Child Open Roles for "Cross To Bear" Short Film
Seeking Filipino & Mixed/Mestizo Filipino & Hispanic/Latine kids ages 6-14 for a SAG-AFTRA Short Film "Cross To Bear". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Storyline: Norfolk, VA, 1969. Cuban immigrant and motel housekeeper, Dahlia, struggles to raise her four young children, while her husband, Valerio, serves in the Navy. After she finds out she is pregnant yet again, she is forced to decide how she wants to proceed with pregnancy and how to tell her husband before he leaves on tour again. Rate: $249-$300/day + 10% if submitted by agent Additional info: Production Dates: June 23rd-June 30th, 2026 Shoot Location: Virginia Beach, VA Special note: Siblings and Hampton Roads locals are encouraged to submit! If interested, please apply.
4 roles
Cuban & Filipino-American Boy First-generation American and a military brat. Alejandro is the second youngest child in the Bolivar family and struggles the most out of his siblings to adjust to their most recent move. He feels increasingly isolated and alone. Tired of all of the moves and not fitting in. RATE: SAG SPA scale ($249/DAY) for [3] days +10% if agent Must be comfortable with SFX bruise makeup. Must be comfortable wearing a bathing suit on the beach (no water involved)
Cuban & Filipino-American First-generation American and a military brat. The eldest child of the family. A mini version of her mother. Mature. Knows the routine, and doesn’t need to be asked. Catalina is in the beginning of her adolescence and wants time to have fun. RATE: SAG SPA scale ($249/DAY) for [2] days. +10% if the agent Must be comfortable wearing a bathing suit on the beach (no water involved)
Cuban & Filipino-American First-generation American and a military brat. The second eldest child. Energetic, fun, and adventurous. Adjusts well with each move and makes friends easily. RATE: SAG SPA scale ($249/DAY) for [2] days +10% if agent Must be comfortable wearing a bathing suit on the beach (no water involved)
Cuban & Filipino-American First generation American and a military brat. The baby of the family and the apple of her father’s eye. Adorable, innocent, and happy-go-lucky. Caridad goes with the flow, she doesn’t feel the chaos. RATE: SAG SPA scale ($249/DAY) for [2] days +10% if agent Must be comfortable wearing a bathing suit on the beach (no water involved)
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