Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
SAG-AFTRA Short Film Agreement Scale
+ Travel, housing and per diem (if based outside shoot location)
Deadline:
May 20, 2025
Shooting starts:
June 23, 2025 Tentative date
Shooting finishes:
June 29, 2025 Tentative date
Shooting locations:
New York, US
Cities for response:
New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Austin, Phoenix, San Diego, San Antonio
Comments
For María (lead role), we are looking for bilingual Mexican women between 45 and 65 years old (Maria speaks Spanish and English).
For Guillermo (supporting role), we are looking for Mexican men between 45 and 60 years old (Guillermo speaks only Spanish).
For Guillermo (supporting role), we are looking for Mexican men between 45 and 60 years old (Guillermo speaks only Spanish).
Storyline
Maria has lived in the United States for over thirty years and has spent the last eight caring for her husband, who suffers from a degenerative illness. When she is invited to a party, she must choose between her responsibility and her independence.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Maria | Female 45 - 65 Years old |
Description Mexican female between 45–65 years old, bilingual (English and Spanish).Maria is strong, resilient, and deeply human. She has lived in the United States for over thirty years and is facing the emotional toll of caring for her husband, Lee, who suffers from a degenerative illness. Despite grappling with isolation, frustration, and pain, María has not lost her capacity to love or her desire to reconnect with herself. She is reserved yet highly perceptive, carrying a quiet dignity even in the most difficult moments. Her emotional journey reveals a woman caught between duty and the longing for freedom, and her story is an exploration of identity, the erosion of love, and the possibility of rediscovering desire and hope. LEAD ROLE. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Small Principal | Gilberto | Male 45 - 60 Years old |
Description Mexican male between 45–60 years old, Spanish-speaking only.Gilberto is a warm, observant man with a quiet charisma. He appears as a kind and grounded presence, offering María a moment of genuine connection amid the emotional turmoil she is experiencing. He has a sense of humor, is direct without being intrusive, and his presence brings warmth and spontaneity. SUPPORTING ROLE. | ||