$5 million cap per production for non-resident principal performing artists.*
No cap for resident artists.
*Criteria differ for New Mexico Film Partners (Netflix, NBCUniversal and 828 Productions)
About: Sam Franco Casting is holding an open call casting for an upcoming Indie feature film shooting May and June in New Mexico. We are looking for Non- Union -
To RSVP to the open call please email assistant.samfrancocasting@gmail.com your full name, age and a photo of yourself. The time slots will be 15 minute each so please also include your preferred time.
A email with time and location will be sent back to you by Friday -
About: Flower Pictures is excited to announce that we are casting the lead female role for a scene from the classic RomCom Barefoot in the Park, filming this fall in Albuquerque.
This project is a 13-page scene featuring the funny back-and-forth of a couple's first big fight, set late at night in their apartment.
Information: We are seeking versatile actress with strong emotional range and excellent comedic timing. If you're interested in auditioning, please submit headshot and reel to flowerpictures.casting@gmail.com
Thank you for considering this opportunity. We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you.
About: We’re rolling up our sleeves (and socks) to bring you Sexy Socks!
Logline: Quiet sock lover Isabel braves hilariously disastrous dates, only to find her perfect match in a fellow quirky sock enthusiast, proving love can be hidden in the oddest pair.
This isn’t just any love story—Sexy Socks is a cinematography-driven narrative where words are out, and every glance, step, and funky sock speaks volumes. If you’ve got the look, the moves, and an appreciation for toe-tapping storytelling, we want to see YOU.
Filming kicks off December 19th - 23rd, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. We may not film all those days but we are keeping them open for cast and location availability. Isabella is our main role, and Charlie is the 2nd role. Other roles will work maybe one day within that timeframe. This is a silent film, with no speaking roles.
The roles we are looking for are:
Isabel…The girl down the road, loves life and her friends. Is not smitten with the current state of dating and feels she always strikes out. Brings a positive energy to all she does, yet it is not always reciprocated. Ideally, Hispanic. 20s.
Charlie…Slightly quirky, yet exceptionally endearing-almost to the point of invisibility. He listens with intent and invests himself into everything around him. He’s not afraid to walk to the beat of his own drum. 20s.
Dave…Musician with a wandering eye. Always on the hunt for the next hookup. Focus is himself; goal is his spotlight, whether on the stage or in the bedroom. African American. 20s-30s.
Seth…Enthusiastic gamer. Loves old school arcades and assumes everyone else must too. Highlight of week is playing games. Never misses an opportunity to best the high score, even if it’s his own. 20s-30s.
Brad…A reject minor league basketball player who exists in his glory days of the court. Firmly believes he still has all the moves, ALL the MOVES. Proud of his ability and more proud to show it off. Won’t hesitate to run anyone off the court who can’t hang. MUST BE ABLE TO PLAY BASKETBALL. 20s-30s.
Please Submit the following to picturesup@redorgreenfilms.com
1) Name
2) Phone Number
3) Email Address
4) Location (City, state)
5) Photos: Headshot, Full Body, Reel (If Available)
6) Resume
*There is light intimacy between Isabella and each character.
Send your submissions to picturesup@redorgreenfilms.com
About: NDIE FEATURE CASTING CALL | AWARD WINNING DIRECTORS | NON - UNION ONLY
TO SUBMIT: https://airtable.com/app2zLTtsOa6CGXKm/pagfm5tUN0aaxkqCI/form?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaWUKDAmFJAgP1S4RpNwHdNxJP2fNcxvT-Kro7hREXjqBJ8lGGQq_Yblq0_aem_natdmPrCmo31y3-JB8Md9A
This form is for NM based talent/ people who are interested in being considered for the lead roles of a new indie feature shooting in New Mexico. This will not be a traditional ‘action and cut’ scripted casting but rather casting people based on who they are, and what they bring to each character. No acting background is required as this film will be all improvised acting and will be a hybrid of both documentary and narrative forms.
LOGLINE: In a forgotten New Mexican desert town, ten intersecting lives collide as locals pin their hopes on a presidential whistle-stop train to revive their fading community. As secrets unravel and tensions erupt, they must confront the fragile connections that bind them in a darkly comedic tale of love, loss, and human connection.
This film will be directed by an award winning director duo who have screened films at Sundance, Berlinale, SXSW, and Venice Film Festival.
Information: ROLES
ROLES:
ANGEL
FEMALE - 30s
LATINO / HISPANIC / NATIVE
* MUST HAVE SINGING EXPERIENCE
Angel is a woman clinging to faded dreams, making ends meet at the diner and leading karaoke nights as a brief escape from a life that never quite lived up to its promise. Now in her mid-thirties and living with the Cop, she’s trapped in a relationship that has grown cold. As the cracks in their life deepen, Angel reaches a breaking point, yearning for the freedom and self-worth she’s denied herself for far too long.
BONES
MALE - 40s
LATINO / HISPANIC / NATIVE
* MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCE A PLUS
Bones, a middle-aged outlaw with a checkered past, is both feared and beloved in Edge City, haunted by regrets and the unfulfilled promise of his youth. A local legend known for his dark humor and rebellious spirit, he remains fiercely loyal to his daughter Rose. His love-hate relationship with the Cop, his childhood friend turned nemesis, embodies the tension between his desire for freedom and his fear of fading into obscurity.
COP
MALE - 40s
WHITE
The Cop is a pill-popping, heartbroken man, hiding behind a perfect fence and a brittle sense of duty. Surrounded by symbols of Jesus and the American Dream, he listens to Joel Osteen in his cruiser, clinging to a fading patriotism as his personal life unravels. Struggling to connect with his estranged daughter Irene and his girlfriend Angel, his only real link is with Bones, his childhood friend turned nemesis—yet even that bond is strained by years of unresolved conflict and regret.
DRIFTER
MALE - mid-20s
LATINO / HISPANIC / NATIVE
* SERVICE EXPERIENCE A PLUS
The Drifter is a rugged, introspective young man drawn to Edge City, in search of temporary work promised by the spectacle of the presidential whistle-stop train. Captivated by the town’s quiet beauty and Rose’s resilience, he briefly entertains the idea of staying, but his restless need for the open road—the only constant in his life—soon pulls him away. His journey is defined by a perpetual search for meaning, always moving, but never truly finding his place.
HARLAN
MALE - 70s
ANY RACE
* MONOLOGUE DELIVERY A MUST
Harlan is a reclusive older man, living in solitude on the outskirts of Edge City, haunted by the loss of his son and the fading promise of a better life. With a weathered face and piercing eyes, he’s the ghostly embodiment of a town—and an America—that might have been. Though a stoic, enigmatic figure to most, he forms an unexpected bond with Irene, stirring the last echoes of connection in his otherwise isolated existence.
THE KING
MALE - 50s
LATINO / HISPANIC / NATIVE
* BIG PERSONALITY
The King is a man whose presence is impossible to ignore—big, loud, slovenly, and eccentric, he’s the self-appointed royalty of the town, wielding his prosthetic hand like a scepter and following a regal code that only he truly understands. Alongside his loyal sidekick Carl, he’s the life of the party and often the butt of the joke, his clownish bravado masking a cynic’s heart of gold and a hidden air of tragic dignity. Together, the King and Carl embody the strange charm and messy beauty of friendship, infusing the town’s daily life with laughter, absurdity, and a touch of wisdom.
NONNIE
FEMALE - late-70s
LATINO / HISPANIC / NATIVE
* MONOLOGUE DELIVERY ESSENTIAL
Nonnie is the formidable matriarch of the town, her strength forged through decades of hard-earned survival and sacrifice. Now in her early eighties, she runs the local motel with a no-nonsense attitude, concealing her declining health behind an elegant appearance and sharp wit. While she commands respect at the bar, she quietly grapples with her complicated bond with her son, Bones, and offers fierce, protective guidance to her granddaughter Rose and young Irene, for whom her empathy runs deep.
ROSE
FEMALE - mid-20s
LATINO / HISPANIC / NATIVE
* SERVICE EXPERIENCE A PLUS
Rose is a sharp-witted, resilient young woman in her early twenties, shaped by the harsh realities of her upbringing under her outlaw father, Bones, and her tough but loving grandmother, Nonnie. With a rebellious independence and an unshakable sense of duty, she juggles multiple jobs at the motel, diner, and bar, acting as a protective big sister to Irene. Beneath her quiet determination and guarded exterior, Rose dreams of escaping her small town, though she’s tethered by loyalty to those who rely on her.
About: We are shooting a short re-enactment for a documentary about the city's Special Collections Library. I am looking for a 9 to 11-year-old girl, Hispanic. No dialogue involved.
Information: It will be about a half-day shoot and the city will pay $150. Please submit headshot and resume via email.
Contact Name: Anthony DellaFloraInformation: Stray Citizens Male, Female, 18-80
Contact Name: Jai Francis IIAbout: Background Talent Stray Citizens Male, Female, 18-80
Mora 18-40
Information: This is a non paid opportunity to start a fanbase to be able to pitch to Disney.
Contact Name: Jai Francis IIAbout: ALIEN BOY: In the late 1800s, a devoted father in the desolate town of Bummer, NM, faces a cosmic upheaval when an alien crash-lands, claiming to be his son’s true father. Framed as a tale within a tale, an aging L. Thomas Frank recounts this bizarre alien western of love, loss, and deception to a modern film crew.
Produced by:
Forrest Goodluck: An Indigenous American actor and filmmaker, known for his breakout role in The Miseducation of Cameron Post and his performance in The Revenant.
Shaandiin Tome: Filmmaker and writer, Shaandiin Tome won the Audience Award at SXSW for her film Long Line of Ladies. She gained further recognition when her film Mud premiered at Sundance, showcasing her unique voice and storytelling ability.
Information: We are casting for an independent short drama film.
Unpaid and non-union, however - travel, accommodations (if necessary), and meals will be provided.
Looking for:
Boy: (White, Blonde, 10-16 years old) A curious and adventurous child living with his father in desolate Bummer, NM. Confident and witty, he’s more open-minded than his father, eager to be understood and to prove himself kind.
Mother: (White, Blonde, 20s-30s) Trapped in a loveless marriage, yet deeply devoted to her child. A good-hearted woman whose passion and longing lead her to a forbidden love with a mysterious alien.
L. Thomas Frank: (Male, White 40s-70s) A crotchety old man with an explosive temper, a mean streak, and a hidden soft side. An eccentric, passionate writer, he tells the strange tale of an alien in the old West.
Dominique: (Androgynous, Male or Female 18-30s) A young, pretentious French cinematographer who lives and breathes cinema, balancing deep artistic passion with an argumentative streak. Though often self-assured to the point of arrogance, they are driven by a genuine care for the craft, bringing both intensity and an exacting eye to capturing L. Thomas’s tale on film. PLEASE BE PREPARED FOR A FRENCH ACCENT.
Natalia: (Female, any background, 18-30s) An overly helpful production assistant on set, eager to prove herself but often taken advantage of. Despite being walked on by everyone, she remains determined to do her best.
PLEASE SUBMIT A HEADSHOT AND RESUME AND CHARACTER YOU WOULD LIKE TO AUDITION FOR TO: alienboyfilmnm@gmail.com
We will send sides and audition instructions for self tape after receiving your initial email.
About: Hello! My name is RJ Torres. I am a Senior at the University of New Mexico. I am working on my senior capstone film. It is a short 10-minute western. I am looking for two male protagonists who can both ride horses. The main character who will have most of the dialogue is a Native American male who can ride a horse. Not picky about the age. The other is a Mexican male who can also ride a horse. Production will not start till early 2025... but if you are interested or know anyone who falls under these roles, please reach out to my email rtorres12@unm.edu. Thank you for taking the time to read my message.
Information: Email - rtorres12@unm.edu
RJ Torres
About: Abandoned at a highway rest area, Beck journeys into the hostile desert where he finds Irma who has also been separated from her family.
Information: We are casting for an independent short drama film. PAID OPPORTUNITY.
Looking for:
BECK: Male, White or Latino, 18-24. $240/day.
BRODY: Male, White or Latino, 40s. $240/day.
IRMA: Female, Latina, Fluent Spanish, 40s. $240/day.
GUILLERMO: Male, Latino, Fluent Spanish, 40s. $240/day.
FILMING IN: Socorro County, NM.
*Transportation from ABQ to Socorro can be coordinated if necessary*
WHEN: September 30-October 4, 2024
PLEASE SUBMIT A HEADSHOT AND RESUME TO: isabellajfrasco@gmail.com