Short Film Casting Call for Lead and Supporting Roles

Job Description

A short film set in 1965 is now casting 1960s period-accurate talent for multiple supporting and dayplayer roles. The story follows Hollywood starlet Vivienne Sinclair as she experiences a humiliating breakdown on live television, shattering her carefully crafted image as America’s sweetheart.

Production is seeking performers who can authentically embody the style, tone, and presence of the 1960s era. Roles range from supporting characters to dayplayers and background stage crew. This is a great opportunity for actors and creatives looking to gain on-set experience and period film credits.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned character in a 1960s-era short film

• Maintain period-accurate appearance and performance style

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Arrive prepared and on time for filming

• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew

Roles Available

The Agent (Male, 50s+)
Vivienne’s long-time agent. Blunt, domineering, and pragmatic. Views Vivienne as a product and prioritizes loyalty to the system that keeps him employed. Supporting role.

Talk Show Host (Male, 40–60)
1960s television host. Smooth, collected, and camera-ready. Dayplayer role.

Talent Wrangler (Male, 25+)
Assists with coordinating talent during production. Dayplayer role.

Hair and Makeup Artists (Female, All Ages)
Seeking actors with hair and makeup experience to portray H/MU professionals on set.

Background Stage Crew (All Ages)
On-stage production crew members. Copy and credit provided.

Requirements

• Ability to authentically portray 1960s-era characters

• Strong on-camera presence

• Professional attitude and reliability

• Headshot required for submission

• Confirmation of availability required

Compensation Details

• The Agent: $150 per day (Supporting)

• Talk Show Host: $75 per half day (Dayplayer)

• Talent Wrangler: $75 per half day (Dayplayer)

• Hair and Makeup Artists: $75 per half day

• Background Stage Crew: Copy and credit

Job Description

A Houston City College student production is casting for the short film “Teresa.” This emotionally driven project follows a young woman haunted by familiar whispers no one else can hear. As she struggles with tormenting hallucinations of her late father urging her to return home, she escapes mental confinement—unaware that a mysterious tragedy awaits her.

The production is seeking passionate and committed actors to bring depth and intensity to this psychological drama. Performers must be comfortable portraying emotionally complex characters.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned character with emotional authenticity and depth

• Memorize and deliver scripted dialogue in English and/or Spanish as required

• Collaborate with director and fellow cast members

• Attend rehearsals and scheduled filming days

• Maintain professionalism on set

Roles Available

Teresa Aguilar – Lead Role

• Female, 20–30 years old

• Any ethnicity

• Must be fluent in Spanish and English

• Fragile yet deeply artistic; emotionally intense and expressive

Father (Younger Version) – Lead Role

• Male, 20–35 years old

• Any ethnicity

• Must be fluent in English and Spanish

• Charismatic and enigmatic; commanding presence that shifts between warmth and menace

Perla Serrano – Supporting Role

• Female, 18–25 years old

• Any ethnicity

• Must be fluent in Spanish and English

• Bold, curious, outspoken; determined to uncover hidden truths

Luz Aguilar – Supporting Role

• Female, 35–50 years old

• Any ethnicity

• Must be fluent in Spanish and English

• Warm and nurturing on the surface; guarded and burdened by family secrets

Nurse – Supporting Role

• Any gender, 20–35 years old

• Any ethnicity

• English-speaking

• Gentle, patient, empathetic, and comforting

Requirements

• Strong acting ability, particularly in dramatic roles

• Fluency in Spanish and English for specified characters

• Ability to portray emotionally intense scenes

• Submit materials through the official submission form

Compensation Details

• Unpaid roles

• Copy, credit, and experience provided

Job Description

You Called is a Directing II short film written and directed by Caitlin Jobin. This character-driven project explores emotional tension and interpersonal dynamics through intimate storytelling and grounded performances.

The production is seeking actors for key roles in this short film. Performers should be comfortable working in a collaborative student film environment and able to deliver nuanced, emotionally authentic performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a principal role in a short film

• Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled

• Submit a professional headshot

• Provide a reel (optional but encouraged)

• Collaborate closely with director and cast

Requirements

• Strong acting ability with natural, expressive performance style

• Availability for scheduled shoot date

• Professional headshot required

• Reel optional but preferred

Compensation Details

• Credit

• Meal provided

• Copy of completed film

Job Description

A Soft Place to Fall is now casting three lead actors for an emotionally driven short film. This character-focused drama explores faith, love, and emotional reckoning when the woman who once helped fracture a marriage becomes frail and dependent on care. A faithful wife must confront her deepest wound and ultimately decide whether love is something we feel—or something we choose.

This intimate story centers on layered performances, subtle emotional shifts, and internal conflict. Filming will take place in Atlanta, Georgia.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead character in a dramatic short film

• Deliver nuanced, emotionally grounded performances

• Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled

• Submit required audition materials, including self-tape

• Collaborate in a creative, actor-supportive environment

Roles Available

Carol

• Lead, Female, 55–75

• Playing a complex 70-year-old woman defined by nostalgia, emotional guardedness, and a fading sense of control

• Requires strong ability to portray vulnerability, layered emotions, and shifting power dynamics

• Ethnicity: White / European Descent

Eddie

• Lead, Male, 35–55

• A 50-year-old Hispanic man burdened by guilt, duty, and emotional conflict

• Must portray restraint, moral struggle, quiet compassion, and internal tension

• Ethnicity: Latino / Hispanic

Lara

• Lead, Female, 30–45

• A 40-year-old Hispanic woman guided by faith and quiet strength

• Embodies compassion, forgiveness, emotional maturity, and spiritual conviction

• Ethnicity: Latino / Hispanic

Requirements

• Strong dramatic acting skills

• Headshot/photo and video reel required

• Ability to convey subtle emotional expression and internal conflict

• Availability for filming as scheduled

Compensation Details

• Non-paid production

• Food provided on set

• Credit for all cast

• High-quality footage for demo reels

• Collaborative creative environment

Job Description

Untitled Pictures is casting for the short film Sequence, a gritty drama centered on a group of friends who are blackmailed into participating in a fraternity fight night. As tensions rise, loyalties are tested and each character must confront personal flaws, ambition, and survival within a high-stakes environment.

The production is seeking committed actors who can portray layered, emotionally driven characters in an intense, character-focused story.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned character with authenticity and emotional depth

• Participate in physically demanding scenes, including staged fight sequences where required

• Memorize and deliver scripted dialogue

• Collaborate closely with director and cast ensemble

• Maintain professionalism during rehearsals and filming

Roles Available

Mikey

• Male, late teens to early 20s

• Attractive, lacks urgency at first

• Undergoes training to fight for his friend group

• Character arc driven by growth and responsibility

Lucas

• Male, late teens to early 20s

• Hot-headed, first to swing

• Fiercely loyal to friends

• High-energy and intense presence

AJ

• Male, late teens to early 20s

• Respectful and level-headed

• The glue of the group

• Often attempts to de-escalate conflict

Vinny

• Male, late teens to early 20s

• Movie enthusiast, slightly off-putting

• Motivates the group while going with the flow

Liam

• Male, early to mid-20s

• Fraternity president and antagonist

• Responsible for blackmailing the group

• Calculated and authoritative

Ally

• Female, late teens to early 20s

• Love interest

• Secretly affiliated with rival fraternity

Rocco

• Male, mid-20s

• Seventh-year senior

• Main fighter struggling with drug addiction

• Intense, unpredictable presence

Requirements

• Strong acting ability, particularly in dramatic roles

• Comfortable performing staged fight choreography

• Ability to work as part of an ensemble cast

• Submit headshot, resume, and reel

Compensation Details

• Unpaid roles

• Credit and experience provided

Lead and Supporting Actors for NYU Film “Boys Don’t Dance”

Job Description
An NYU student film titled Boys Don’t Dance is now casting SAG and non-union actors for multiple lead and supporting roles in New York City. This powerful experimental dance film explores sexuality, love, loss, and identity through movement and intimate storytelling.

The story follows Arthur, a young dance instructor who returns to his childhood after being asked to deliver a eulogy for a former friend. Production is seeking emotionally grounded performers who are comfortable with vulnerable material and character-driven storytelling. Some roles are paid, and all roles include copy, credit, and meals.

Filming will take place in NYC.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray complex, emotionally layered characters

• Perform scripted dialogue and participate in movement-based scenes

• Collaborate closely with the director and cast

• Participate in scenes involving intimacy where specified

• Bring authenticity and depth to character-driven storytelling

Requirements

• Open to SAG and non-union performers

• Must be available for NYC filming

• Strong dramatic acting skills

• Comfortable with emotionally vulnerable material

• Select roles require intimacy (kissing and hand-to-skin contact)

• Select roles require partial nudity (shirtless scenes)

Compensation

• Lead roles: $100 per day (where specified)

• Supporting role (Manny): $80 per day

• Some supporting roles: unpaid

• All roles receive copy, credit, and meals

Available Roles

• Arthur (Lead) – Male, 32–40, any ethnicity. A withdrawn, emotionally guarded choreographer struggling with grief, queerness, and unresolved trauma. Paid $100/day.

• Sticks (Lead) – Male, 18–20, any ethnicity. Young Arthur. Sensitive yet guarded, navigating identity and first love. Requires intimacy and partial nudity. Paid $100/day.

• Jersey (Lead) – Male, 18–20, any ethnicity. Arthur’s first love. Confident, emotionally open, and protective. Requires intimacy and partial nudity. Paid $100/day.

• Manny (Supporting) – Male, 18–20, any ethnicity. Charismatic but physically imposing leader of a friend group. Enforces rigid masculinity. Requires partial nudity. Paid $80/day.

• Brooke (Supporting) – Male, 15–18, any ethnicity. Manny’s loyal second-in-command. Loud, obedient, morally flexible. Not paid.

• Coney (Supporting) – Male, 15–18, any ethnicity. Attention-seeking and insecure, masking vulnerability with humor. Not paid.

• Melissa (Supporting) – Female, 32–40, any ethnicity. Arthur’s wife. Caring yet independent, supportive but strong-willed. Not paid.

Job Description

A UTA graduate thesis science-fiction short film titled “Flamingo Experiment” is now casting multiple roles for an upcoming production in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Directed by Cane Wilson, this character-driven sci-fi drama explores themes of grief, paranoia, and family conflict following the death of a grandfather and the unraveling belief in an alien conspiracy.

The production is seeking committed actors ready to bring emotional depth and intensity to complex roles in this independent student film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a principal or supporting character in a sci-fi short film

• Deliver emotionally grounded and compelling performances

• Collaborate with the director and production team

• Participate in scheduled filming days in the DFW/Midlothian area

Roles Available

Dirk Dallas – Male, late 20s–30s, Caucasian, muscular build

• Physical presence of a wrestler

• Emotionally exhausted, tough exterior

• Carries deep guilt over leaving his younger brother

• Compensation: $50 per day (4 days)

Charles (Father) – Male, 40s–50s, Caucasian

• Paranoid, disheveled, intense personality

• Lives isolated and believes in alien infiltration

• Compensation: $50 per day (1 day)

Sheriff Bridges – Any gender, 35+, any race

• Local law enforcement, practical and indifferent

• Brief, grounded role

• Compensation: Unpaid (1 day)

Paul – Male, 20s–30s, any race, muscular frame

• Fellow wrestler with cocky, biting humor

• One-scene role

• Compensation: Unpaid (1 day)

Requirements

• Strong dramatic acting ability

• Ability to portray emotionally intense and character-driven scenes

• Must be able to work in the Dallas–Fort Worth area

Compensation Details

• Paid roles: $50 per day (varies by role and number of days)

• Select supporting roles are unpaid (1-day commitment)

Dan – Lead Male Role for Romance Drama Short Film

Job Description
A non-union romance drama short film is casting the lead male role of Dan for an upcoming production in Los Angeles, California. This paid acting opportunity offers a $250 flat rate for a 2–3 day shoot.

The story follows a grieving young writer who begins an unexpected affair, forcing her to confront deep emotional fears. Dan is a key character in this romance drama, serving as a steady, emotionally grounded presence in the narrative.

Casting directors are seeking an East Asian male in his 30s–40s who can portray calm strength, emotional intelligence, and quiet confidence. Dan is perceptive and introspective, with a stillness that contrasts the emotional intensity of the female lead. Strong subtle acting skills and the ability to communicate depth through minimal dialogue are essential.

This is a strong opportunity for actors looking to build dramatic film credits in an intimate, character-driven short film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead male character in a romance drama short film

• Deliver a nuanced, emotionally layered performance

• Collaborate closely with the director and cast

• Be available for 2–3 consecutive shoot days

• Participate in rehearsals if scheduled

Requirements

• East Asian male

• Ages 30s–40s

• Strong dramatic acting ability

• Comfortable with emotionally intimate scenes

• Must be local to Los Angeles, CA

• Non-union talent

Compensation

• $250 flat rate for 2–3 shoot days

• Lead role credit in a romance drama short film

• Professional film experience

Young Dan – Child Actor for Indie Thriller Short Film

Job Description
An indie thriller short film is casting a child actor to portray “Young Dan,” the younger version of the lead character. This paid, non-union acting role will film in the Las Vegas area and offers IMDb credit.

Casting directors are seeking a quiet, observant male child, ages 9–12, who can portray emotional depth and subtle intensity. The character is complex and internal, so strong facial expression and natural screen presence are essential. A resemblance to the adult lead actor is encouraged.

This is a great opportunity for young actors looking to build their film credits in a dramatic short film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the younger version of the lead character in key scenes

• Deliver a subtle, emotionally layered performance

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

• Maintain professionalism on set during filming

Requirements

• Male child actor, ages 9–12

• Quiet, observant presence with strong emotional range

• Ability to portray a complex, introspective character

• Resemblance to the adult lead actor preferred

• Non-union talent

• Available for scheduled shoot dates in Las Vegas

Compensation

• Paid short film role

• IMDb credit

• On-set experience in an indie thriller production

Job Description

The short film A Holly Jolly Christmas is casting two lead roles for a character-driven Christmas drama. This emotionally grounded story follows a long-term couple confronting the reality that love alone may not be enough to sustain a relationship.

Set against an intimate and honest tone, the film explores emotional truth, restraint, and acceptance. Production is scheduled for a weekend shoot in Cincinnati, Ohio, for the first weekend of August 2026.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead character in a dramatic short film

• Deliver nuanced, emotionally authentic performances

• Participate in rehearsals and scheduled filming days

• Submit a video read-through of a provided script section

• Collaborate closely with the director and production team

Requirements

Bellie

• Ages 28–32

• Strong dramatic acting ability

• Character description: Driven ER nurse and Type-A eldest daughter. Anxious fixer who craves understanding and fears falling short of her potential. Emotionally layered and complex.

Graham

• Ages 29–33

• Strong dramatic acting ability

• Character description: Carefree bartender with charm and warmth who avoids emotional depth. Charismatic but emotionally guarded.

Compensation Details

• Unpaid project

• Meals and craft services provided

• Screen credit

• 2–3 day shoot

Audition Requirements:

• A video doing a read-through of the chosen script section
• Headshot (or clear photo)
• Resume
• Slate with name and role, auditioning for

Submission Instructions:
Please submit all materials to [email protected] and CC [email protected] with the subject line:
“Holly Jolly – [Role Name] – [Your Name]”

Please email us for the designated script section.

Audition Deadline: March 13, 2026 (11:59 PM)

College Girl 1, 2 & 3 – Featured Background

Job Description:
A suspense short film is seeking featured background talent to portray college friends in vibrant social scenes. These roles require high energy and natural chemistry in dance-driven moments.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray college students in featured background scenes

• Participate in dance challenges and social interactions

• Maintain continuity and high energy on set

Requirements:

• Female, early 20s

• African American

• Comfortable dancing on camera

• Strong, expressive personality

Compensation:

• Featured background credit

• Non-union short film opportunity

Rider 2 / Rebecca (VO) – Day Player Role (Non-Union Short Film)

Job Description:
A suspense/thriller short film is casting Rider 2, a companion character whose influence shapes key decisions. This role involves physical performance and gestures, along with a voiceover component.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a companion character through actions and expressions

• Contribute voiceover performance as directed

• Collaborate with cast and director on key scenes

Requirements:

• Female, late 30s

• White

• Strong expressive acting ability

• Comfortable performing voiceover

Compensation:

• Day player role

• Voiceover credit

• Non-union short film experience