About: SHORT SAG-AFTRA
Producers: Daniel Pattison & Anna Lee
De Saulniers
Directors: Daniel Pattison & Anna Lee
DeSaulniers
Writer: Anna Lee DeSaulniers
Cinematographer: Rebecca Duran
Shoot Dates: March 29 - 31, 2025 (2-3 days tbd)
Rate of Pay: Meals provided
Location: Albuquerque, NM (Local hire only)
Information: ELENA
(she, late 20s/early 30s,
chicana/latina/indigenous/mixed)
Elena is Talia's sister. She was a caring mom and good sister. When Talia would disappear into depression and substance abuse Elena is the one call she would answer. She finds out she is pregnant as a teen. She takes the moment she knows she's having a daughter quite intensely, both excited and devastated because she knows how difficult it is to be a woman in the world.
TONY
(he, late 20s/early 30s,
chicano/latino/indigenous/mixed)
Estrella's biological father, Elena's baby daddy. A rough exterior with a hurt boy on the inside. He's had to raise himself and survive. He wants to be there for Estella but has no clue where to begin.
Kid Estrella/Elena
(3-6, brown hair & eyes)
The child version of 2 of the main characters.
Needed for 3 playful scenes.
Carla
(she, late 20s/early 30s, open ethnicity)
Carla is one of Talia and Elena's best friends.
They grew up getting into trouble together.
She's a dancer at a local strip club, she has a wild side but takes care of herself and is more responsible than Talia, constantly bailing her out of bad situations without judgement.
Mike
(he, 40's/50's, open ethnicity)
Sandra's Boyfriend. Is taking out his frustration at life on Sandra. He has gotten into the bad habit of escalating arguments with her. They are stuck in a toxic cycle.
Officer
(she/he/they) (open ethnicity)
Seasoned officer in the Albuquerque Police Department. Responding to a domestic violence call.
Attorney
(she/he/they) (open ethnicity)
Professional but relatable. Has to resolve custody of Estrella with Tony and Talia after Elena passes away.
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