KATE ANTOGNINI

Casting Intern

Job Description
An exciting internship opportunity is now open for aspiring casting professionals! This remote casting internship offers hands-on experience supporting film and commercial projects. Ideal for individuals passionate about breaking into the entertainment industry, this role is designed to give you real-world insight into casting operations while building valuable connections in a creative, fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with casting coordination for film and commercial productions

• Organize and review talent submissions

• Support outreach and communication with agents and talent

• Help manage casting schedules and project timelines

Requirements

• Strong interest in casting and the entertainment industry

• Ideally based in NYC, but remote candidates welcome

• Reliable communication and time management skills

• Available from late summer to early fall

• Must submit a resume and basic details to be considered

Compensation

• Internship opportunity (unpaid or for academic credit)

• Gain experience and build industry connections

Casting Chris – Teen Male Role in Festival-Bound Short Film ‘Chicken Skin’

The upcoming short film Chicken Skin, written and directed by Cannes Young Director Award winner Julia Kupiec, is casting the pivotal role of CHRIS. This character is central to the film’s exploration of adolescence, vulnerability, and blurred moral boundaries. CHRIS is a newly graduated teen, aimless and disarmed by the weight of adulthood. The film shoots in late summer or early fall 2025 in Los Angeles or New York, with travel fully covered for U.S.-based non-local talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Chris with natural charm, subtle vulnerability, and emotional authenticity

• Participate in a 3–4 day shoot with potential rehearsals and travel days

• Collaborate with an award-winning creative team on sensitive and layered material

• Navigate scenes involving implied mature themes handled with professionalism (non-explicit)

Requirements

• Male-identifying actors of any ethnicity

• Ages 16–22 who can believably portray 17–19

• Comfortable portraying a teen struggling with identity, anxiety, and escape

• Must be U.S.-based and available for travel if not local to LA or NYC

• Must be comfortable working with subject matter involving adolescent relationships and boundaries

Compensation

• $249 per 8-hour shoot day + 10% per SAG scale

• Paid rehearsal and travel days per SAG-AFTRA guidelines

• Key supporting role in a festival-circuit film with notable creative recognition

• Professional experience with a Cannes-awarded director

Casting Robin – Supporting Adult Role in Award-Winning Short Film ‘Chicken Skin’

The powerful coming-of-age short film Chicken Skin, directed by Cannes Young Director Award winner Julia Kupiec, is now casting the role of ROBIN. This character-driven SAG production explores themes of motherhood, self-identity, and emotional volatility through a deeply personal lens. ROBIN is the mother of a teenage daughter, navigating the intersection of menopause and parenthood. The film shoots in late summer or early fall 2025 in Los Angeles or New York. Travel is fully covered for U.S.-based non-local talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the role of Robin with emotional depth and a grounded presence

• Participate in a 3–4 day film shoot, plus paid travel and potential rehearsals

• Collaborate with an award-winning director and a skilled cast

• Navigate layered, emotionally nuanced scenes within a domestic narrative

Requirements

• Female-identifying actors who are white

• Age range: mid-40s to early 50s

• Able to portray a working-class mother with understated strength and vulnerability

• Comfortable engaging with scenes about menopause and family tension

• Must be based in the U.S.; travel accommodations provided for non-local hires

Compensation

• $249 per 8-hour shoot day + 10% per SAG scale

• Paid rehearsal and travel days per SAG-AFTRA regulations

• Role featured in a film with strong festival circuit potential

• Work under an acclaimed director with a decorated script