Student Short Film Casting Call for “A Thief in the Night”

Job Description

A 5-minute, one-take student short film titled A Thief in the Night is seeking actors for two principal roles. This suspense-driven project will be filmed on location in Glebe and is intended for university showcase screenings and film festival submissions.

The story follows a thief attempting to evade detection after breaking into a young woman’s home—only for her to mysteriously disappear without a trace.

This is an unpaid student production offering food, screen credit, and a copy of the completed film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of two lead roles in a continuous one-take short film

• Deliver emotionally grounded performances in a suspense/thriller setting

• Collaborate closely with the student director and crew

• Participate in rehearsals and all scheduled shoot days

• Provide a self-tape or previous acting clip for consideration

Requirements

The Thief

• Male

• Ages 18–30

• Open ethnicity

• Height between 5’8” – 6’4”

• Tall, slender or average build

• Must convincingly portray a character dealing with grief

Young Woman

• Female

• Ages 18–30

• Open ethnicity

• Height between 5’4” – 5’10”

• Able to portray a character frustrated with repetitive life circumstances

• Strong acting ability required

• Comfortable performing in a one-take filming format

Compensation Details

• Unpaid student film

• Food provided

• Screen credit

• Copy of completed film

• Invitation to university showcase screening