$400/Day Major Celeb Artist Video Shoot Casting Call for Leading Role

The Writer Next Door – Non-Union Short Film Casting (Coming-of-Age Drama)

Job Description
A non-union coming-of-age drama short film is casting talent to film near Danbury, Connecticut and surrounding areas. This character-driven short film centers on young adults navigating identity, friendship, family dynamics, and the emotional pull of growing up. Performers with strong natural acting, grounded emotion, and authentic scene work are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes with emotional realism and strong character work

• Take direction from the director and adjust performance as needed

• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew during rehearsals and filming

• Maintain continuity and consistency across takes and setups

Requirements

• Non-union talent only

• Must be able to work as a local/self-report hire near Danbury, CT (and surrounding areas)

• Must fit one of the roles below (or be able to portray the listed age):

  • Lola (Lead): Woman, Latina, to appear 16–18; a young woman facing personal battles and big future decisions after high school

  • Stephanie (Supporting Lead): Woman, any race/ethnicity, to appear 33–40; professional writer, guarded but warm underneath

  • Carla (Supporting): Woman, Latina, to appear 40ish; Lola’s single mom, a nurse—strong, dedicated, and protective

  • Santi (Supporting): Man, any race/ethnicity, to appear 16–18; senior in high school, aspiring dancer, extroverted and friendly

  • Hazel (Supporting): Woman, any race/ethnicity, to appear 16–18; honest, chill, keeps her circle small

  • Maya (Supporting): Woman, any race/ethnicity, to appear 30ish; publicist/manager/friend—supportive and caring

Compensation

• Compensation details will be provided upon selection

Job Description
A paid short film is casting union and non-union talent in Brooklyn, NY for two featured roles. This project is ideal for actors who excel at nuanced, character-driven work, including strong internal performance and grounded, natural dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver emotionally honest performances with strong on-camera presence

• Follow direction, blocking, and continuity throughout the shoot

• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew in a fast-paced environment

• Maintain character consistency across takes and setups

Requirements

• Open to union and non-union talent

• Must be able to work in Brooklyn, NY

• Availability for either an evening shoot (4:00 PM call time) or an early morning shoot (4:00 AM call time)

• Role 1: Pran — Male, 20s–30s; calm exterior with intense inner life; strong internal acting required

• Role 2: Mariah — Female, 20s–30s; warm, sharp, grounded; confident, intelligent on-screen presence

Compensation

• Paid role (rate provided upon selection)

Job Description
A non-dialogue short film casting is seeking actors for a psychological drama where storytelling is driven by physicality, expression, and emotional presence rather than spoken lines. This project explores identity, grief, and the masks people wear to survive everyday life. Non-union talent is welcome. This is an unpaid acting opportunity with credit, copy, and meals provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform on camera with strong non-verbal acting, emotion, and expressive physicality

• Take direction and adjust performance to match the film’s psychological tone

• Collaborate with cast and crew in a professional, respectful on-set environment

• Stay consistent with blocking, continuity, and character movement throughout scenes

Requirements

• Comfortable acting with minimal to no dialogue (performance-based storytelling)

• Must be able to communicate emotion through facial expression, body language, and presence

• Roles available:

  • Man (Lead, 20s): thoughtful, introspective, emotionally vulnerable; hiding inner pain behind composure

  • Woman (Lead, 20s): warm, genuine, approachable; brings optimism and emotional balance

  • Office Manager (Supporting, 30s–50s): confident, commanding, relatable; authority and emotion through presence

  • Office Employee (Supporting, 30s): friendly coworker; subtle support and grounded office presence

  • Bartender/Server (Supporting, 20s–30s): calm, observant; communicates through subtle gestures

Compensation

• No pay (non-union)

• Screen credit provided

• Copy provided

• Meals provided

Music Video Casting Call: Jenny Look-Alike Actress

Job Description
A music video casting is looking for one actress to portray a Jenny look-alike reminiscent of the character from Forrest Gump. This is a featured on-camera role for talent with acting experience who can match the vibe and emotional tone of the character. The role includes a wardrobe moment requiring comfort wearing a bra for a scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a featured role in a professional music video production

• Take direction from the director and deliver natural, camera-ready acting

• Bring character energy, expressions, and movement that align with the creative vision

• Work confidently on set with a professional attitude and punctuality

Requirements

• Actress who strongly resembles “Jenny” from Forrest Gump

• Acting experience required

• Must be available for two shoot days in Santa Clarita, California

• Must be comfortable wearing a bra for a scene (wardrobe requirement)

Compensation

• $600 for one shoot day

• $500 for the second shoot day

• $1,100 total

Job Description

The short film “Atelophobia” is casting actors for principal roles in a tense, character-driven story centered on the disillusionment of perfection and the unease that grows when “normal” life starts to crack. The production is looking for performers who can deliver grounded dramatic work, subtle psychological tension, and emotionally controlled performances that escalate as suspicion and stress intensify.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted dramatic scenes with strong emotional realism and continuity.

• Take direction and adjust performance choices across multiple takes.

• Collaborate professionally with the director and production team.

• Maintain character consistency and deliver natural reactions to escalating tension.

• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to work with wardrobe/character notes provided by production.

Requirements

• Must match one of the character breakdowns below.

• Must be able to work as a local hire (production requests local talent).

• Strong dramatic acting ability and comfort portraying anxiety, suspicion, and psychological unease.

• Submission must include: headshot, resume, actor’s name, age, location, and a 1-minute dramatic clip (scene/monologue).

Roles Needed

Alec Schmidt (Lead, Male, 30s–40s, White)

• Brownish hair; clean, put-together appearance

• Personality: tense, controlled, anxiety breaking through; on edge and increasingly suspicious while trying to maintain normalcy.

Liz Schmidt (Supporting, Female, 30s–40s, White)

• Brunette; well-groomed, often in dresses; “seems perfect”

• Personality: calm on the surface but worn down; growing fragility under stress; heightened awareness of cameras/surveillance.

Chuck Palanaski (Supporting, Male, 40s–50s, Multi-racial)

• Slightly larger frame; thick-rimmed glasses; casual clothes showing wear

• Personality: outwardly cheerful/friendly but unsettling; controlled “surveyor” type who asserts influence and makes others uncomfortable.

Compensation Details

• Compensation details are not listed in the casting notice. Any pay, stipend, or credit information will be shared by production during the selection process.

Thesis Short Film Casting – Paid Lead & Supporting Roles (SAG Micro-Budget)

Job Description
A SAG-AFTRA micro-budget thesis short film is casting actors and musician-performers for a character-driven story about a band facing a major breakup just weeks before a big move. This short film casting call is open to both union and non-union talent, with select paid roles. Filming is scheduled to shoot in Bergen County, New Jersey.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a lead or supporting character in a narrative short film

• Take direction for blocking, timing, and emotional beats in scripted scenes

• For musician roles: perform convincingly as a band member (instrument experience is a plus)

• For singing roles: deliver vocals on camera as required for the character

Requirements

• SAG micro-budget compliant project (union and non-union actors welcome)

• Must be available to work in Bergen County, NJ (local hire strongly preferred)

• Roles currently sought include:

  • Chris Li (Lead, 19, Male, Chinese-American) — must be able to sing

  • Ash Chadarah (Lead, 21, Male, South Asian) — bassist; bass experience preferred

  • Stella (Supporting, 19, Female, Black) — must be able to sing; bass experience preferred

  • Martinez (Supporting, 20, Male, Hispanic/Latino) — drummer; drum experience preferred

  • Hasan (Supporting, 21, Male, Middle Eastern) — guitarist/poet; guitar experience preferred

  • Chris’ Mother (Supporting, 50s, Female, Chinese-American)

  • Chris’ Father (Supporting, 50s, Male, Chinese-American)

  • Jeremy Li (Supporting, 16–18, Male, Chinese-American)

Compensation

• Paid roles available (rates disclosed upon selection/booking)

Young Actor for Lead Role in Short Film

Job Description
A short film is casting a young actor to portray a five-year-old girl in a powerful, emotionally driven story. This lead role requires a performer capable of conveying deep emotional range with minimal dialogue. The character embodies a wild, ethereal, and slightly feral energy, and the film explores themes of grief and childhood vulnerability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a five-year-old girl with strong emotional depth

• Deliver a compelling performance with minimal spoken lines

• Follow direction from the director to capture nuanced emotional beats

• Participate in callbacks and shoot dates as scheduled

Requirements

• Actor age 9+

• Ability to play a 5-year-old believably

• Strong emotional range, particularly for themes related to grief

• Comfortable portraying expressive, instinctive, and raw childlike energy

• Able to work as a local hire in East L.A.

Compensation

• SAG short film production

• Rate provided upon booking

Job Description
A short film titled New Growth is seeking young actors to portray middle-school–aged characters in a heartfelt story about friendship, betrayal, and self-acceptance. After her best friend abandons her on the first day of middle school, a Black girl discovers unexpected solidarity and strength in her identity. Filming is scheduled for Spring 2026.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in emotionally grounded scenes centered on friendship dynamics

• Work collaboratively with fellow young actors and the directing team

• Bring authenticity, vulnerability, and personality to the role

• Participate in both dramatic and lighthearted moments that reflect middle school life

Requirements
Casting the following roles (ages 10–14):

• Trinity Turner – Overconfident on the surface but eager to fit in; teased for her 4c hair. Has box braids.

• Naomi Gomez – Afro-Latina, dweeby but more physically developed than Trinity; leaves Trinity for a popular clique.

• Ivy – Former nerd turned “it girl”; confident leader of the clique Naomi joins.

• Brooke – Age 12, but looks much younger; sweet, innocent, and judged for not acting “grown.”

• Extras (Ages 10–16) – Kids or teens who can pass for middle school students to fill hallways, classrooms, and school scenes.

Compensation

• Paid short film (rate disclosed upon selection)

Job Description
A darkly comic short film is casting its lead role for a festival-bound project shooting in Sydney. The story centers on a 30-something gamer living in his grandmother’s basement, exploring themes of futility, routine, and emotional stagnation. This role requires an actor capable of delivering subtle, internalized, and psychologically layered performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the film’s lead character, the grandson

• Convey emotional nuance through quiet, solitary, and physical storytelling

• Work collaboratively with the director to shape a grounded, complex portrayal

• Participate in a 2–3 day shoot in January 2026

• Contribute to a cinematic, bold, and character-driven short film

Requirements

• Male actor, playing age 25–38

• Sydney-based preferred

• Strong ability to deliver internal, nuanced performance

• Comfortable with dramatic roles involving introspection and emotional depth

• Suited for actors seeking a psychologically rich character

Compensation

• Paid role; rate provided upon selection

• Material for actor showreels provided

Job Description
A new music video is seeking male actors to portray a variety of medieval-inspired characters, including roles such as a king, advisors, musicians, and other castle-themed personalities. The project will film in the New York area with exact locations to be announced. This is a paid opportunity, offering a competitive daily rate for selected talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a character in a narrative-style music video

• Bring strong personality and physical presence to medieval-themed roles

• Take direction from the creative team to deliver expressive, cinematic moments

• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew on set

Requirements

• Male talent

• Must be available on December 18th and 21st

• Comfortable portraying dramatic, medieval-inspired roles

• Roles include:

  • King

  • Advisor 1

  • Advisor 2

  • Scribe

  • Winner/Quiet Man

  • Town Crier

  • Musician 1

  • Musician 2

Compensation

• Daily rate of $200–$250

Sam Role for Short-Form Series (Ages 10–13)

Job Description
A short-form series filming in Maiden, NC is casting a lead role for Sam, the younger sister of the character Deon. Sam is bold, confident, and observant—often the “queen of the coop” with a sharp, younger-sibling attitude. The production is seeking a young performer who can bring personality, wit, and awareness to the character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Sam, an outspoken and confident younger sister

• Perform in both dramatic and lighthearted scenes with strong on-camera presence

• Work collaboratively with the director and cast to develop authentic family dynamics

• Convey Sam’s observant nature and spirited personality

Requirements

• Ages 10–13

• Mixed ethnicity (Black/White)

• Ability to portray a bold, expressive, and clever young girl

• Must convincingly play the younger sibling of a high school–aged character

Compensation

• Paid lead role (full details provided upon selection)

Kenya Role for Short-Form Series (Ages 18–20)

Job Description
A short-form series filming in Maiden, NC is casting a lead role for Kenya, a high-school–aged character with an athletic, confident presence. Kenya is described as a dad’s girl with a strong personality—tomboyish yet still effortlessly feminine. The production is looking for a performer who can embody her bold energy, independence, and natural charm.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Kenya, a dynamic and athletic teen with a tomboy edge

• Deliver strong on-camera performance in a lead role

• Work closely with the director and other cast members to build authentic character interactions

• Display emotional range and confidence in both dramatic and lighter scenes

Requirements

• Ages 18–20

• Mixed ethnicity (Asian/White)

• Athletic build

• Must convincingly portray a high school student

• Ability to balance tomboy energy with soft, feminine presence

Compensation

• Paid role (full details provided upon selection)