Short Film New Mexico Principal Casting Call for Cara

Greek God Short Film Casting Call

Job Description
A short film titled Greek God is casting talent for paid speaking roles filming in the Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area. This project explores mythic themes, desire, and obsession, following a young man whose physical attraction spirals into an unsettling path. If you’re looking for an indie short film acting opportunity with dramatic, emotionally driven material, this is a great role-based casting call to consider.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a short film production with dramatic and emotional storytelling

• Take direction from the director and collaborate with cast for authentic performances

• Maintain continuity, professionalism, and on-set focus throughout filming

• Be prepared for character-driven themes involving intensity, desire, and inner conflict

Requirements

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Greater Grand Rapids, MI area

• Billy: Male, 20s, winged deity with an emotional, vigorous charge toward others

• Zane: Male, 20s, mystifying deity who shows love for pain and nature

• Sienna: Female, 30s, a quiet character with deep thoughts and an escalating sense of peril

• Comfortable performing in a darker, dramatic indie short film tone

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow direction on set

Compensation

• $85 per day

Half the Horse Casting Call: Two Actresses

Job Description
A narrative video art project is casting two actresses for lead roles in a story centered on two partners who share a horse—until the horse lands an office job and their reality starts to shift. Auditions will be held online, with in-person callbacks in Manhattan. All dialogue is in English, and performers should be comfortable carrying emotionally grounded scenes with subtle comedy and surreal storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead role in a narrative video art production with scripted English dialogue

• Collaborate with the director to bring nuanced, character-driven moments to life

• Participate in online auditions and attend in-person callbacks in Manhattan if selected

• Maintain professionalism, preparation, and consistency across rehearsals and filming

Requirements

• Role 1: Chinese female, age 24 (all dialogue in English)

• Role 2: Chinese/East Asian female, age 35+ (all dialogue in English)

• Strong acting ability with natural delivery and emotional range

• Comfortable working in a surreal, narrative-driven video art style

• Must be able to attend Manhattan callbacks if requested

Compensation

• Paid (details provided upon selection)

After School Short Film Casting Call

Job Description
A short film is now casting SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent for lead and supporting roles. This character-driven story follows a sensitive young boy navigating “feminine” interests while facing rigid expectations around masculinity. Casting is open to all ethnicities, with roles for child actors and adult performers. Filming will take place in New York.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a short film production, including emotional and dialogue-driven moments

• Take direction from the director and collaborate with cast for natural, authentic performances

• Maintain professionalism on set, including punctuality, focus, and continuity between takes

• For select adult roles, participate in intimacy scenes with appropriate coordination and consent practices

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities and backgrounds

• Lead Child Role: Male, ages 4–8 (bright, bubbly, expressive; no prior acting experience required)

• Lead Child Role: Female, ages 4–8 (energetic, self-aware, playful; no prior acting experience required)

• Lead Adult Role: Male, 30s–40s (blue-collar/construction-worker type; includes male/male intimacy)

• Supporting Adult Role: Male, ages 25–40 (masculine, intense; includes male/male intimacy)

• Supporting Adult Role: Female, ages 22–30 (warm, fun, playful teacher energy; comedic timing a plus)

• Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian per production rules and child performer requirements

Compensation

• $125/day

Queer Cast and Crew for Short Holiday Film (NYC)

Job Description
A short holiday film is booking queer cast and crew for a fun, passion-project shoot filming in New York City. The story follows Raven, a Christmas-hating queer who unexpectedly collides with Parker during a festive bar crawl, leading to flirtation, clashing holiday cheer, and chemistry that challenges them both. This is an unpaid project, with food and IMDb credit provided, and there may be opportunities to discuss work trades or future paid projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform or crew on a short holiday film set in NYC

• Collaborate with a queer-forward creative team in a supportive environment

• For cast: deliver natural, chemistry-driven performances suited to romantic comedy energy

• For crew: support production needs on set and help keep the shoot running smoothly

• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and clear communication during production

Requirements

• Queer cast and crew encouraged to apply

• Must be able to work in New York City as a local hire or travel independently

• Comfortable working on an indie, passion-project style production

• Collaborative attitude and reliability

Compensation

• Unpaid roles

• Food provided

• IMDb credit provided

• Work trades or other options may be discussed

Student Film Casting Call: “The Dark Room” (Supporting Roles + Extras)

Job Description
A student psychological drama titled “The Dark Room” is casting in Boca Raton, Florida. The story follows a young photography student struggling with family conflict and mental health while trying to finish a high school photography project. As pressure builds, reality begins to blur, and the images he captures start to feel disturbingly alive. The project includes intense themes, and lead roles may involve mature language and R-rated content.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a student film with psychological drama elements

• Take direction from the casting team and director during auditions and filming

• Deliver grounded, emotionally honest performances in family-conflict scenes

• Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout the shoot schedule

• For extras: portray students in a hallway scene with natural background action

Requirements

• Must be local to Boca Raton, Florida or able to work as a local hire

• English-speaking performers

• Comfortable with mature themes (role dependent)

• Roles available:

  • Diane (Female, young to middle-aged): supporting role portraying a strict, chaotic, emotionally unavailable mother

  • Jonathan (Male, young to middle-aged): supporting role portraying a distant, quiet, unemotional father

  • Teen extras: background students for a hallway scene

Compensation

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Drama Short: “Nail Salon” Casting Call

Job Description
A drama project titled “Nail Salon” is casting non-union actors for an upcoming shoot in Miami, Florida. This production is unpaid, but includes on-set perks such as food, plus IMDb credit and reel footage for selected talent. The project is also planned as a promotional video for a larger series, with the possibility of being asked back if the series moves forward.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a dramatic promotional short

• Bring an authentic, grounded performance to character-driven moments

• Take direction from the director and work collaboratively with the crew

• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to work on set

• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Non-union talent

• Must be able to work in Miami, Florida as a local hire or travel independently

• Comfortable performing in a drama project with character-focused storytelling

• Role available:

  • Natalie (Female or female-presenting, late teens to early 20s, open ethnicity): bright-eyed, ambitious, and determined—willing to do whatever it takes to get what she wants

Compensation

• Unpaid role

• Food provided

• IMDb credit provided

• Reel footage provided

Short Film Casting Call: “The Way the Light Changes”

Job Description
Project Casting is seeking non-union actors for a paid, self-funded short film in North Florida (Taylor County/Big Bend area). This dramatic, metaphysical story is minimalist and intimate, focusing on memory, choice, identity, and emotional boundaries. Performances should feel grounded and precise—quiet intensity over big emotion, with strong listening and presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform dialogue-driven scenes with subtlety and restraint

• Collaborate with the director to achieve a minimalist, intimate tone

• Communicate emotion through stillness, listening, and subtext

• Stay consistent across takes with controlled, natural performance choices

• Maintain professionalism on set during a micro-budget production

Requirements

• Non-union talent

• Ability to deliver grounded, natural performances with minimal exposition

• Strong control over expressiveness (no melodrama or overplaying)

• Comfortable with quiet scenes, subtext, and ethical/emotional conflict

• Must be able to work as a local hire in North Florida (Taylor County/Big Bend area)

• Roles available:

  • Daniel (Male, 40–55) — Lead

  • Evelyn (Female, 20–30) — Supporting Lead

  • Michael (Male, 20–30) — Supporting

Compensation

• Paid roles (self-funded micro-budget)

• Lead: $200 per day

• Supporting: $150 per day

Psychological Horror Short Film – Lead Roles

Job Description
A psychological horror short film is seeking two lead actors to portray a couple at the center of an intense, emotionally driven story. This project offers emerging performers the opportunity to gain on-camera experience in a narrative-focused production designed to help actors build their reels and industry presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes portraying a romantic relationship under psychological tension

• Deliver emotional, character-driven performances suitable for a horror genre

• Collaborate closely with the director and production team during filming

• Maintain professionalism during an outdoor shoot environment

Requirements

• Open to actors in their 20s–30s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Female role: height below 5’8

• Male role: height above 5’8

• No prior acting experience required

• Comfortable performing in outdoor filming conditions

Compensation

• Unpaid role

• On-camera acting credit

• Experience working on a psychological horror film production

Job Description
A short thriller/drama film is casting background actors for scenes set in a mental hospital. Production is seeking a variety of looks to portray everyday hospital roles, including doctors, patients, and orderlies (patient assistants). This is a great opportunity for performers who want on-set experience in a narrative film environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a background role in a mental hospital setting (doctor, patient, or orderly).

• Follow on-set direction from the director and production team.

• Maintain continuity with wardrobe, hair, and blocking as required.

• Arrive prepared, professional, and ready to work for the full time needed on set.

Requirements

• Must be comfortable working as a background actor in a hospital-themed scene.

• Must be able to work as a local hire/self-report to set.

• Submit a photo of yourself with your application.

• All experience levels welcome.

Compensation Details
Unpaid. (No compensation provided.)

Job Description

A non-union horror/thriller short film is casting multiple speaking roles for the project “Eyeless.” The story follows Macy after she’s kicked out of a college party and encounters a mysterious crying girl covering her eyes. Production is seeking actors who can portray college-aged characters (20s) and deliver natural, grounded performances with strong emotional range. Crew interest is also being collected separately by production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a horror/thriller short film, including dramatic and suspense-driven moments.
• Take direction from the director and production team and collaborate with scene partners on set.
• Participate in rehearsals, table reads, and filming days as scheduled.
• Arrive prepared with lines learned and maintain professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

• Must be able to portray a character in their 20s (college student age range).
• Comfortable performing in a horror/thriller tone (suspense, tension, emotional intensity).
• Ability to work well in an ensemble cast and follow on-set direction.
• Roles currently seeking:
  • Macy: 20s college student; popular; tall; mean.
  • Lindsay: 20s college student; Macy’s best friend; preppy presenting.
  • Mina: 20s college student; Macy’s other best friend; alternative presenting.
  • Josh: 20s college student; jock; blonde or brunette; tall.
  • Darcy: 20s college student; shorter; introverted.

Compensation Details

Non-Union. Unpaid. (Experience/credit-based opportunity.)

Job Description

A short film production is casting talent local to San Antonio, Texas for lead roles. The project is seeking performers who can bring strong emotional range and on-camera presence to a dramatic story. Actors of all backgrounds are encouraged to submit, provided they match the character breakdowns below.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a featured lead character in a scripted short film.

• Take direction from the director and collaborate professionally with the production team.

• Attend rehearsals and participate in filming as scheduled by production.

• Arrive prepared, camera-ready, and able to deliver consistent performances across takes.

Requirements

Role 1: Melody (Lead)

• Playing age: 21–30

• Character type: Engaging young woman central to the emotional arc of the story

• Look notes: Blonde hair (natural or wig) and fair/light complexion preferred for continuity (hair color can be achieved via wig or dye)

• Must be comfortable portraying the specific look required for the role

Role 2: Chivalry (Lead)

• Playing age: 25–35

• Character type: Strong, principled male with a commanding presence and strong sense of honor

• Look notes: Athletic or fit build, confident demeanor (hair color/ethnicity may be open—focus is on capturing the character’s presence)

• Must be comfortable portraying the specific look required for the role

Compensation Details

• Paid daily rate (negotiable based on experience)

• Meals provided

• IMDb credit

Job Description

A short film titled “Twyla” is casting for upcoming roles in a coming-of-age horror drama. The story follows a young woman struggling to enter adulthood who takes a job on an isolated farm—where a caged dog and a neighbor’s strange, obsessive behavior push her to confront a painful wound from her childhood.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a narrative short film.

• Collaborate with the director and production team to develop character and tone.

• Take direction well and maintain professionalism on set.

• Attend scheduled rehearsals and filming as required by production.

• Provide requested audition materials (headshot, reel/demo, resume, and the role you’re interested in).

Requirements

Twyla (19)

• Sensitive, intuitive, and curious, but troubled by a difficult past.

• A college dropout who appears to have derailed her life.

Tyler (16) — Actor must be 18+

• Stunted and socially inept; antisocial in behavior.

• Unkempt with poor emotional regulation.

• Character commits a serious crime in response to romantic rejection (actors must be comfortable portraying dark subject matter).

Mrs. Dweyer (60s)

• No-nonsense, hardworking woman who owns a farm.

• Strong and reserved; emotionally distant with a slightly masculine edge.

• Deeply sensitive and empathetic underneath.

Compensation Details

• $100/day rate

• On-screen credit

• Meals provided