“ASHA” Short Film Open Casting Call

Job Description

An upcoming grounded, character-driven short film filming in Birmingham, Alabama, is casting actors for multiple lead, supporting, featured, and background roles. Written and directed by Miea Logan, the project explores identity, choices, consequences, and the moments that force people to confront who they really are. Opportunities are available for experienced and emerging actors, with roles ranging from a sharp and observant lead character to supporting personalities and featured character roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the assigned character with an authentic, grounded performance.
• Collaborate with the director and production team.
• Follow creative direction and contribute to character-driven scenes.
• Maintain professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

• Ava – Lead: Black female, early to mid-20s; sharp, guarded, observant, with dry humor and strong emotional depth.
• Benny – Supporting: Black male, 30s–40s; confident, unconventional, and quietly commanding.
• Sal – Supporting: Male, 40s–60s; corner-store owner who is direct, observant, and quietly caring.
• Jay – Supporting: Black male, early to mid-20s; charming, vulnerable, with strong emotional presence.
• White Boy Todd – Supporting: White male, 20s–30s; well put together, talkative, and extremely confident.
• Key – Featured: Male, 20s–40s; minimal dialogue with a strong screen presence.
• Facilitator – Supporting: Female, 40s–60s; warm, patient, and emotionally grounded.
• Junkie – Featured: Male, 30s–40s; weathered and impatient, with familiarity with Ava; strong character performance required.
• Workshop Participants / Background: Ages 18+, all ethnicities; roles include workshop participants, customers, pedestrians, and other background performers.

Compensation

Not specified.

Job Description

An upcoming short film titled “The Judson Boys” is casting young male actors for multiple speaking roles in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The production is seeking talented boys ages 10–12 to portray members of the central group featured in the film. Casting includes two lead roles and three minor speaking roles, giving young performers opportunities for both principal and supporting character work. The production is looking for young actors who can confidently perform scripted material and contribute naturally to the group dynamic of the story.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned character in the short film.
• Perform scripted dialogue and scenes on camera.
• Take direction from the director and production team.
• Collaborate professionally with fellow young performers and crew.

Requirements

• Boys ages 10–12.
• Casting 2 lead roles.
• Casting 3 minor speaking roles.
• Comfortable performing dialogue on camera.
• Parent or guardian involvement may be required for minor performers.

Compensation

Not specified.

Job Description

The MR Casting, LLC is casting non-union actors for ABIKU, a Columbia MFA thesis short film combining horror and supernatural drama. The story centers on 12-year-old Rayana, who begins seeing a terrifying creature during a crowded family gathering. The production is casting multiple lead and supporting roles, primarily seeking Black performers ranging from children to adults in their 70s. Roles include Rayana, her siblings Zion and Paul, Paul’s girlfriend Estelle, and several members of the extended family. Piano experience is preferred for Rayana. Applicants must be local hires in New York City or New Jersey. Underage applicants for Rayana and Zion must provide additional information regarding age, work permit status, and school schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned lead or supporting character in the short film.
• Perform scripted dramatic and supernatural/horror scenes.
• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.
• Perform stunt work or wear required eye makeup when applicable to the role.

Requirements

• Rayana – Lead: Black female, age 12; strong emotional range. Piano experience preferred.
• Zion – Lead: Black male, age 14; witty and mischievous with strong sibling chemistry.
• Paul – Lead: Black male, age 19; stunt work and eye makeup required.
• Estelle – Lead: Black female, age 21; stunt work required.
• Uncle Braxton – Supporting: Black male, age 54.
• Grandma – Supporting: Black female, 70s; must be comfortable with eye makeup.
• Uncles – Supporting: Black male performers, 40s–50s; seeking 4–5 performers comfortable with eye makeup.
• Aunties – Supporting: Black female performers, 40s–50s; seeking 4–5 performers comfortable with eye makeup.
• Mom – Supporting: Black female, 40s; must be comfortable with eye makeup.
• Dad – Supporting: Black male, 40s–50s; must be comfortable with eye makeup.
• Must be a local hire in New York City or New Jersey.
• Rayana and Zion submissions must include current age, work permit status, and school schedule.

Compensation

Paid. Specific compensation is disclosed upon request.

Independent Short Film – Paid Male Supporting Roles

Job Description

An upcoming independent short film is casting two paid male supporting roles. The production is seeking expressive performers who can create believable characters with strong screen presence and minimal dialogue. Roles include a weathered man ages 30–60 and a mature man ages 75 and older.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a supporting role in an independent short film.
• Portray the assigned character with authenticity and emotional depth.
• Deliver a strong, believable screen presence with minimal dialogue.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male talent ages 30–60 for the Homeless Man role.
• Must portray a weathered, gaunt character with a strong screen presence.
• Male talent ages 75+ for the Mature Man role.
• Mature Man should have a quiet, expressive, and fragile presence.
• Must be comfortable performing with minimal dialogue.
• Strong natural acting and emotional expression are preferred.

Compensation

• Paid supporting roles.
• Compensation will be discussed with selected talent.

Job Description

Resilient Productions is casting actors for “El Tesoro del Cielo,” an upcoming Spanish-language, faith-based short film filming in Orlando, Florida. The production is seeking performers for three emotionally driven roles centered around family, compassion, and faith. Actors should be comfortable delivering natural, expressive performances and portraying emotionally meaningful moments through dialogue, facial expressions, and reactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the assigned character authentically according to the script and director’s creative vision.
• Deliver dialogue naturally and fluently in Spanish.
• Perform emotional and dramatic scenes with believable reactions.
• Participate professionally in rehearsals, filming, and production activities as required.
• Collaborate effectively with the director, cast, and production team.

Requirements

• Must speak Spanish fluently and naturally.
• Elizabeth Morales: Female performer with a playing age of 30–40; should convey a loving, warm, devoted, educated, hardworking, and naturally elegant mother with a caring and approachable presence.
• Josué Morales: Male performer with a playing age of 30–40; should portray a loving, hardworking, devoted father who is kind, respectful, warm, and has a natural paternal presence.
• Special Character: Male performer with a playing age of 30–45; medium-to-long hair and fair skin, with a calm, warm, compassionate presence and the ability to maintain a peaceful spirit throughout the performance.
• Performers must be comfortable with emotional scenes and capable of communicating genuine emotion through facial expressions, eyes, and reactions.
• Selected applicants will receive audition sides and self-tape instructions.

Compensation

Non-paid passion project.

Talent will receive IMDb credit, meals on set, and footage for their acting reel.

Job Description

An upcoming independent short film is casting a lead actress for a paid role filming primarily in New York City. The project is inspired by Éric Rohmer’s Nadja in Paris and is seeking a young performer capable of carrying a character-focused narrative. The selected actress will take on the central role and work closely with the filmmakers to create a natural, engaging performance across multiple locations. The production will film throughout NYC, with an additional scene planned in Madison, New Jersey, where transportation will be provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the lead role in an independent short film.
• Prepare and perform scripted scenes across multiple locations.
• Develop a natural and believable interpretation of the lead character.
• Collaborate closely with the director and production team.
• Take direction and incorporate creative feedback into performances.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout production.

Requirements

• Seeking an actress ages 18–25.
• Must be comfortable performing a lead role.
• Strong natural acting and character-development abilities.
• Applicants should submit a reel and current headshots.

Compensation

• Paid role.
• Food will be provided during filming.
• Transportation will be provided for the Madison, New Jersey scene.

Job Description

An independent short film titled “Below the Line” is casting lead and supporting actors for production in Atlanta and surrounding areas. The story centers on Rose, a driven indie filmmaker struggling to balance her passion for filmmaking with the realities of building a sustainable career. As she pushes toward what she believes will be her breakthrough, her relationships and creative work begin to suffer. Through reflection and personal growth, she begins to reconsider what success means and how the journey of creating art can shape relationships, identity, and purpose.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead or supporting role in an independent short film.
• Prepare scripted material and deliver believable character-driven performances.
• Collaborate with the director, cast, and production team.
• Take creative direction and incorporate feedback into performances.
• Portray the emotional and interpersonal dynamics of characters working within the film industry.
• Maintain professionalism throughout rehearsals and production.

Requirements

• Rose: Female, ages 25–35, portraying a driven and passionate independent filmmaker struggling with career ambition, relationships, and creative fulfillment.
• Sage: Ages 20–35, any ethnicity; nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, or LGBT talent. The character is a local actor and crew member and a friend of Rose.
• Kai: Male, ages 25–35, any ethnicity. The character is an actor and occasional production assistant who moved to Atlanta and is considering leaving the industry to pursue teaching and family life.
• Must be comfortable performing emotionally grounded, character-focused material.
• Applicants should contact production for rates, audition sides, and video audition instructions.

Compensation

Paid.

Job Description

Sixth String Pictures is casting background actors and extras for a passion project short film filming in San Francisco. The production is looking for Bay Area talent to help bring several realistic industry and social settings to life on screen. Selected performers may portray actresses competing for a lead role, actors participating in a professional table read, or patrons in a lively bar environment. Talent should be comfortable working as part of an ensemble, taking direction, and delivering natural background performances that support the atmosphere and story of each scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in assigned short film scenes.
• Portray industry professionals, audition participants, or bar patrons as assigned.
• Deliver natural and believable background performances.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Work collaboratively with cast, crew, and fellow background performers.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout production.

Requirements

• Must be 18+, with certain roles requiring talent to be 21+.
• Seeking female Asian performers ages 18–30.
• Seeking White performers ages 18+.
• Seeking performers of any ethnicity ages 21+.
• Older performers are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Must be comfortable taking direction and performing naturally in an ensemble environment.

Compensation

Unpaid / Passion Project

Female Actors for Psychological Thriller Short Film

Job Description

A psychological thriller short film filming in Atlanta, Georgia, is casting three women for the roles of Maya, Jordan, and Jasmine. This paid acting opportunity is seeking compelling performers who can bring emotional depth, tension, and authenticity to a suspense-driven story. Actors should be comfortable working with psychological thriller material, taking creative direction, and delivering nuanced performances on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of three female characters in a psychological thriller short film
• Deliver emotionally engaging and believable on-camera performances
• Interpret scripted scenes with appropriate tension and dramatic depth
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members
• Follow creative direction and maintain character continuity
• Participate in rehearsals and production activities as required

Requirements

• Women, ages 18–34
• All ethnicities are welcome
• Strong acting and on-camera performance abilities
• Comfortable performing psychological thriller and dramatic material
• Able to take direction and collaborate with other actors
• Able to work in Atlanta, Georgia
• Professional, reliable, and prepared for production

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; rate and compensation details will be discussed with selected actors

Lead and Supporting Actors for Dark Comedy Fantasy Short Film

Job Description

A non-union independent dark comedy and fantasy short film is casting paid lead and supporting roles in the Greater Austin, Texas, area. The story follows two middle-aged female fugitives who take a mysterious de-aging pill in hopes of escaping the law and experiencing one last wild night as young women, only to find themselves facing an unexpected chance at redemption. Casting is seeking performers who can balance comedy, fantasy, friendship, and emotional character work while bringing distinctive personalities to this unconventional story.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead or supporting role in a dark comedy fantasy short film
• Bring scripted characters and relationships to life with believable performances
• Deliver both comedic and emotionally grounded moments
• Collaborate with the director and fellow actors to develop authentic character chemistry
• Follow creative direction and maintain performance continuity between takes
• Participate professionally in rehearsals and filming as required

Requirements

• Young Penny: Female, early 20s, blonde, Caucasian; sharp, strategic, and driven, with an underlying sense of guilt
• Young Lana: Female, early 20s, brown eyes, dark hair, mixed-race or Caucasian-presenting; bubbly, impulsive, fiercely devoted, and energetic
• James: Male, early 40s, Caucasian, brown hair and brown eyes; lively, young at heart, impetuous, and deeply loyal
• Strong acting ability and comfort with dark comedy and fantasy material
• Able to portray layered character relationships and emotional shifts
• Professional, collaborative, and able to follow creative direction
• Able to work in the Greater Austin, Texas, area

Compensation

• Paid roles; specific rates will be discussed with selected performers

Job Description

Cloud Castings is seeking two lead actors — one female and one male — for an upcoming relationship drama short film filming in New York City. The story follows a couple whose future is challenged by an unexpected revelation, forcing both partners to confront trust, love, and what happened while they were apart.

Job Responsibilities

• Female Lead: Portray an emotionally complex woman trying to reveal a truth that could completely change her relationship while still hoping to preserve what they have.
• Male Lead: Portray an emotionally grounded man who is hurt and trying to understand what happened while questioning whether the relationship can survive the revelation.
• Deliver authentic, emotionally nuanced dramatic performances.
• Collaborate closely with the other lead actor and production team.
• Complete a required self-tape audition.

Requirements

• Seeking one female lead actor and one male lead actor.
• Strong dramatic and emotional acting ability.
• Comfortable performing relationship-focused scenes involving trust, vulnerability, conflict, and love.
• Self-tape audition required.

Compensation

Paid.

Job Description

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) School of Filmmaking is casting lead and supporting characters for the fourth-year student short film Sharp. The non-union production will shoot in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with auditions being accepted via self-tape. Sharp follows Lizzie, who is thrilled when her older sister Camille returns home from a teen treatment center. As they spend time together, Lizzie begins to understand that her sister is not perfect, but is still someone she deeply loves and is willing to fight for.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead or supporting character in the student short film Sharp.
• Prepare and perform scenes according to the provided audition sides.
• Bring authentic emotion and believable character relationships to the story.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and student production team.

Requirements

• Open to actors interested in lead and supporting roles.
• Must submit a self-tape audition for consideration.
• Non-union production.

Compensation

Unpaid.