HomeJobsNew ZealandActors Wanted - Short War Film

Actors Wanted – Short War Film

Looking for experienced actors willing to travel to Palmerston North NZ to star in a short war film.

[Description]
Allied soldiers Hendrik and Johan are on the run in Nazi Germany, 1942. After breaking out of their prison camp and with the SS on their heels, they flee to the countryside in hope of evading the soldiers and returning home.

ROLES AVAILABLE:

Male Lead – aged 35 to 55
HENDRIK: Johan’s father Hendrik is a scruffy, quiet and soft hearted man who has been farming his whole life. Since the war began, he has become a hardened version of himself and is willing to do whatever necessary to protect his family.

Male Lead – aged 16 to 22
JOHAN: Johan is Hendrik’s son. Quiet and intelligent, Johan grew up working on his family farm. At age 15 he was enlisted into the war effort as a personal messenger. 2 years later, Johan was captured by the SS and forced to work in a coal mining camp. Months later, his father was sent to the same camp.

Male Supporting – aged 18 to 35
KLAUS: Young, angry, and brutal, Klaus prides himself in being the youngest Nazi officer in his unit.

Production will be the week of October 4th – 11th 2021 in Palmerston North, New Zealand. 

Estimated time required: 3-4 days.

Related jobs:

Little League Player Background Actors

Job Description

A feature film is casting paid background actors to portray Little League baseball players in Bayside, New York. This is a great opportunity for young performers with baseball experience to appear in a feature film production. Local minors who are active Little League players are encouraged to apply for this paid background role.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a Little League baseball player in feature film scenes.
  • Follow direction from the production team during filming.
  • Participate in baseball-related background action as needed.
  • Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout production.

Requirements

  • Boys and girls ages 9–12.
  • Must be able to portray a Little League baseball player.
  • Baseball or Little League playing experience is preferred.
  • Applicants who own a Little League jersey are encouraged to apply.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Compensation

  • Nonunion: $230/8 hours

Female Actors for Senior Living Lifestyle Campaign

Job Description

A nonunion lifestyle campaign is seeking female actors for a senior living production filming in Silver Spring, Maryland. This project focuses on authentic, natural interactions and is looking for performers who can portray a professional downsizing and packing expert helping older adults prepare for a move with compassion and care. Local talent is encouraged to apply, as no travel budget is available.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a professional organizing and downsizing expert in a lifestyle campaign.
  • Deliver natural and authentic on-camera performances.
  • Interact realistically with cast members in senior living scenarios.
  • Collaborate with the production team to capture genuine lifestyle moments.
  • Follow on-set direction while maintaining a professional attitude.

Requirements

  • Female actors, ages 25–45.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Nonunion talent only.
  • Must be able to portray a warm, compassionate, and professional demeanor.
  • Must be local to the Silver Spring, Maryland area.

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity.
$$

Feature Film Lead, Supporting and Background Actors

Job Description

A new independent feature film is seeking lead, supporting, and background actors for a variety of roles in Metro Atlanta, Georgia. This casting opportunity welcomes performers of all experience levels to portray the residents and staff of a senior living community in a heartfelt and character-driven story. Whether you’re an experienced actor or building your resume, this feature film offers valuable on-screen experience and industry exposure.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform a lead, supporting, or background role in an independent feature film.
  • Collaborate with the director and production team to bring characters to life.
  • Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
  • Deliver authentic and engaging performances on set.
  • Work professionally with fellow cast members and crew.

Requirements

  • Male and female actors of various ethnicities and backgrounds.
  • Lead and supporting roles are available for performers ages 18–80, depending on the character.
  • Background roles are available for adults ages 18–80.
  • Some character roles may require specific accents or cultural backgrounds.
  • Open to actors of all experience levels.

Compensation

  • Deferred compensation (contingent upon project funding).
$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Commuters with Station Wagons for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film is seeking background actors with their own Volvo station wagon or a similar station wagon to portray commuters in a director-selected role. This paid opportunity is open to adults of all ethnicities who own a station wagon and are interested in appearing in a professional film production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a commuter in a feature film.
  • Provide your own Volvo station wagon or similar station wagon for filming.
  • Follow direction from the production team during filming.
  • Help create an authentic commuter scene.

Requirements

  • Ages 18 and older.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Must own a Volvo station wagon or a similar station wagon.
  • Must be able to work in Jonesboro, Georgia.

Compensation

  • $196 for 12 hours.
  • $35 vehicle bump.
$

Family Friend #2 – Feature Film Role

Job Description

A feature film is seeking a Black female actor to portray a family friend in a dramatic home scene. This paid role is ideal for performers who can deliver an authentic, emotional performance.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a family friend in a dramatic scene.
  • Follow direction from the production team.
  • Help create an authentic emotional atmosphere on screen.

Requirements

  • Black female.
  • 30s.
  • Able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

  • $100 per day.
$$

Family Friend – Feature Film Role

Job Description

A feature film is casting a Black male actor to portray a family friend in an emotional dramatic scene. This featured role involves helping law enforcement identify a victim and requires a natural, believable performance.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a family friend in dramatic scenes.
  • Interact with law enforcement characters on screen.
  • Follow direction from the production team.
  • Deliver an authentic emotional performance.

Requirements

  • Black male.
  • 30s.
  • Able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

  • $150 per day.
$$

Police Officer #2 – Feature Film Role

Job Description

A feature film is casting a male actor to portray a police officer in dramatic scenes. This paid role is seeking a physically fit performer who can bring authenticity to a law enforcement character.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a police officer in a feature film.
  • Follow direction from the production team.
  • Safely handle approved prop weapons if required.
  • Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

  • Male.
  • Physically fit.
  • Comfortable portraying law enforcement.
  • Comfortable handling approved prop weapons.
  • Able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

  • $125 per day.
$$

Police Officer #1 – Feature Film Role

Job Description

A feature film is seeking a Black male actor to portray a police officer in dramatic scenes. This featured role is perfect for performers with a professional appearance who can convincingly portray law enforcement on screen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a police officer in a feature film.
  • Perform law enforcement scenes as directed.
  • Safely handle approved prop weapons if required.
  • Maintain continuity throughout production.

Requirements

  • Black male.
  • Clean-cut appearance.
  • Physically fit.
  • Comfortable portraying law enforcement.
  • Comfortable handling approved prop weapons.
  • Able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

  • $150 per day.
  • Hotel accommodations provided.
$$

Detective – Feature Film Role

Job Description

A feature film is casting a white male actor to portray a detective in a dramatic production. This featured role is ideal for performers who can authentically portray law enforcement personnel and are comfortable handling approved prop weapons during filming.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a detective in a feature film.
  • Perform law enforcement scenes under the director’s guidance.
  • Safely handle approved prop weapons as required.
  • Follow all production and safety instructions on set.

Requirements

  • White male.
  • Ages 40–50.
  • Bald.
  • Comfortable portraying law enforcement.
  • Comfortable handling approved prop weapons.
  • Able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

  • $150 per day.
  • Hotel accommodations provided.
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Infants and Twins for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film is casting Hispanic and Caucasian infants, including twins, to portray the child of a lead character. This paid opportunity is ideal for families with young babies interested in appearing in a professional film production. Filming will take place in the Atlanta area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the infant child of a lead character in a feature film.
  • Participate in on-set filming under the guidance of the production team.
  • Help create authentic family scenes for the production.

Requirements

  • Hispanic or Caucasian infants.
  • Twins are encouraged to apply.
  • Babies ages 6 weeks to 1 year.
  • Must be able to work in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Compensation

  • $140 per day.

Bass Guitar Player for Faith-Based Feature Film

Job Description

A faith-based feature film is casting a Latino-presenting male with bass guitar experience for a special ability background role. This non-union opportunity is perfect for performers who can convincingly play bass guitar on camera, even though no live music performance will be required. Local talent in the Nashville area is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a bass guitar player in a featured background role.
  • Demonstrate realistic bass guitar playing on camera.
  • Follow direction from the production team during filming.
  • Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

  • Latino-presenting male.
  • Ages 18–30.
  • Must have bass guitar experience and be able to play convincingly on camera.
  • Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area.
  • Must be available for a full production day if selected.

Compensation

  • $175 for 8 hours.
  • Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
$$
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

A music video production is casting male and female extras for an upcoming shoot in Miami. The production is looking for energetic talent ages 21–30 to appear in featured background scenes that help bring the video’s atmosphere and storyline to life. This paid opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in gaining on-camera experience while working on a professional music video production filming on August 4 and 5.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as a background performer in the music video.
  • Follow direction from the production team on set.
  • Be available for scheduled filming dates.

Requirements

  • Men and women, ages 21–30.

Compensation

  • $300 per day.

Share this job:

Job overview

Location:
Production type:
Job type:
Ethnicity:
Body type:
Expiration date:
10-02-2021

Job skills

Are you ready to get discovered?

Gain access to thousands of jobs and appear higher in the search results now!

Stay Safe in the Industry

Simple steps to protect your career and avoid scams.

Project Casting: Creator Jobs Project Casting Free
View