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Student Short Film Atlanta Casting Call for Joy

Lead Role – Joy in Student Short Film

Job Description:
A student-produced short film is casting for the lead role of Joy, a bright, bubbly teen whose cheerful exterior masks a deeper emotional world. This character-centered role offers a rewarding opportunity to explore layered storytelling while working closely with emerging filmmakers in a summer film program. Joy is witty and charismatic, often the life of the room, yet she carries unspoken sadness beneath her smile.

Job Responsibilities:
• Portray Joy with both her vibrant energy and emotional complexity
• Participate in collaborative rehearsals and filming with student directors
• Deliver authentic performance that balances humor with subtle vulnerability
• Reflect Joy’s personality through chic wardrobe selections and styling

Requirements:
• Female actor aged 18–22 (to play 16–18)
• African American, average height (approx. 5’7”), dark-skinned with 4c curls
• Must be expressive, charismatic, and capable of layered emotional acting
• Must be local to Atlanta, GA and available for in-person filming
• Passion for narrative storytelling in student-driven projects

Compensation:
• Non-paid; meals provided and credited in the final film
• Valuable on-camera experience within a professional learning environment

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08-07-2025

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