Casting and seeking crew for "Astrogenesis," a feature film. No phone calls, DMs, or texts. Emails to victoria@sracefilms.com only. Prefer submissions via Backstage, Casting Callback and Actors Access.

Astrogenesis (originally Nemesis Eterna) is a SAG Micro-budget (sub $20K) feature film from Srace Films, ESP CoPro & Lunar Kitchen Films and originally began during the pandemic in North Carolina, USA but halted when director/writer/actor Victoria Srace Stone was disabled with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

Project is trans positive with female/gender-diverse/queer/diverse cast and crew. Gross profit sharing for all cast. All lead and principal roles are paid. Director is disabled so shooting days will be 8 hours or less with frequent days off.

LOGLINE: The mysterious transformation of a grieving Ukrainian woman propels a cast of gender diverse characters on a collision course with dark government conspiracies, alien investigators and otherworldly UAPs (UFOs) ultimately revealing stunning revelations of humanity’s true history, forcing them to choose the fate of our civilization.

No nudity or sex, but some mature content (see role specifics). Certified Intimacy Coordinator on the production available to support all cast/crew.

Elizabeth Weathers, 50-65: (lead protagonist)

Paid. Too-serious, judgmental but high integrity solo documentary journalist, deeply closeted lesbian, female, any race, one lesbian kissing scene, simple safe stunts.

Man of Shadows, 40-60: (lead antagonist)

Paid. Non-descript white male, long monologues, simple safe stunts, comfortable with physical prosthesis (no makeup or mask).

Alyssa Falls, 21-30: (supporting lead)

Paid. Troubled heroin addict struggling to recover but fallen into webcam sex work. Female, any race. Born in NC, moved to New Jersey. Intimacy Coordinator provided for role by production as resource. No sex or nudity but mature subject matter for role. Traumatic birthing scene.

Raquel Villareal, 40-60: (supporting lead)

Paid. Nightclub manager, first generation Mexican immigrant, matter of fact, practical, concrete. Secretly religious (Catholic) but outwardly works in shady business. Bilingual desired.

London, 35-60: (supporting)

Paid via gross profit sharing. Bartender, (any race/gender), loquacious, Master’s in English, prone to long stories, the opposite of a good listener but heart of gold. Open to a dual cast/crew role in art or sound departments.

Reese, 35-60: (supporting)

Paid via gross profit sharing .Cook at Bev’s (any race/gender), tough as nails, jumped from job to job all over the world due to a rebellious, f**k it attitude, always looking for fight. Open to a dual cast/crew role in art or sound departments.

Jax, 25-50: (supporting)

Paid via gross profit sharing. Punk rock band bassist, trans (male, non-binary, female or other), deep introvert but a musical snob, thinks Jett is an idiot but too introverted to get into other bands. Slow to anger but holds on grudges long. Open to a dual cast/crew role in art or sound departments.

Xris 25-50: (supporting)

Paid via gross profit sharing. Pronounced Chris, punk rock drummer, trans (male, non-binary, female or other), party animal, always in trouble, always late, but fantastic drummer, bounced out of every band in town. Open to a dual cast/crew role in art or sound departments.

OLD MAN, 60-70: (day player)

Paid via gross profit sharing. White male, grungy looking, facial hair, webcam performer customer, no nudity or sex.

BLONDE MAN, 40s but looks younger: (day player)

Paid via gross profit sharing. Mark Z. tech bro type. California surfer accent.

BLACK-HAIRED MAN, 40-60: (day player)

Paid via gross profit sharing. Elon M. tech bro type, slightly unhinged, mixed accent, any race.

HEAVY SET OLD MAN, 60-80: (day player)

Paid via gross profit sharing. DJT politician type, quite unhinged.

BEARDED THIN MAN, 25-40: (day player)

Paid via gross profit sharing. Cold, unemotional tech executive, humorless.

CABLE NEWS ANCHOR (25-50): (half-day player)

Paid via gross profit sharing. Any race/gender. Typical broadcast news anchor.