Casting Mexican Lead Roles for Sundance-Directed Short Film “Albatross”
Job Description
The upcoming short film Albatross, helmed by Sundance Festival filmmakers, is casting two lead roles: Maria and Gilberto. This emotionally resonant project explores human strength, resilience, and connection. The film is open to performers of all experience levels, including beginners and first-time actors. This is a paid opportunity, with national casting for Maria and local casting for Gilberto.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a deeply human character with authenticity and emotional depth
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Deliver lines in Spanish or bilingual (Spanish + English) depending on role
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Participate in rehearsals and take direction from an award-winning creative team
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Bring life experience and cultural depth to the story
Requirements
Role: Maria
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Female, Mexican
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Age: 50–65
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Bilingual (English and Spanish)
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Strong, resilient presence; character has lived in the U.S. for 30 years
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Casting open nationwide
Role: Gilberto
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Male, Mexican
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Age: 40–70
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Spanish-speaking
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Friendly, observant, spontaneous
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Must be local to NY/NJ
Compensation
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Paid acting opportunity
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Work with acclaimed Sundance-level filmmakers
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Visibility in the indie film circuit with strong festival potential
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