The feature film Thirsty Girl is now filming in and around Nashville.
The production is expected to film from mid-May through mid-June 2026 and is seeking Nashville area locals to work as paid background actors.
Thirsty Girl Movie:
The film is written and directed by Alexandra Qin and expands on her 2023 Sundance-selected short film of the same name.
The story follows a woman driving her sister to rehab while quietly struggling with an addiction of her own. The feature adaptation now in production, background casting is seeking local performers and those who just want to work on set for a day.
Casting in Nashville:
Jenny Alison Casting is handling background talent for the project. The production is seeking non-union extras in the Nashville area, with all roles being hired locally.
Note: No travel or housing is being provided, so applicants must be able to work as local hires.
See more projects filming in Tennessee.
This movie won a ton of awards. You may see some of that below from their Vimeo page for the original short film.
Casting Notices for “Thirsty Girl”
NASHVILLE AREA CASTING CALL – BACKGROUND TALENT.
PROJECT: THIRSTYGIRL
TYPE: Non-Union Background WorkLOCATION: Nashville, TN area — (Local Hires Only)
DATE:
Wednesday, May 20th
Thursday, May 21st
*MUST BE AVAILABLE BOTH DAYSWHO:
Looking for all genders, 25-65 years of age to play doctors, nurses and hospital visitors.PAY RATE:
$100/8hrs ($12.50 p/h – 8 hour guarantee + time and a half after) Must be able to commit to being on set 12+ hours. We may not need you that long, but must be able to commit to that. I WILL NOT HAVE THE CALL TIME UNTIL THE AFTERNOON PRIOR. Must be available regardless of call time.TO SUBMIT:
Email: booking@jennyalisoncasting.com
Subject Line: 5/20 TG (Required – or your email may be skipped)
Include the following in the body of the email:
Full Name
Height
Location (City, State)
Cell Number
Over the age of 18?
Top/Pant sizes?
Attach 3 CURRENT photos (at least 1 full body). No filters, please.
?? No hats or sunglasses – must show current hairstyle/appearance.
I-9 verification will be completed on set in accordance with federal law. If you do not complete Section 1 of Form I-9 and provide acceptable original I-9 documents (see Form I-9 Acceptable Documents), you will not be permitted to work. Individuals holding employer-specific nonimmigrant work visas (e.g., O-1, P-1, H-1B, etc.) sponsored by an agent or another employer cannot be considered. The production is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.
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PROJECT: THIRSTYGIRL
TYPE: Non-Union Featured Background Work
LOCATION: Nashville, TN area — (Local Hires Only)DATE:
Wednesday, May 20thWHO:
Seeking 2 young girls to portray sisters.
-Female, ages 6–9
-Blonde or light brown hair
-Fair skinWe would love to book real sisters for this, but we are also absolutely open to individual submissions.
Please note: We are unable to consider minors under 6 years of age for this role.
*These roles will be picked by our Director.PAY RATE:
$100/8hrs ($12.50 p/h – 8 hour guarantee) We may not need you that long, but must be able to commit to that. I WILL NOT HAVE THE CALL TIME UNTIL THE AFTERNOON PRIOR. Must be available regardless of call time.TO SUBMIT:
Email: booking@jennyalisoncasting.com
Subject Line: 5/20 SISTER (Required – or your email may be skipped)
Include the following in the body of the email:
Full Name
Height
Location (City, State)
Cell Number
Age:
Attach 3 CURRENT photos (at least 1 full body). No filters, please.No hats or sunglasses – must show current hairstyle/appearance.
I-9 verification will be completed on set in accordance with federal law. If you do not complete Section 1 of Form I-9 and provide acceptable original I-9 documents (see Form I-9 Acceptable Documents), you will not be permitted to work. Individuals holding employer-specific nonimmigrant work visas (e.g., O-1, P-1, H-1B, etc.) sponsored by an agent or another employer cannot be considered. The production is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.______________
NASHVILLE AREA CASTING CALL – BACKGROUND TALENT
PROJECT: THIRSTYGIRLTYPE: Non-Union Background Work
LOCATION: Nashville, TN area — (Local Hires Only)DATE:
Monday, May 18thWHO:
Seeking all genders and ethnicities, 25–40 years of age, with a hip, stylish, urban look to portray trendy New York City bar patrons.PAY RATE:
$100/8hrs ($12.50 p/h – 8 hour guarantee + time and a half after) Must be able to commit to being on set 12+ hours. We may not need you that long, but must be able to commit to that. I WILL NOT HAVE THE CALL TIME UNTIL THE AFTERNOON PRIOR. Must be available regardless of call time.TO SUBMIT:
Email: booking@jennyalisoncasting.com
Subject Line: 5/18 NYC (Required – or your email may be skipped)
Include the following in the body of the email:
Full Name
Height
Location (City, State)
Cell Number
Over the age of 18?Attach 3 CURRENT photos (at least 1 full body). No filters, please.
No hats or sunglasses – must show current hairstyle/appearance.
I-9 verification will be completed on set in accordance with federal law. If you do not complete Section 1 of Form I-9 and provide acceptable original I-9 documents (see Form I-9 Acceptable Documents), you will not be permitted to work. Individuals holding employer-specific nonimmigrant work visas (e.g., O-1, P-1, H-1B, etc.) sponsored by an agent or another employer cannot be considered. The production is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.
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