Casting actors for the short film "Dadio". The film explores themes of acceptance and identity through the story of Manuel, a Colombian immigrant, and his interactions with Laura, a trans woman, and Sam, a trans man. The role is paid and requires local talent from the Salt Lake City area.
Casting Details
Rate: Paid
Location: Harvey Milk Blvd area, Salt Lake City, UT
Auditions: In-person on Friday, June 12th, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
Shoot Dates: July 6–10 (three‑day shoot)
Premiere: November 2026
Eligibility: Queer, Latino, and/or POC actors only
Character Descriptions
Manuel
Gender: Both genders
Age: 30‑59
Ethnicity: All ethnicities
Notes: Single father to Sam, Colombian immigrant, male‑presenting
Laura
Gender: Both genders
Age: 30‑59
Ethnicity: All ethnicities
Notes: Transgender woman, Colombian Latina, owns a bar, Manuel's old friend, loves to collect flowers
Sam
Gender: Both genders
Age: 20‑24
Ethnicity: All ethnicities
Notes: Transgender man, Colombian, in a band, ideally plays an instrument (not required)
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