Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Position: Digital Journalism

Job Description

A Savannah, Georgia-based short film titled Arabella is casting a male actor for the role of Father. The character is both an accomplished host and a nurturing parent, requiring an actor who can balance authority, warmth, and attentiveness within the film’s dramatic story. Father is cordial, commanding, organized, and observant when acting as a host, while his relationship with his daughter reveals a gentler side that is patient, nurturing, and encouraging.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Arabella’s father in the short film.
• Balance the character’s commanding presence with his gentle paternal qualities.
• Convey a cordial, organized, and observant personality.
• Create believable family dynamics with fellow cast members.

Requirements

• Male actor, ages 45–50.
• Open to any ethnicity.
• Able to portray both commanding authority and nurturing warmth.
• Savannah, Georgia, or surrounding-area local hire only.
• Union and non-union performers accepted.

Compensation

• Pay negotiable.

Job Description

A short film titled Arabella is casting a female actor for its lead role in Savannah, Georgia. Arabella is a timid and deeply insecure young woman whose role combines dramatic acting with choreographed partner dancing. The production is seeking performers with dancing backgrounds while remaining open to all experience levels. The selected actor must learn and perform up to five minutes of waltz choreography with a partner.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Arabella with a timid, insecure, and emotionally vulnerable presence.
• Learn and perform up to five minutes of partnered waltz choreography.
• Participate in dramatic scenes involving violence.
• Perform comfortably while masked when required.

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 20–25.
• Open to any ethnicity.
• Must be able to learn and execute partnered waltz choreography.
• Comfortable being masked and participating in scenes of violence.
• Savannah, Georgia, or surrounding-area local hire only.
• Union and non-union talent accepted.

Compensation

• Pay negotiable.

Job Description

An original psychological drama short film titled Grief is casting a female actor for the role of Nish. The Connecticut-based production follows a woman struggling with the devastating loss of her child and explores grief, friendship, and emotional support through an intimate dramatic story. Nish is Lena’s loyal and emotionally perceptive best friend. She is caring, protective, and determined to support Lena through an unimaginable loss, even when she does not know what to say.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Nish in an original psychological drama short film.
• Bring warmth, loyalty, and emotional sensitivity to the character.
• Communicate concern, tenderness, and helplessness through natural nonverbal acting.
• Build believable emotional chemistry with the actor portraying Lena.

Requirements

• Female actor, playing age 18–35.
• African American.
• Strong dramatic and nonverbal acting abilities.
• Able to portray a caring, protective, and emotionally perceptive best friend.
• Connecticut-based or able to travel to Meriden, Connecticut.

Compensation

• Unpaid collaborative production.
• Meals provided on set.
• Professional footage for acting reels provided.
• Screen credit included.

Job Description

A paid non-union commercial shooting in Sussex County, New Jersey, is casting a male actor to portray a Victorian Gentleman. The comedic commercial revolves around a portable toilet and requires a performer who can bring a dignified, aristocratic character to life while leaning into the project’s physical humor. The Victorian Gentleman should appear sophisticated and proper while also being slightly above it all.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a dignified and aristocratic Victorian Gentleman.
• Perform physical comedy using expressive movement and reactions.
• Communicate the character’s personality without dialogue.
• Maintain the appropriate character presence throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Ages 35–55.
• Dignified and aristocratic character presence.
• Strong physical and expressive performance ability.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in New Jersey.
• Talent from Sussex, Morris, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Essex, and surrounding North Jersey areas is encouraged.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Non-union.
• One-day shoot.

Job Description

A paid non-union commercial filming in Sussex County, New Jersey, is seeking a female actor to portray a Princess in a comedic advertisement centered around a portable toilet. The role calls for a performer who can bring a refined, poised, and elegant presence to the character while embracing the humor of the commercial’s unusual premise. This is a non-speaking role where physical comedy and facial expressions will carry the performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a refined and elegant Princess in a comedic commercial.
• Use facial expressions and physical performance to communicate humor.
• Maintain the character’s poised personality throughout filming.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• Ages 25–40.
• Strong physical comedy and facial-expression skills.
• Must be comfortable performing a non-speaking role.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in New Jersey.
• Talent from Sussex, Morris, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Essex, and surrounding North Jersey areas is encouraged.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Non-union.
• One-day shoot.

Job Description

A paid non-union commercial filming in Sussex County, New Jersey, is casting a male actor for a comedic dual-character role. The commercial centers around a portable toilet and is seeking an expressive performer who can portray both a caveman and a clean-cut modern man. This is a non-speaking role driven by physical comedy, facial expressions, and visual performance. The selected actor should be comfortable shifting between two contrasting character types and delivering humor without relying on dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray both a caveman and a clean-cut modern man.
• Perform physical comedy and expressive visual reactions.
• Differentiate the two characters through movement and performance.
• Take direction from the commercial’s production team.
• Perform effectively without spoken dialogue.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Ages 30–45.
• Strong physical comedy skills.
• Expressive on camera.
• Must be able to portray both a caveman and a clean-cut modern man.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in New Jersey.
• Talent from Sussex, Morris, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Essex, and surrounding North Jersey areas is encouraged.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Non-union.
• One-day shoot.

Job Description

A talent casting platform is seeking performers worldwide for consideration for upcoming casting opportunities. The open call is designed to connect new and emerging talent with future projects as opportunities become available. No previous professional experience is required, making this casting call accessible to aspiring actors, models, performers, and other talent looking to begin building experience in the entertainment industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in future casting opportunities when selected.
• Communicate professionally with the casting team regarding potential projects.
• Provide requested materials if contacted for a specific opportunity.
• Follow project-specific instructions and creative direction when booked.

Requirements

• Open to talent worldwide.
• No previous experience required.
• No specific age, gender, or appearance requirements listed.
• Must be interested in being considered for future casting opportunities.

Compensation

• Compensation varies by individual casting opportunity.

Job Description

A sci-fi drama short film titled Entertaining the Others is casting actors for an upcoming proof-of-concept production. The project is seeking performers for four roles and is open to both union and non-union talent. Three of the roles are open to performers in their 20s–40s, while the role of Bonnie calls for a female actor in her 30s who can bring commanding, powerful CEO energy to the character. This is an opportunity for actors interested in character-driven science fiction and dramatic storytelling to become part of a developing screen project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned role in a sci-fi/drama short film proof of concept.
• Bring a grounded and engaging dramatic performance to the project.
• Develop the character according to the production’s creative direction.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team.
• Be prepared and available for the required filming schedule.

Requirements

• Three roles open to performers in their 20s–40s.
• Bonnie: Female actor in her 30s with strong, powerful CEO energy.
• Union and non-union actors may submit.
• Must be available to work in the Maryland/Virginia region.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A University of Tennessee football tailgate event in Knoxville is urgently seeking a replacement Brand Ambassador to join the event team. This paid promotional opportunity is looking for someone outgoing, energetic, and comfortable interacting with large crowds in a high-energy game-day environment. Selected talent will participate in required training before working the football tailgate event. The ideal candidate is dependable, hands-on, and ready to engage with attendees while supporting the team throughout the activation.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent the event professionally during a University of Tennessee football tailgate.
• Engage positively with attendees in a busy, high-energy environment.
• Assist with hands-on promotional and event activities as directed.
• Work collaboratively with other event team members.
• Attend the required training session before the event.

Requirements

• Must be available for both required training and game day.
• Outgoing and energetic personality.
• Comfortable working around large crowds.
• Hands-on and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $40 per hour.
• $20 referral bonus available when the referred person works both training and game day.

Job Description

A quirky 15-minute comedy short film titled The Grocer is casting a male actor for the role of a wealthy businessman. The story follows a kind-hearted grocery store cashier who becomes increasingly obsessed with protecting his employee-of-the-month status, accidentally putting an important friendship in jeopardy. The Businessman is a rich, Type-A entrepreneur who values efficiency and optimization above all else. The short film will shoot in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a wealthy, Type-A businessman in the short film.
• Bring an efficiency-driven and entrepreneurial personality to the character.
• Perform naturally within the project’s quirky comedic style.
• Work effectively with the directors and fellow performers.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Ages 30–50.
• Able to portray a wealthy, confident Type-A entrepreneur.
• Comfortable with comedy and character-driven material.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A quirky 15-minute comedy short film titled The Grocer is seeking a female actor for the role of Fransisca. The film centers on a kind-hearted grocery store cashier whose determination to remain employee of the month unexpectedly puts an important friendship at risk. Fransisca is a widow who comes through the cashier’s register on the day of her husband’s funeral, creating an unusual character moment within the film’s offbeat comedic story. Filming will take place in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Fransisca in the comedy short film.
• Deliver a grounded performance suited to the film’s quirky comedic tone.
• Perform scenes involving the grocery store cashier and surrounding story.
• Collaborate professionally with the directors, cast, and crew.
• Follow creative direction during production.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• Ages 30–45.
• Comfortable portraying a widow within a comedy short film.
• Able to balance grounded character work with an offbeat story.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A quirky 15-minute comedy short film titled The Grocer is casting a male actor to portray The Boss, the manager of a grocery store. The story follows a kind-hearted grocery store cashier whose obsession with maintaining his employee-of-the-month title begins to threaten an important friendship. The Boss is a strict and imposing manager who embraces new technology. Production will take place in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray The Boss, the grocery store manager, in a comedy short film.
• Bring a strict, imposing, and authoritative personality to the character.
• Perform comedic scenes naturally within the film’s quirky tone.
• Work collaboratively with the directors and other cast members.
• Follow direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Ages 35–60.
• Strong ability to portray a strict and imposing authority figure.
• Comfortable performing comedy.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.