'Melanin'-Beverly (Lead Role)

Seeking talent and crew for "Melanin," a drama and social commentary show with a bold, empowering, and reflective tone. Logline:In a world that consistently undervalues her, a resilient Black woman launches her own agency to challenge a discriminatory modeling industry. She faces high-stakes decisions as she navigates success, integrity, and survival.Synopsis: "Melanin" is a compelling drama that chronicles the journey of a young Black woman’s fight to reshape the beauty industry and the cultural landscape of the 1980s. Set against a rich backdrop that juxtaposes the high fashion world with the urban grit of New York’s early hip-hop scene, the series explores her struggle against systemic barriers in a complex industry where appearance and identity are currency. At the heart of "Melanin" is a layered exploration of resilience and identity in the face of external pressures to conform. As the protagonist gains recognition and success, she must navigate alliances that challenge her values, putting her identity and business at risk. Her journey is a powerful narrative about empowerment, moral complexity, and cultural change.Themes: Empowerment and Integrity: How one woman’s ambition to redefine beauty becomes a fight for equality and justice; Cultural Identity and Complexity: Unpacking the intersectionality of race, gender, and societal expectations; Resilience and Survival: The personal cost of pioneering change in a hostile environment.

Seeking talent from Winnetka, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Lancaster, CA; Palmdale, CA; Culver City, CA; San Diego, CA; Anaheim, CA; Cerritos, CA; Hawthorne, CA; Long Beach, CA; Glendale, CA; Santa Clarita, CA; Pomona, CA; Torrance, CA; Pasadena, CA; El Monte, CA; Downey, CA; Reseda, CA; Malibu, CA

Roles paying up to $100.00

Role: Beverly (Lead Role)

The central character, a young, beautiful Black woman entering the 1980s modeling world. She is deeply passionate about becoming a role model in an industry dominated by conventional standards that often exclude people of color. Despite her insecurities, Beverly’s determination shines as she envisions establishing a Black-owned modeling agency that empowers models beyond their looks.

Personality Traits: Ambitious, resilient, compassionate, and a bit quirky. She has a warm presence and a playful side, shown in her nervous humor. Beverly’s courage grows throughout the story as she confronts prejudice directly.

Ethnicity: Black / African Descent

Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel

Required Skills:

• Acting
• Acting Techniques: Screen Acting
• Modeling: Commercial Modeling
• Modeling: Beauty & Makeup Modeling
• Modeling: Fashion
• Modeling: General Modeling

Pre-Screen Requests: 1 Question(s)

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