Type

Film (Short / Student)

Location

Los Angeles County

Content

VOLUNTEER/ NON-UNION
INDIE SHORT FILM: Queer Coming-of-age Comedy
DIRECTED BY: CLAUDIA RIVERA-VAZQUEZ

Logline:
When a flustered 14-year-old finally gets the chance to have her “perfect” first kiss with the cute boy next door, her plan spirals into an unexpected identity crisis after she realizes the real spark might be with her best friend.

Submission Deadline: June 12th 2026
Submission Materials: Headshot, Self-tape, list age if minor (under 18)
Submission/ Questions email: hello@zograscope.com

If submitting through email please send an unlisted vimeo or youtube link for self-tape, sides will be provided by email request.

Dates

Production Dates: 2 days (weekend shoot) in AUG 2026

Union Job

Yes

Apply By

17:00 - 12th June 2026

Roles

JESSICA

Female Only 16 - 25

ANDREA

Female Only 16 - 25

Roles Details

Title

JESSICA

Content

JESSICA (14) Latinx Female
A thoughtful, slightly anxious teen on the brink of adolescence, Jessica lives in her head. overanalyzing everything from first kisses to what it means to be “normal.” She’s playful, warm, and completely herself around her best friend, but freezes into awkward silence the moment boys enter the picture. Determined to have the “perfect” first kiss, she invites the cute neighbor over only to spiral into a funny, internal panic that reveals a deeper truth she’s not ready to name. Raised with strong Catholic values, Jessica is quietly grappling with feelings that don’t align with what she’s been taught, leading to both comedic misfires and moments of real vulnerability. Seeking a natural, grounded performer who can balance humor, tenderness, and subtle queer awakening.

Salary

Compensation: Food, Gas or Transportation, credit, and copy of the film for reel.

Ethnicities

Latino / Hispanic

Gender

Female Only

Age

16 - 25