“Carmelita” Historical Short Film Casting Call for Mother

$250/Day Bilingual Actress for “Carmelita” Mother Role in DFW Job Description Película Media is casting a Hispanic actress to portray Mother in Carmelita, a SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget historical short film inspired by true events. The production is seeking an experienced, expressive performer with a playing age of 45–60 who can bring authenticity and emotional depth to an important family role within the story. This bilingual acting role requires performers to speak both Spanish and English, with Spanish dialogue delivered fluently using a Mexican accent. Accented English is welcome and may complement the character's portrayal. The production is filming in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area, and applicants must either reside locally or be able to work as a DFW local hire. Job Responsibilities Portray the Mother character in the historical short film Carmelita. Bring authenticity and emotional nuance to the character's family relationships and dramatic scenes. Perform scripted dialogue confidently in both Spanish and English. Deliver Spanish-language dialogue fluently with the required Mexican accent. Maintain consistent characterization, dialogue, and performance across multiple takes. Follow blocking, character, and performance direction from the director. Work collaboratively with other actors and members of the production team. Attend all required callbacks, rehearsals, and scheduled filming sessions. Maintain a professional and prepared presence throughout production. Requirements Seeking a Hispanic female actor. Must be able to portray a character between 45 and 60 years old. Fluent Spanish is required. Must be able to perform Spanish dialogue with a Mexican accent. Must be able to speak English; accented English is welcome. Must live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area or be able to work as a local hire. Must be comfortable performing bilingual scripted dramatic material. Must be available for required rehearsals, callbacks, and filming. Compensation $130–$250 per shoot day, depending on the role. Additional benefits include meals, screen credit, and a digital copy of the completed film. #J-18808-Ljbffr Casting Companion