The Day We Choose
Short Film
SAG-AFTRA, Short Film
Los Angeles
A mother brings her daughters and aging mother to a secluded cabin for a weekend filled with small joys and fragile attempts at togetherness. But beneath the calm surface lies a secret she can no longer outrun. As tensions build and bonds are tested, the family must rediscover each other in the precious hours that remain, choosing love amid the quiet unraveling of their world.
Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
12/13/2025
Carol is a high-clearance government intelligence officer and a single mother carrying the unbearable truth of the impending end of the world. Outwardly, she presents as calm, controlled, and analytical — the consummate professional who never lets emotion dictate her decisions. But beneath that armo... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
12/13/2025
CARLA – Lead – Female – 40s – Latina – Intelligent, Guarded, Compassionate A high-clearance government intelligence officer and single mother carrying the unbearable truth of the impending end of the world. Outwardly strong, controlled, and analytical — but underneath, she’s deeply emotional, guilt-... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
12/13/2025
Sweet, Playful, Innocent Carla’s youngest daughter, full of imagination and pure joy. Loves drawing, games, plushies, and her family. Completely unaware of the larger crisis, she brings levity and emotional contrast to the story. Must be natural, expressive, and comfortable in emotional scenes.
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Submissions Due:
12/13/2025
Latina – Warm, Traditional, Wise Carla’s mother, a loving, old-school, devout Catholic matriarch. She provides humor, grounding warmth, and an unshakeable sense of faith. Unaware of the real crisis, she simply wants to keep the family together. Strong comedic timing with dramatic subtlety. Should fe... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
12/13/2025
Sharp, Emotional, Rebellious A smart, outspoken teenage girl who feels neglected by her mother’s demanding job. Sarcastic, moody, and glued to her phone — but deeply vulnerable beneath the frustration. When she learns the truth about the world ending, her anger turns to fear, grief, and ultimately c... [See More]
More Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
12/13/2025
Carol is a high-clearance government intelligence officer and a single mother carrying the unbearable truth of the impending end of the world. Outwardly, she presents as calm, controlled, and analytical — the consummate professional who never lets emotion dictate her decisions. But beneath that armo... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
12/13/2025
CARLA – Lead – Female – 40s – Latina – Intelligent, Guarded, Compassionate A high-clearance government intelligence officer and single mother carrying the unbearable truth of the impending end of the world. Outwardly strong, controlled, and analytical — but underneath, she’s deeply emotional, guilt-... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
12/13/2025
Sweet, Playful, Innocent Carla’s youngest daughter, full of imagination and pure joy. Loves drawing, games, plushies, and her family. Completely unaware of the larger crisis, she brings levity and emotional contrast to the story. Must be natural, expressive, and comfortable in emotional scenes.
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Submissions Due:
12/13/2025
Latina – Warm, Traditional, Wise Carla’s mother, a loving, old-school, devout Catholic matriarch. She provides humor, grounding warmth, and an unshakeable sense of faith. Unaware of the real crisis, she simply wants to keep the family together. Strong comedic timing with dramatic subtlety. Should fe... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
12/13/2025
Sharp, Emotional, Rebellious A smart, outspoken teenage girl who feels neglected by her mother’s demanding job. Sarcastic, moody, and glued to her phone — but deeply vulnerable beneath the frustration. When she learns the truth about the world ending, her anger turns to fear, grief, and ultimately c... [See More]
