The collaborative film project "Cleveland, I Love You" seeks several EXPERIENCED female actors for a short film to be shot in February 2012. The film will be directed by Jamie Babbit, a Hollywood film director and Cleveland native known for her 1999 hit, "But I'm a Cheerleader."

The film is a lesbian-themed comedy. Lesbian actresses are strongly preferred. Actresses must be comfortable with adult material.

Actresses must be available to audition IN PERSON on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. Actresses must also be available to shoot on Feb. 18 and 19, 2012. AUDITION AND SHOOT DATES ARE NOT FLEXIBLE. Please do not contact us if you are unavailable on these dates.

EXPERIENCED ACTRESSES ONLY. Union actresses are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Please e-mail your current head shot and acting resume to casting@cinemacleveland.com. In your e-mail subject line, please mention the name of the character below for whom you wish to audition. If you have any videos displaying your acting work online, please send that to us as well.

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot consider or respond to submissions that do not follow these guidelines or from actresses who do not fit the descriptions listed below.

Should you meet our requirements, we will contact you shortly to schedule an appointment for your audition on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.

CANDACE
African American actress, age 30-45, heavy build. Lesbian/butch actress is a must. Seeking an actress with dyed blonde hair or one who is willing to dye her hair blonde for the role. Actresses chosen to audition will be given a side to memorize and perform.

TRACY CHAPMAN FANS
Seeking several butch lesbian actresses ages 35-55 to work as extras. African American actresses who have a similar look to Tracy Chapman are encouraged to contact us! Must come prepared with short comedic monologue.