Type

Film (Feature)

Content

Casting "Summerville," an intertwined feature film anthology taking inspiration from "Do the Right Thing," "Magnolia" and "Breathless," following three young adults: A guilt-ridden video editor, a defiant tattoo artist, and a driven climate activist, all struggling with their existential dread of the climate apocalypse. Set in Somerville, MA.

Non-Union

➡️ CASTING DETAILS:
- Please submit your Casting Callback profile and demo reel for consideration
- Short-listed talent may be invited to self-tape

Writer/Director - Tim Leong
Tim is an independent filmmaker in the Boston area. He writes, produces, directs, and edits all of his own work, allowing him to create a unique vision for every project and tell character-driven stories.

Tim’s work combines docu-style with impactful moments of formalism. He often casts on the street, and works with non-traditional actors to collaborate on characters. He employs soft, textured, imperfect images in his work and often uses a handheld camera.

Dates

Shoots July and August in Somerville, MA

Union Job

No

Apply By

17:00 - 16th April 2026

Roles

Vega

Female Only 21 - 29

Sierra

Female Only 20 - 29

Roles Details

Title

Vega

Content

A broke tattoo artist in her 20s, who is about to be evicted. She steals, scams, and hustles every day trying to make enough rent to keep her apartment/studio before the end of the summer. Vega is a dirtbag, with the confidence of a middle school boy who masks her anxieties with apathy. Vega has a bad vaping habit. She has a clear sense of right and wrong, but she mainly chooses wrong.

Salary

Rate: US$250 / day (est. 7 days of work) Total Pay: US$1,750

Gender

Female Only

Age

21 - 29