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Lead and Supporting Roles for Supernatural Short Film

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Job Description
A supernatural short film is now casting for two principal roles in a mysterious, suspense-driven project. Titled Through the Planchette, the film explores eerie encounters and the unseen energies that connect the living to the unknown. This production will shoot over a focused schedule and is perfect for performers who thrive in psychological thriller and horror narratives. Emotional range and subtle intensity are essential for these roles.

Job Responsibilities

  • Bring grounded, expressive performances to paranormal-themed scenes

  • Collaborate with the director to convey tension, fear, and emotional shifts

  • Participate in rehearsals and production meetings

  • Embody character-driven storytelling with authenticity

Requirements

  • Dev: Male, 20s, lead role with a grounded, introspective presence

  • Mya: Female, 20s, supporting role with emotional depth and curiosity

  • Must be available for filming over a weekend in West Chester, PA

  • Submit headshot, resume, and acting reel for consideration

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity

  • Meals and credits included

  • Short-form narrative with festival submission potential

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Job Description

A short film titled Emma and Najma is seeking talented actresses for two leading roles in an upcoming production directed by a filmmaker completing an MFA in Screenwriting and Directing at Columbia University. The film will explore themes of friendship, romance, and personal discovery through the experiences of two young women navigating life in New York.

The story follows Emma and Najma, two French-Tunisian women living in New York who openly discuss love, relationships, and cultural identity in a city where they often feel misunderstood. When Najma finally meets Emma’s boyfriend after weeks of advising her on romance, the encounter becomes more emotionally complicated than expected.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray one of the lead characters in the short film.

  • Deliver emotionally authentic performances that reflect the story’s themes of friendship, vulnerability, and identity.

  • Collaborate with the director and production team during rehearsals and filming.

  • Participate in scheduled auditions and production meetings if selected.

  • Maintain professionalism and cooperation with the cast and crew.

Requirements

Emma

  • Female, 20–25 years old

  • Tunisian / North African / Arab background preferred

  • Sensitive, introspective, and sincere personality

  • Able to portray a romantic young woman longing for a meaningful first love

Najma

  • Female, 22–28 years old

  • Tunisian / North African / Arab background preferred

  • Charismatic, bold, and magnetic presence

  • Confident and playful with a strong personality and hidden vulnerability

Additional Requirements

  • Must be fluent in French and English (some Arabic words may be used in dialogue).

  • Strong acting ability with emotional range.

  • Previous acting experience is preferred but not required.

  • Must be able to submit a headshot and reel if available.

Compensation

  • Compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

The Clutch Creatives is seeking dedicated and talented actors for an upcoming horror student short film. The production team is looking for passionate performers who are committed, creative, and ready to bring powerful characters to life on screen.

This project offers actors the opportunity to collaborate on a horror short film production while gaining valuable on-set experience. Selected talent will work with a creative team to deliver compelling performances in a suspense-driven story.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray assigned characters in a horror-themed student short film.

  • Participate in rehearsals and filming sessions as required by the production team.

  • Deliver engaging and believable performances that align with the film’s tone and direction.

  • Work collaboratively with the director, cast, and crew during production.

  • Maintain professionalism throughout the filming process.

Requirements

Victor Dominador Salcedo – Male Lead

  • Male, 40–50 years old

  • Well-groomed appearance with short, neat-looking hair

  • Preferably with a neatly trimmed mustache

  • Strong commanding presence with a clear and confident speaking voice suited for public speeches

  • Able to portray calm authority and subtle intimidation with controlled and precise acting

Clara Verdad Alvarez – Female Lead

  • Female, 18–28 years old

  • Strong acting ability with the capacity to portray emotional depth and tension suitable for a horror film

Additional Roles

  • Male and female actors, ages 18–50

  • Passionate performers interested in participating in a student horror short film

  • Prior acting experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

Selected actors will receive the following:

  • Talent fee

  • Transportation allowance

  • Meals on set

Lead Actors for Student Psychological Thriller Short Film

Job Description
A student film production is casting lead actors for a psychological thriller short film titled Casting Call. The story follows a woman invited to the home of a committed Scrabble player to be challenged, only to discover the game is far more dangerous than it appears. The film will be produced in Wolverhampton, UK and offers actors an opportunity to gain on-screen experience and film credits.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform lead roles in a psychological thriller short film

  • Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled

  • Collaborate with the director and production team during filming

  • Deliver strong on-camera performances suitable for a suspense-driven narrative

Requirements

  • Lily (Lead Female): Woman playing age 20s

  • Mark (Lead Male): Man playing age 30–40s

  • Acting experience or a showreel/self-tape preferred

  • Ability to perform in a dramatic psychological thriller

Compensation

  • Unpaid student production

  • Catering provided on set

  • Screen credit included

Job Type:
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Skills:
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Job Description
A casting team is seeking actors for featured and background roles in an upcoming action-thriller short film titled Dogs on Fire. The production is looking for performers who can portray law enforcement characters, civilians, and everyday pedestrians in a dramatic, high-intensity storyline.

This project offers performers the opportunity to collaborate with an experienced creative team on a cinematic short film. Selected talent may participate in action sequences, rehearsals, and staged blocking as part of the film’s production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray assigned characters in an action-thriller short film

  • Participate in rehearsals, scene blocking, and action sequences when required

  • Follow direction from the directors and production team

  • Deliver authentic and engaging performances suited to the film’s dramatic tone

  • Work collaboratively with cast and crew during filming

Requirements

  • Cops: Male actors, late 20s to late 30s. Must be able to run and willing to participate in rehearsals, stunts, and scene blocking.

  • Homeless Woman: Female actors, ages 20–40. Must be comfortable performing physical scenes that may include being tackled during staged action moments.

  • Background Actors: Adults 18+ to portray pedestrians and everyday civilians in street scenes.

  • Must be able to work in the filming location

  • Comfortable performing in an action-themed production environment

  • Reliable and professional on set

Compensation

  • IMDb credit provided

  • Opportunity to gain experience working on a professionally produced short film

  • On-set experience with an established production team

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

A student short film titled Devil Gone Home is seeking a male actor in his 20s to 30s for a lead role. The project follows a lone traveler who encounters the devil at a crossroads, forcing him to confront the tension between pursuing greatness and risking the loss of himself.

This short film will be produced as a creative student project and filmed using a virtual LED volume wall stage, offering performers the opportunity to work with innovative film technology in a cinematic storytelling environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the lead character in a dramatic student short film

  • Perform scripted scenes exploring themes of ambition, fear, and personal conflict

  • Collaborate with the director and production team to bring the story to life

  • Participate in filming on a virtual LED volume stage production setup

  • Follow direction during filming to achieve the intended visual and emotional performance

Requirements

  • Male actor aged 20–30

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • Acting experience preferred but not required

  • Must provide a headshot, resume, and demo reel when submitting

  • Ability to perform in a dramatic short film role

Compensation

  • This is an unpaid student film opportunity

  • Participants will gain experience working on a short film production utilizing LED volume stage technology

  • Opportunity to collaborate with emerging filmmakers and build portfolio material

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description
A student production team from Sheridan College is seeking an actor for a minor role in the short film Face the Heel. This project follows the intense competition between two individuals—a stripper and a privileged rival—as they race against the clock to secure a coveted editorial assistant position at a leading newspaper.

The selected actor will portray a small but memorable character appearing in a strip club setting. This role requires a performer capable of delivering subtle on-screen presence with a brief speaking part.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a customer character in a strip club scene

  • Deliver 1–2 lines of dialogue during the scene

  • Follow direction from the film’s director and production team

  • Maintain professionalism and consistency during filming

  • Collaborate with cast and crew throughout production

Requirements

  • Any gender, any ethnicity

  • Must be 19 years or older

  • Ability to portray a “creepy customer” character convincingly

  • Must be able to provide a headshot and resume or demo reel for submission

  • Comfortable performing in a nightclub or strip club scene setting

Compensation

  • Non-union student short film

  • Unpaid opportunity

  • Opportunity to gain experience working on a student film production

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Actor
Skills:
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Job Description
A short film production is casting a male actor for a supporting role in the upcoming action thriller Dogs on Fire. Casting directors are seeking a strong performer who can portray a character involved in a high-stakes heist storyline. The project will film in the Rio Grande Valley and offers actors the opportunity to gain professional credits and demo reel footage while working on a dynamic action-focused production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a supporting character in an action thriller short film

  • Participate in rehearsals, blocking, and scripted action scenes

  • Follow direction from the director and production team during filming

  • Perform scenes that may involve staged action or stunt-style movement

Requirements

  • Male actor in his late 20s to early 30s

  • Fluent in both Spanish and English

  • Comfortable performing in an action or thriller film environment

  • Willing to participate in rehearsals and production blocking

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in the Rio Grande Valley

Compensation

  • IMDb credit

  • Demo reel footage for portfolio use

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Job Description
A student production team is seeking male actors for an upcoming Western drama short film filming in Willis, Texas. This non-union project tells the story of an escaped convict who stumbles upon the remote camp of a lone cowboy. As the two men develop an uneasy bond on the frontier, a relentless U.S. Marshal closes in, determined to capture the fugitive.

The film explores themes of redemption, morality, survival, and the emotional complexity of life on the frontier. The production is looking for actors capable of delivering intense, character-driven performances in a dramatic Western setting.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray key characters in a narrative Western short film

  • Deliver emotionally grounded performances aligned with the film’s dramatic tone

  • Collaborate with the director and production team during rehearsals and filming

  • Participate in scenes that may involve horseback riding

  • Maintain professionalism and commitment during the production process

Requirements

  • Male actors who can portray characters within the specified age ranges

  • Must be comfortable riding a horse (walking and trotting; no stunt work required)

  • Ability to portray emotionally complex characters with intensity and depth

  • Willingness to work on a non-union student film project

  • Professional attitude and ability to collaborate with cast and crew

Roles Available

  • Ben – Escaped Convict / Gunslinger (Male, 20–30)
    A hardened outlaw with a strong moral core. Despite his troubled past, he carries a quiet determination and sense of honor. The actor must be capable of portraying internal conflict and resilience. Must be comfortable riding a horse.

  • James – Lone Cowboy (Male, 55+)
    An aging cowboy shaped by decades of experience and hardship. Wise and reflective, he carries the emotional weight of loss while embodying the spirit of the frontier. Horseback riding experience preferred.

  • U.S. Marshal Wallace (Male, 35–60)
    A once-respected lawman driven by ambition and arrogance. Ruthless and relentless in his pursuit of justice, Wallace’s pride may ultimately become his downfall. Must be comfortable riding a horse.

Compensation

  • Gas reimbursement for travel to set

  • Meals provided on set

  • Hotel accommodations if needed

  • Opportunity to gain experience working on a student film production

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description
A short film production is casting a male Spanish-speaking actor to portray a doctor in the upcoming film La Última Esperanza. Casting directors are seeking a fluent Spanish speaker who can bring professionalism and authenticity to a medical role within the story. This project will film in the Rio Grande Valley and offers performers the opportunity to participate in a professionally produced narrative short film.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a doctor in scripted scenes for a short film

  • Deliver natural dialogue and performance in Spanish

  • Follow direction from the director and production team during filming

  • Help create a believable medical environment within the story

Requirements

  • Male actor ages 40–65

  • Fluent Spanish speaker

  • Ability to portray a professional doctor character

  • Comfortable performing in a narrative film production

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in the Rio Grande Valley area

Compensation

  • Paid acting opportunity

Actors for Untitled Nashville Horror Film

Job Description
A horror film production is casting actors for multiple roles in an upcoming non-union horror movie filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are seeking performers who are comfortable working in a horror environment that may include gore effects, fake blood, and special effects prosthetics. The production is looking for a range of characters including a girl-next-door type, a young male character, and several hospital patient roles that will appear in suspenseful scenes throughout the film.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray characters in a horror film production

  • Perform naturally on camera in suspenseful or dramatic scenes

  • Follow direction from the director and production team during filming

  • Participate in scenes that may involve special effects, fake blood, or prosthetics

  • Help create realistic and intense moments within the storyline

Requirements

  • Female actor ages 20–35 to portray a “girl next door” type character

  • Male actor ages 20–30 with a regular build and clean-shaven appearance

  • Male actors ages 20–40 to portray hospital patients

  • One amputee male actor encouraged to apply for a hospital patient role

  • Must be comfortable with gore, fake blood, and horror special effects

  • Comfortable appearing on camera in intense or suspenseful scenes

Compensation

  • Paid acting opportunity

  • Opportunity to work on a professional horror film production

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Actor
Skills:
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Male Actors for Horror Short Film “The Giggler”

Job Description
A horror short film production is casting male actors for intense lead roles in an upcoming psychological thriller project. The film centers around a disturbing story involving loyalty, manipulation, and survival as a young man confronts a terrifying predator hidden behind humor and deception. Casting directors are seeking performers who can portray emotionally layered characters in a dark, suspenseful narrative.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray complex characters in a psychological horror storyline

  • Deliver emotionally intense and dramatic on-camera performances

  • Collaborate with the production team to bring suspenseful scenes to life

  • Follow direction during scenes involving dark or thriller-themed material

Requirements

  • Male actor, early 20s to portray Dom

  • Male actor, mid-20s to portray Jake / “The Giggler”

  • Strong acting ability and comfort with dramatic storytelling

  • Ability to portray intense emotional and psychological scenes

  • Comfortable working in a horror or thriller film environment

Compensation

  • Paid or project-based opportunity depending on role

  • Opportunity to appear in a horror short film production

Job Description
A non-union short film titled Finding Happiness is casting actors for lead and supporting roles. The story follows Emily Wilson, a student who transfers to a new school after experiencing a tragic loss in her family. As she adjusts to her new environment, she encounters new friendships, social conflicts, and unexpected romance that challenge her understanding of life and relationships.

The film will be shot in multiple Pennsylvania locations, including Allentown, Philadelphia, Lahaska, and Hatfield. Production will take place across several filming days in late May and early June.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform scripted scenes for a narrative short film production.

  • Collaborate with the director and cast to portray emotionally driven characters.

  • Participate in scheduled filming days and rehearsals if required.

  • Deliver natural and engaging performances suited for a coming-of-age drama.

  • Work professionally with the production team throughout filming.

Roles

James Jackson (Lead) – Caucasian Male
College senior and football player. Confident and athletic, James initially prioritizes sports above everything until his relationship with Emily begins to change his perspective on life.

Mark Matthews (Supporting) – Caucasian Male
College junior and one of Emily’s close friends. Confident, stylish, and in a relationship with Alex. Actors must be comfortable portraying a character in a same-sex relationship.

Alex Anderson (Supporting) – Caucasian Male
Another of Emily’s best friends. A grounded college junior who is in a relationship with Mark. Actors must be comfortable portraying a character in a same-sex relationship.

Shannon Carter (Supporting) – Blonde Caucasian Female
The popular “Queen Bee” of the school. A stylish college senior who is dating James and embodies the typical mean-girl persona.

Requirements

  • Actors ideally in their late 20s who can portray college-aged characters.

  • Strong acting ability and ability to work in a collaborative film environment.

  • Availability for filming between May 26 and June 10 depending on role.

  • Comfortable performing dramatic scenes within a coming-of-age story.

Compensation

  • Lead and supporting roles are paid.

  • IMDb credit.

  • Meals provided on set.

  • Footage for actor reels.

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