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Zulema, Stay Here

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$200/day
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LITTLE ZULEMA — MINOR (6-8) Supporting — Major Flashback Role 6 years old. The child version of our protagonist, featured in the film's pivotal opening flashback — a complete, emotionally devastating scene that sets the engine of the entire story. Thin, quiet, watchful; clutches a ragged doll ...
Due Date: 07/31/2026
  • Feature Film

    Little zulema

    Zulema, Stay Here

    $200/day Woman Los Angeles 6 - 8 Non Union Feature Film

    About this role

    LITTLE ZULEMA — MINOR (6-8) Supporting — Major Flashback Role 6 years old. The child version of our protagonist, featured in the film's pivotal opening flashback — a complete, emotionally devastati...

    Due Date: 07/31/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Melissa

    Zulema, Stay Here

    $200/day Woman Los Angeles 15 - 17 Non Union Feature Film

    About this role

    MINOR (15-17) Teens. Outside hitter and the team's most dramatic sufferer of conditioning (“Pretty sure my soul did suicides.” “My quads are in a toxic relationship with Coach.”). Comedic, expressive,...

    Due Date: 07/31/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Abuela jesusa

    Zulema, Stay Here

    $300/day Woman Los Angeles 55 - 75 Non Union Feature Film

    About this role

    ABUELA JESUSA — Lead / Supporting 50s in flashback, late 60s/70s present day. Zulema's grandmother and the woman who raised her. Commanding, devout, blunt, and deeply loving — the emotional bedrock...

    Due Date: 07/31/2026

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  • Feature Film

    The child

    Syndetic

    $436/day Los Angeles 18 - 18 SAG-AFTRA, Modified Low Budget Film Feature Film

    About this role

    A child kidnapped by a serial killer. The actor must be comfortable conveying emotion through subtle behavior rather than dialogue. Small reactions, quiet observations, and authentic listening are mor...

    Due Date: 06/06/2026

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  • Short Film

    Lily chen

    Encore

    - Woman Seattle 60 - 65 UBCP / ACTRA Short Film

    About this role

    Daniel's widowed mother. Loving, proud, and emotionally resilient. Lily devoted much of her life to supporting her son's success and remains one of the most important people in his life. Language: Mu...

    Due Date: 07/10/2026

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  • Vertical Short

    Wedding guests

    Nanny to the Mafia Single Daddy

    $100/ day Man, Woman Los Angeles 25 - 45 Non Union Vertical Short

    About this role

    any gender, any ethnicity. Background wedding guests attending a Romano family wedding/event. Upscale, polished looks preferred. Should be comfortable appearing in elegant wedding scenes with a dramat...

    Due Date: 06/10/2026

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  • Vertical Short

    A man tied to chair

    Nanny to the Mafia Single Daddy

    $100/ day Man Los Angeles 25 - 45 Non Union Vertical Short

    About this role

    Male, any ethnicity. Background/featured background man appearing in a tense mafia-style interrogation scene. Must be comfortable being tied to a chair and appearing as if restrained during heightened...

    Due Date: 06/04/2026

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    Micah

    Untitled Model Project

    $1800 per film day $125 per day teaser (clip) Man Los Angeles 19 - 29 Non Union Other

    About this role

    Model sensibilities. Good dramatic skills. Playing two different versions of one man: The happy go lucky, eager excited rising model going overseas for the first time to slay his craft. Then there is ...

    Due Date: 07/25/2026

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  • Feature Film

    eddie

    Micro Budget Docu Drama

    $200 flat rate Man San Francisco 14 - 14 Non Union Feature Film

    About this role

    Eddie is a 12 year old streetwise and bold skateboarder, and Dillion's closest friend. He is brash, fearless, and quick with his mouth masking any deeper emotions with humor and bravado. In a key scen...

    Due Date: 06/30/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Dillion (alina's younger brother)

    Micro Budget Docu Drama

    $200 flat rate Man San Francisco 12 - 13 Non Union Feature Film

    About this role

    Dillion is Alina's 12 year old younger brother. He is a skateboarder navigating a turbulent home life marked by instability, an absent and neglectful mother, and financial hardship. After their rental...

    Due Date: 06/30/2026

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