Second Chance
Los Angeles
Project Details
A Second Chance – Short Synopsis After serving three months in county jail for robbery, Michael Sanchez returns home determined to rebuild his life. Hoping to earn back the trust of his wife, Maria, and create a better future for their young son, he struggles to find someone willing to look beyond his past. When a compassionate nursery owner gives him an opportunity to prove himself, Michael discovers that one act of kindness can change the course of a life. A Second Chance is an inspiring short film about redemption, forgiveness, and the power of second chances. It reminds us that while the past may shape us, it doesn’t have to define our future.
Roles For This Project
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Short Film
Michael Sanchez
$1000 for two days
Man
Los Angeles
20 - 30
SAG-AFTRA, Low Budget Film
Short Film
Submissions Due:
11/02/2026
* Michael (Lead): Late 20s to early 30s, Hispanic, rugged but likable, emotionally expressive.
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Short Film
Walter Bennett
$1000 for two days
Man
Los Angeles
50 - 60
SAG-AFTRA, Low Budget Film
Short Film
Submissions Due:
11/02/2026
Male, 50s to early 60s — MAJOR SUPPORTING ROLE Walter is a warm, hardworking nursery owner who gives Michael an opportunity when no one else will. Walter has a troubled past of his own and understands what it means to need a second chance. He is wise, compassionate, fatherly, and strong, but he also... [See More]
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Short Film
Maria Sanchez
$1000 for two days
Woman
Los Angeles
20 - 30
SAG-AFTRA, Low Budget Film
Short Film
Submissions Due:
11/02/2026
MARIA SANCHEZ — Female, late 20s to early 30s. Maria is Michael’s loving, devoted wife and the mother of their young son, Pablo. She is warm, compassionate, strong, and grounded in her faith. Although her family is struggling financially and Michael has just been released from jail, Maria refuses to... [See More]
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Short Film
Susan Bennett
$1000 for two days
Woman
Los Angeles
50 - 60
SAG-AFTRA, Low Budget Film
Short Film
Submissions Due:
11/02/2026
SUSAN BENNETT — Female, 50s to early 60s — SUPPORTING ROLE Susan is Walter’s loving wife and helps operate Bennett Nursery. She is kind, welcoming, observant, and compassionate. She supports Walter and shares his heart for helping people rebuild their lives. Susan brings warmth and stability to the ... [See More]
Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
11/02/2026
* Michael (Lead): Late 20s to early 30s, Hispanic, rugged but likable, emotionally expressive.
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Submissions Due:
11/02/2026
Male, 50s to early 60s — MAJOR SUPPORTING ROLE Walter is a warm, hardworking nursery owner who gives Michael an opportunity when no one else will. Walter has a troubled past of his own and understands what it means to need a second chance. He is wise, compassionate, fatherly, and strong, but he also... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
11/02/2026
MARIA SANCHEZ — Female, late 20s to early 30s. Maria is Michael’s loving, devoted wife and the mother of their young son, Pablo. She is warm, compassionate, strong, and grounded in her faith. Although her family is struggling financially and Michael has just been released from jail, Maria refuses to... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
11/02/2026
SUSAN BENNETT — Female, 50s to early 60s — SUPPORTING ROLE Susan is Walter’s loving wife and helps operate Bennett Nursery. She is kind, welcoming, observant, and compassionate. She supports Walter and shares his heart for helping people rebuild their lives. Susan brings warmth and stability to the ... [See More]