Actress Casting Call for Independent Drama Feature Film

Job Description

A psychological thriller short film titled Exposure is casting male and female actors for the lead roles of Mary and Jamal. Filming will take place in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The story unfolds during a tense dinner where Mary confronts her cheating boyfriend with a calculated trap that could ultimately cost him everything. Mary is calm, observant, and emotionally guarded, maintaining a controlled exterior despite being pushed beyond her breaking point. Jamal is charming but defensive, with his composure gradually deteriorating as his lies begin to unravel.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray either Mary or Jamal in a psychological thriller short film.
• Deliver a grounded and emotionally layered dramatic performance.
• Perform an intense relationship confrontation centered on betrayal and deception.
• Convey escalating tension and emotional conflict naturally on camera.
• Jamal actor must perform a convincing physical sequence involving an allergic reaction, choking, distress, and collapsing.

Requirements

• Mary: Female actor, ages 25–35, African American.
• Jamal: Male actor, ages 25–35, African American.
• Strong dramatic acting ability.
• Jamal actor must be comfortable with the physical demands of the simulated death scene.
• Must be able to work in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Meals provided.
• Screen credit provided.

Job Description

Romulus, a University of Colorado Denver senior thesis film, is casting a young male performer for the extra role of Young Cody/Child. The dramatic coming-of-age story follows teenage Cody as he struggles with his mother’s abandonment and the unresolved grief and generational trauma within his family. The child performer will represent a younger version of Cody while also appearing as the son of a woman Cody mistakes for his mother. The role supports the film’s themes of memory, loss, and Cody’s complicated emotional connection to his past.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Young Cody/Child in the short film.
• Appear naturally on camera as a younger representation of the lead character.
• Participate in scenes involving the Young Mother character.
• Follow direction appropriately during production.

Requirements

• Male child actor ages 5–10.
• Able to portray a younger version of the film’s lead character.
• Comfortable appearing in a dramatic short film.
• Parent or guardian involvement required for participation.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Job Description

The independent thesis film Romulus is casting a female performer for the extra role of Young Mother. Produced as a University of Colorado Denver senior thesis project, the coming-of-age drama follows a teenage boy dealing with his mother’s abandonment while confronting grief, memory, and generational trauma. The Young Mother is a woman in her 20s–30s whom Cody briefly mistakes for his own mother. Although an extra role, the character contributes to the film’s exploration of Cody’s longing for his absent mother and the emotional uncertainty surrounding his search.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as the Young Mother in the short film.
• Participate in scenes connected to Cody’s search for his mother.
• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity during filming.
• Support the emotional atmosphere of the scene through natural performance.

Requirements

• Female talent in her 20s–30s.
• Able to portray a young mother naturally on camera.
• Comfortable working as an extra in a dramatic short film.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Job Description

A University of Colorado Denver senior thesis film titled Romulus is seeking an actress for the supporting role of June. The coming-of-age drama examines grief, abandonment, and generational trauma through a teenage boy’s troubled relationship with his mother and grandmother. June is Cody’s grandmother, a woman in her 60s with a blunt, no-nonsense personality. Beneath her stern exterior, she carries her own guilt and demonstrates a form of love that may not always appear tender but remains constant.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray June, Cody’s grandmother, in the short film.
• Capture the character’s blunt and no-nonsense personality.
• Convey underlying guilt and affection through emotionally restrained dramatic work.
• Perform family-driven scenes dealing with grief and generational conflict.

Requirements

• Female actor in her 60s.
• Able to portray a stern, emotionally layered grandmother.
• Comfortable performing dramatic material involving complicated family relationships.
• Strong ability to communicate emotion through subtle performance.

Compensation

• Paid supporting role.

Job Description

The coming-of-age drama Romulus, a University of Colorado Denver senior thesis film, is casting an actress for the supporting role of Maggie. The film explores generational trauma and grief as a teenage boy searches for his dysfunctional mother after being abandoned in the care of his grandmother. Maggie is Cody’s mother, a deeply complicated woman in her 20s–30s who loves her son fiercely but struggles to provide stability. Her mental health and substance abuse issues affect her ability to parent, creating a challenging relationship at the center of the story.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Maggie in the dramatic thesis film.
• Bring emotional complexity to the mother-son relationship central to the story.
• Perform dramatic material involving family instability and personal struggles.
• Work closely with the director to develop an authentic portrayal of the character.

Requirements

• Female actor in her 20s–30s.
• Strong dramatic performance skills.
• Comfortable portraying emotionally challenging subject matter.
• Able to portray a dysfunctional but fiercely loving mother.

Compensation

• Paid supporting role.

Job Description

A University of Colorado Denver senior thesis film titled Romulus is casting a teenage male actor for the leading role of Cody. The coming-of-age drama explores generational trauma and grief through the story of a volatile, emotionally guarded teenager searching for his dysfunctional mother after being left with his stern grandmother. Cody is a 13–15-year-old boy struggling with the pain of his mother’s abandonment. The role requires a young performer capable of handling emotionally complex dramatic material and portraying a guarded teenager dealing with grief, family conflict, and instability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Cody, the lead character in the short film.
• Perform emotionally complex dramatic scenes centered on grief and family relationships.
• Take direction and deliver an authentic coming-of-age performance.
• Perform material involving profanity and mature themes.

Requirements

• Male actor ages 13–15.
• Strong dramatic acting ability.
• Comfortable with profanity and mature themes.
• Able to portray an emotionally guarded teenager experiencing grief and abandonment.

Compensation

• Paid lead role.

Job Description

A non-union commercial filming in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking babies under six months old for an upcoming production. Parents or guardians interested in submitting their child should provide current information and a headshot for casting consideration. Selected babies will be needed for an extended production day, including a scheduled lunch break, with overtime applicable when required.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a non-union commercial production.
• Participate in filming under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
• Remain available for the required production period.
• Follow production and on-set instructions as applicable.

Requirements

• Babies under 6 months old.
• Must be available to work in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Parent or guardian must submit on behalf of the child.

Compensation

• $300.
• Talent may be needed for 8 hours plus a 1-hour lunch.
• Overtime applies if applicable.
• 15% commission applies to jobs worked.

Job Description

An independent short film titled Ten Miles is recasting the role of Evie for a non-union production filming in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area. The film is an intimate drama exploring grief, guilt, memory, young love, and the difficult process of moving forward after losing someone. Evie is a woman in her early-to-mid 20s who is warm, emotionally intelligent, playful, and deeply caring. As the emotional heart of the story, her natural openness contrasts with her boyfriend Jacob’s more guarded personality.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Evie in a dramatic independent short film.
• Deliver both natural romantic moments and emotionally demanding dramatic scenes.
• Perform subtle emotional material with believable chemistry opposite the character Jacob.
• Appear in major sequences including coffee shop, waterfront/pier, picnic, and apartment scenes.

Requirements

• Female actor in her early-to-mid 20s.
• Must be able to play guitar.
• Able to portray a warm, playful, caring, and emotionally intelligent character.
• Must be comfortable performing romantic scenes and establishing believable on-screen chemistry.
• Hampton Roads, Virginia area production.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• Unpaid role.
• Meals provided.
• Footage available for the actor’s reel.

Job Description

An Atlanta-based production is casting male and female talent for an upcoming industrial and web project. The production is specifically seeking performers over the age of 60 who can fluently speak a language other than English. Talent of any ethnicity is encouraged to apply. Selected performers will appear in professionally produced content intended for industrial and digital use, including websites, YouTube, and social media.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in an industrial and web-based production.
• Communicate fluently in a language other than English as required for the project.
• Deliver a natural and professional on-camera performance.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Male or female talent.
• Must be over 60 years old.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must fluently speak at least one language other than English.
• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

• $750 for a 10-hour workday.
• Industrial and web usage.
• Usage includes website, YouTube, and social media.

Job Description

A student dramedy titled See For Yourself is casting background performers to portray shoppers in scenes set inside a contemporary grocery store in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The production is seeking distinctive personalities who can naturally portray everyday customers moving through the store and interacting with the environment. Selected talent will appear wandering the aisles and shopping in the background while the film’s story unfolds around a lost boy and a solitary woman who helps him find his mother.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a shopper in a contemporary grocery store setting.
• Perform natural shopping and aisle activity during background scenes.
• Help establish a believable environment around the principal cast.
• Follow blocking, continuity, and direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Any gender.
• Ages 35–55.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Previous background performing experience is a plus.
• Must be available to work in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

• $40 per role.

Job Description

A student dramedy titled See For Yourself is casting background talent to portray grocery store employees for scenes filming in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The production is looking for distinctive faces and personalities who can naturally fit into the environment of a contemporary grocery store. Selected performers will appear as grocers stocking shelves, assisting around the store, or checking out customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a grocery store employee in background scenes.
• Perform natural activities such as stocking shelves or checking out customers.
• Help create a realistic contemporary grocery store environment.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Any gender.
• Ages 18–38.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Retail or background performing experience is a plus.
• Must be available to work in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

• $40 per role.
• Paid background opportunity.

Job Description

A commercial production is casting South Asian actors to portray a husband and wife for an upcoming non-union shoot in the Greater Toronto Area. The production is seeking performers who can create believable chemistry as a couple while delivering dialogue naturally and confidently on camera. Both actors should be fluent in Hindi and English and have strong acting ability, particularly with conversational dialogue. The commercial will film in Brampton or Mississauga, Ontario.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a South Asian husband or wife in a professional commercial.
• Perform scripted dialogue naturally in front of the camera.
• Create convincing chemistry and interactions as a married couple.
• Take direction from the production and creative teams.
• Participate in the required in-person rehearsal.

Requirements

• Wife: South Asian female actor, ages 28–35.
• Husband: South Asian male actor, ages 30–35.
• Must be based in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Must be fluent in both Hindi and English.
• Strong acting ability and natural dialogue delivery required.
• Dance skills are a bonus.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.