Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
$120/daily. SAG-AFTRA MICRO BUDGET PROJECT AGREEMENT.
Deadline:
Oct 5, 2025
Shooting starts:
Nov 17, 2025
Shooting finishes:
Nov 23, 2025
Shooting locations:
Cantil, CA (north of lancaster)
Cities for response:
Los Angeles
Comments
This is a UCLA MFA Thesis Short Film.
The SAG-AFTRA MICRO BUDGET PROJECT AGREEMENT does not provide the standard protections, compensation and benefits available in other SAG-AFTRA contracts. With this agreement, most terms (including rate of pay) are subject to negotiation between Producer and Performer. This agreement does not create eligibility to join the Union or count toward SAG-AFTRA membership eligibility
The SAG-AFTRA MICRO BUDGET PROJECT AGREEMENT does not provide the standard protections, compensation and benefits available in other SAG-AFTRA contracts. With this agreement, most terms (including rate of pay) are subject to negotiation between Producer and Performer. This agreement does not create eligibility to join the Union or count toward SAG-AFTRA membership eligibility
Storyline
While roadtripping across the desert, a trio of friends stops to investigate a strange mass in the night’s sky which escalates into an unsettling chain of events, forcing the trio to risk damnation in order to save their loved ones.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | JAMES | Male 18 - 34 Years old |
Description character portrayed is 18-34, Black, Caribbean or Hispanic male. The spark before the fire. Quick on his feet, big on charm, and allergic to overthinking. He’s the brother who’ll jump into the deep end. His impulsive streak sometimes lands him in trouble but he knows Faye, his sister, will be there to pull him out. NOTE: Actor must be able to play two characters. The role also involves simple stunts: running, crawling, and falling - all will be done in a supervised and safe environment) | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | FAYE | Female 18 - 34 Years old |
Description character portrayed is 18-34, Black, Caribbean or Hispanic female. The brakes to, her brother, James’ gas pedal. Smart, steady, and responsible when it counts. She sees the angles he misses, but never lets him face the world alone. Where James leaps, she calculates. She has a knack for anticipating problems before they arise, which often makes her the voice of reason in their sibling duo. NOTE: The role involves simple stunts: running, crawling, and falling - all will be done in a supervised and safe environment) | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting Lead | SILAS | Male 18 - 34 Years old |
Description character portrayed is 18-34, Black, Caribbean or Hispanic male. James’s quick witted best friend and partner in crime. He’s the guy with the perfect comeback, the sharp tongued instigator who can defuse tension or spark it, depending on the mood. Beneath his verbal bravado, Silas struggles to stand firm, often bending to avoid conflict. NOTE: The role involves simple stunts: running, crawling, and falling - all will be done in a supervised and safe environment) | ||