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
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Portray one of two lead roles in a continuous one-take short film
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Deliver emotionally grounded performances in a suspense/thriller setting
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Collaborate closely with the student director and crew
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Participate in rehearsals and all scheduled shoot days
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Provide a self-tape or previous acting clip for consideration
Requirements
The Thief
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Male
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Ages 18–30
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Open ethnicity
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Height between 5’8” – 6’4”
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Tall, slender or average build
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Must convincingly portray a character dealing with grief
Young Woman
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Female
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Ages 18–30
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Open ethnicity
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Height between 5’4” – 5’10”
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Able to portray a character frustrated with repetitive life circumstances
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Strong acting ability required
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Comfortable performing in a one-take filming format
Compensation Details
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Unpaid student film
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Food provided
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Screen credit
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Copy of completed film
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Invitation to university showcase screening
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