Open Casting Call for Feature Films & Short Films

SEB (A Student Short Film) NYC Casting Call for Ki

Job Description

A student short film titled SEB is casting child actors for a November shoot in the NYC metro area. The story follows a curious, imaginative little boy who tries to turn himself into different creatures until he discovers a reason to stay human.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an on-camera acting role in a student short film
• Attend the November 6-9, 2026 shoot dates as scheduled
• Take direction from the student production team

Requirements

• SEB (lead): male actors ages 6-9
• PAT (supporting): male or gender non-conforming actors ages 6-9
• LESTER, JAKE, MAX (day players): child actors

Compensation

• Non-union; unpaid with copy, credit, and meals
• Small stipend for the lead role (4 shoot days)

$240/Day Feature Film Casting Call for Hand Double

Job Description

Boston Casting, Inc. is seeking a hand double with sailing experience for a feature film.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform hand-double work on camera for a feature film

Requirements

• Sailing experience required

Compensation

• $240 per day

Casting Call – NYC Independent Short Film

Job Description

Casting 9 roles for HOME, an independent short film about a young woman preparing to leave New York and questioning what it truly means to feel at home. Filming select days between October 4 and 11 in New York City; local hires only. Roles include Ava (lead),Gabe, Daniel, Maggie, Ahmed, Ava’s mother (voiceover),a neighbor, Spark’s owner, and Spark the dog.
Job Responsibilities

• Perform your assigned role across select shoot days
• Take direction and collaborate with the production team

Requirements

• New York City local hire
• Available select days between October 4 and 11
• Role-specific requirements apply (see breakdown)
• Ava: female, mid-20s, Black, bilingual French/English
• Ava’s mother: female 45-65, fluent French
• Spark’s owner: ideally owns a suitable dog

Compensation

• Unpaid; meals, copy, and credit provided

Job Description

Boston Casting, Inc. is seeking Asian women ages 18-28, between 5’2″ and 5’4″, to work as photo doubles on a feature film shooting in Dennis, Massachusetts. Talent must be comfortable being in water.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for a principal actor on a feature film
• Be comfortable working in water scenes
• Be available for the October 14-15 shoot dates in Dennis, MA

Requirements

• Asian female, ages 18-28
• Height between 5’2″ and 5’4″
• Comfortable being in water
• Non-union

Compensation

• $500 per 8-hour day

Actors for “The High Water Mark” Psychological Relationship Drama

Job Description

A psychological relationship drama short film is seeking two lead actors for a Las Vegas production. The story follows a relationship reaching its breaking point and calls for performers who can deliver emotionally layered, naturalistic performances with vulnerability, subtlety, silence, and dramatic intensity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of two lead characters in a psychological relationship drama short film.
• Deliver a naturalistic and emotionally nuanced dramatic performance.
• Perform scenes involving emotional tension, vulnerability, conflict, and restrained dialogue.
• Develop strong on-screen chemistry with the other lead performer.
• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Seeking a female actor to portray Maya, playing age 30s.
• Seeking a male actor to portray Julian, playing age 30s.
• Must be comfortable performing dramatic and emotionally complex material.
• Maya should convey intelligence, independence, emotional exhaustion, and subtle emotional expression.
• Julian should convey intelligence, control, emotional restraint, defensiveness, and vulnerability.
• Strong chemistry between the two lead actors is essential.
• Must be available to work in Las Vegas.

Compensation

• Non-union, no-current-cash-budget production.
• Copy of the completed film.
• Screen/IMDb credit.
• Meals provided.
• Footage provided for acting reels.

Actresses for “Bedside Manners” Dark Comedy Short Film

Job Description

“Bedside Manners,” a student short film, is seeking performers for four female roles in Los Angeles. This satirical dark comedy follows three twenty-something sisters caring for their 101-year-old grandmother and questioning how far they will go to reclaim their lives.

The production involves a three-day shoot. All roles are volunteer and unpaid.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned character in a dark comedy short film.
• Develop believable family relationships with fellow performers.
• Follow the director’s guidance and collaborate throughout filming.
• Convey the character’s emotions through dialogue, expression, or physical performance, depending on the role.

Requirements

• Erin — mid-20s: Quiet, exhausted, and morally conflicted. She retreats into caring for her grandmother until her sisters challenge her to confront her situation.
• Ivy — mid-20s: The eldest sister and primary caregiver. Sharp, controlling, practical, and deeply burned out after years of sacrificing for her family.
• Sam — early 20s: The youngest sister. Eccentric, impulsive, and outspoken, she uses humor and absurdity to cope.
• Grandmother — late 70s–80s: Portrays the sisters’ 101-year-old grandmother. The character is bedridden, physically frail, and mostly nonverbal, with a powerful presence throughout the film.
• Be available for a three-day shoot in Los Angeles.

Compensation

• Volunteer, unpaid roles in a student production.

Actors to Portray Settlers and Soldiers in “Defiance” Feature Film

Job Description

“Defiance,” a historical feature film about the Dade Battle of 1835, is seeking women to portray settlers and men to portray soldiers. These paid, nonunion acting opportunities are open to talent across Florida and surrounding states, with filming taking place in Florida. Reenactment, horseback riding, or period weapons experience is welcome but not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a settler or soldier in a historical feature film.
• Follow the director’s guidance to support the period setting.
• Collaborate with fellow performers and the production team during filming.

Requirements

• Women to portray settlers and men to portray soldiers.
• Be based in Florida or surrounding states and available to film in Florida.
• Reenactment, horseback riding, or period weapons experience is a plus.
• Submit current photos, relevant experience, film credits, and your city and state.

Compensation

• Paid, nonunion roles.

Hispanic Actress in Her 20s for Lead Role in “The Night of the Witch”

Job Description

The feature film “The Night of the Witch” is seeking a Hispanic actress in her 20s for a lead role. Filming takes place in Dallas, Texas. This paid acting opportunity includes travel and lodging.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character in a feature film.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members.
• Follow production direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Hispanic female talent in her 20s.
• Be available to film in Dallas, Texas.
• Submit a headshot, name, age, height, and current location.
• Apply by email using the required subject line.

Compensation

• Travel and lodging provided.

Lead and Supporting Actors for “The Federal Man” Student Short Film

Job Description

“The Federal Man,” a student short film set in 1971, is seeking lead and supporting actors in Dallas, Texas. This crime thriller explores organized espionage through CIA Agent Robert Lashbrook, whose work begins to take a personal toll. Paid roles offer opportunities to portray complex characters in an intense period story.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned character in a crime thriller short film.
• Collaborate with the director and cast during rehearsals and filming.
• Perform character-driven scenes that reflect the film’s period setting.
• Perform staged combat where required for the role.

Requirements

• Agent Robert Lashbrook: Male, ages 28–38. Lead role portraying a disciplined CIA agent who begins to unravel under the demands of his work. Stage combat experience required; firearms training preferred.
• Mary Lashbrook: Female, ages 24–38. Supporting role portraying Robert’s strong, devoted wife, who has reached her limit with his profession and their marriage.
• Director Gottlieb: Male, ages 45–60. Supporting role portraying a calm, calculating, quietly ruthless CIA director whose loyalty demands are uncompromising.
• Agent Walsh: Male, ages 30–45. Supporting role portraying a loyal agent awaiting orders. Firearms training preferred.
• Criminal: Male, ages 25–40. Supporting role portraying a man caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.
• Target: Male, ages 28–40. Supporting role portraying the man Lashbrook is assigned to eliminate. Stage combat involving firearms is required.
• Be available for rehearsals and filming in Dallas, Texas.
• Selected performers must sign appearance and usage releases permitting use of recorded material in all media, in perpetuity.
• Include brief descriptions of your stage combat experience and any firearms training, plus clear front and back views of both hands.

Compensation

• Agent Robert Lashbrook: $300 per day.
• Mary Lashbrook: $300 per day.
• Director Gottlieb: $300 per day.
• Agent Walsh: $100 flat rate.
• Criminal: $100 flat rate.
• Target: $100 flat rate.
• Meals provided.

Job Description

An independent romantic drama short film is seeking local Dallas-area actors and film crew members for a small, collaborative production. The approximately 15-minute film will focus on atmospheric visual storytelling, emotional intimacy, and subtle performances, with opportunities available for lead actors, background talent, and several production crew positions.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the director and production team to bring the short film to life.
• Perform assigned acting roles with a focus on natural emotion and subtle expression.
• Support production needs based on the responsibilities of the selected crew position.
• Contribute to a professional, creative, and collaborative environment.
• Crew members may assist with multiple production responsibilities when appropriate.

Requirements

• Local to or able to work in the Dallas, Texas area.
• Male Lead: Playing age from 20s to early 30s.
• Female Lead: Playing age from late 20s to early 30s.
• Background Actors: Comfortable performing in an independent short film.
• Co-Director or 1st AD: Previous on-set experience and ability to assist with blocking, coverage, and set operations.
• Producer: Able to support the organization and execution of an independent production.
• DP/Cinematographer: Experience with cinematography; access to camera equipment is preferred.
• Sound Recordist/Boom Operator: Comfortable handling on-set production sound.
• Production Assistants: Able to assist with general production needs.
• Location Support: Able to help identify and secure art gallery locations in the Dallas area.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Full screen credit.
• IMDb credit where applicable.
• Usable footage for reels and portfolios.
• Meals provided on shoot days.
• Copy of the completed film.

Adrian Supporting Role for Non-Union Short Film

Job Description

A non-union short film titled “Pussycat” is seeking an Afro-Latino male actor to portray Adrian, a supporting character described as Amara’s boyfriend. Adrian is country, slightly nervous, and has a distinctive personal style. The entire film is shot from a cat’s point of view, so the selected actor must be comfortable working with animals and performing naturally at cat-eye level. Filming will take place in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, New York.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Adrian in a supporting role for the short film.
• Deliver a natural and engaging on-camera performance.
• Perform comfortably around animals.
• Adapt performances and positioning to the film’s cat point-of-view perspective.
• Follow creative direction from the director and production team.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 40–59.
• Afro-Latino.
• Comfortable working with animals.
• Able to perform naturally at cat-eye height.
• Must be available to work in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, New York.

Compensation

• $50.

Young Helen Featured Extra for Feature Film “Fonk”

Job Description

The upcoming feature film “Fonk” is seeking a female featured extra to portray Young Helen. This paid film opportunity will shoot in the Northeast Ohio area and is looking for local talent who can bring a natural and authentic presence to the role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Young Helen as a featured extra in the feature film.
• Perform naturally on camera according to the needs of the scene.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.
• Work collaboratively with cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Ages 24–27.
• African American.
• Must be local to or able to work as a local hire in Northeast Ohio.
• Comfortable working as a featured extra in a professional feature film.

Compensation

• $108/8 hours.