The following script will be made into a short film for a film festival hosted by the University of Pittsburgh with a focus on microagressions.
The films will be made in the fall; however, we are looking for prospective actors to run through the script within the next couple weeks.
There are three characters in this short film, one protagonist and two supports.
Santiago(protagonist) – Hispanic/Latino, native spanish speaker, college aged, is reserved but not shy.
Mother – Native spanish speaker, age less important but preferably 30+, comforting presence, happy to speak to her son and supportive throughout.
Connor – college aged, persistent, subliminally annoying, uncomfortable with silence.
Script is attatched.
Again, this casting call is for the table read, but if available, the same actors would be cast in the fall.
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- Prior experience in acting or hospitality is preferred but not required.
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- Ability to commit to being on set for 12+ hours, though actual filming time may vary.
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