About: CASTING CALL: 4 BANDITS + GRANDMOTHER
For Upcoming Acid Western Short Film
We are currently casting 4 Bandits and a Grandmother character for an acid western short film shooting the weekend of October 10–11, 2025.
Location: New Mexico
Production Type: Independent Short Film
Compensation: Unpaid – Meals, Credit, and Copy Provided
Filming Dates: October 10–11, 2025
Time Commitment: Full days; exact call times TBD
Project Description:
A surreal and gritty acid western set in a lawless wasteland. The story follows a lone drifter who crosses paths with a ruthless gang of bandits in a hallucinatory journey through the desert.
Information: Seeking
The Bandits (4 roles)
* All genders and ethnicities encouraged to apply
* Age range: 18–50
* Gritty, rugged, intense characters
* Must be comfortable with physicality, outdoor shoots, and prop weapons
* Prior film/stage experience preferred but not required
Grandmother (1 role)
* Female-presenting
* Age range: 65+
* Stoic, wise, and weathered – a quiet presence with depth
* Southwestern or Indigenous background a plus but not required
* Must be comfortable working outdoors
* Prior acting experience preferred but not required
Information: To Submit:
Please send the following to flowerpictures.casting@gmail.com
* Headshot
* Resume
* Reel (if available)
* Subject Line:
* Bandit Submission – [Your Name]
* Grandmother Submission – [Your Name]
Self-tapes may be requested after initial review.
Submission Deadline: September 15, 2025
For questions or more info, contact flowerpictures.casting@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing your work.