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

Sierra

Content

Sierra is a first-generation climate activist in her early 20s. She lives with her mom and door dashes for extra money, while working various unpaid internships and volunteering. Sierra runs to avoid thinking about her problems, but when she runs, all she can think about are her problems. Sierra believes if she had power, she could save the world. But she struggles with the moral cost of gaining power

Salary

Rate: US$250 / day (est. 6 days of work) Total Pay: US$1,500

Ethnicities

Mixed - Other, Asian - Indian, Asian - Pakistani, Asian - Bangladeshi, Asian - Chinese, Asian - Other, Black - African, Black - Caribbean, Black - Other, Other ethnic group - Arab, Mixed - White and Asian, Mixed - White and Black African, Mixed - White and Black Caribbean, Indigenous Peoples, Latino / Hispanic, Other ethnic group - Other

Gender

Female Only

Age

20 - 29