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CASTING CALL INFORMATION
We are currently casting for Finding Jose, a bilingual feature film shooting in the U.S. and Mexico, directed by Lisset Mendoza.
Explore available roles below and submit for consideration - roles will be updated once casting has been complete.
ABOUT THE FILM
Finding Jose is a bilingual road trip comedy-drama about three siblings who embark on a journey to fulfill their father’s final wish — traveling through Mexico to find a secret half-brother they never knew existed. What begins as a simple mission unfolds into a journey filled with humor, tension, and long-overdue healing as they reconnect with their roots, their family, and themselves.
PRODUCTION DETAILS
Status: SAG (TBD – Micro Budget / SAG Eligible)
Locations: U.S. (California) & Mexico (Jalisco region)
Shoot Dates: December 1–21, 2026 (flexible
CASTING REQUIREMENTS
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Looking for Latino/a/x talent
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Spanish & English preferred (fluency not required)
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Lead roles must be able to travel to Mexico (valid passport required)
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Approx. 3-week filming commitment for leads - Final choice August
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All experience levels welcome (no prior acting experience required)
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Rate: Paid - Some roles will be compensated. Details will be provided upon selection and will vary depending on the role and scope of involvement. (real talk we're still working on getting funding)
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Language: English & Spanish (bilingual preferred for many roles - we love you too No Sabo Kids)
For those without acting experience:
Please submit a self-tape performing a scene of your choice in 2–3 different ways (each take ~30 seconds). Show us your range, personality, and how you interpret a moment.
NOTE: Casting decisions will be based on authenticity, performance, and the ability to bring these characters to life truthfully.
EXTRAS
U.S.-based extra roles are currently half-closed. As the script continues to evolve, additional opportunities may open—sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on future extra roles.
LEAD ROLES
For U.S.-based roles, we are primarily seeking talent located in the Los Angeles, Orange County, and Inland Empire areas.
Local hires are preferred.
Language: Bilingual in Spanish
Travel: Must have passport / able to travel to Mexico
MAGGI
Age: Late 20s–early 30s
Ethnicity: Latina (Mexican-American preferred)
Language: Bilingual in Spanish
Travel: Must have passport / able to travel to Mexico
Description:
The eldest sibling and the family’s backbone. Maggi is responsible, practical, and always in control. She returns to Mexico after discovering her father had a secret son.
Her journey is about learning to let go of control. As she reconnects with her roots, she begins to rediscover her creativity, vulnerability, and identity beyond responsibility.
Status: OPEN
LUPITA
Age: Early 20s
Ethnicity: Latina (Mexican-American preferred)
Language: Bilingual in Spanish
Travel: Must have passport / able to travel to Mexico
Description:
The youngest sibling. An aspiring artist with chaotic energy and a magnetic personality. Lupita is funny, impulsive, and a bit of a troublemaker — using humor and boldness to mask deeper insecurities.
Her journey is about finding her voice. Initially dismissed, she becomes one of the first to uncover key truths and steps into her identity as a storyteller.
Status: OPEN
KEVIN
Age: Early–mid 20s
Ethnicity: Latino (Mexican-American preferred)
Language: Bilingual in Spanish
Travel: Must have passport / able to travel to Mexico
Description:
The middle sibling, quiet, observant, and athletic, he’s learned to fit into expectations rather than challenge them. As a gay man, he isn’t fully out to his extended family, keeping parts of himself hidden. Still processing the loss of his father—Kevin retreats inward. When a breakup follows soon after, it adds to the emotional weight he carries as he joins the journey, hoping to reconnect with his father and himself.
His journey is one of quiet transformation — stepping out of the background, embracing his identity, and finally allowing himself to be seen.
Status: OPEN
SUPPORTING ROLES (BASED IN US)
For U.S.-based roles, we are primarily seeking talent located in the Los Angeles, Orange County, and Inland Empire areas.
Local hires are preferred.
LEO
Age:Early–mid 20s
Description: Kevin’s ex
Status: OPEN
DON JAVIER
Age: (Older man)
Description: Neighbor
Status: OPEN
JUAN
Age: (Late 20s)
Description: Friendly cousin (mechanic shop)
Status: OPEN
TONY
Age: (Late 20s)
Description: Cousin
Status: OPEN
ANNIE
Age: (Late 20s)
Description: Wife of Tony who is pregnant.
Status: OPEN
TIA TERE
Age: (40s–50s)
Description: Strong personality
Status: OPEN
EXTRAS
Description: Baby shower guests
Status: CLOSED
MEXICO LEAD SUPPORTING ROLES
Mexico-based roles prioritize talent in the Jalisco region.
Spanish required; English only needed for select roles.
THALIA
Age: Early 20s
Ethnicity: Latina
Language: Spanish required
Description:
Ambitious, driven, and deeply connected to her culture. Represents a grounded life in Mexico, contrasting the siblings’ disconnection from their roots.
Status: OPEN
TIO BETO
Age: Mid-50s
Ethnicity: Latino
Language: Spanish required
Description:
Charismatic and warm with a hint of mystery. Beneath his charm is a man shaped by a complicated past, masking deeper truths with humor and ease.
Status: OPEN
NACHO
Age: Mid–late 20s
Ethnicity: Latino
Description:
A charismatic musician with a flirtatious edge, Nacho performs in a local band and moves through the world with ease and confidence. He’s charming, intuitive, and knows how to read people. His connection with Kevin begins playfully but deepens into something meaningful, becoming a turning point in Kevin’s journey toward vulnerability, identity, and love.
Status: OPEN
JOSÉ
Age: Late 30s
Ethnicity: Latino
Description:
The half-brother. A traveling professor living a quiet, independent life in Mexico. Thoughtful, introspective, and emotionally guarded.
Status: OPEN
SUPPORTING ROLES (BASED IN MEXICO)
Carlos
Age: (30s) Maggi’s childhood crush
Status: OPEN
Bartender
Age: (Open age)
Helps Tío Beto
Status: OPEN
Cantaritos Banda (Musicians)
Age: Open
Status: OPEN
Waiter
Age: Open
Status: OPEN
Priest
Age: Open
Status: OPEN
Older Woman / Older Man
Age: Open
Status: OPEN
MotoTaxi Driver
Age: Open
Status: CLOSED
Drag Queen Nun
Age: Open
Status: CLOSED
HOW TO APPLY
Please email your submission to:
Subject Line: Finding José – [Role Name]
Name
Age
Location
SAG Status
Headshot & Reel (if available)
Instagram (optional)
2–3 recent photos
Role(s) interested in
We’d love to know what drew you to this story—feel free to share why you connected with the project and anything else you’d like us to know.
For those without acting experience:Please submit a self-tape performing a scene of your choice in 2–3 different ways (each take ~30 seconds). Show us your range, personality, and how you interpret a moment.
CASTING FAQ
When will I hear back?
Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis.
You can expect to hear back within approximately 1 week if selected for the next step.
Will everyone be contacted?
Due to the volume of submissions, we may not be able to respond to everyone.
If you are a strong fit, our team will reach out directly.
Will there be updates on casting?
Yes — casting updates, new roles, and production news will be shared as the project progresses.
Will posts be updated? How do I know if role was filled?
Roles are updated regularly. OPEN roles are currently accepting submissions. CLOSED roles have been filled or are no longer accepting submissions.
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