Jobs in Australia

Job Description

A student short film in Sydney is casting an actor for the featured role of Bartender in a deadpan crime parody. The character is actually an undercover agent whose job is to remain unnoticed while observing three criminals who have unexpectedly gathered at the same bar. The Bartender must blend naturally into the environment while quietly gathering information, remaining prepared to step into action when necessary.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the featured role of the Bartender.
• Portray an undercover agent attempting to remain unnoticed.
• Interact naturally with the principal characters while maintaining the character’s cover.
• Follow creative direction during filming.
• Perform required action or dramatic moments within the story.

Requirements

• Actors ages 20–30.
• Open to any gender.
• Any accent accepted.
• Comfortable with subtle, character-driven performance.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Catering, screen credit, and a final copy of the film provided.

Job Description

A Sydney student short film is seeking a male actor for the main role of Keji in a deadpan crime parody. Keji is a composed and stoic character who speaks little, observes everything, and maintains quiet authority even when surrounded by chaos. The character rarely raises his voice and prefers measured words and stillness, but carries an underlying sense of danger when circumstances become confrontational.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the main role of Keji.
• Portray a calm, controlled, and quietly intimidating character.
• Follow creative and performance direction during filming.
• Work alongside the other principal actors throughout the production.

Requirements

• Male actor ages 20–40.
• Able to perform a Japanese accent.
• Strong ability to communicate through controlled physical performance and subtle dialogue.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Catering, screen credit, and a final copy of the film provided.

Job Description

A student short film in Sydney is casting a male actor for the main role of Archie, a cocky, loud, and naive gangster wannabe in a deadpan crime parody. The story brings together three criminals from distinctly different backgrounds after they unexpectedly arrive at the same bar. Archie is confrontational, easily offended, and constantly looking for recognition. Despite his competitive personality, he remains fiercely loyal to those who have mentored and respected him.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the main role of Archie the Roadman.
• Deliver the character’s loud, confrontational, and comedic personality.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.
• Work effectively with the film’s ensemble cast.

Requirements

• Male actor ages 18–25.
• Able to perform a British/Roadman accent.
• Comfortable performing character-driven comedy.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Catering, screen credit, and a final copy of the film provided.

Job Description

A Sydney-based student short film is casting a male actor for the main role of Gio, an Italian-American mobster in a deadpan crime parody. The story follows a Roadman, a Yakuza, and a Mobster who unknowingly arrive at the same bar to send off a close mentor, leading to escalating chaos. Gio is charismatic, vulgar, and self-proclaimed cunning, shifting quickly between humorous and intimidating. He values old-school hierarchy but becomes standoffish when someone challenges him as an equal.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the main role of Gio in the short film.
• Balance comedic moments with the character’s intimidating personality.
• Follow performance and creative direction during filming.
• Participate in the production’s experimental smartphone/bodycam-style visual approach.

Requirements

• Male actor ages 30–50.
• Able to perform an Italian-American/mafia accent.
• Strong comedic and dramatic performance ability.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Catering, screen credit, and a final copy of the film provided.

Job Description

An independent short film is casting a female actor for the supporting role of The Maid. The production is filming in Sydney, New South Wales, and tells a dramatic story involving an indentured labourer working within the world of a wealthy expat family. The role calls for an African female performer who is comfortable with light VFX makeup and working within a dramatic film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the supporting role of The Maid.
• Follow creative and performance direction during filming.
• Participate in dramatic scenes as required by the story.
• Wear light VFX makeup for the role.

Requirements

• Female actor ages 18–35.
• African descent.
• Must be comfortable with light VFX makeup.
• Must be available to work in Sydney, New South Wales.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Catering provided.

Job Description

An independent short film is seeking actors for security guard roles in a production filming in New South Wales. Selected talent will portray security guards working in Dubai, UAE, as part of a dramatic story centered around an indentured labourer and a wealthy expat family. Actors should be comfortable working outdoors in sandy environments and traveling to the Stockton Dunes filming location.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray security guards in the short film.
• Perform naturally within the story’s Dubai setting.
• Follow creative direction during filming.
• Work comfortably in outdoor and sandy locations.

Requirements

• Actors ages 25–55.
• Middle Eastern descent.
• Must be comfortable portraying security guards working in Dubai, UAE.
• Must be comfortable working in outdoor/sandy locations.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Catering provided.

Job Description

An independent short film is casting a young male actor for the supporting role of Isaac. The production is filming in Sydney, New South Wales, and follows a dramatic story involving an indentured labourer and a wealthy expat child. No previous acting experience is required, making this an opportunity for young performers who are comfortable taking direction and performing a dramatic scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the supporting role of Isaac.
• Follow direction during filming.
• Perform naturally within dramatic scenes.
• Participate in a scene involving simulated choking.

Requirements

• Male actor ages 5–10.
• Caucasian.
• No previous acting experience required.
• Must be comfortable performing a scene involving choking.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Catering provided.

Job Description

An independent short film is casting featured extras for a production filming in Sydney and Stockton Dunes, New South Wales. The story follows an indentured labourer who is unexpectedly tasked with caring for a wealthy expat child, leading to a misunderstanding with serious consequences. The production is seeking South Asian actors to portray labourers working under the Kafala system in Dubai, UAE.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray labourers in featured background scenes.
• Perform naturally within the film’s dramatic setting.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Work comfortably in outdoor sandy or desert locations.

Requirements

• Actors ages 25–35.
• South Asian descent.
• Must be comfortable portraying labourers working under the Kafala system.
• Must be comfortable working in sandy/desert locations.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Catering provided.

Job Description

An upcoming commercial filming in Victoria, Australia is casting surfers to work as background extras. The production is looking for non-recognizable surfers based in or around the Lorne and Kennett River area who can bring an authentic surfing presence to the campaign. This is a paid, one-day commercial booking suited to local surfers comfortable appearing on camera as background talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a surfing background extra in the commercial.
• Perform natural surfing-related actions as directed.
• Follow instructions from the production team while on set.
• Remain professional and available for the full one-day booking.

Requirements

• Must have surfing experience.
• Must be suitable to appear as a non-recognizable background extra.
• Must be available for the required one-day shoot.
• Comfortable working on camera in a commercial production.

Compensation

• $700+ super per confirmed talent.

Job Description

A paid UGC campaign is seeking dentists and dental hygienists based in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom to create short-form content centered around a toothbrush grading concept. Selected creators will film a conversational talking-head video in or around a large store that sells toothbrushes and dental care products, along with supporting lifestyle footage recorded primarily at home. The content should feel natural, engaging, and suitable for social media advertising.

Job Responsibilities

• Record one talking-head body script of approximately 2–3 minutes.
• Film content in or around a store selling toothbrushes and dental care products.
• Record six additional hook variations.
• Capture eight supporting B-roll clips, primarily at home.
• Follow the provided script and creative brief.
• Deliver completed content within the requested turnaround period.

Requirements

• Must be a dentist or dental hygienist.
• Comfortable speaking naturally and confidently on camera.
• Able to record high-quality selfie-style and B-roll footage.
• Must be able to complete the content within 5–7 days of receiving the product.

Compensation

• Approximately $350 USD.
• Includes 12 months of content usage.