EXPIRES: September 12, 2025

Seeking Cast for Non-Union Short Film

Acting
Description

Casting call for a non-union short film Scenes From An Italian Wake, please see the details below.
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.

About the project:
At her father’s funeral, perfectionist Nina tries to hold her unruly family together while clashing with her wild teenage sister, forcing them to face grief, identity, and the absurd comedy of loss.

Rate:
All actors will receive copy, credit and meal.

Additional info:
Shooting in Los Angeles Sept 13th & 14th.

When applying, please include resume and headshot

2 Project roles
ROSIE
40
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65.
Mediterranean; woman. Italian speaker. Rosie is an off-the-boat Italian immigrant. She values family, tradition, and duty, and works to keep her family together after her husband recently passed away. She has a heart of gold, but has a one track mind, is abrasive, speaks her mind very bluntly, and is not particularly empathetic. SUPPORTING
Application deadline closed.
ANTHONY
30
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40.
Mediterranean; man. He is a member of the extended family attending a wake. Has at least one line. DAY PLAYER
Application deadline closed.