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Common Ground Short Film

Short Film SAG-AFTRA, Short Film
Charleston Charlotte Jacksonville Miami Nashville Orlando Tampa
Synopsis:

Two lifelong friends in rural South Georgia argue their way through backroads and wetlands to cast their ballots during midterm season. Though they disagree on an amendment — and nearly everything else — they still show up together, revealing a friendship and civic habit that endure beyond politics.

Roles For This Project

  • Short Film
    $1250/12 + 10% AF pe...

    Role Rate:

    $1250/12 + 10% AF per day x 2 Days
    Man Atlanta 60 - 75 SAG-AFTRA, Short Film Short Film
    Submissions Due: 03/11/2026

    Male, 60-70s, White, rural southern Walter is practical, direct, and a little more reactive than Earnest. He thinks he’s right most of the time – and doesn’t mind saying so – but he’s not cruel. He’s lived-in, weathered, a veteran. His temper is subtle – a tightening of the jaw, a grip on the steer... [See More]

  • Short Film
    $1250/12 + 10% AF pe...

    Role Rate:

    $1250/12 + 10% AF per day x 2 Days
    Man Atlanta 60 - 75 SAG-AFTRA, Short Film Short Film
    Submissions Due: 03/11/2026

    Male, 60-70s, Black, rural southern Earnest is sharp, observant, and quietly stubborn. He carries himself with the ease of someone who has lived a long, full life in one place. There’s dignity in his stillness. His humor is dry, almost imperceptible, and he rarely concedes an argument outright. Ben... [See More]

Project Details

Project Notes

This SAG project is under the "SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget Project Agreement" Rates being offered: $1250/12 + 10% Agency Fee per day. Talent will work 2 days = $2500 + 10% Agency Fee Travel: $250 + 10% per travel day = $500 + 10% Agency Fee for Travel Per Diem $30 per day= $120 for 4 days Wardrobe allowance $25 if talent wardrobe used ***if you are talent within 400 miles or less from Folkston, Georgia, production will provide mileage with the travel day rate, lodging and per diem. Travel to: April 6 Shoot April 7 and 8 Travel From: April 9 Usage intended for promotional / portfolio and organic social distribution only. Digital and social. The purpose of this short film is to promote civility, unity, and the pursuit of common ground ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. This film will be shot on Super 16mm

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