Casting Actor or Actress for Pilot Episode

Unknown; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Credit on project

Copy of production stills

Meal provided

Job summary

Unknown is seeking an actor for a supporting role in a 10-minute pilot episode titled “Thespians.” Local talent only. The project is a MFA showrunner pilot under SAG-AFTRA microbudget terms.

Role involves portraying a depressed, former actress teaching theater, with a last-resort job that uncovers more about her and the delinquents. Shoot in/around Orange, CA, January 29–31, 2027. Rate includes copy, meal, and on-screen credit.

Qualifications

• Experience in acting for film/TV productions.
• Ability to handle a supporting role with emotional range.
• Comfort with on-camera performance in a microbudget setting.

Responsibilities

• Portray a supporting role in a 10-minute pilot.
• Attend rehearsals/table reads as required.
• Be present for the shoot in Orange, CA, Jan 29–31, 2027.

Skills

Acting

Screen acting

Character work

Job description

Seeking an actor for a supporting role in a 10 minute pilot episode "Thespians". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below.

About the project:

MFA showrunner pilot.

Logline: After flaming out as a child star, a depressed, broke former actress takes a last-resort job teaching theater at a juvenile diversion program...only to realize she has far more in common with the delinquents than she'd ever care to admit.

Rate: Copy, meal, credit.

Additional info:

Pilot/short — SAG-AFTRA microbudget agreement.

Shoot dates: January 29-31st, 2027.

Location: TBD. Shooting in/around the city of Orange, CA.