“Carmelita” Historical Short Film Casting Call for Señora Reyes

Job Description: Película Media is casting a Hispanic actress to portray Señora Reyes in Carmelita, a SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget historical short film inspired by true events. The production is seeking a Spanish-speaking performer with a playing age of 60–75 who can bring authenticity, maturity, and a grounded dramatic presence to the role. Señora Reyes is a Spanish-speaking character, requiring an actress who can perform scripted dialogue fluently while maintaining a Mexican accent. Selected talent will work alongside an ensemble cast to help create believable characters and relationships within the film's historically based story. This paid Dallas-Fort Worth short film casting opportunity is available to local hires. Performers must live in the DFW area or be able to work locally for the production.

Job Responsibilities: Portray Señora Reyes in the historical short film Carmelita. Perform scripted Spanish-language dialogue naturally and confidently. Maintain the required Mexican accent consistently throughout filming. Bring emotional authenticity and a believable presence to the character. Participate in dramatic scenes and character interactions with the ensemble cast. Maintain continuity in dialogue, movement, and characterization between takes. Follow blocking, character, and performance direction from the director. Collaborate professionally with fellow actors and members of the production crew. Arrive prepared and remain professional throughout scheduled production activities.

Requirements: Seeking a Hispanic female actor. Must be able to portray a character between 60 and 75 years old. Fluent Spanish is required. Must be able to perform with a Mexican accent. Must reside in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area or be able to work as a local hire. Must be comfortable performing scripted dramatic scenes entirely in Spanish. Strong character performance and the ability to take direction are preferred. Must be reliable and available for required production dates. Compensation $130–$250 per shoot day, depending on the role. Selected talent will also receive meals, screen credit, and a digital copy of the completed film.