Type

Film (Short / Student)

Location

Los Angeles County

Content

Casting Call: We are looking for talented individuals both in front of and behind the camera, as well as creative minds, to join "Radio Triunfaremos," a student thesis project and pilot for a potential television series. This series aims to delve into the realms of art, music, and personal narratives set against the tumultuous era of the Salvadoran Civil War.

SYNOPSIS: Amidst the eruption of the Salvadoran Civil War, Antonio struggles with living under the formidable presence of his father, a distinguished lieutenant leading the Salvadoran military against insurgents. Expected to follow his father's military path, Antonio secretly yearns for a life focused on healing rather than warfare. His perspective shifts when his friend Roberto introduces him to a secluded group, where he discovers a hidden community of rebels who champion art, music, and shared creativity. Within this enclave, Antonio meets Elena, a songwriter involved with the underground radio station Radio Triunfaremos. Her openness begins to melt his inner barriers. As his own military service approaches, Antonio's previously unwavering beliefs begin to falter, compelling him to decide between the path laid out by his upbringing and the new life he has just begun to envision.

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Dates

The project shoots April 2nd through April 5th in Los Angeles, CA.

Union Job

No

Apply By

17:00 - 27th March 2026

Roles

Antonio

Male Only 18 - 26

Elena

Non-Binary Only 18 - 26

Ricardo

Male Only 40 - 70

Miguel

Male Only 18 - 35

Manuela

Female Only 18 - 35

Josefina

Female Only 18 - 28

Isabella

Female Only 18 - 30

Sergio

Male Only 7 - 13

Rodrigo

Male Only 5 - 10

Rebel Community

18 - 60

Rebel Radio Station Crew

18 - 50

Government Soldiers

Male Only 18 - 40

Production Designer

18+

Costume Designer

18+

Sound Mixer/Boom Operator

18+

Roles Details

Title

Manuela

Content

Fierce, grounded, and deeply compassionate, Manuela (late 20s) works at Radio Triunfaremos as the lead field investigator, prioritizing interviews with civilians impacted by war and sharing their stories. She brings emotional truth and lived perspective to the station’s narrative, grounding its mission in the realities of those most affected.

LANGUAGE NOTE: Must be fluent in Spanish.

Salary

Deferred: Profit Share

Ethnicities

Latino / Hispanic, Indigenous Peoples

Gender

Female Only

Age

18 - 35