Job Description
An independent short film titled The Ink Is Mine is casting actors in Sydney. The film explores themes of creativity, memory, and trauma in a surreal psychological narrative. In isolation, a writer slips into dreamlike visions where reality dissolves and her creativity collides with past trauma.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform assigned character roles with emotional depth and authenticity.
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Collaborate with the director and production team to bring the story to life.
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Participate in rehearsals and be available during the scheduled filming period.
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Contribute to a professional and supportive working environment on set.
Requirements
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Male Actor (20s–30s): Must portray a complex supporting role in a surreal setting.
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Senior Male Actor (55+): Capable of portraying an authoritative yet haunting presence.
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Senior Female Actor (55+): Able to convey layered emotions in a dreamlike narrative.
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Prior acting experience in film or theater preferred but not required.
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Must provide a headshot, showreel, and confirm availability during the filming period.
Compensation Details
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Unpaid (Independent low-budget production).
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Catered meals provided on set.
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Screen credit.
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Access to footage for showreel purposes.
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Job Description
A narrative short film is casting two lead actors for Slack Tide, a poignant drama set in a quiet seaside town. The story centers on an unexpected connection between two strangers navigating grief, vulnerability, and the emotional rhythms of life. This is a portfolio-quality project intended for international film festival submission and offers actors the opportunity to deliver nuanced, internal performances in a character-driven story.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray one of two lead characters in a dramatic short film
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Perform emotionally layered scenes requiring restraint, vulnerability, and authenticity
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Collaborate closely with the director and production team in a respectful, professional environment
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Participate fully in rehearsals, filming, and character development
Roles Available
Evelyn (Lead Role)
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Female, appearing 40–50 years old
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A former hospital worker now living a quiet, aimless life
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Gentle and reserved, carrying deep-seated grief
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Requires emotional precision and the ability to transition from restraint to raw vulnerability
Noel (Lead Role)
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Male, appearing 18–25 years old (must be 18+)
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A recent high school graduate on a gap-year road trip
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Curious and adventurous, searching for a sense of belonging
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Requires balancing youthful energy with genuine emotional depth
Requirements
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Strong acting ability with emphasis on subtle, internal performance
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Comfort working in an intimate, consent-led storytelling environment
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Availability for filming in Sydney
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Prior acting experience preferred
Compensation Details
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Paid flat fee (details provided upon callback)
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Meals provided during production
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Local travel reimbursement included
Actor Casting Call for Drama Short Film
Job Description
A dramatic short film titled Isn’t It Called True Love? is casting for two lead roles. The tragedy follows a young man reliving fractured memories of love and loss. This is an unpaid, non-union project seeking actors who can portray raw, authentic characters from the Territory with specific accents.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray the assigned character with emotional authenticity and depth.
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Memorize lines and attend all scheduled rehearsals.
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Be fully available for the shoot dates from February 19th to 22nd.
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Collaborate with the director and fellow cast to realize the film’s vision.
Requirements
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Harry: Male, early to mid-20s. Must have a thick Northern Territory (NT) Australian accent. Character is a loyal, hardworking tradie raised by his parents, unsure how to be a man.
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Eden: Female, early to mid-20s. Must have a Northern Territory (NT) Australian accent. Character is an honest, tough girl with a heart of gold, who is fiercely loyal to her friends.
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Actors must be able to perform with authentic regional accents.
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Must have full availability for the February 19-22 shoot period.
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This is an unpaid, non-union role.
Compensation
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This is an unpaid acting role.
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The position offers valuable on-set experience and a film credit.