Film Casting Call for Male Lead Role

Job Description

The upcoming film Searching for Bae is casting non-union actors for multiple paid lead and supporting roles filming in Atlanta this summer. Casting directors are seeking talented performers for a variety of speaking and non-speaking roles, including adult leads, supporting characters, and child talent.

This production is looking for expressive actors with strong on-camera presence for a character-driven film project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a feature film production
• Follow direction from the production and casting team
• Participate in auditions and scheduled filming dates
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew members
• Maintain punctuality and professionalism on set

Requirements

Athletic Built Male Lead

• African American male
• Late 20s to early 30s
• Athletic build

Male Supporting Role

• Male
• Late 20s to early 30s

Female Lead

• African American female
• Late 20s to early 30s

Male Child Role

• African American male
• Ages 8–10

Non-Dialogue Female Roles

• Female
• Late 20s to early 30s

Non-Dialogue Male Roles

• Male
• Late 20s to early 30s

Compensation Details

• Paid acting opportunity
• Additional audition and compensation details provided upon selection

Job Description

A production team is casting the lead role of “Karina” for the film project Karina Dreams in Tagalog. The story follows a Filipina undocumented immigrant surviving life in New York while discovering moments of hope and joy in unexpected places.

Casting directors are seeking a Filipina actress with strong emotional depth and authentic performance ability for this paid lead role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character “Karina” in dramatic scripted scenes
• Deliver emotionally grounded and authentic performances on camera
• Collaborate closely with the director and production team
• Participate in production activities and scheduled filming dates
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Filipina female, ages 30s to early 40s
• Must speak Tagalog
• Strong acting skills and emotional range preferred
• Comfortable performing in dramatic and character-driven scenes
• Ability to work in New York/New Jersey filming locations

Compensation Details

• $200 per day
• Paid acting opportunity

Job Description

A production team is casting the role of “Corrine” for the proof-of-concept video Karina Dreams in Tagalog. The project tells the story of a lonely undocumented immigrant from the Philippines who discovers joy and connection in unexpected places while navigating life in New York.

Casting directors are seeking a female actor in her 30s for a featured one-scene role in this paid film opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character “Corrine” in a scripted scene
• Collaborate with the director and production team during filming
• Deliver authentic on-camera performance for a dramatic film project
• Follow production direction and maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

• Female, age range 30s
• American appearance
• Comfortable performing in a featured single-scene role
• Strong acting ability and natural on-camera presence preferred

Compensation Details

• $125 payment
• IMDb credit included

Job Description

A production team is casting the role of “Axel” for the film project Karina Dreams in Tagalog. The story follows a Filipina undocumented immigrant navigating life in New York while finding joy and connection in unexpected places.

Casting directors are seeking a physically fit male actor with strong on-camera presence for this paid role. The selected talent must be comfortable appearing shirtless in one scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character “Axel” in scripted film scenes
• Collaborate with the director and cast during production
• Participate in emotional and character-driven scenes
• Follow creative direction on set
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Male, ages 20s to early 30s
• All-American appearance
• Physically fit
• Comfortable appearing shirtless in one scene
• Strong acting ability and screen presence preferred

Compensation Details

• $175 per day
• Paid acting opportunity

Actors for Victorian-Era Short Film

Job Description
An award-winning director is now casting actors across Europe for an upcoming Victorian-era short film. The production is seeking English-native speakers, preferably with British accents, for multiple roles in this period drama project. This is an exciting opportunity for performers looking to work on an internationally cast short film with an acclaimed creative team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray characters in a Victorian-era short film
• Perform scripted dramatic scenes on camera
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Maintain professionalism during rehearsals and filming
• Help bring authentic period characters to life

Requirements

• English native speakers preferred
• British accent strongly preferred
• Women ages 18–23
• Men ages 23–28 and 40–50
• Comfortable performing in period-drama style productions
• Strong acting and communication skills preferred
• Must be available for a Europe-wide casting process

Compensation

• Opportunity to work with an award-winning director
• Professional short film production experience
• Exposure through an internationally cast project
• Networking opportunities within the film industry

Job Description

ExtraOrdinary Casting is seeking one non-union African American male for a paid background acting opportunity filming at the University of Chicago in Hyde Park. The selected talent will appear in a featured scene involving reading a letter and performing detailed hand-focused actions on camera.

Casting directors are specifically looking for talent with well-groomed hands and minimal visible markings for close-up shots.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a featured background scene
• Participate in close-up hand and over-the-shoulder shots
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Remain available for the full filming day despite a shorter scene schedule
• Maintain continuity in appearance during filming

Requirements

• Non-union African American male
• Ages 20s to early 30s
• Hands must be in good condition
• No noticeable tattoos or markings on hands
• Manicured appearance preferred
• Must submit:
  • Current face photo
  • Photos of hands
  • Over-the-shoulder or side/back photo holding paper as if reading a letter
• No sunglasses in submission photos
• Only applicant should appear in photos
• Must be available for an early morning call time and entire shoot day

Compensation

• $300 for up to 10 hours
• Scene expected to film for a shorter duration, but full-day availability is required

Job Description

Born Famous Pictures is now casting a female actor for the role of Elena in the upcoming project The Art of Explaining Nothing. The production is seeking talent for a flashback girlfriend role in a short non-speaking scene filming at Balboa Park.

This opportunity is ideal for performers looking to gain film experience, IMDb credits, and on-set networking opportunities while participating in a professionally organized production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the flashback girlfriend character “Elena”
• Participate in a non-speaking emotional performance
• Follow creative direction during filming
• Attend a 2–3 hour shoot at Balboa Park
• Arrive prepared with reliable transportation

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 27–35
• All ethnicities welcome
• Non-speaking role
• Must have reliable transportation
• Comfortable performing expressive on-camera acting without dialogue
• Submit using the subject line:
  • “Flashback GF – Casting”

Compensation Details

• IMDb credits
• Catered meals provided
• Travel stipends available
• 2x daily catered meals during production

Job Description

A dark comedy sketch production titled How to Kidnap 101 is now casting actors for multiple roles in an upcoming comedy thriller project filming in St. Louis, Missouri. The project centers around a wannabe masked killer whose first kidnapping attempt goes completely wrong.

This unpaid collaboration opportunity is designed for creatives looking to gain experience, network, and collaborate with fellow filmmakers and actors. Craft services will be provided on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a dark comedy sketch production
• Collaborate with the director and cast during filming
• Deliver comedic timing and character-driven performances
• Participate in thriller and comedy-based scenes
• Attend scheduled production days in St. Louis

Requirements

Kidnapper

• Male, ages 20s–30s
• Any ethnicity
• Tall, thinner build preferred
• Strong comedic timing required
• Character description: A first-time masked killer who is unprepared, out of shape, and trying too hard to appear intimidating

Runner 1

• Female, ages 20s–30s
• Any ethnicity
• Athletic build preferred
• Character description: Confident, alert, and quick on her feet

Runner 2

• Female, ages 30s–40s
• Any ethnicity
• Taller/heavier set preferred
• Character description: Calm, unbothered, and unintentionally intimidating
• Dry comedic energy is a plus

Compensation Details

• Unpaid opportunity
• Craft services provided
• Great opportunity for collaboration, networking, and creative experience

Job Description
Team Dark Whimsy is now casting actors and background talent for the upcoming Run N Gun 2026 film project. Production is seeking performers across a wide range of ages and looks for overnight filming on a horror-themed production. The team encourages applicants with unique costumes, props, or specialty wardrobe pieces to include those details in their submissions.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in overnight film shoots for a horror production
• Portray assigned characters and background roles on camera
• Follow direction from the production and creative team
• Arrive prepared for filming and maintain professionalism on set
• Collaborate with cast and crew throughout production

Requirements

• Open to a wide range of ages and appearances
• Must be comfortable filming overnight
• Acting experience preferred but not required
• Applicants with unique, fun, or specialty costumes are encouraged to apply
• Submit portfolio, demo reel, and acting experience information

Compensation Details

• Lunch provided on set
• IMDb credit included
• Additional compensation details not specified

Job Description
A Full Sail University student production is now casting actors for the non-union short film The Aftertaste. This psychological drama explores a tense dinner conversation that spirals into emotional instability and relationship conflict after a mysterious wine reveals buried fears and insecurities. Production is seeking talented performers to portray emotionally layered lead characters.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray lead characters in a dramatic narrative short film
• Deliver emotionally driven performances on camera
• Collaborate with the student production team and director
• Attend scheduled filming dates and rehearsals if required
• Follow creative direction throughout production

Requirements

Jason

• Male, early 20s
• Strong dramatic acting ability
• Able to portray emotional instability, vulnerability, and intensity
• Character is a caring boyfriend struggling with insecurity and suppressed emotions

Olivia

• Female, early 20s
• Strong dramatic acting ability
• Able to portray emotional complexity and internal conflict
• Character is affectionate yet emotionally distant, creating unresolved tension within the relationship

Submission Requirements

• Headshot
• Resume
• Demo reel

Compensation Details

• Non-union project
• Compensation details not specified

Job Description
A short psychological film is seeking a talented male actor to take on a lead role. The project will be filmed in North Jersey and is designed as a performance-driven piece with strong emotional depth. The film is intended for submission to film festivals, offering valuable exposure and high-quality material for actors.

The lead character, Thomas, is a complex individual with a dark past who becomes entangled in a tense, otherworldly confrontation that forces him to face his past actions. This role requires an actor capable of delivering a raw, grounded, and intense performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character “Thomas” with emotional depth and authenticity
• Deliver a compelling performance in a psychologically intense narrative
• Collaborate with the director and production team to bring the character to life
• Participate in a one-day shoot and be fully prepared for performance-driven scenes

Requirements

• Male actor with strong acting ability
• Ability to convincingly portray a criminal character
• Comfortable performing emotionally intense and raw scenes
• Must demonstrate subtlety and depth in performance
• Previous acting experience and reel preferred

Compensation

• Paid role (rate disclosed upon selection)
• One-day shoot commitment
• Opportunity for film festival exposure and professional portfolio material

Lead and Supporting Actors for Short Film

Job Description
A short film is casting multiple lead and supporting roles for a gripping story centered around ambition, betrayal, and corporate power. The film follows three graduate students who uncover a major betrayal and take matters into their own hands. This project offers strong, character-driven roles for actors looking to showcase emotional depth and intensity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray lead or supporting characters in a scripted short film
• Deliver compelling and emotionally engaging performances
• Collaborate with the director and cast
• Participate in rehearsals and filming

Requirements

• Male and female actors ages 20–33 (depending on role)
• Open to diverse backgrounds (some roles prefer specific ethnicities)
• Strong acting skills and ability to portray dramatic scenes
• Comfortable performing in a narrative-driven project
• Voice acting ability required for select role

Compensation

• Paid or deferred (details provided upon selection)
• Lead and supporting roles available
• Opportunity to gain film credit and experience