“A Few Seconds Ahead” Indie Short Film

“You Ain’t Gotta Lie To Kick It” Open Casting Call

Job Description

Casting is underway for “You Ain’t Gotta Lie To Kick It,” a short film directed by Keaton Greene with a screenplay by Kole Greene, shooting in late November in Los Angeles. The film is the second of three in the anthology series “You’re Missing The Point,” a multimedia social critique of contemporary society’s relationship to perception and authenticity. The production is casting three leads, one supporting role, and featured extras under a SAG-AFTRA Short Film Micro Budget Agreement, open to both union and non-union talent. Talent must be LA based or able to work as an LA local hire.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a 35mm short film shooting in late November in Los Angeles
• Portray one of the film’s leads, supporting characters, or featured extras

Requirements

• LA based or willing to work as an LA local hire
• Open to union and non-union talent
• Apply for one role: Young Man, Young Woman, Maxxer, Maxxer’s Mom, Server, or Patrons

Compensation

• Young Man (lead): $500/day x 2 days = $1,000
• Young Woman (lead): $500/day x 2 days = $1,000
• Maxxer (lead): $500/day x 1 day = $500
• Maxxer’s Mom (supporting): $250/day x 1 day = $250
• Server (featured extra): $200/day x 2 days = $400
• Patrons (featured extra): $200/day x 1 day = $200

$9,700 Commercial Toronto Casting Call for Dancers

Job Description

Groundglass Casting is seeking experienced dancers for a fun software company commercial filming in Toronto. The production is looking for dancers ages 22-30 in the Greater Toronto Area who can dance at an intermediate level and above and feel confident on camera. This is a non-union project and no acting experience is required, but talent should be outgoing and comfortable being filmed and interviewed. Rehearsal and wardrobe take place October 9th (about 2 hours) and filming is October 10th. Shortlisted talent will be notified on or before October 6th or 7th.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform dance routines in a software company commercial
• Attend the rehearsal and wardrobe appointment on October 9th
• Be available for the filming day on October 10th

Requirements

• Ages 22-30, dancing at an intermediate level and above
• Must live in the Greater Toronto Area and be able to film in Toronto
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Confident on camera, outgoing, and comfortable being filmed and interviewed

Compensation

• $600 flat for the wardrobe appointment and rehearsal
• $600 for one day of filming
• An additional $4,500-$8,500 if your likeness appears in the final commercial

“Brownie” Casting Call for Homeless Woman

Job Description

Casting is underway for “Brownie,” a short film written and directed by Curtis Adair, shooting October 14th in Savannah, Georgia. The production is seeking a featured extra to play a homeless woman. Set in 1901, the film follows a photographer in the Jim Crow South facing a moral crisis after the first Kodak Brownie camera is released to the public. The role calls for a dark-skinned African American woman aged 20-39 with a period-appropriate look for 1901.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a featured extra in the short film “Brownie”
• Maintain a period-appropriate appearance for a 1901 setting

Requirements

• Dark-skinned African American woman, aged 20-39
• Natural hair colors, no piercings, no visible tattoos
• Available to work local hire to Savannah, GA on October 14th
• Submit name, age, height, phone number, city, tattoo locations, and headshot plus full-body photo

Compensation

• $125 for 8 hours

London Casting Call for Child and Parent, Football Groups, and Private Chef

Job Description

A London production is seeking real people for several paid on-camera opportunities. Roles include a young child who loves trucks appearing alongside a parent for a Christmas charity campaign, a football coach with team members or a group of football friends, and a private chef specializing in fitness and protein-focused meals. Selected participants should be comfortable appearing naturally on camera and following production direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an on-camera production in London.
• Child and Parent: Appear together in a heartwarming Christmas charity campaign centered around the child’s interest in trucks.
• Football Group: Appear as a football coach and four team members or as a group of five friends from a football team.
• Private Chef: Prepare or present fitness and protein-focused meals while engaging naturally with the camera.
• Follow creative direction and collaborate professionally with the production team.

Requirements

• Child and Parent: Child must be ages 3–6 and have a strong interest in trucks; parent must be comfortable appearing on camera with the child.
• Football Group: London-based football coach with four team members, or five friends from a football team with one member who is visibly older.
• Football participants do not need to play professionally.
• Private Chef: Must specialize in fitness and protein meals.
• Private Chef: Must have proven experience creating content and presenting to camera.
• Must be able to work in London.

Compensation

• Child and Parent: £700 for the child and parent.
• Football Group: £200 per person.
• Private Chef: £1,000.

NOW CASTING — SCAR AWARENESS MONTH

A short film celebrating Scar Awareness Month is seeking children, adults, and older adults with visible scars from surgery, accidents, or other life-changing experiences. The production aims to highlight authentic personal stories centered on survival, healing, transformation, and individual journeys. Talent of all ethnicities and backgrounds is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a short film focused on Scar Awareness Month
• Share the personal story behind a visible scar
• Participate in on-camera interviews or storytelling segments as directed
• Discuss experiences related to survival, healing, transformation, or personal growth
• Follow production direction and remain professional throughout filming

Requirements

• Open to children, adults, and older adults
• Must have a visible scar from surgery, an accident, or another life-changing experience
• All ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• Submit two recent photos
• Submit one clear photo of the scar
• Provide a short written story about the scar and personal journey
• Provide age and social media handle if available
• Must be comfortable discussing the story behind the scar on camera

Compensation

• Compensation details have not been provided
• Additional terms may be shared with selected participants

Job Description

An independent short film is seeking a Colorado-based female actor to portray Annie, a young woman navigating grief and unresolved emotions. The production is looking for a performer who can deliver a grounded, emotionally authentic performance in a character-driven story.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Annie in an independent short film.
• Deliver an emotionally grounded and believable performance.
• Work closely with the director to bring the character and story to life.
• Follow creative direction and collaborate professionally throughout production.

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 25–35.
• Must be based in Colorado.
• Strong dramatic acting and emotional performance skills.
• Comfortable working on an independent short film production.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Meals provided.
• High-quality copy of the finished film for reel use.

Job Description

A potential new challenge-based reality series is seeking fun, outgoing young adults in London for a non-broadcast taster tape for a major international streamer. The production is looking for confident personalities who are ready to step outside their comfort zone and take part in an exciting reality TV experience with potential prize money.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a taster tape for a potential challenge-based reality series.
• Showcase an authentic, outgoing, and engaging personality on camera.
• Participate in challenges and activities as directed by the production team.
• Be willing to step outside your comfort zone and engage with the reality series format.

Requirements

• Ages 20–29.
• Fun, outgoing, and confident personality.
• Comfortable appearing on camera and participating in challenges.
• Must be able to participate in London.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Potential prize money.

Job Description

“The Incident,” a non-union student short film in Montreal, is seeking a female actor to portray Catherine, a therapist. Catherine takes a traditional approach to therapy and typically prefers direct questions that encourage reflection. However, previous sessions with Croh have been unusual, leaving her more cautious in how she responds during their conversations.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Catherine, a therapist, in the short film.
• Deliver a natural and emotionally grounded performance.
• Bring depth and subtlety to therapy-session scenes.
• Take direction and collaborate with the director and production team.

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 30–60.
• Strong dramatic acting and character performance skills.
• Comfortable portraying a therapist in dialogue-driven scenes.
• Must be able to work in Montreal.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Food and transportation provided.

Job Description

“Room to Become” is a paid, non-union branded short film for a national student housing company filming in the Denver metro area. The 60-second commercial follows a college student through everyday apartment life with roommates, showing how the space gradually becomes a home and the student grows into a more confident version of themselves. The production is seeking naturalistic performers with subtle, believable acting styles.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned role in a 60-second branded short film with additional cutdowns.
• Deliver natural, grounded, and observational performances.
• Perform dialogue, reactions, physical comedy, or improvisation depending on the role.
• Follow acting, blocking, and creative direction throughout production.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• The Student: Playing age 18–24, any gender or ethnicity; grounded, warm, and capable of showing a character growing from guarded newcomer to confident young adult.
• The Roommate: Playing age 18–24, any gender or ethnicity; relaxed, friendly, and comfortable with light dialogue.
• Friends: Playing age 18–24; part of the student’s growing social circle. Physical comedy or improvisation skills are a plus.
• Performers must be 18 or older.
• Local Denver metro area talent only.
• No travel or lodging provided.

Compensation

• The Student: $350 flat rate.
• The Roommate: $250 flat rate.
• Friends: $200 each.
• Rates include the shoot day and usage buyout in perpetuity across all media, including paid, social, web, and connected TV.
• Meals provided on set.

Job Description

“Reservations for Two” is an upcoming short film seeking background actors for a restaurant scene in the Tallahassee, Florida area. The production is looking for adults to portray restaurant patrons, with couples and groups encouraged to participate together.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background actor in a restaurant scene.
• Perform natural restaurant patron actions as directed.
• Follow on-set instructions from the production team.
• Maintain professional behavior throughout filming.

Requirements

• Adults interested in portraying restaurant patrons.
• Couples and groups are welcome to participate together.
• Must be available to work in the Tallahassee, Florida area.
• Must be comfortable filming during the morning before the restaurant opens.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Participants may be considered for future paid opportunities.

Job Description

“From Me, To You” is a paid short film musical seeking actors and singers for multiple roles in Mobile, Daphne, and Fairhope, Alabama. The story follows a young woman who, after losing her father to war, finds hope through friendship and love until circumstances force her to find a new path forward. All roles require singing.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned character in a short film musical.
• Deliver both dramatic acting and vocal performances.
• Participate in an in-person audition if selected.
• Follow performance, musical, and creative direction throughout production.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Thad: Female, late teens.
• Gustav: Male, late teens to early 20s.
• Roxana: Female, 30s.
• Mina: Female, early 50s.
• Strong acting and singing abilities required for all roles.
• Must be able to work in Mobile, Daphne, or Fairhope, Alabama.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; specific rates have not been provided.

Job Description

“Sponsored By” is a senior thesis short film seeking performers to portray businessmen in Loveland, Colorado. The comedy follows a divorced father who begins coaching a Little League baseball team in hopes of impressing his boss, earning a promotion, and securing an invitation to an exclusive BBQ.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a businessman in scenes for the short film.
• Perform background and supporting actions as directed by the production team.
• Be comfortable with periods of sitting and waiting between scenes.
• Follow on-set direction and maintain professional conduct throughout filming.

Requirements

• Must be able to portray a businessman between approximately 30–50 years old.
• Must be able to work in Loveland, Colorado.
• Comfortable spending extended periods sitting and waiting on set.
• Reliable and able to follow production direction.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• IMDb credit provided.