Actress Casting Call for Thriller Short Film

Job Description

A paid thriller short film is seeking a young actress to portray the role of Mara in an upcoming festival-bound production. Casting directors are looking for a talented performer who can bring depth, emotion, and authenticity to a key character in the story. Selected applicants will receive the script and character details and will be invited to submit a self-tape audition.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character Mara in a thriller short film.
• Participate in the audition and self-tape submission process.
• Collaborate with the director and production team.
• Attend filming and production activities as required.
• Deliver an engaging and believable on-screen performance.

Requirements

• Female actor with a playing age of 15–19.
• Ability to perform dramatic and thriller-based material.
• Previous acting experience is welcome but not required.
• Applicants should submit:
  • Name
  • Age
  • Recent photos
  • Acting experience (if applicable)
  • Showreel materials (if available)

Compensation Details

• Paid short film opportunity.
• Additional compensation details will be discussed with selected candidates.

Job Description

A paid thriller short film is casting for the lead role of Mara, a teenage character at the center of an intense and emotionally charged story. The project is seeking a young actress to portray a compelling role in a festival-bound micro-short film shooting in Berlin.

The film explores a chilling narrative in which a mother’s comforting words take on a terrifying meaning as her teenage daughter faces a life-threatening situation.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Mara, a teenage character in a thriller short film.
• Deliver an emotionally authentic performance in a dramatic storyline.
• Participate in a self-tape audition process based on the provided script.
• Collaborate with the filmmaker during production and filming.
• Bring depth and realism to a suspenseful, festival-focused project.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• Playing age: 15–19.
• Comfortable performing in a thriller genre project.
• Available for filming in Berlin.
• Acting experience is welcome but not required.
• Showreel materials may be submitted if available.
• Must provide recent photos and basic personal information when applying.

Compensation

• Paid role.
• Additional compensation details provided upon selection.

Job Description

Casting directors are seeking Berlin-based actors for The Runner, a 15-minute student short film described as a dramedy, coming-of-age story, and modern love story set in present-day Berlin. Produced as part of the Master’s program at MetFilm School Berlin, the film explores themes of loneliness, connection, and belonging through emotionally grounded performances.

Actors with strong dramatic abilities and natural on-screen presence are encouraged to apply for this low-budget independent production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray emotionally authentic characters in a narrative short film
• Participate in rehearsals and scheduled shooting days
• Collaborate closely with the student production team and director
• Deliver performances aligned with the film’s dramatic and coming-of-age themes
• Attend filming sessions in Berlin as scheduled

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work in Berlin
• Acting experience preferred but not required
• Must submit a headshot, CV, and/or demo reel
• Fluent English required for select roles
• German accent considered a plus for some characters
• Comfortable working on an independent student film production

Compensation Details

• Payment is negotiable
• Low-budget student production
• Includes 5 shooting days plus 1 rehearsal day