Koya Filmworkz

Koya Filmworkz Welcome to Koya Filmworkz, LLC! Based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, with film producer Niccolas “Awokoya” Gadsden as CEO.

Koya Filmworkz is a full film/television production company where we believe that every film creates “new beginnings, no ending”.

Casting for new psychological thriller short “The System”. Production will take place in Charlotte in May 2026. Must be ...
03/01/2026

Casting for new psychological thriller short “The System”. Production will take place in Charlotte in May 2026. Must be local or able to commute to Charlotte. Non-Union. Paid.

LOGLINE: A tightly controlled moderator leads four strangers through a high-stakes truth experiment where every withheld secret carries a visceral consequence—pushing each participant to the edge and forcing them to decide how much suffering truth is worth.

BLACK – Director of Client Strategy
Age: 30–45
Gender/Race: Latina/Asian female
How She Acts: Polished and unassuming, strategically quiet, cutthroat when threatened
Casting Note: Looking for an understated actress who feels invisible until the moment they turn lethal.

PURPLE – Police Officer
Age: 35–50
Gender/Race: Black male
How He Acts: Steady and reassuring (the glue), authoritative, internally cracking
Casting Note: Looking for a grounded presence who naturally holds the room together, then fractures without theatrics.

GREEN – Loan Officer
Age: 30–55
Gender/Race: White male
How He Acts: Casually dismissive, defensive when challenged, emotionally detached
Casting Note: Looking for someone who can play everyday indifference as cruelty—never loud, always justified.

If interested, please send an email with a resume, headshot, and the character you’re interested in to Niccolas Gadsden at [email protected].

*Include in the email subject your name and what character you’re auditioning for.

CASTING CALLCasting for a new proof of concept Manhood?Logline: A young Malik stands at a crossroad, forced to choose be...
01/11/2025

CASTING CALL

Casting for a new proof of concept Manhood?

Logline: A young Malik stands at a crossroad, forced to choose between a path of revenge or embracing self-discovery as he questions what it truly means to be a man.

Shooting Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025

Shooting Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Three Non-Union Actors Needed:

Malik Gilliam (Main Character): African American/Black male; ages 18-21; a seventeen-year-old with much intelligence, resourcefulness, and opportunities. However, finds himself in a dark and conflicting place while mourning the violent death of his older cousin Tyreek; looking for a good acting range and facial expressions.

DaQuan Richards: African American/Black male; ages 18-21; one of Malik’s best friends since childhood. Not wanting Malik to lose his street credibility, he presents him with the opportunity to avenge his cousin Tyreek’s murder.

Dr. Olukoni "Koni" Adeyemi: African American/Black male; ages 50-60; a fifty-year-old African centered school psychologist, who takes Malik in after his cousin is murdered. Dr. Koni is very wise and tries to lead Malik in the direction of his destiny through the wisdom of his ancestors. He leads with both tough love and patience, determining to help Malik decide what he wants out of this life.

All roles are paid a flat fee plus lunch will be provided. Must be available for table reads/in person rehearsals. Must sign a non-disclosure agreement before sides can be sent. Video audition submissions must be sent via YouTube or Vimeo.

PLEASE FORWARD QUESTIONS, REELS, RESUMES, AND HEADSHOTS: [email protected].

PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR EMAIL HEADER THE ROLE IN WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO AUDITION FOR.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

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