art! - https://www.scriptrevolutio...
Expand commentWelcome Izabella! If ever you would like to collaborate, mesh our skills and expertise, Do message me Anytime! Wishing you much success with your creative visions of art! - https://www.scriptrevolution.com/profiles/cc-williams
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I’ve been looking for new people to discuss screenwriting! I’m willing to give notes as well, either general notes, or more detailed one. I focus mainly on comedy, as well.