Actors for "Abider" Pilot Episode Filming

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Casting call for ABIDER – "Ears to Hear" Non-Union Independent Short Film, looking for actors. See more details below.

About the project:
ABIDER: Calling The Soul is a scripted anthology film series that explores the life, teachings, and ministry of Jesus, connecting His words to modern stories of faith, redemption, healing, and transformation.
Ears to Hear is the pilot episode of the series, inspired by the Parable of the Sower as recorded in Luke 8, Matthew 13, and Mark 4.
The story follows Jesus and His disciples following a day of teaching as they discuss and wrestle with the meaning of His words around a campfire.

Rate:
This is an unpaid independent production.
Cast members will receive:
Meals during production
Screen credit
IMDb credit
Footage for acting reels
Professional still photography, when available
Opportunity to continue with future installments of the series
Opportunity to portray recurring biblical characters as the project continues

Additional info:
This pilot episode is being produced in two phases. The latter half of the story will be filmed in August 2026. The opening portion depicting Jesus teaching the Parable of the Sower to the crowds is scheduled for production in Spring 2027.
Actors cast through this process will be cast for the full pilot episode and may be considered for future installments of the ABIDER series.
Shoot Dates: August 14–15, 2026
Filming Location: Lake Travis, Austin, Texas
Commitment Dates: August 2026 & Spring 2027
Rehearsal: One evening rehearsal during the final week of July.
Production Note: August 14–15 are being held for scheduling flexibility. Our goal is to complete principal photography in a single evening.
Austin local hires preferred.

If interested, please note that directors will send audition sides and Self-Tape submission instructions.
Please submit the following:
Name
Contact Number
City of Residence
Height
Role(s) Submitting For
Headshot or Recent Photo
Full-Body Photo
Acting Résumé (if available)
Demo Reel (if available)
Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026
Selected actors will be invited to an in-person callback and meeting.