A24’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ Speaking Roles Casting Call for Ukranian-Speaking People

Job Description
A student-directed film with a professional crew is now casting for an outdoor scene in Toronto. This project is seeking actors who can bring strong comedic timing, expressive performances, and a confident on-screen presence. Meals and professional working conditions will be provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted roles with energy, precision, and comedic timing

• Engage in physical scenes involving collisions and expressive acting moments

• Collaborate with the director and cast to deliver a strong on-camera performance

• Participate in outdoor filming with weather-appropriate attire

Requirements

• Mother: Female, 30s, pushing a stroller with a prop baby; loud, mean, and talkative personality. Must be comfortable with expressive/argument scenes.

• Store Staff: All genders, role requires colliding with lead actress, falling on the street, and spilling a drink. Must be physically comfortable and able to deliver comedic timing.

• Strong acting presence and ability to perform physical comedy is required.

Compensation

• $200/day plus meals provided

• Professional set experience with a student-led production team

• Safe working conditions with safety equipment provided

Job Description
A gripping new thriller is now casting actors for multiple paid roles. The story follows detectives in Philadelphia racing against time to stop a brutal serial killer targeting sex workers. Meanwhile, Tobin, a man in therapy for deep-rooted childhood trauma, struggles with his past as disturbing parallels arise between his sessions and the killer’s crimes. This ensemble project explores themes of redemption, morality, and the human capacity for hope.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted roles with authenticity and emotional depth

• Collaborate with directors and cast to bring layered characters to life

• Engage in scenes that may involve emotional, intense, or suspenseful moments

• Contribute to the storytelling of a high-stakes thriller narrative

Requirements

• Open to actors of all ethnicities, genders, and abilities

• Roles include:

  • Tobin: Male, African American, 25–30s, socially awkward, dealing with trauma

  • Detective Bennigan: Male, African American, 30s–40s, stern husband/father, 6 ft+

  • Dr. Andre: Male, African American, late 30s–40s, Tobin’s therapist

  • Captain Dawson: Male, 50s, stern, open ethnicity

  • Detective Saunders: Male, African American, late 30s–40s, arrogant

  • Detective Lewis: Female, open race, works in department

  • Aniya: Female, African American/Hispanic/mixed race, 30s, Tobin’s love interest

  • Mrs. Miller: Female, 40s, emotional wife/mother

  • Mr. Miller: Male, 40s, father figure

  • Teresa: Female, late 30s, fair-skinned, detective’s wife

  • Additional roles: witnesses, officers, medical examiners, sex workers, news anchors, students, and more

Compensation

• $450/day for lead roles (Tobin, Teresa, Aniya, The Millers)

• $350/day for supporting characters

• Paid opportunity with professional credit

Job Description
The upcoming period feature film Slay The Dreamer is now hiring experienced crew for its production. This high-level prestige film is set to shoot in October and requires skilled professionals who can bring authenticity and creativity to the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the production team in delivering a high-quality feature film

• Collaborate with department heads to ensure accuracy, detail, and period authenticity

• Manage technical and creative aspects of film production within budgetary guidelines

• Contribute expertise in crowd management, set extension, and visual storytelling

Requirements

• Experienced UPM/Line Producer with strong organizational and leadership skills

• Director of Photography (DP) with expertise in cinematic period storytelling

• VFX Production Supervisor with background in crowd/set extension work and period accuracy

• Must be able to work collaboratively with the creative team on a prestige-level project

• Previous feature film or high-end production experience strongly preferred

Compensation

• Paid positions

• Professional credit on a feature film

• Opportunity to work with a creative team on a prestige production

Casting and Crew Call for Horror Film “What Happened?”

Job Description
A new non-union horror film titled What Happened? is now casting actors and hiring crew members for an upcoming production in the Greater Orlando or Tampa area. This project offers on-set experience, IMDb credit, food, and reel footage for participating talent. Paid positions are available for select crew roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted roles with authenticity, energy, and strong character development

• Collaborate with the director, cast, and crew to bring the story to life

• Support production in creating a suspenseful and engaging horror film

• Crew members will assist with technical and creative tasks to ensure a smooth shoot

Requirements

• Open to non-union actors and crew members

• Character roles include:

  • Declan Stratham (male, late childhood to early adolescence, studious and well-mannered)

  • Morgan Stratham (female, mid-childhood, lively, must be comfortable with SFX makeup)

  • Jim Stratham (male, mid to late 30s, detached father figure)

  • Rachel (female, late childhood to early adolescence, carefree and fun-loving)

  • Cecelia (female, late childhood to early adolescence, energetic and uplifting)

  • Tyrone (male, late childhood to early adolescence, athletic football player type)

• Crew roles available: Director of Photography (paid), Script Supervisor, ACs, Gaffer (paid), Grips, Sound Mixer (paid), Boom Operator, Production Designer (paid), SFX Artist (paid), and Production Assistants

Compensation

• Paid opportunities for select crew roles

• Food, IMDb credit, and reel footage provided for cast

• Valuable experience on a professional horror film set

Casting Call for Six Non-Speaking Roles

Job Description
A local Phoenix business is seeking actors for a non-union, non-speaking commercial project. Multiple roles are available for men and women across different age ranges. This is a great opportunity for talent looking to gain experience, expand their portfolio, and work on a professional set.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in non-speaking commercial roles with natural expressions and body language

• Take direction from the production team to bring authentic performances on camera

• Participate in either short half-day shoots or full-day sessions depending on the role

• Maintain professionalism and flexibility on set

Requirements

• Open to men and women of various backgrounds and ethnicities

• Age ranges vary by role: 25 to 50 years old for adults, 25 to 40 for select roles

• Must be local to Phoenix, AZ, or willing to self-report

• Non-union talent only

Compensation

• Lead Actress: $500 (full day)

• Compliance Manager: $100

• Frustrated Employee/New Hire: $100

• Communities App Selfie: $100

• Communities Selfie Friend 1: $50

• Communities Selfie Friend 2: $50

• Flat rate pay with unlimited usage rights

Casting Call for Indie Film “The Swan”

Job Description
An upcoming indie film is seeking talented actors to bring powerful roles to life in a story centered on family, identity, and defiance. The project explores the struggle between freedom and loyalty as a young cellist faces a life-changing decision against the backdrop of a militant father’s control.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray complex characters with emotional depth and authenticity

• Collaborate closely with the director and production team to bring the film’s vision to life

• Participate in scenes involving prosthetics, makeup, and in some cases simulated gore or physical effects

• Deliver performances in fluent Korean (for all Korean roles) with strong cultural and emotional accuracy

Requirements

• Korean actors fluent in Korean are required for most roles

• Roles available include:

  • Male, 40s (military figure, authoritarian father)

  • Male, 7–17 (obedient son, cello player at beginner level or higher)

  • Female, 9–19 (rebellious childhood friend)

  • Female, 30s (ghostly figure guiding the son)

  • Male, 40s+ (professor of music)

  • Male, American, 30s+ (announcer character)

• Must be comfortable with themes of control, defiance, and heavy emotional arcs

• Certain roles require working with prosthetics, SFX makeup, or simulated gore

Compensation

• Paid roles with meals, housing, and travel provided

• On-screen credit and copy of the film included

• Professional exposure through a student-led indie film production

Casting Call – Seniors for Feature Film

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking seniors in their 70s and older who love going to the cinema to portray customers in an upcoming feature film. This project celebrates authentic moviegoers and their love for film, offering a chance to be part of a professional production shooting in London.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as cinema customers in a feature film scene

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Bring natural personality and enthusiasm for cinema to the role

• Work professionally alongside cast and crew on set

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 70 and older

• Must be based in or around London, or have a London base

• Passion for going to the cinema encouraged

• No acting experience required

Compensation

• Paid opportunity with pay parity across all cast and crew

Casting Call – Baseball Players and Umpires for TV Series

Job Description
Casting directors are looking for real baseball players and umpires for an upcoming scene in a television series. This exciting project will film in the Hudson Valley area and is seeking authentic athletes who can portray high school players on screen. No acting experience is required, just real ballplayers who look the part.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray high school athletes in a baseball game scene

• Follow direction from the production team and deliver natural performances

• Bring personal authenticity and energy to the role

• Umpires will officiate the scene for realism

Requirements

• Baseball players: Must be 18+ but able to look like high school athletes

• Umpires: Open to adults with baseball knowledge and experience

• Real players strongly preferred; Division One players may participate voluntarily for IMDB credit

• Must be available for filming in the Hudson Valley/Poughkeepsie, NY

Compensation

• $176 for 10 hours

• Additional bump for players who bring their own uniforms and equipment

• Voluntary IMDB credit option for Division One players

Casting Call – Featured Teens for Upcoming Project

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking teens and young adults to appear as featured talent in an upcoming project filming in early to mid-September. This is a great opportunity for young performers to gain professional on-set experience and bring authentic energy to a high school setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a featured teen in scripted scenes

• Follow direction from the production team to achieve the desired performance

• Maintain professionalism on set throughout filming

• Work collaboratively with other cast members to create realistic high school portrayals

Requirements

• African American male, ages 13–16, ideally with some performance experience

• Young adults ages 18–20 with youthful looks to pass as high school students

• Parents/guardians must provide consent and contact information for minors under 18

• Must submit a recent photo and complete contact details for consideration

Compensation

• Paid featured teen roles (rate details provided upon booking)

Casting Call – Extras for Christmas Movie

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking extras of all ages and backgrounds to appear in an upcoming Great American Family Christmas feature film. This heartwarming holiday project will film in Buffalo and is looking for a variety of community roles to bring the festive story to life. Both union and non-union talent are welcome.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background roles that reflect authentic small-town Christmas life

• Work professionally with the cast and crew to support key holiday scenes

• Follow direction on set to ensure continuity and performance quality

• Be available for 1–3 filming days as required

Requirements

• Churchgoers: Male & Female, ages 18–70s

• Coffee Shop Patrons: Male & Female, ages 18–60s

• Townspeople: Male & Female, ages 18–70s

• Small Town Shoppers: Male & Female, ages 18–70s

• Light Festival Vendors: Male & Female, ages 18–50s

• School Kids: Male & Female, ages 6–13 (parental consent and child permits required)

• Open to all genders and ethnicities

Compensation

• Union rate: $216 for 8 hours

• Non-union rate: $150 for 8 hours

Casting Call – Male Actor to Portray Police Officer

Job Description
Casting directors are looking for a male actor to portray a police officer in a new series of vertical shorts. Filming will take place in the Duluth, GA area. This role requires professionalism, presence, and the ability to convincingly portray a law enforcement figure in a short-form project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a police officer character in a rest stop setting

• Follow direction from the production team to capture the scene effectively

• Maintain a professional and reliable presence on set

• Contribute to an authentic on-screen portrayal

Requirements

• Male actor, ages 40–50

• Must be available for the scheduled filming date

• Able to work as a local hire in Duluth, GA

• Comfortable performing in uniform and on camera

Compensation

• $130 for 10 hours (unless otherwise stated by production)

Casting Call – Male Actor to Portray Fisherman

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking a male actor to portray a fisherman in a new series of vertical shorts. Filming will take place in the Duluth, GA area. This role requires a natural, authentic presence on camera to bring the character to life in a short, cinematic scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a fisherman in a rest stop setting

• Work with the production team to achieve the desired performance

• Remain professional and follow direction throughout the shoot

• Bring natural energy and authenticity to the role

Requirements

• Male actor, ages 30–40

• Must be available for the scheduled filming date

• Able to work as a local hire in Duluth, GA

• Comfortable performing outdoors in a casual role

Compensation

• $130 for 10 hours (unless otherwise stated by production)