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Actress Casting Call for Independent Drama Feature Film

Job Description
An independent filmmaker is casting a lead actress for an upcoming drama feature film. The production is seeking a female actor in her early 20s to portray the central character in an emotionally driven independent drama. This project offers an opportunity for emerging talent to take on a leading role in a feature-length production filming in Los Angeles.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the lead character in the independent drama film
  • Participate in rehearsals and scheduled filming days
  • Collaborate closely with the director and production team
  • Deliver emotionally authentic and compelling on-camera performances
  • Maintain professionalism throughout the production process

Requirements

  • Female actors ages 20–24 preferred
  • Strong dramatic acting abilities
  • Comfortable working on an independent film production
  • Must be available for filming in Los Angeles
  • Prior acting experience preferred but not required
  • Ability to portray emotional depth and character development on screen

Compensation

  • Royalty-based compensation
  • Selected actress will receive 25% of the film royalties
  • Opportunity for lead role exposure in an independent feature film

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Actor
Skills:
Acting

Actors for Family Adventure Short Film

Job Description

A short film is seeking local Oklahoma actors for multiple lead and supporting roles in a heartfelt family adventure story. The film follows three children who embark on a mission to save their beloved goldfish after it mysteriously begins swimming upside down. Casting is open to performers of various ages and backgrounds, with opportunities for both child and adult actors to bring memorable characters to life.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a lead or supporting character in a narrative short film.
  • Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances.
  • Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members.
  • Attend auditions, rehearsals, and filming as scheduled.

Requirements

  • Must be local to Oklahoma.
  • Seeking actors for the following roles:
    • Lead female child, age 9.
    • Supporting female child, age 7.
    • Supporting male child, age 9.
    • Supporting female, early 30s.
    • Supporting male, ages 50–70.
    • Supporting male teen, ages 15–17.
    • Supporting female child, age 9.
    • Supporting female child, age 8.
  • Open to performers of all ethnicities.
  • Acting experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation

  • Paid short film opportunity.
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Job Type:
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Skills:
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Actors and Featured Extras for Crime Drama Series

Job Description

A new crime drama series filming in the Houston, Texas area is casting talent for a wide range of paid roles. Opportunities are available for lead actors, supporting actors, day players, and featured extras. Whether you’re an experienced performer or a fresh face looking to break into the industry, this production is seeking reliable, professional talent ready to bring compelling characters to life.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in a scripted crime drama series.
  • Portray assigned characters with authenticity and professionalism.
  • Follow direction from the production team during filming.
  • Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
  • Maintain continuity throughout production.

Requirements

  • Ages 18 and older.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Acting experience is preferred but not required for all roles.
  • Must be reliable, professional, and ready to work.
  • Available to film in the Houston, Texas area.

Compensation

  • Paid acting opportunities for lead roles, supporting roles, day players, and featured extras.
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Teen Talent for Major YouTube Channel Series

Job Description

A major YouTube channel is seeking energetic teen performers for a paid content series filming in the Los Angeles area. This exciting opportunity is open to outgoing teens who are comfortable on camera and ready to participate in fun challenges, comedy skits, and entertaining digital content. If you have a big personality and enjoy creating engaging videos, this could be your chance to appear on one of YouTube’s largest platforms.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in challenge videos, skits, and other YouTube content.
  • Deliver natural, energetic, and engaging on-camera performances.
  • Follow creative direction from the production team.
  • Collaborate with fellow cast members during filming.

Requirements

  • Ages 15–18.
  • Must have a confident and outgoing personality.
  • Comfortable performing on camera.
  • Must live within driving distance of Los Angeles.
  • Available for the scheduled filming.

Compensation

  • Paid YouTube production opportunity.
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
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Job Description

On Location Casting is seeking background actors to portray high school students for the Netflix series Free Bert, filming in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray believable high school students in background scenes.
  • Follow on-set direction from the production team.
  • Remain available for a full filming day.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Able to convincingly portray a high school student.
  • All ethnicities welcome.
  • No minors.
  • Clean-cut, upscale private school appearance.
  • Must be a local hire in the Atlanta area (no travel or lodging provided).

Compensation

  • $150 guaranteed for up to 12 hours.
  • Overtime paid after 12 hours.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
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Job Description

Creative24 is casting two roles for a healthcare commercial filming in San Antonio, Texas:

  • Front Desk Receptionist (Female)
  • Doctor (Male)

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the assigned healthcare role in a commercial production.
  • Perform on camera during the scheduled two-day shoot.
  • Follow production direction on set.

Requirements

  • Female applicants for the Front Desk Receptionist role.
  • Male applicants for the Doctor role.
  • Submit a headshot and a brief introduction.
  • Available to film both scheduled shoot days.

Compensation

  • $400 for both filming days.
  • Lunch provided.
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

Melbourne Actors Collective is casting actors for the original stage play The Rules to Sabotage Your Life. Roles are available for performers aged 30–60, with auditions accepting both in-person and self-tape submissions.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform one of the featured stage roles in the production.
  • Attend rehearsals and live stage performances.
  • Collaborate with the creative team to bring original characters to life.

Requirements

  • Actors aged 30–60 (Narrator role open to any age/gender).
  • Passionate, committed performers.
  • Available for weekend auditions or able to submit a self-tape.
  • Roles available:
    • Fanny (Female, 30–50)
    • Jane (Female, 30–50)
    • Bradley (Male, 30–50)
    • Max (Male, 30–50)
    • Narrator (Any age/gender)

Compensation

  • Unpaid passion project.
  • Opportunity to gain theatre experience and be part of an original production.
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

Belshe Casting is seeking a Latina actress for the principal role of Liza in a non-union proof-of-concept trailer. The role portrays a compassionate Latina teenager navigating emotional growth and self-discovery.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the lead character, Liza, in dramatic scenes.
  • Deliver emotionally layered performances.
  • Participate in ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) and post-production dialogue recording.
  • Follow creative direction and adapt performances as needed.

Requirements

  • Female; able to convincingly portray a 15–17-year-old Latina of Mexican-American or Latin American heritage.
  • Actors 18+ preferred if they can realistically play a teenager.
  • Strong dramatic acting skills.
  • Prior film and television experience preferred.
  • Professional ADR experience required.
  • Excellent vocal control and consistency.
  • Ability to take direction and adjust performances.
  • Voiceover, dubbing, or motion capture experience is a plus.

Compensation

  • $300 per day + 10%
  • Non-union project.

Job Description

MSLI Productions is casting African American men and women ages 40–50 to portray dating and relationship roles in a series of short dramatic and educational skits filming in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray authentic dating and relationship scenarios on camera.
  • Perform in short scripted dramatic and educational skits.
  • Collaborate with the production team during filming.

Requirements

  • African American male or female.
  • Ages 40–50.
  • No acting experience required.
  • Beginners and aspiring actors are encouraged to apply.
  • Must be available for filming in Irving, Texas (DFW area).

Compensation

  • Unpaid opportunity.
  • On-camera acting experience.
  • Professional footage for demo reels.
  • Portfolio-building opportunities.
  • Exposure on digital media platforms.
  • Networking opportunities with creatives and media professionals.
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Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

Casting lead actors for Come Buy, a drama/fantasy short film inspired by Christina Rossetti’s The Goblin Market. Filming is planned for Fall 2026 in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a lead character in the short film.
  • Deliver emotionally driven dramatic performances.
  • Collaborate with the director and creative team during production.

Requirements

  • Laura: Female, 18–30; compassionate, curious, lead role.
  • Lizzie: Female, 18–30; strong-willed, courageous, protective.
  • Silas: Male, 20–35; kind-hearted, dependable, grounded.
  • Headshot required.
  • Resume and demo reel/acting clips preferred, if available.
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

A non-union commercial is casting local talent in San Antonio, Texas for paid principal and featured roles. The production is seeking performers for speaking and non-speaking roles, including couples and a principal female realtor. All selected talent must complete a self-tape audition prior to casting.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in a commercial production as either a principal or featured performer.
  • Deliver scripted dialogue for principal speaking roles.
  • Portray authentic lifestyle and relationship interactions on camera.
  • Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
  • Complete a self-tape audition as part of the casting process.
  • Be available for a full-day commercial shoot.

Requirements

  • Principal Couple: Ages 30–40; dialogue role.
  • Featured Extra Couples: Ages 30–60; non-dialogue role.
  • Principal Female (Realtor): Female, ages 30–50; dialogue role.
  • Individuals are encouraged to apply for couple roles.
  • Must be able to work as a local hire in San Antonio, Texas.
  • Self-tape audition required for all applicants.
  • Resume/demo reel is preferred but not required.

Compensation

  • Paid commercial opportunity.
  • Non-union production.
  • No travel or lodging provided; local hire only.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
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Union Actors for Independent Short Film

Job Description

A paid union short film is seeking talented actors for multiple principal roles in an upcoming New York City production filming during the first week of August. This character-driven drama follows two rival street performers whose unexpected friendship changes the course of a single unforgettable summer night. Casting is open for several emotionally rich roles with opportunities for performers who can bring authenticity, charm, and depth to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a principal character in a narrative short film.
  • Collaborate with the director and cast to deliver compelling performances.
  • Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
  • Bring emotional authenticity and strong character development to the role.

Requirements

  • Union actors only.
  • Strong dramatic acting skills.
  • Seeking performers for multiple principal roles, including:
    • Lead male in his late 20s.
    • Latino/Hispanic male in his 50s.
    • Female actors in their late 20s.
  • Ability to portray emotionally layered and character-driven performances.
  • Must be available to film in New York City during the first week of August.

Compensation

  • Paid union project.
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Supporting Actor for Enforcer Role in Feature Film

Job Description

An independent thriller feature film is seeking a supporting actor to portray Bruno, the team’s powerful enforcer with unexpected emotional depth. Filming will take place in Medford, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for performers who can balance physical presence with compelling dramatic performances.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a physically imposing supporting character.
  • Deliver emotionally layered dramatic performances.
  • Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members.
  • Attend scheduled production days.

Requirements

  • Male, 30s–40s.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Strong dramatic acting skills.
  • Ability to portray physical intensity and emotional complexity.
  • Available to film in Medford, Massachusetts.

Compensation

  • Compensation: TBD.

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