Actors/Actresses Needed

The “Film Family” is currently working on a feature film and looking for actors. The Film Family is a collaboration between: BLACK LENS CINEMA, KJ PRODUCTIONS, 5 SHORTS PROJECT, AMPLYFIED REALITY, AND IAMBRAND PRODUCTIONS.

Pay for each character below is $100/day. The film is slated to be shot in 2-3 days (An entire weekend shooting). Location: Philadelphia area.

Shooting is February 23 – February 25th
*This film contains NO full nudity, but does contain mild sexual content and language*
*LGBTQ+ actors are encouraged to apply for character #5 & #6

1. Catherine Sullivan: Early 30s, African American, petite woman with
a keen sense of fashion. Catherine is a writer and editor for a prestigious magazine. Her compassionate heart gives her the ability to empathize with others and helps her forge deep connections with people. Her marriage with Alex has been on the rocks lately, and the tension between them is palpable.

2. Alex Sullivan: Early 30s, Afro- American, man with a kind smile and a warm personality. Alex is a musician who hasn’t been making much music lately. This has greatly impacted their marriage, which is already on the rocks because they want to start a family.

3. Lena Barnes: Early 30s, Afro-American woman, curvaceous, confident, and ambitious. She is the CEO of a successful tech company she built with her husband. While she is driven and focused, she struggles with vulnerability and often hides behind her professional demeanor.   This has carried over into her marriage with her husband, Michael, which has caused tension between them.

4. Michael Barnes: Early 30s Afro-American man, average height and build.
Kind eyes; Michael is known for his calm and patient demeanor. He is currently a stay-at-home dad. He closed his psychiatrist practice to help his wife, Lena, start a successful tech company. Now that the children are of school age, he wants to reopen his practice. This has caused a rift in his and Lena’s relationship.

5. Jenna Lewis: Late 20s, an Afro-American (LGBTQIA+) woman who is bubbly and outgoing and has a knack for brightening up any room she enters with her contagious smile. make her instantly recognizable and memorable to those she meets. Her trusting nature can sometimes leave her vulnerable to deceit, but her resilience and optimism help her weather even the darkest storms. She is married to Jessica, the love of her life. But Jenna has been struggling to find her voice. in their marriage

6. Jessica Lewis: Mid-30s, Afro- American woman (LGBTQIA+), cunning, perplexing, charming yet manipulative, with a talent for getting what she wants. Jessica is a relationship therapist. She thinks she can help her friends work out their relationship problems when she has a complicated relationship with her wife, Jenna.

7. Brittany Gray: Mid-30s Afro-American woman, dedicated wife, mother, and Nurse. Britt is petite, with beautiful brown eyes and shoulder-length hair. She appears unassuming, but her tenacious spirit and sharp mind make her intimidating to the others in the group. Her marriage with Drew is strained due to his infidelity and other secrets he is hiding.

8. Drew Gray: Mid-30s, Afro-American, tall, medium build. Drew has a shaved head and piercing light brown eyes. His marriage with Brittany is strained due to a past infidelity.

9. Tyarra Lewis: Late 30s, an African American woman with thick, curly dark brown hair. Tyarra is Jessica’s older sister and used to be a part of the group.

To be considered for submission: Please submit a reel and headshots/pictures.
IMDb and on-screen credit provided. There will be food on set.