Casting background for a 60s period comedy short film about a Bar Mitzvah boy and his emotionally complex relationship with his Holocaust survivor father. SEEKING: 30 to 80 years old; Eastern European, Mixed Ethnicity, White; woman, man. Casting for various ages and genders for background in a 1960s Bar Mitzvah service scene. All genders, primarily ages 40–60s (though all ages welcome). Period-appropriate appearance — no visible tattoos, non-period piercings, or non-natural hair colors. No experience necessary. Offering $25/day, credit, and meals provided SHOOT DATE: MAY 25, 2026 DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: MAY 18, 2026 SUBMIT TO: MENSCHTVPILOT@GMAIL.COM TO SUBMIT, PLEASE SEND A CURRENT HEADSHOT, DEMO REEL IF POSSIBLE, AND INCLUDE YOUR HEIGHT AND SIZE CARD. This is a SAG-AFTRA MICRO BUDGET PROJECT AGREEMENT. The SAG-AFTRA MICRO BUDGET PROJECT AGREEMENT does not provide the standard protections, compensation and benefits available in other SAG-AFTRA contracts. With this agreement, most terms (including rate of pay) are subject to negotiation between Producer and Performer. This agreement does not create eligibility to join the Union or count toward SAG-AFTRA membership eligibility. Please read the SAG-AFTRA Micro Budget Project Agreement/Acknowledgment for more information. Storyline: A boy drops the Torah at his 1960s Bar Mitzvah, cursing his congregation—now he must survive their fury and his father's crushing judgment.
