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Information below is to be considered strictly for extracurricular purposes and should not be considered if in conflict with curricular studies and projects at UCLA.
Casting a a female South Asian/Indian Stage Performer
We are seeking a female South Asian/Indian college student, recent graduate, actor, storyteller, dancer-performer, or other engaging stage performer for a featured 20–30 minute storytelling performance at a large multigenerational family reunion at Mount Palomar Winery in Temecula on Saturday, July 3, 2027.
The performance would center on a story or teaching drawn from Hindu
tradition or literature—potentially the Ramayana, Mahabharata,
Bhagavad Gita, Puranas, or another appropriate source—and explore
themes such as family, generations, dharma, ancestry, migration,
sacrifice, forgiveness, and reunion.
Professional storytelling experience is not required. Strong stage presence and familiarity with Hindu/South Asian stories or traditions are more important. Experience in acting, theater, dance, spoken word, storytelling, or public speaking would be excellent.
The goal is something beautiful, theatrical, intimate, culturally meaningful, and emotionally engaging—not a religious lecture or academic presentation.
Date: Saturday, July 3, 2027
Location: Mount Palomar Winery, Temecula, CA
Performance length: approximately 20–30 minutes
Compensation: paid; fee to be discussed based on experience, preparation, and travel
Interested performers can contact me at ojus.karia@gmail.com with a brief introduction, performance background, familiarity with Hindu/South Asian storytelling traditions, and, if available, a short performance clip or social-media link.
CASTING CALL — BECAUSE I LOVED HER
Independent Psychological Thriller | 18-Episode Vertical Series | Los Angeles
Written & Directed by Leor Zinati
Production Dates: January 8–10 and January 15–17, 2027
Filming Locations: Encino and Beverly Hills, California
Compensation: Unpaid; actors will receive footage for their demo reels, screen credit, and meals on filming days.
Format: Scripted vertical drama
PROJECT SYNOPSIS
Because I Loved Her follows Jean, a young woman whose secret love for her best friend and roommate, Cassandra, spirals into a dangerous obsession when Cassandra begins a new relationship.
Determined to keep Cassandra close, Jean manipulates the people around her, setting off a chain of events with devastating consequences. As her carefully constructed lies begin to unravel, Jean must confront how far she's willing to go for someone she believes belongs with her.
A psychological thriller exploring the blurred lines between love, obsession, jealousy, and control.
CASTING BREAKDOWNS
JEAN CALLOWAY — LEAD
Female | Playing Age: Mid-20s
Filming Dates: January 8–10 and 15–17 (6 days)
Jean is intelligent, calculating, emotionally volatile, and dangerously devoted to her best friend, Cassandra. Beneath her seemingly caring exterior lies an obsessive need for love and control. As her jealousy intensifies, Jean's carefully maintained composure begins to fracture, revealing a deeply unstable and increasingly dangerous woman.
Seeking an actress with exceptional emotional range, capable of transitioning between warmth, vulnerability, manipulation, heartbreak, rage, and chilling detachment. This is a demanding lead role requiring both subtle psychological performances and intense emotional scenes.
Content includes simulated violence, blood effects, and physical confrontation.
CASSANDRA BANKS — PRINCIPAL ROLE
Female | Playing Age: Mid-20s
Filming Dates: January 8, 9, 15, 16, 17 (5 days)
Cassandra is warm, outgoing, trusting, and fiercely loyal to the people she loves. She wears her heart on her sleeve and believes the best in others, especially her closest friend, Jean. But when she discovers the truth behind Jean's behavior, her vulnerability gives way to anger, betrayal, and defiance.
Seeking an actress who can balance natural charm and comedic timing with dramatic intensity. The role requires emotional vulnerability, escalating suspicion, explosive confrontation, and moments of horror.
Content includes simulated violence, blood effects, and death-related scenes.
DETECTIVE MATT — PRINCIPAL ROLE
Male | Playing Age: Early 30s (look wise)
Filming Dates: January 9, 10, 17 (3 days)
Detective Matt is sharp, confident, perceptive, and determined to uncover the truth behind Cassandra's murder. Initially direct and intimidating, he reveals a more compassionate, charismatic side as he develops an unexpected connection with Jean. But beneath his charm, he remains a detective with an agenda of his own.
Seeking an actor with strong dramatic presence and natural charisma, capable of delivering tense interrogations, emotionally intimate conversations, subtle manipulation, and physical confrontations.
Content includes romantic tension, near-kissing, simulated violence, and physical confrontation.
FILMING SCHEDULE
Encino, CA
January 8–10, 2027
January 17, 2027
Beverly Hills, CA
January 15–16, 2027
Actors must be available for all filming dates assigned to their respective roles.
COMPENSATION & PRODUCTION BENEFITS
This is an unpaid independent production. All cast members will receive:
Footage for their acting demo reels
On-screen credit
Meals provided on all scheduled filming days
AUDITION SUBMISSIONS
Interested actors should submit:
Headshot
Acting resume (if available)
Demo reel or acting clips (if available)
Role(s) they wish to be considered for
Confirmation of availability for all required filming dates
Selected applicants will receive additional information regarding auditions and self-tapes.
Submission Email: leorzinati1@yahoo.com, sashacocoangel@gmail.com
Submission Deadline: November 8, 2026
Once Upon an Island | Casting for Once Upon a Christmas
Once Upon an Island (Balboa Island, Newport Beach) is casting male and female elf roles for Once Upon A Christmas, their immersive North Pole experience.
These paid seasonal roles offer $25–$50 per hour with guaranteed tips. Theater, improv, and character experience are welcome, but the company also encourages applicants who simply love children, Christmas, and making magical memories.
Student Acting Opportunity: Chinese American Culture Night
UCLA's Chinese American Culture Night (CACN) is looking for 6 cast members to perform on May 1st, 2027, at Royce Hall, to a crowd of roughly 1500 attendees. Since 1989, CACN has carried out the mission of using theater to advance Asian American representation and stories in American media. CACN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and is free to see for all students and community members.
Their application can be found here: LINK
More information can be found on Instagram; @cacn_ucla
The Social Cognitive Neuroscience Lab in UCLA Department of Psychology is looking for Participants for an acting & Immersion study
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