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Actors for “Little Angels” Student Film
Job Description
An upcoming student film titled Little Angels is casting multiple roles for a character-driven story centered on family, grief, and surreal transformation. The project follows a young woman returning home to care for her ill mother while confronting unsettling events and buried secrets. This is a great opportunity for actors to take on emotionally rich roles in a narrative-focused production filming in New York.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray principal or supporting characters in a scripted film
- Deliver emotionally grounded and character-driven performances
- Follow direction from the director and production team
- Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled
Requirements
- Female, any ethnicity, early 20s to 60s for multiple roles
- Male, any ethnicity, around mid-30s for supporting role
- Strong acting ability with emotional range
- Comfortable working with a trained dog on set
- Some roles require comfort with physical scenes, water interaction, or prop cigarettes
- Ability to collaborate in an indie/student film environment
- Open to union and non-union performers
Compensation
- $125 per day (deferred)
- Copy, credit, and meals provided
Lead and Supporting Actors for NYU Film “Boys Don’t Dance”
Job Description
An NYU student film titled Boys Don’t Dance is now casting SAG and non-union actors for multiple lead and supporting roles in New York City. This powerful experimental dance film explores sexuality, love, loss, and identity through movement and intimate storytelling.
The story follows Arthur, a young dance instructor who returns to his childhood after being asked to deliver a eulogy for a former friend. Production is seeking emotionally grounded performers who are comfortable with vulnerable material and character-driven storytelling. Some roles are paid, and all roles include copy, credit, and meals.
Filming will take place in NYC.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray complex, emotionally layered characters
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Perform scripted dialogue and participate in movement-based scenes
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Collaborate closely with the director and cast
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Participate in scenes involving intimacy where specified
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Bring authenticity and depth to character-driven storytelling
Requirements
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Open to SAG and non-union performers
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Must be available for NYC filming
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Strong dramatic acting skills
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Comfortable with emotionally vulnerable material
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Select roles require intimacy (kissing and hand-to-skin contact)
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Select roles require partial nudity (shirtless scenes)
Compensation
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Lead roles: $100 per day (where specified)
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Supporting role (Manny): $80 per day
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Some supporting roles: unpaid
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All roles receive copy, credit, and meals
Available Roles
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Arthur (Lead) – Male, 32–40, any ethnicity. A withdrawn, emotionally guarded choreographer struggling with grief, queerness, and unresolved trauma. Paid $100/day.
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Sticks (Lead) – Male, 18–20, any ethnicity. Young Arthur. Sensitive yet guarded, navigating identity and first love. Requires intimacy and partial nudity. Paid $100/day.
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Jersey (Lead) – Male, 18–20, any ethnicity. Arthur’s first love. Confident, emotionally open, and protective. Requires intimacy and partial nudity. Paid $100/day.
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Manny (Supporting) – Male, 18–20, any ethnicity. Charismatic but physically imposing leader of a friend group. Enforces rigid masculinity. Requires partial nudity. Paid $80/day.
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Brooke (Supporting) – Male, 15–18, any ethnicity. Manny’s loyal second-in-command. Loud, obedient, morally flexible. Not paid.
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Coney (Supporting) – Male, 15–18, any ethnicity. Attention-seeking and insecure, masking vulnerability with humor. Not paid.
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Melissa (Supporting) – Female, 32–40, any ethnicity. Arthur’s wife. Caring yet independent, supportive but strong-willed. Not paid.
