Casting actors for the short film "Dadio". The film explores themes of acceptance and identity through the story of Manuel, a Colombian immigrant, and his interactions with Laura, a trans woman, and Sam, a trans man. The role is paid and requires local talent from the Salt Lake City area.
Casting Details
- Rate: Paid
- Location: Harvey Milk Blvd area, Salt Lake City, UT
- Auditions: In-person on Friday, June 12th, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
- Shoot Dates: July 6–10 (three‑day shoot)
- Premiere: November 2026
- Eligibility: Queer, Latino, and/or POC actors only
Character Descriptions
- Manuel
Gender: Both genders
Age: 30‑59
Ethnicity: All ethnicities
Notes: Single father to Sam, Colombian immigrant, male‑presenting - Laura
Gender: Both genders
Age: 30‑59
Ethnicity: All ethnicities
Notes: Transgender woman, Colombian Latina, owns a bar, Manuel's old friend, loves to collect flowers - Sam
Gender: Both genders
Age: 20‑24
Ethnicity: All ethnicities
Notes: Transgender man, Colombian, in a band, ideally plays an instrument (not required)