$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: Seeking talent for Transfer Point, a dialogue-driven short film set on a city bus in Española, NM. The film explores identity, history, activism, and generational tensions as passengers engage in an impassioned debate about race, power, and community.
Information: Roles Available:
1.) Marta (Lead)
Character: A sharp-witted older Hispanic woman who doesn’t tolerate performative activism. Deeply rooted in Northern New Mexico’s history.
Gender: Female
Age: 60s-70s
Ethnicity: Hispanic
2.) Desmond (Lead)THIS ROLE HAS BEEN FULFILLED
Character: A grounded and intelligent Black man with deep New Mexican roots. He challenges misconceptions about Black identity in rural spaces.
Gender: Male
Age: 30s
Ethnicity: Black
3.) Amy
Character: An idealistic white activist, eager to "decolonize" but blind to her own assumptions. Well-meaning but oversteps.
Gender: Female
Age: Late 20s - Early 40s
Ethnicity: White
4.) Bus Driver THIS ROLE HAS BEEN FULFILLED
Character: A quick-witted and observant Hispanic woman who has seen it all. Unafraid to call out nonsense.
Gender: Female
Age: Any
Ethnicity: Hispanic
5.) Clare (Voice Over Role)
Character: A calm but sharp Native American woman who calls out Amy’s performative activism via speakerphone.
Gender: Female
Age: 30s-50s
Ethnicity: Native American
6.) Los Alamos Lab Technician
Character: An oblivious lab worker whose mere presence shifts the mood of the bus.
Gender:Male
Age:Late 20’s -early 40’s
Ethnicity: Any
7.) (Spoken Word Poet) THIS ROLE HAS BEEN FULFILLED
Character: A poet who delivers a powerful spoken-word piece outside the bus, blending poetry with the rhythm of Española’s landscape.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 and up
Ethnicity: Mestizo
About: Seeking talent for Liquitone Drift, a character-driven short film exploring tradition vs. change, community tensions, and the power of sound to reshape perceptions. The film takes place in a small village in Northern New Mexico, where a misunderstood tinkerer disrupts the status quo by building an unconventional musical instrument.
Information: Roles Available:
1.) Rhea (Lead) (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN FULFILLED)
Character: A misunderstood non-binary or gender-fluid tinkerer who builds an unconventional musical instrument that challenges the community’s expectations.
Gender: Non-binary or gender-fluid
Age: 30s-40s
Ethnicity: Any
2.) Eleanor
Character: A rigid, tradition-focused elder who resents Rhea’s presence but is ultimately forced to listen.
Gender: Female
Age: 60s-70s
Ethnicity: Hispanic New Mexican
3.) Maribel (THIS ROLEHAS BEEN FULFILLED)
Character: A young Hispanic woman from Northern New Mexico who is outspoken, grounded, and unwilling to let disguised prejudice slide.
Gender: Female
Age: Late 20s - Mid 30s
Ethnicity: Hispanic
4.) James
Character: A laid-back observer watching tensions unfold from his porch.
Gender: Male
Age: 30s-40s
Ethnicity: Not ethnicity per se , but New Mexico with deep roots
5.) City Inspector
Character: A no-nonsense official who is mildly irritated by being dragged into local disputes.
Gender: Male
Age: 50s-60s
Ethnicity: Any
6.) Dismembered Hands (Fever Dream Sequence)
Character: Non-speaking surreal figures playing instruments in Rhea’s vision, representing sound as an entity beyond the physical.
Gender: Any
Age: Any
Ethnicity: Preferably Northern New Mexico Hispanic or Native
Information:
This is an ultra-low-budget, independent production for senior theses. If you need food and fuel.we can work it out , but should not expect monetary compensation.
Contact Name: Alan Gerard Kapulski
Contact Email: adhocratetalent@gmail.com
Phone/text: (505)487-2039
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.
Subject line:
role you are submitting for - your name
(Example: “Carla -Lisa Rodgers”
Please include:
resume, headshot, recent snap shot & reel (if you have one).
About: Seeking talent for a short film, shot in the Santa Fe area as well as other parts of northern New Mexico. Roles include:
1.) Antonio:
Character: Sicilian-American mobster
Gender: Male
Age: 50s - Early 60s
2.) Deon:
Character: Small time criminal & drug dealer
Gender: Male
Age: mid 20s - mid 30s
3.) Gangster one & Gangster two (background)
Character: non-speaking roles, background
Gender: Male
Age: mid 30s - early 40s
4.) Jimmy
Character: Meek, skittish petty criminal
Gender: Male
Age: 30s
5.) Lucy's father
Character: physically imposing, abusive parental figure
Gender: Male
Age: mid 40s - mid 50s
Information: This is an ultra-low budget, independent production. Talent will be provided meals, but should no expect to be compensated monetarily. Please direct all audition inquiries or other questions to the email provided.
Contact Name: Palmer AndersonAbout: COWBOY JUNKIES is a "Frybread Neo-Western" set on the Navajo Reservation. The film follows the story of three brothers as they navigate a war between a Navajo Gangster crime syndicate and the Local PD & FBI. These Navajo Gangsters enjoy being gangsters and doing less than moral things, however these gangsters have grown up with a heavy focus on rodeo and the cowboy way of life. Western elements are sprinkled into everything they do, how they live, and how they carry themselves. On the opposite end, the FBI has teamed up with the local Navajo Nation Police to bring a stop to this reign of terror. This film is where movies like "Sicario" meet "The Dollars Trilogy."
Information: We are currently casting for a Full-Length Feature TABLE READ (130 pages) and a short TEASER TRAILER (5 mins) production.
This is a Non-Union, Non-Paid, Indie Production
We are currently casting for the following roles:
- Woodrow Yazzie: Native American Man, Early 20’s
- Gilbert Yazzie: Native American Man, Mid 20’s
- Captain Ben Willard: Caucasian man, 30’s/40’s
- Henry Tachine: Native American Man, Late 20’s
- Special Agent Bill Carson: Caucasian Man, 40’s/50’s
- Special Agent John Kirby: Caucasian Man, 40’s/50’s
- Byron Charley: Native American Man, 20’s
- Domingo Shorty: Native American/Hispanic Man, 20’s
- FBI Agents: Caucasian Men/Women, 30’s
- Gangsters: Native American Men, 20’s/30’s
About: If interested please send in a self-tape, and/or headshots. If you have any questions or want to express interest in any of the roles or the film, send us an email.
echoesofblackmesafilm@gmail.com
echoesofblackmesafilm@gmail.com
Ma’iitsoh
Age Range 21- 55
Native American Male
MUST BE SKILLED AT HORSEBACK RIDING!
Jeeshoo
Age Range 21-55
Native American Male
Antagonist*
Flecho
Age Range 18-30
Hispanic Male
MUST BE SKILLED AT HORSEBACK RIDING!
Bartender
Age Range 21-65
Any Ethnicity Male
Cowboy
Age Range 21 -65
Any Ethnicity Male
Background
Age Range 18+
Any Gender or Ethnicity
Must show up in “old west” clothing
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