Casting Call for Feature Film
This project is accepting online auditions for the roles listed below.
Project Title
Not Us
Casting Agent/Contact
Kenye Rollins
Project Type
Feature Film
Union Status
Non-Union
Shoot Dates
June 1st-14th
Shoot Location
Houston, Tx
Description/Notes
This is a micro-budget debut feature from an emerging student director whose previous short film and script have won multiple student awards. Not Us is a character-driven, socially resonant drama centered on healing, community, and survival. The story follows a group of individuals navigating trauma, solidarity, and renewal in the face of injustice. The film combines grounded realism with emotional depth, offering actors strong, meaningful material to work with.
All cast members will receive free room and board, transportation to and from set, meals, on-set support, and an IMDb credit. As this is a donation-funded project, compensation will be based on final budget allocations, and we intend to provide a stipend for all principal roles. Although this is a micro-budget production, we are fully committed to professionalism, respectful scheduling, and clear communication throughout the entire process.
We welcome passionate, collaborative actors who are excited to help bring a powerful story to life.
All cast members will receive free room and board, transportation to and from set, meals, on-set support, and an IMDb credit. As this is a donation-funded project, compensation will be based on final budget allocations, and we intend to provide a stipend for all principal roles. Although this is a micro-budget production, we are fully committed to professionalism, respectful scheduling, and clear communication throughout the entire process.
We welcome passionate, collaborative actors who are excited to help bring a powerful story to life.
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Audrey - Female / Principal / Caucasian / 18-23
Audrey comes from privilege, armed with sharp wit and biting sarcasm, but beneath the wealth is a hidden pain tied to her mother's lost. She begins detached and defensive, but gradually reveals her emotional depth and becomes one of the group's strongest voices.
Audrey's journey is about connection, healing, and embracing the parts of herself she's tried to keep hidden.
Other Notes: Bilingual (Spanish & English) Ability to balance dry humor with emotional vulnerability is key.TypePrincipalUnionNon-UnionPaying?Yes - TBDSpot/EpisodeRole GenderFemaleAge Range18-23Ethnic AppearanceCaucasianRole DescriptionAudrey comes from privilege, armed with sharp wit and biting sarcasm, but beneath the wealth is a hidden pain tied to her mother's lost. She begins detached and defensive, but gradually reveals her emotional depth and becomes one of the group's strongest voices.
Audrey's journey is about connection, healing, and embracing the parts of herself she's tried to keep hidden.
Other Notes: Bilingual (Spanish & English) Ability to balance dry humor with emotional vulnerability is key.Nudity?NoSexual Situations?No: NoWardrobeAccepts Video Submissions? -
Big Jo - Male / Other / African American / 35-45 / Sexual Situations
Big Jo is the shadow over T'Layiah's life-the man who claims ownership, profits off her pain, and keeps her afraid to breathe. He's the kind of predator who smiles in public and tightens his grip in private; manipulation first, violence when charm stops working.TypeOtherUnionNon-UnionPaying?Yes - TBASpot/EpisodeRole GenderMaleAge Range35-45Ethnic AppearanceAfrican AmericanRole DescriptionBig Jo is the shadow over T'Layiah's life-the man who claims ownership, profits off her pain, and keeps her afraid to breathe. He's the kind of predator who smiles in public and tightens his grip in private; manipulation first, violence when charm stops working.Nudity?NoSexual Situations?Yes: YesWardrobeAccepts Video Submissions? -
Emilia - Female / Principal / Hispanic / 18-23
Emilia is quiet but always on the go, moving fast through life and often acting without thinking.
She's learned to survive by keeping her guard up, but beneath that toughness is a deep longing to belong.
Over time, she discovers the strength in slowing down, trusting others, and finding her own voice within the group.TypePrincipalUnionNon-UnionPaying?Yes - TBDSpot/EpisodeRole GenderFemaleAge Range18-23Ethnic AppearanceHispanicRole DescriptionEmilia is quiet but always on the go, moving fast through life and often acting without thinking.
She's learned to survive by keeping her guard up, but beneath that toughness is a deep longing to belong.
Over time, she discovers the strength in slowing down, trusting others, and finding her own voice within the group.Nudity?NoSexual Situations?No: NoWardrobeAccepts Video Submissions? -
Emilia - Female / Lead / Hispanic / 18-23
Emilia is quiet but always on the go, moving fast through life and often acting without thinking.
She's learned to survive by keeping her guard up, but beneath that toughness is a deep longing to belong.
Over time, she discovers the strength in slowing down, trusting others, and finding her own voice within the group.TypeLeadUnionNon-UnionPaying?Yes - TBDSpot/EpisodeRole GenderFemaleAge Range18-23Ethnic AppearanceHispanicRole DescriptionEmilia is quiet but always on the go, moving fast through life and often acting without thinking.
She's learned to survive by keeping her guard up, but beneath that toughness is a deep longing to belong.
Over time, she discovers the strength in slowing down, trusting others, and finding her own voice within the group.Nudity?NoSexual Situations?No: NoWardrobeAccepts Video Submissions? -
Hank - Male / Supporting / Caucasian / 35-45
Hank is Wilbert's father—a man who confuses dominance with order. He runs his home like a border checkpoint: rules, suspicion, and a hair-trigger temper. His language can be racist and demeaning, and he uses religion and "country values" as armor for cruelty.
Hank doesn't arc; he pressurizes—
Notes (content advisory): Role includes abusive and racist dialogue and intense verbal confrontations.TypeSupportingUnionNon-UnionPaying?Yes - TBDSpot/EpisodeRole GenderMaleAge Range35-45Ethnic AppearanceCaucasianRole DescriptionHank is Wilbert's father—a man who confuses dominance with order. He runs his home like a border checkpoint: rules, suspicion, and a hair-trigger temper. His language can be racist and demeaning, and he uses religion and "country values" as armor for cruelty.
Hank doesn't arc; he pressurizes—
Notes (content advisory): Role includes abusive and racist dialogue and intense verbal confrontations.Nudity?NoSexual Situations?No: NoWardrobeAccepts Video Submissions? -
Jamal - Male / Principal / African American / 18-23
Jamal is a protective older brother and natural leader who carries more weight than most teens his age. He starts off distrustful of authority and easily frustrated, but over time, channels his anger into courage and leadership. His voice becomes one of the most powerful in the story, delivering monologues that mix pain, pride, and resilience.TypePrincipalUnionNon-UnionPaying?Yes - TBDSpot/EpisodeRole GenderMaleAge Range18-23Ethnic AppearanceAfrican AmericanRole DescriptionJamal is a protective older brother and natural leader who carries more weight than most teens his age. He starts off distrustful of authority and easily frustrated, but over time, channels his anger into courage and leadership. His voice becomes one of the most powerful in the story, delivering monologues that mix pain, pride, and resilience.Nudity?NoSexual Situations?No: NoWardrobeAccepts Video Submissions? -
Mr. Hicks - Male / Supporting / African American / 30-40
Mr. Hicks is the youth counselor at the juvenile program - compassionate but firm, carrying himself with the presence of a man who has seen struggle and growth firsthand. He acts as both mentor and disciplinarian, guiding the teens with patience and tough love. His steady hand and quiet wisdom make him the backbone of the program.TypeSupportingUnionNon-UnionPaying?Yes - TBDSpot/EpisodeRole GenderMaleAge Range30-40Ethnic AppearanceAfrican AmericanRole DescriptionMr. Hicks is the youth counselor at the juvenile program - compassionate but firm, carrying himself with the presence of a man who has seen struggle and growth firsthand. He acts as both mentor and disciplinarian, guiding the teens with patience and tough love. His steady hand and quiet wisdom make him the backbone of the program.Nudity?NoSexual Situations?No: NoWardrobeAccepts Video Submissions? -
Ms. Go - Female / Supporting / African American / 50-65
Ms. Go is Jamal's neighbor and Jojo's caretaker, a nurturing presence who provides comfort, humor, and grounding wisdom.
Though a supporting character, her warmth offers a sense of
community and stability for Jamal's family. She represents resilience through everyday kindness and faith.TypeSupportingUnionNon-UnionPaying?Yes - TBDSpot/EpisodeRole GenderFemaleAge Range50-65Ethnic AppearanceAfrican AmericanRole DescriptionMs. Go is Jamal's neighbor and Jojo's caretaker, a nurturing presence who provides comfort, humor, and grounding wisdom.
Though a supporting character, her warmth offers a sense of
community and stability for Jamal's family. She represents resilience through everyday kindness and faith.Nudity?NoSexual Situations?No: NoWardrobeAccepts Video Submissions? -
Susan - Female / Supporting / Caucasian / 35-45
Susan is Wilbert's mother-soft-spoken, devout, and worn down by years of control. She lives in survival mode, folding towels twice just to keep her hands busy while Hank's words chip at her spirit. Her faith has been a lifeline and a trap: the vows to endure, the guilt for wanting out, the hope that quiet might keep the peace. Across the story, tiny choices become acts of courage as she begins to protect herself and her son. Susan's strength is subtle but seismic-when she finally chooses safety and dignity, it changes the temperature of the whole house.TypeSupportingUnionNon-UnionPaying?Yes - TBDSpot/EpisodeRole GenderFemaleAge Range35-45Ethnic AppearanceCaucasianRole DescriptionSusan is Wilbert's mother-soft-spoken, devout, and worn down by years of control. She lives in survival mode, folding towels twice just to keep her hands busy while Hank's words chip at her spirit. Her faith has been a lifeline and a trap: the vows to endure, the guilt for wanting out, the hope that quiet might keep the peace. Across the story, tiny choices become acts of courage as she begins to protect herself and her son. Susan's strength is subtle but seismic-when she finally chooses safety and dignity, it changes the temperature of the whole house.Nudity?NoSexual Situations?No: NoWardrobeAccepts Video Submissions? -
Wilbert - Male / Principal / Caucasian / 18-23
Wilbert is quiet, artistic, and deeply sensitive. He processes the world through sketching, often retreating into his art as a way to cope with his strict father and a world that doesn't always understand him. Over time, he learns to step forward, using his art as an act of courage and resistance. His presence is soft-spoken but deeply moving.TypePrincipalUnionNon-UnionPaying?Yes - TBDSpot/EpisodeRole GenderMaleAge Range18-23Ethnic AppearanceCaucasianRole DescriptionWilbert is quiet, artistic, and deeply sensitive. He processes the world through sketching, often retreating into his art as a way to cope with his strict father and a world that doesn't always understand him. Over time, he learns to step forward, using his art as an act of courage and resistance. His presence is soft-spoken but deeply moving.Nudity?NoSexual Situations?No: NoWardrobeAccepts Video Submissions?
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