About the Project
Dorothy is a true-crime TV series based on real events from the 1970s–1990s. It follows the life of a mother surviving addiction, poverty, prostitution, and violence who comes face-to-face with a serial killer — and escapes alive.
We are producing a short trailer/scene to pitch to streaming platforms and build audience traction.
Role: Dorothy (Lead) – Age 30–45
Dorothy is complex, emotional, and resilient. A woman struggling through addiction and street life while protecting her children. Must portray fear, strength, pain, and love with authenticity.
Responsibilities:
- Perform emotionally intense scenes
- Work closely with director during short production days
- Participate in still photos for marketing clips
- Contribute ideas to character development (optional)
Requirements:
- Black ethnicity
- Strong emotional range
- Comfortable portraying dramatic, real-life content
- Reliable and professional
- No experience required — passion matters
Compensation:
- Unpaid (Independent Production)
- IMDb credit
- Demo reel footage
- Future paid contract opportunities as funding increases
- Food & refreshments provided on shoot days
How to Apply:
Email a photo (or reel if available) to:
[email protected]
Subject: Dorothy Casting – Lead Actress
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Internship
Pay: $1.00 - $100.00 per day
Expected hours: 3 per week
Work Location: In person
