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"Swings" NYU Student Short Film Open Casting Call

Open Jobs:

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Mr. Kim / Jiung – Supporting Father Role for TV Pilot

Job Description
The NYU television pilot Somewhere In Between is casting a supporting actor to portray Mr. Kim, a calm and dependable father navigating financial hardship while holding his family together. This grounded role requires subtle emotional depth and a steady on-screen presence.

Filming will take place in the NY/NJ area. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced actors seeking meaningful supporting television roles.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Jiung Kim, a gentle and reliable father figure

  • Deliver understated yet emotionally resonant performances

  • Participate in family-centered dramatic scenes

  • Collaborate with cast and student production team

  • Attend scheduled filming days in NY/NJ

Requirements

  • Male actor, 50s

  • Strong subtle acting ability

  • Comfortable with character-driven storytelling

  • Professional and reliable on set

  • Must be available in the NY/NJ area

Compensation

  • Unpaid student pilot

  • On-screen credit

  • Copy of final project for reel

  • Meals provided on set

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Mrs. Kim / Hyosun – Supporting Mother Role for TV Pilot

Job Description
The NYU pilot Somewhere In Between is seeking a talented actress to portray Mrs. Kim, a hardworking immigrant mother balancing financial stress, family pressure, and love for her daughter. This emotionally layered supporting role is central to the family dynamic of the series.

Filming will take place in the NY/NJ area. This role offers powerful dramatic scenes ideal for experienced performers seeking strong character work.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Hyosun Kim, a determined and anxious mother

  • Deliver emotionally driven dialogue with intensity and realism

  • Convey a fast-paced, high-energy personality

  • Work closely with actors playing family members

  • Commit to scheduled filming in NY/NJ

Requirements

  • Female actor, 40s

  • Strong dramatic performance skills

  • Ability to portray emotional urgency and depth

  • Comfortable with dialogue-heavy scenes

  • Must be available to work in NY/NJ

Compensation

  • Unpaid student production

  • On-screen credit

  • Copy of completed pilot

  • Meals provided on set

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Jo Kim – Lead Teen Role for TV Pilot

Job Description
An upcoming NYU television pilot, Somewhere In Between, is casting a lead actress to portray Jo Kim, a sharp and emotionally mature teenager at the heart of this character-driven dramedy. Set in a struggling family-owned motel, the series explores immigrant family life, cultural identity, and growing up between two worlds.

This is a strong lead role for a young performer seeking meaningful material with depth and dialogue-driven scenes. Filming will take place in the NY/NJ area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Jo Kim, a 15-year-old observant and emotionally intelligent teen

  • Deliver natural, nuanced performances in dramatic and family-centered scenes

  • Perform dialogue in both English and Korean

  • Collaborate closely with cast and student production team

  • Participate in scheduled filming days in the NY/NJ area

Requirements

  • Female actor to play age 15

  • Fluent in English and Korean

  • Strong dramatic acting skills

  • Ability to portray emotional maturity and subtle vulnerability

  • Must be available to film in NY/NJ

Compensation

  • Unpaid student pilot

  • On-screen credit

  • Copy of the final project for reel use

  • Meals provided on set

Contact name:
Eric Zhang

Member since:

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