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The Burden of Shadows

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[RICHARD TURNER] Male, 50s, White. A landowner on the border between USA and Mexico, Richard is constantly aware of his surroundings and property. Widowed and with only his dogs to keep him company, Richard is fiercely protective of his land. Although he’s frustrated and exhausted with the toll i...
Due Date: 02/05/2026

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    Richard turner

    The Burden of Shadows

    $250.00/day Man Los Angeles 50 - 60 SAG-AFTRA Short Film

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    [RICHARD TURNER] Male, 50s, White. A landowner on the border between USA and Mexico, Richard is constantly aware of his surroundings and property. Widowed and with only his dogs to keep him company, R...

    Due Date: 02/05/2026

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    Leyla

    The Burden of Shadows

    $250.00/day Woman Los Angeles 20 - 30 SAG-AFTRA Short Film

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    [LEYLA] Female, 30s, Turkish. Leyla is 5 months pregnant and racing across Richard’s property trying to get to safety when she is shot. Richard does his best to tend her wound while Leyla is scared an...

    Due Date: 02/05/2026

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    Kelly

    Off Broadway (5 Minute Expansion Film)

    $175 per filming day (full lenght) $75 for teaser Woman Los Angeles 27 - 40 Non Union Short Film

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    She is not a pushover. When her bosses wife shows up slinging attitude and accusation, she moves to put her in her place.

    Due Date: 02/09/2026

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    Theton

    Off Broadway (5 Minute Expansion Film)

    $175 per filming day (full lenght) $75 for teaser Man Los Angeles 30 - 55 Non Union Short Film

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    instantly offended by his wife bursting into the the theater with accusation. He doesn't accept her attitude and puts her in her place

    Due Date: 02/09/2026

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    Brenda

    Off Broadway (5 Minute Expansion Film)

    $175 per filming day (full lenght) $75 for teaser Woman Los Angeles 30 - 55 Non Union Short Film

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    Sarcastic. Suspicious. She arrives at the theater with attitude. She confronts her husband about her suspicions. However she saves bigger vitriol for his lead choreographer

    Due Date: 02/09/2026

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    Ethan

    The Model & the Ingenue (5 Minute Expansion Film)

    $175 per fiming day short film $75 for the preview Man Los Angeles 19 - 30 Non Union Short Film

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    Good caring guy. Looks like a model. When his manager/agent comes on to him, he pulls back. He will then be covered in threats and blackmail from the anger of his manager

    Due Date: 01/12/2026

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    Lyla

    The Model & the Ingenue (5 Minute Expansion Film)

    $175 per fiming day short film $75 for the preview Woman Los Angeles 30 - 40 Non Union Short Film

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    When we meet her, she is emotional and in tears due to the collapse of her marriage. When her model client tries to comfort her, she moves in for a kiss. The client rejects her and she becomes angry a...

    Due Date: 01/12/2026

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    The woman / the angel

    Grace Fallen Angel

    $211 / day Woman Los Angeles 20 - 40 Non Union Short Film

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    The Woman is a powerful, enigmatic figure who appears as an angelic or divine presence. She is calm, controlled, and unwavering, with quiet authority conveyed through stillness, focus, and measured sp...

    Due Date: 01/24/2026

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    Marta (late 20s - early 30s. white, blonde & german.)

    "Nawala" Short Film

    SEE BREAKDOWN Woman Los Angeles 25 - 35 Non Union Short Film

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    MARTA >RATE: $100 to include 10 hour day (inclusive of agency fee) *Will likely be a half day* >Late 20s - early 30s. White, blonde & German.

    Due Date: 01/30/2026

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    Maria (early-mid-30s, german woman.)

    "Nawala" Short Film

    SEE BREAKDOWN Woman Los Angeles 33 - 38 Non Union Short Film

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    MARIA Priority for talent: Fluent German or native speaker. >RATE: $150 to include 10 hour day (inclusive of agency fee) *Will likely be a half day* >Early-mid-30s, first-time pregnant German wo...

    Due Date: 01/30/2026

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