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Maggie

Journey Of The Father

Short Film $100 per day Woman 35 - 55 Non Union Background 04/29/2026 San Francisco

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ROLE: MAGGIE (Female, 40–45) 1–2 days of work | Marin County (North of San Francisco) Maggie is the emotional center of a three-generation family — a woman carrying years of unspoken history with quiet strength. She is caring, resilient, and deeply devoted to her mother, while navigating a complicated past involving her estranged father. Grounded and real, Maggie isn’t polished or performative. She’s practical, protective, and emotionally honest, with a natural, everyday presence. Beneath her composure is a deep well of unresolved pain, grief, and longing for closure. This role requires strong dramatic ability with subtle, layered performance — someone who can convey internal conflict, vulnerability, and strength without overplaying. Much of Maggie’s story lives in what she doesn’t say. Tone / Qualities: Compassionate, grounded, emotionally strong Protective, practical, no-nonsense Carries quiet grief and unresolved history Naturalistic, understated performance style Scenes Include: Reunion with estranged father Emotional confrontation and family revelation Intimate end-of-life moments with her mother

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