Child and Teen Actor Needed for "Kanishka Aggarwal" Thesis Film
Child and teen actors needed for Thesis Film. Please find the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Rate: Paid. As per SAG Student Film Agreement Guidelines. Additional info: Schedule: 6 days between 13-23 February 2025 (+ Rehearsal Days) Location: LA Status: SAG Student Film Agreement Pay: As per current SAG Guidelines Accepting submissions from: Union & Non-Union Actors Must be local hires in LA during rehearsals & shoot at OWN EXPENSE. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: ALL ROLES ARE FOR FLUENT HINDI SPEAKERS. Talent finalized for the role of SAVITA required to have short haircuts. Talent who have short hair &/ or are open to cutting their hair short for the role are invited to apply. Other roles have no special requirements. When applying, please include: - Recent headshot and full-length photo - Acting reel (if applicable) - Include a video clip introducing yourself in fluent Hindi.
4 roles
LEAD. A curious, spirited 8-year-old girl with a boy-cut hairstyle and a fierce determination to hold her ground. As the middle child in a traditional Indian family that values boys over girls, she often finds herself struggling for attention and affection. Bittoo is a combination of shyness and boldness, speaks her mind, and is both mischievous and endearing. MUST SPEAK HINDI FLUENTLY.
LEAD, the first-born daughter in the family, carries herself with a quiet but intense demeanor. She feels the weight of the responsibilities and expectations placed on her. She does not want to go to boarding school. Mitthoo wrestles with her desire for acceptance and love, trying to manage her feelings of being overlooked while silently resenting that Bittoo doesn't have to go to boarding school like her. MUST SPEAK HINDI FLUENTLY.
FEATURED, Various Roles, a lively group of children, who bring energy and chaos to the family festivities. They represent the collective spirit of extended family, always buzzing around during celebrations, teasing each other, and occasionally getting into mischief. Their interactions with Bittoo and Mitthoo are pivotal in showcasing the dynamics of sibling rivalry and the broader family culture. MIX OF FLUENT HINDI SPEAKING & NON-SPEAKING PARTS.
FEATURED, Various Roles, a lively group of children, who bring energy and chaos to the family festivities. They represent the collective spirit of extended family, always buzzing around during celebrations, teasing each other, and occasionally getting into mischief. Their interactions with Bittoo and Mitthoo are pivotal in showcasing the dynamics of sibling rivalry and the broader family culture. MIX OF FLUENT HINDI SPEAKING & NON-SPEAKING PARTS.
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