“Yiayia’s & Nonna’s” Short Film Open Casting Call

Job Description
An emotionally driven short film is seeking talented performers for lead and supporting roles. This powerful narrative explores identity, responsibility, and unintended consequences through the lens of a migrant laborer placed in an unfamiliar caregiving role. Filming will take place in Sydney, NSW, and offers actors the opportunity to collaborate on a story-rich, cinematic project designed for festival audiences. This is a character-focused short film ideal for actors looking to build meaningful screen credits and work on socially relevant material.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray authentic, emotionally grounded performances aligned with the script
• Collaborate closely with the director and cast to develop believable character dynamics
• Participate in rehearsals and scheduled shoot days as required
• Perform scenes that may involve heightened emotional or physical moments in a safe, professional environment

Requirements

• Lead Role (Taha): Male actors, ages 25–35, South Asian descent preferred; Nepali, Hindi, or Bangla language skills are a plus but not required
• Supporting Role (Isaac): Male child actors, ages 5–10, Caucasian; no prior acting experience required; must be comfortable performing a scripted choking scene under supervision
• Supporting Role (The Maid): Female actors, ages 18–35, African descent; must be comfortable with light VFX makeup
• Must be reliable, professional, and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• Unpaid role
• Meals provided during shoot
• Valuable on-set experience and footage for showreels

Job Description

An independent non-union film titled Plastic Shine is seeking actors of Asian ethnicity for key supporting roles. Set against the backdrop of Sydney nightlife, the story follows a lonely teenager whose life is disrupted when his charismatic uncle suddenly reappears, leading him through a night of intoxication, temptation, and fleeting freedom.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a scripted character in an independent dramatic production.
• Attend rehearsals, auditions, and filming sessions as required.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members.
• Deliver authentic performances that support the film’s emotional narrative.
• Maintain professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

Michael Iroh’s Brother

• Asian ethnicity.
• Male, ages 20–25.
• Side character role.
• Protective, blunt, and rough around the edges.
• Acts as an older-brother figure and assumes responsibility for others.

Michael Iroh’s Uncle

• Asian ethnicity.
• Male, ages 30–45.
• Second lead role.
• Extroverted and charismatic.
• Able to charm people easily through personality and confidence.

Additional Requirements

• Non-union performers.
• Strong acting ability and reliability.
• Comfortable working on an independent film production.
• Must be available for auditions and filming schedules.

Compensation Details

• Compensation details will be discussed with selected applicants.

Job Description

A student proof-of-concept film titled Canary is seeking a female actor to portray the lead character, Phoenix. This female-led production tells the story of a teenage thief whose life spirals out of control after a crime is exposed on live television. The project offers an opportunity for emerging performers to gain on-screen experience, screen credit, and participation in an independent film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character, Phoenix, throughout the production.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
• Deliver an authentic performance that captures the character’s rebellious and impulsive nature.
• Collaborate with the directors and production team to bring the story to life.
• Be prepared to perform emotional and dramatic scenes.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Ages 18–22.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be able to portray a troublemaker/rebel personality.
• Strong acting ability and comfort performing dramatic scenes.
• Self-tape, résumé, or previous work samples preferred.
• Prior experience is welcome but not required.

Compensation Details

• Unpaid student production.
• Catering provided during filming.
• Screen credit in the completed film.
• Screening ticket for the finished project.
• Selected participants will receive a final cut of the film.