Job Description

An upcoming indie short film is casting a female lead for the role of Serena, a tightly wound and high-strung liberal arts college student. The story follows Serena as she encounters an eccentric man dressed in a potato sack during a stressful academic deadline. This unexpected meeting pulls her out of her comfort zone and into a “back-to-nature” experience that challenges everything she knows.

This character-driven project centers on emotional range, vulnerability, and transformation as Serena is swept into a completely unfamiliar world. Production is seeking a strong performer who can portray intensity, stress, and eventual emotional unraveling with authenticity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Serena, a stressed college student navigating a personal and emotional turning point

• Perform emotionally demanding scenes requiring expressive range

• Collaborate closely with the director and creative team

• Participate fully in rehearsals and scheduled shoot days

• Bring depth and nuance to a character experiencing psychological and environmental contrast

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 20–24

• Ability to convincingly portray a high-strung, tightly wound college student

• Strong emotional acting skills with comfort performing dramatic material

• Prior acting experience preferred

• Professional headshot and resume required for submission

Compensation Details

Compensation details will be provided upon inquiry. This is a lead role in an independent short film offering significant screen time and creative exposure.

Job Description

A student thesis film titled Devoured is seeking two female actors for lead roles in a psychological drama exploring themes of insecurity, identity, and mental illness. The film centers on Eve, a deeply insecure young woman struggling with anorexia, and Lilith, a confident and captivating bartender who represents the physical embodiment of Eve’s illness.

This emotionally driven project examines the internal battle between self-perception and identity through a dark, symbolic narrative. The selected actors will play complex, layered characters in a visually and psychologically intense story.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the two lead characters in a character-focused thesis film

• Perform emotionally demanding scenes involving psychological tension

• Collaborate closely with the director and student production team

• Participate in scheduled rehearsals and filming days

• Bring depth, nuance, and authenticity to sensitive subject matter

Roles

Eve (23)
A deeply insecure young woman silently suffering from anorexia. She is anxious, has developed physical tics, and experiences memory loss due to her illness, weakening her grip on reality.

Lilith (23)
The confident and effortlessly beautiful foil to Eve. A bartender with siren-like qualities, she captivates Eve and ultimately reveals herself to be the physical embodiment of Eve’s illness.

Requirements

• Female actors, approximately age 23 (or able to portray early 20s)

• Strong dramatic acting ability

• Comfortable performing psychologically intense material

• Professional headshot and resume required

Compensation Details

Compensation details will be provided upon inquiry. This is a thesis film production offering lead roles and strong material for actor reels.

Job Description

A short film titled Nutcracker is casting male actors to portray tenacious fraternal twin brothers locked in a comedic rivalry over peanut brittle. This character-driven story centers on sibling dynamics, competitiveness, and absurd humor set against a nostalgic, adventurous tone.

The production is seeking performers who can bring strong comedic timing, physicality, and expressive personality to the screen. The film blends stylized visuals with heightened conflict between brothers, creating a bold and entertaining short-form project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of two fraternal twin brothers in a lead role

• Perform comedic and physically expressive scenes

• Collaborate closely with the director and student production team

• Participate in rehearsals and scheduled shoot days

• Bring energy and strong character presence to a sibling rivalry storyline

Requirements

• Male actors able to portray twin brothers (open to fraternal twin look)

• Strong comedic acting skills

• Comfortable with physical performance and expressive storytelling

• Professional headshot and resume required

Compensation Details

Compensation details will be provided upon inquiry. This short film offers strong character roles and valuable on-screen material for actor reels.

Job Description

An NYU thesis short film titled For Zion is seeking Black actors for lead and supporting roles in a powerful, character-driven sports drama. The story follows a young Jamaican track star chasing greatness in the 400m while struggling under the emotional weight of legacy, family pressure, and generational trauma.

This dramatic short explores themes of ambition, father-son dynamics, identity, and the burden of expectation within a family of elite runners. The project offers emotionally layered roles with strong character arcs and meaningful screen time.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a principal or supporting character in a dramatic thesis short film

• Perform emotionally nuanced scenes centered on family conflict and personal struggle

• For the lead role, convincingly perform running/sprinting sequences

• Collaborate closely with the director and student production team

• Attend scheduled rehearsals and filming days

Roles

Myles (Lead)
A 22-year-old Jamaican track star dedicated to becoming the fastest 400m runner. Driven and disciplined due to his father’s intense training, Myles struggles internally with feelings of inadequacy and the pressure of legacy.

• Black male, ages 22–30

• Must be able to run/sprint convincingly

Chilton (Lead)
Myles’ father and former athlete who never achieved his own dreams. He now lives vicariously through his son, creating tension as both a father and coach.

• Black male, ages 40–60 (50+ presenting)

Pops (Supporting)
A retired Olympic gold medalist and first-generation family track star. Once disciplined and focused, he now lives a relaxed retired life.

• Elderly Black male, 70+ presenting

Grandma (Supporting)
Former matriarch of the family who is gradually losing her sense of self due to age.

• Elderly Black female, 70+ presenting

Requirements

• Strong dramatic acting ability

• Availability for scheduled shoot days and rehearsals

• For Myles: athletic ability and sprinting skills required

• Professional headshot and resume

Compensation Details

Compensation details will be provided upon inquiry. This NYU thesis short offers substantial character roles and strong dramatic material for actor reels.

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

High School Student Extras – Feature Film “21 Down”

Job Description
A feature film is making a final call for background actors to portray high school students in an upcoming scene. This paid extras casting call is seeking young adults ages 18 to early 20s who can convincingly play high school students.

Filming will take place in Covington, GA. This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and background performers looking to gain on-set experience in a professional film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a high school student in background scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Remain professional and camera-ready throughout filming

• Arrive on time and prepared for a full day on set

Requirements

• Ages 18 to early 20s

• Must be able to convincingly portray a high school student

• Available to work in Covington, GA

• Submit a recent photo and full contact information

• Use “STUDENTS” in the subject line when applying

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity (rate provided upon booking)

Film & TV Production Roles – “Speed The Plow”

Job Description
A film and TV production is actively casting multiple paid crew and background roles for “Speed The Plow” (STP) filming in Atlanta, GA. This casting call is seeking talent ages 18–100+ of all ethnicities to help bring a working production environment to life.

Roles include film crew types, set support, and specialty background characters for a Civil War scene. Some positions may be recurring, while others are one-day bookings. Select roles may also require wardrobe fittings prior to filming.

This is a strong opportunity for background actors and aspiring crew members looking to gain experience on a professional production set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray realistic film crew, production staff, or specialty background characters

• Follow on-set direction from the assistant directors and department heads

• Attend fittings if required for your selected role

• Be available for scheduled filming days in Atlanta, GA

• Maintain professionalism during long production hours

Requirements

• Ages 18–100+

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Open availability for filming dates

• Comfortable portraying film crew roles, PAs, set dressers, gaffers, or Civil War scene background

• Able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, GA

Compensation

• $132 for 10 hours

• Additional $40 bump if selected for a featured role

• Some roles may offer repeat work opportunities

Female Photo Double – Film Production

Job Description
A film production is seeking a Caucasian female photo double for an upcoming shoot in Georgia. This paid casting call is looking for a woman between her 30s and 50s who closely matches specific physical characteristics, including height, hair length, and wardrobe size.

The selected talent will work as a photo double, matching the lead actor’s look for production scenes that require body matching and continuity.

This is a great opportunity for experienced photo doubles or actors who fit the exact specifications and are available for a one-day shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double matching the lead actor’s physical appearance

• Follow direction from the production and wardrobe teams

• Be camera-ready and maintain continuity for filming

• Arrive on time and prepared for a full day on set

Requirements

• Caucasian female

• Ages 30s to 50s

• Height: 5’6”

• Shoulder-length brown hair

• Medium shirt size

• Available to work locally in Georgia

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate provided upon booking)

Background Actors – “Ally Clark” Conspiracy Thriller

Job Description
A new conspiracy thriller is now casting paid background actors of all ages for the upcoming film “Ally Clark.” Filming will take place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from April through June. This feature film casting call is seeking reliable background talent to help bring this suspense-driven story to life.

The film follows investigator Ally Clark as she uncovers a dangerous conspiracy involving an international conglomerate after a friend’s suspicious death. Background actors will portray realistic community members and supporting atmosphere roles throughout the production.

This is a great opportunity for local Louisiana actors, families, and aspiring performers to gain on-set experience in a major film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in various film scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set

• Be available for scheduled filming days in Baton Rouge, LA

Requirements

• All ages welcome

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Compensation

• Adults (18+): $150 for 12 hours

• Minors: $100 for 8 hours