Escape

Roles For This Project

• Short Film

  Migrant -- Extra

  - Los Angeles Non Union

  Submissions Due: 09/04/2026

  Latin American migrants that are lodging in a safe house, waiting in the heat for Coyotes to smuggle them through the border.

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• Short Film

  Migrant -- Extras

  - Los Angeles Non Union

  Submissions Due: 09/04/2026

  Latin American migrants that are lodging in a safe house, waiting in the heat for Coyotes to smuggle them through the border.

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• Short Film

  Monster

  - Los Angeles Non Union

  Submissions Due: 08/11/2026

  The Monster is a lanky creature seen in the dreams of one of the characters. Nonverbal performance would be essential, as it relies on physicality. This role will require prosthetic makeup.

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• Short Film

  Agent Sanchez

  - Los Angeles Non Union

  Submissions Due: 06/26/2026

  Agent Sanchez is a Border Patrol Agent who has to deal with a hateful partner. He wants to do his job, but will push back against mistreatment of immigrants.

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• Short Film

  Rosa

  - Los Angeles Non Union

  Submissions Due: 06/26/2026

  Rosa (40-50s) is the optimistic mother of Victoria. She is tired and injured, but persists on the journey because she wants the best for her daughter.

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• Short Film

  Coyote

  - Los Angeles Non Union

  Submissions Due: 06/26/2026

  Coyote (25-40) is a rough man who wants to do his job, wants his own safety, and wants money. If that means leaving someone behind, then that's what he'll do.

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• Short Film

  Victoria

  - Los Angeles Non Union

  Submissions Due: 06/26/2026

  Victoria is a fierce 18-year-old girl on the journey with her mother, Rosa. She is stressed about going to the US but knows she doesn't have a choice. She's stubborn, but cares about her family & survival.

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• Short Film

  Maria

  - Los Angeles Non Union

  Submissions Due: 06/26/2026

  Maria is a Mexican-American reporter following the immigrants on their journey. She is partnered with cameraman Len, and feels a need to protect Victoria and Rosa from some of the men they are with.

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• Short Film

  Agent Lucas

  - Los Angeles Non Union

  Submissions Due: 06/26/2026

  Agent Lucas is an intimidating & subtly racist Border Patrol Agent. He doesn't have sympathy for anyone breaking the law.

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• Short Film

  Memo

  - Los Angeles Non Union

  Submissions Due: 06/26/2026

  Memo (27-35) doesn't like journalists getting in his business due to his gang affiliation, and he knows how to use a gun.

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