Your Role Starts Here.
Join Lori Morrissey & TZIFF for an Unforgettable
30-Day Journey Into Film — With You in the Spotlight.
Make a Film in 30 Days
Join Our Crew and Become a Featured Actor in a Local Film Today!
Are You Ready to Take Your Career to the Next Level?!!
Now is your chance to star in a real film and add powerful new credits to your resume, IMDb profile, and demo reel — all while working alongside passionate filmmakers and fellow actors. Join Lori Morrissey CEO & Founder Tarzana International Film Festival.
Bring your passion, dreams, and ideas to life — in a live action film created in just 30 days!
This is more than a workshop — it’s your launchpad.
Here's What You Get:
A role in a brand-new local film
A copy of your scenes for your demo reel
An official IMDb credit
Real on-set experience with professional mentorship
A resume booster for the 2025 season and beyond!
Role Opportunities and Investment Options:
$99 Deal One-liner role
IMDb credit Copy of your scene for your demo reel
$199 Deal Supporting Role
A few key lines that help drive the story
$299 Deal Co-Star Role
Appear alongside main actors with a notable part
$399 Deal Supportive Lead Role
Major character helping to anchor the storyline
$499 Deal Lead Role
Significant screen time with major story impact
$599 Deal Starring Role
The main character, central to the film’s journey!
Understanding the Roles:
Lead Roles:
Lead: The main character(s) with significant screen time and major story impact.
Principal Role: Often used interchangeably with "Lead," referring to the top-billed actors.
Co-Star: An actor appearing prominently alongside other leads, sharing scenes and story focus.
Supporting Roles:
Supporting Role: An important but secondary character helping to move the story forward.
Featured Role: Actors with a few speaking lines or standout moments (such as solo dances or key scenes).
Guest Star: A performer who appears briefly but memorably in a specific scene or part of the project.
Whether you’re stepping into a lead role
or making your mark in a featured scene ,every part matters — and every part gets you closer to your dreams!
Sign Up Now!
This is a first-come, first-served opportunity — limited roles available!
Ready to act, shine, and make your mark on film?
Why This Program is Different
FAST, REAL RESULTS: You’ll create a film from start to finish in just 30 days.
INDUSTRY-LED: Learn directly from Lori Morrissey and TZIFF’s professional team.
RESUME READY: IMDb credits, demo reel scenes, and a polished final product.
COMMUNITY POWERED: No waiting rooms. No "someday."
SEE YOUR PERFORMANCE ON THE BIG SCREEN: This film will premier at the Tarzana International Film Festival.
Just action, teamwork, and real opportunities.
Don’t Just Dream It. Do It.
Act today in a real film
Film your future
Be seen.
Testimonials
Jasmine Richards
Caught some incredible films and made great contacts at the networking events. Tarzana Film Festival truly brings the global film community together!
Monica Chandler
The networking events were spot-on, better than most festivals. Hit up a panel too, some legit insights shared. Decent use of time if you're in the industry.
Thomas Krazinski
The awards ceremony at Tarzana International Film Festival is quite impressive. Well-organized and genuinely supportive of indie filmmakers. It's worth checking out.