Actors Short Film "Blackberry Pie

Overview

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for Blackberry Pie, an independent dramatic short film, looking for actors. About the project:
Blackberry Pie is an independent dramatic short film set in East Austin. The story follows Eugene, a young Black baker carrying a freshly baked blackberry pie through the neighborhood he has called home his entire life. As he walks, memories, music, and the changing landscape of East Austin reveal a story about family, displacement, community, and what it means to remain connected to a place that is rapidly changing around you.

Through themes of gentrification, memory, resilience, and belonging, Blackberry Pie explores the history of East Austin while celebrating the people and culture that continue to endure. Inspired by the history of East Austin and the experiences of communities affected by displacement, the film seeks to preserve stories that are too often forgotten.

• EUGENE (LEAD) - Male, 18-30 years old, African-American. Warm, thoughtful, observant. A lifelong East Austin resident and baker. Strong emotional presence. Long screen time.

• PAPA ELIAS (SUPPORTING) - Male, 50-80 years old, African-American. Wise, grounded, and reflective. Eugene's father. Appears in the film's emotional final act. Strong acting experience preferred but not required.

• Friendly, familiar face of the neighborhood - Small speaking role representing the sense of community and connection that remains in East Austin.

• SARAH (SUPPORTING) - Female, 20-40 years old, White / Caucasian. New to the neighborhood. Brief interaction with Eugene during his walk through East Austin. Represents the changing landscape of the community. Small speaking role.

• Rate:
  Unpaid/Amateur project.
• Filming Dates:
  June 19, June 20, June 21. Approximate filming hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
• Cast will receive:
  Screen credit, Reel footage, Portfolio material, Networking opportunities, Behind-the-scenes content.

• Please submit:
  Name, Age, Headshot (if available), Resume (if available), Acting reel, self-tape, or performance clip (if available), Availability.
• Subject line: BLACKBERRY PIE - [ROLE NAME].