Mama
Short Film
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Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Woman
50 -
65
SAG-AFTRA, Ultra Low Budget Film
Principal
06/10/2026
Los Angeles
About the Job
Backstory: A resilient matriarch who immigrated with her husband decades ago, enduring long hours and cultural displacement to give her children a better life. While her husband voiced frustrations, Mamá stayed composed, believing her duty was to keep peace. Now, after his passing, she feels both his absence and the urgency to reunite her family. Personality: Gentle but firm, guided by love and patience even when it hurts. Appearance: Latina, 50s–60s. Modest clothing, worn hands from years of labor, eyes warm yet heavy with grief. Moves with intention, never rushed. Inner Conflict: Haunted by the feeling she failed to keep her family together but still hopes it’s not too late.