Independent Short Film Production

Job Description

A new short film inspired by a 1940s romance is now casting actors who can both act and dance. The story follows an ambitious businessman who falls in love with a free-spirited widow during a night at a bar, leading to an emotional and romantic final dance.

The production is seeking talented performers for lead roles in this stylized period drama short film. Actors with strong on-screen chemistry, movement ability, and performance skills are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform lead character roles in a short film production
• Participate in acting and dance sequences
• Attend filming and collaborate with the creative team
• Bring emotional depth and chemistry to character performances
• Follow direction during rehearsals and production shoots

Requirements

Casting the following roles:

• Lola Rose (Female, 20–26)
  • Free-spirited widow
  • Nurse
  • Must be comfortable performing dance scenes
• Ray Stewart (Male, 20–29)
  • Confident businessman
  • Romantic lead role
  • Must be comfortable performing dance scenes

Additional Requirements:

• Seeking actors ages 18–30
• Must have acting ability and movement/dance skills
• Comfortable performing in a romantic period-inspired story
• Available for filming during production dates

Compensation Details

• Compensation details were not provided

Job Description
A new non-union short film titled “Wound Salt” is casting South Asian actors and actresses for eight upcoming roles. The project will film in the late Spring/Summer and follows a powerful story about betrayal, grief, and a life-changing encounter on a desolate shore.

The film centers on a young man reeling from personal loss and facing a pivotal decision between the weight of his past and the dangerous spark of a stranger who knows his darkest secrets.

This project offers professional film credit and festival and screening entries. While currently unpaid, food and drinks will be provided on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray key characters in a dramatic short film

• Participate in scheduled auditions and rehearsals

• Collaborate with the director and creative team

• Deliver emotionally grounded performances in character-driven scenes

Roles

• 7 Roles: Ages 18–35 (South Asian actors and actresses)

• 1 Role: Female, Ages 45+ (South Asian actress)

Requirements

• South Asian actors and actresses

• Non-union performers

• Strong dramatic acting ability

• Submit headshot for consideration

Compensation

• Currently unpaid

• Food and drinks provided on set

• Professional film credit

• Film festival and screening entries