Violette Trotter Casting

Short Film Acting Roles

Job Description
A SAG short film crime thriller is casting lead, supporting, and day player roles for an upcoming narrative production. This project centers on high-stakes choices, quiet tension, and emotionally driven performances set in New York. Actors with strong screen presence, subtle emotional control, and grounded realism are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a narrative short film

• Collaborate closely with the director and cast

• Deliver emotionally grounded, character-driven performances

• Participate in rehearsals and scheduled shoot days

Requirements

• Open to actors of all ethnicities and genders (role-specific details below)

• Strong on-camera presence and ability to convey nonverbal emotion

• Comfortable working in a dramatic crime-thriller tone

• SAG actors encouraged to apply

Available Roles

• Ang (Lead): Male, ages 25–35. Quiet confidence, sharp presence, emotionally expressive without dialogue. Masculine but not overly rugged.

• Johnny (Supporting): Male, ages 30–40. Warm, approachable, trustworthy demeanor. Feels familiar and grounded.

• Naomi (Supporting): Female, ages 18–25. Unconventionally attractive, effortless style, modern and detached energy.

• Dan / Danielle (Supporting): Any gender, ages 35–45. Older sibling type, emotionally worn, shaped by past trauma.

• Antagonist (Supporting): Male, ages 25–45. Opportunistic, dangerous, calculating presence.

• Old Man (Supporting): Male, 55+. Kind, composed, well-dressed, respected and emotionally steady.

• Bodega Customer (Day Player): Any age, any gender. Everyday presence in a neighborhood setting.

• Poker Patron (Day Player): Male, 40+. Poker player reacting to a major win.

Compensation

• $249 per day

• SAG short film rate

• Film festival and future distribution usage

Real Queer Friend Groups for Commercial Campaign

Job Description
A commercial campaign is seeking real queer friend groups to appear in an on-camera project centered around authentic connection and shared experiences. This paid opportunity is designed for genuine friend groups who naturally spend time together and feel comfortable being themselves on camera. The production is focused on capturing real moments, energy, and chemistry rather than scripted performances.

This role is ideal for close-knit groups who enjoy social settings and want to be featured together in a professionally produced commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real friend group
• Interact naturally in a social, lifestyle-style setting
• Participate in unscripted moments guided by the production team
• Bring authentic energy and real chemistry on camera

Requirements

• Real queer friend groups
• Based in San Francisco
• Comfortable being filmed together on camera
• Available to participate as a group
• Authentic friendships required (no casting of individuals into groups)

Compensation

• Paid on-camera commercial role
• Professional commercial production experience
• Compensation provided for group participation

Job Description

A SAG dramatic short film titled “JOE, KNOW? NO!” is seeking talent to portray Joe, a grounded, thoughtful family man navigating the emotional friction of marriage, work, and boundaries. The project is written and directed by Asaph Polonsky, with Marchant Davis (REALITY) attached to play Rob.

Joe is an immigration lawyer, a devoted husband and father, and someone who appears confident with people he knows—but can read as shy or guarded with strangers. He’s optimistic but realistic, polite yet assertive, and values kindness and boundaries, even when others don’t return the same energy.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as Joe in a dramatic short film, delivering naturalistic, emotionally grounded dialogue and reactions.

• Collaborate with the director and production team during rehearsal and filming to align performance with the story’s tone and pacing.

• Portray subtle relationship dynamics, internal conflict, and character authenticity in a concise short-film format.

• Attend a scheduled rehearsal day and be available for 1–2 shoot days as needed by production.

Requirements

• Gender: Male

• Age Range: 40s (approximately 40)

• Ethnicity: Any ethnicity

• Role Type: Supporting

• Must be comfortable portraying a married father of two and performing emotionally nuanced material.

• Professionalism on set, ability to take direction, and strong character-driven acting skills.

• SAG eligibility/affiliation preferred (project listed as SAG short film).

Compensation Details

• Rate: $250 per day

• Additional Time Commitment: 1 rehearsal day + 1–2 shoot days (paid shoot days; rehearsal details provided by production)

• Usage: Film festival circuit; additional distribution TBD