Young Adult Actors Wanted for Independent Short Film

Iceberg – Jane Supporting Role

Job Description

The non-union feature film “Iceberg” is casting an actress for the supporting role of Jane, Jonathan’s mother. Jane is quiet, withdrawn, and emotionally distant while carrying the lasting effects of a supernatural encounter. The role calls for a performer who can communicate grief, isolation, and emotional complexity through a subtle dramatic performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Jane in a supporting feature film role.
• Deliver a restrained and emotionally layered performance.
• Portray grief, emotional distance, and the effects of supernatural events.
• Develop believable family relationships with fellow cast members.
• Follow direction from the filmmaker and production team.

Requirements

• Female actor in her 50s.
• White.
• Strong dramatic and emotional acting ability.
• Comfortable portraying a quiet, withdrawn, and emotionally complex character.
• Able to communicate emotion through subtle on-camera performance.
• Must be able to work in North Alabama.

Compensation

• $100 per day.

Iceberg – Teen Andrew Lead Role

Job Description

The non-union feature film “Iceberg” is seeking a teen actor to play Andrew, Jonathan’s loyal best friend, in a found-footage horror production filming in North Alabama. Andrew is quick-witted, funny, fiercely loyal, and capable of bringing lightness to tense situations while remaining courageous when supernatural events become dangerous.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the lead role of Teen Andrew in a feature film.
• Bring humor, loyalty, and personality to the character.
• Perform suspenseful and supernatural scenes.
• Build believable chemistry with the actor portraying Jonathan.
• Follow creative direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Boy with a playing age of 12–14.
• White.
• Straight brown hair.
• Average build.
• Quick-witted and expressive performance style.
• Ability to balance humor with dramatic and suspenseful material.
• Must be able to work in North Alabama.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Iceberg – Teen Susan Lead Role

Job Description

The non-union feature film “Iceberg” is casting a teen actress for the lead role of Susan. The character is one of Jonathan’s closest friends and becomes deeply involved in a terrifying supernatural mystery after an encounter at an ancient evil presence within a crumbling plantation home. This role requires an actress capable of portraying a gradual and unsettling emotional transformation.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Teen Susan in a lead feature film role.
• Perform dramatic and supernatural horror scenes.
• Develop authentic chemistry with other principal characters.
• Portray a gradual emotional and behavioral transformation.
• Follow direction and collaborate with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Girl with a playing age of 12–14.
• White.
• Brown hair.
• Average build.
• Strong emotional range and natural acting ability.
• Comfortable portraying supernatural and horror-themed material.
• Must be able to work in North Alabama.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Iceberg – Teen Jonathan Lead Role

Job Description

The non-union feature film “Iceberg” is seeking a teen actor for the lead role of Teen Jonathan. This dramatic horror role follows Jonathan as he transitions toward adulthood while uncovering the haunted history surrounding his family home and the mysterious woods nearby. Filming will take place in North Alabama.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the lead role of Teen Jonathan in a feature film.
• Portray emotionally intense and suspenseful scenes.
• Develop a believable character experiencing supernatural events and family mysteries.
• Take direction from the filmmaker and production team.
• Collaborate professionally with fellow actors throughout filming.

Requirements

• Boy with a playing age of 12–14.
• White.
• Brown hair.
• Thin build.
• Braces.
• Strong dramatic acting ability.
• Comfortable performing suspenseful and horror-themed material.
• Must be able to work in North Alabama.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Iceberg – Kid Jonathan Lead Role

Job Description

The non-union feature film “Iceberg” is casting a young actor for the lead role of Kid Jonathan. Filming will take place in North Alabama. The character is an energetic, quick-witted boy with a smart mouth and vivid imagination, offering a young performer the opportunity to take on a significant role in a found-footage horror film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Kid Jonathan in a lead feature film role.
• Deliver an energetic, expressive, and believable performance.
• Perform scripted dramatic and horror scenes.
• Work closely with the director and fellow cast members.
• Follow creative direction and maintain professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

• Boy with a playing age of 8–11.
• White.
• Brown hair.
• Thin build.
• Energetic and quick-witted personality.
• Strong ability to portray an imaginative and expressive character.
• Must be able to work in North Alabama.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Job Description

Equal Play Productions is casting male performers in their 30s–40s to portray Battery-Operated Boyfriends (BOBs) in BUILD-A-BOB, an upcoming sci-fi romantic comedy feature film written by Tracey Jane in association with UCF. The production is seeking charismatic, polished, camera-ready performers who can convincingly portray idealized, custom-created boyfriends brought to life. This character-driven opportunity is open to performers of all ethnicities, with acting and/or modeling experience welcomed.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Battery-Operated Boyfriend character in the feature film.
• Bring charisma, personality, and a polished on-camera presence to the role.
• Perform scripted scenes under the direction of the production team.
• Collaborate professionally with cast, crew, and creative staff.
• Participate in promotional appearances related to the project if selected and available.

Requirements

• Male performers in their 30s–40s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Charismatic and camera-ready appearance.
• Comfortable portraying an idealized, custom-created boyfriend character.
• Acting and/or modeling experience is welcome.

Compensation

Not specified.

Job Description

The Garden of Eden Productions is casting actors for “InSignificantly Unique,” an upcoming dramatic feature film written, directed, and produced by Bethel Bates. Based on the novel of the same name, the character-driven story follows a young girl forced to carry responsibilities far beyond her years while trying to protect herself and her younger brother in a world that repeatedly fails them. The film explores serious themes including childhood, family, poverty, trauma, survival, sacrifice, and loss of innocence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned character authentically according to the screenplay.
• Prepare for scenes and follow direction from the filmmaker.
• Deliver believable performances appropriate to the film’s dramatic subject matter.
• Collaborate professionally with fellow cast members and the production crew.
• Maintain character and performance continuity throughout production.

Requirements

• Unique Jefferson: Ages 14–21, protagonist.
• Bailey: Ages 14–21, Unique’s best friend.
• Lola Jefferson: Ages 34–40, Unique’s mother.
• Ice (Isaac) Jefferson: Ages 10–18, Unique’s brother.
• Javier: Ages 14–21, Unique’s love interest.
• Jeremy: Ages 14–21, “round-the-way” guy.
• Christina Jameson: Ages 30–50, school representative.
• Dice Boy #1: Ages 13–16.
• Dice Boy #2: Ages 13–16.
• Brick: Ages 21–33, antagonist.
• Lloyd: Ages 37–50, loan shark.
• Cameron: Ages 14–17, classmate.
• Jackson: Ages 34–40, Lola’s love interest.
• Performers should be comfortable working with emotionally serious and character-driven material.

Compensation

Compensation not specified.

Feature Film – Young Daughter Role

Job Description

A feature film filming in Memphis, Tennessee, is casting a young female performer for a daughter role. The production is seeking a sweet, genuine, and naturally affectionate child actor with strong on-camera potential and good acting skills. This is a local-hire, non-union opportunity, with the possibility of multiple workdays.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a young daughter in a feature film
• Perform scripted scenes naturally and authentically
• Take direction from the director and production team
• Demonstrate appropriate emotional expression and character interaction
• Maintain focus and professionalism while working on set

Requirements

• Female child actor
• Caucasian
• Approximately 5 to 8 years old
• Sweet, genuine, and naturally affectionate demeanor
• Good acting skills
• Must be local to Memphis, Tennessee, and able to work as a local hire
• Non-union talent

Compensation

• $449 per day
• Travel expenses are not provided

Feature Film – Very Featured Male Teen Role

Job Description

A new feature film is casting a very featured male performer to portray the teenage version of a lead character in Marietta, Georgia. The production is seeking Latino-appearing talent with dark hair who can convincingly play a teen. This is a prominent background acting opportunity for talent interested in gaining feature film set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the teenage version of a lead character in a feature film
• Perform as a very featured background actor in assigned scenes
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Maintain character appearance and continuity throughout filming
• Arrive prepared and remain professional while working on set

Requirements

• Male talent, age 18 or older
• Must be able to convincingly portray a teenager
• Latino appearance with dark hair
• Height of 5’10” or shorter
• Must be able to work in Marietta, Georgia
• Reliable and comfortable taking direction on a professional film set

Compensation

• $160 for 12 hours

Job Description

An independent feature film is casting a boy ages 10–12 to portray the younger version of one of the production’s lead characters. The casting is seeking young talent in the Austin, Texas area who can believably match the appearance and presence of the adult actor. The ideal candidate will have dark hair, expressive eyes, strong facial features, and a naturally serious or intense presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the younger version of a lead character in an independent feature film.
• Perform scripted scenes as directed by the production team.
• Take direction effectively from the director and other production personnel.
• Maintain a natural and believable presence on camera.
• Work professionally and cooperatively during filming.

Requirements

• Seeking a boy ages 10–12.
• Dark hair preferred.
• Expressive eyes and strong facial features.
• Naturally serious or intense on-camera presence.
• Comfortable performing in front of a camera.

Compensation

Not specified.

Male Photo Double for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film production in the Virginia Beach area is seeking a male photo double for a SAG Low Budget Agreement shoot. The production is looking for talent who closely matches the featured performer’s physical appearance, including height, hair, and overall build. This is a paid, full-day opportunity ideal for someone who can confidently stand in for an actor and follow precise direction from the production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for a featured male performer
• Match the actor’s positioning and physical movements as directed
• Follow instructions from the director and production crew
• Maintain consistency in appearance and movement throughout filming
• Remain professional and available for the full production day

Requirements

• Male talent
• Approximately 5’9″ in height
• Similar hair and build to the featured performer
• Comfortable working as a photo double on a professional film set
• Able to follow detailed production direction
• Reliable and available for a full day of filming
• Able to work as a local hire in the Virginia Beach area

Compensation

• $270 for 8 hours
• SAG Low Budget Agreement

Job Description

The feature film “Birthday X” is casting serious actors for main roles, additional roles, and background extras in Atlanta. The film follows a Halloween birthday celebration that turns into a night of broken rules, secrets, and consequences. Production is seeking performers for multiple principal characters, along with adults 18+ of all ethnicities for energetic pool party and house party scenes. Filming will take place at an Atlanta mansion.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform assigned principal, supporting, or background role in the feature film.
• Bring strong character choices and professional on-set conduct to production.
• Main cast roles include:
  • Lisa-Rosie: Black, ages 18–21.
  • Malik: Black, ages 18–24.
  • Carrie: White, ages 16–18.
  • Sarah: White, ages 18–22.
  • Mya: Black, ages 38–45.
  • Ryan: White, ages 18–24.
  • Dre: Black, ages 21–25.
  • Chris: Black, ages 21–25.
  • Anita: Black, ages 38–45.
• Extras will appear in pool party and house party sequences.
• Follow production direction and maintain availability for the confirmed filming schedule.

Requirements

• Serious actors interested in feature film work.
• Must fit the stated character requirements for principal roles.
• Extras must be 18+ and may be of all ethnicities.
• Extras should bring a fun, energetic party look suitable for pool and house party scenes.

Compensation

Main cast roles are paid.