“ASHA” Short Film Open Casting Call

Job Description:

A non-union short film is casting a young boy for a featured speaking role in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Casting directors are searching for an expressive child actor who is comfortable portraying emotional scenes on camera. This paid opportunity is available to New Mexico residents only, with filming scheduled for one day between August 10–14, 2026.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform a featured speaking role in a non-union short film.
• Portray emotional scenes naturally on camera.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Attend filming on the scheduled shoot day.

Requirements:

• White male, ages 6–10.
• Expressive and comfortable showing emotion on camera.
• Must be a New Mexico resident.

Compensation:

• $1,000 per shoot day.

Job Description:

A non-union short film is casting a Native American male for a featured speaking role in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Producers are looking for a tall, large-built actor in his 20s to join the production. This paid opportunity is open exclusively to New Mexico residents, with filming scheduled for one day between August 10–14, 2026.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform a featured speaking role in a non-union short film.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Attend filming on the scheduled shoot day.
• Deliver an authentic on-screen performance.

Requirements:

• Native American male in his 20s.
• Tall, large build.
• Must be a New Mexico resident.

Compensation:

• $1,000 per shoot day.

Job Description:

A non-union short film is casting a Spanish-speaking Hispanic male for a featured speaking role in a production filming in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Casting directors are seeking local talent with strong acting abilities and fluent Spanish language skills. This is a paid opportunity for New Mexico residents only, with filming taking place on one day between August 10–14, 2026.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform a featured speaking role in a non-union short film.
• Deliver dialogue fluently in Spanish.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.

Requirements:

• Hispanic male, ages 35–55.
• Must speak fluent Spanish.
• Must be a New Mexico resident.

Compensation:

• $1,000 per shoot day.

Lead Actor with Mobility Disability for SAG Short Film

Job Description

A paid SAG short film is seeking a lead actor to portray Jonah, a young man recently paralyzed who is navigating life with resilience, wit, and determination. This acting opportunity welcomes performers with ambulatory or non-ambulatory mobility disabilities, including wheelchair users and individuals living with or who have lived with paralysis. Actors of all experience levels are encouraged to apply for this Los Angeles local hire role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character, Jonah, in a dramatic short film.
• Deliver an authentic and emotionally engaging performance.
• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.
• Participate in scheduled rehearsals and production days as required.

Requirements

• Male, age 18+ to portray a character in their late teens to early 20s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be ambulatory or non-ambulatory, a wheelchair user, living with or having lived with paralysis, or have a mobility disability.
• Expressive performer capable of portraying a thoughtful, guarded, and quietly humorous character.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Los Angeles.
• Union and non-union performers are welcome.
• No prior acting experience is required.

Compensation

• Paid SAG short film.

Job Description:

The Restless Dark is seeking a female actor to portray Jessica, a featured character in an independent dark comedy-thriller filming in the Dallas–Fort Worth area in mid-October.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Jessica, a quirky woman in her 20s–30s.
• Bring comedic timing and personality to the role.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming.
• Submit a self-tape audition.

Requirements:

• Female, 20s–30s.
• Able to portray an eccentric, conspiracy-minded character with natural humor.
• Comfortable working in a dark comedy-thriller.
• Self-tape audition required.

Compensation:

• Unpaid.
• Meals provided.
• IMDb credit.

Job Description:

Casting is underway for Paul, one of the lead roles in The Restless Dark, an independent dark comedy-thriller filming in the Dallas–Fort Worth area in mid-October. The film follows a man who accidentally kills his neighbor and spirals into paranoia as he becomes convinced that his social media and shopping algorithms know what he’s done.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Paul, a male in his 20s–30s.
• Bring to life a corporate 9-to-5 worker caught in an increasingly bizarre situation.
• Submit a self-tape audition.

Requirements:

• Male, 20s–30s.
• Able to portray an ordinary corporate employee thrust into extraordinary circumstances.
• Comfortable performing in a dark comedy-thriller.
• Self-tape audition required.

Compensation:

• Unpaid.
• Meals provided.
• IMDb credit.

Job Description:

The production team behind The Restless Dark is casting Arturo, a featured male role in an upcoming dark comedy-thriller filming in the Dallas–Fort Worth area during mid-October.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Arturo, Paul’s best friend.
• Perform in a character-driven dark comedy-thriller.
• Participate in rehearsals and production.
• Submit a self-tape audition.

Requirements:

• Male, 20s–30s.
• Able to portray an intelligent, old-soul personality with understated charm.
• Comfortable working in a dark comedy-thriller.
• Self-tape audition required.

Compensation:

• Unpaid.
• Meals provided.
• IMDb credit.

Job Description:

Baruch Santana Casting is seeking non-union actors to portray Italian Gangsters in Vengeance, an NYU short film filming in New York City. The production is looking for performers with a tough appearance and access to a suit for these featured speaking roles.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray an Italian gangster in the short film.
• Attend scheduled filming dates.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Deliver a convincing on-screen performance.

Requirements:

• Caucasian male.
• Ages 35–65.
• Must have a tough demeanor.
• Must have access to a suit.
• Non-union talent only.
• Submit a current headshot and resume.

Compensation:

• $50.

Job Description:

Baruch Santana Casting is casting a non-union teen actress for the role of Elderly Man’s Daughter in Vengeance, an NYU short film filming in New York City. The production is seeking a performer who resembles the provided reference photo.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the Elderly Man’s Daughter.
• Participate in scheduled filming dates.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Perform speaking scenes.

Requirements:

• Caucasian female.
• Ages 13–16.
• Must resemble the reference photo provided by production.
• Non-union talent only.
• Submit a current headshot and resume.

Compensation:

• $50.

Job Description:

Baruch Santana Casting is seeking a non-union actress for the role of Wife in Vengeance, an NYU short film filming in New York City. The production is looking for a brunette performer to portray one of the film’s featured speaking roles.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the Wife in the short film.
• Perform scripted speaking scenes.
• Attend scheduled filming dates.
• Follow direction from the production team.

Requirements:

• Caucasian female.
• Ages 45–55.
• Brunette preferred.
• Non-union talent only.
• Submit a current headshot and resume.

Compensation:

• $50.

Job Description:

Baruch Santana Casting is casting a non-union child actor for the role of Young Son in Vengeance, an NYU short film filming in New York City. The production is looking for a performer who resembles the provided character reference.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the Young Son in the film.
• Attend scheduled filming dates.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Participate in speaking scenes.

Requirements:

• Caucasian male.
• Ages 8–12.
• Must resemble the reference photo provided by production.
• Non-union talent only.
• Parent or guardian must submit a headshot and resume.

Compensation:

• $50.

Job Description:

Baruch Santana Casting is seeking a non-union actor for the role of Father in Vengeance, an NYU short film filming in New York City on August 3 and August 8, 2026. The production is looking for a performer who closely resembles the provided character reference and can deliver a compelling speaking performance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the Father in the short film.
• Attend scheduled filming dates in New York City.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Deliver a believable, character-driven performance.

Requirements:

• Caucasian male.
• Ages 45–55.
• Must resemble the reference photo provided by production.
• Non-union talent only.
• Submit a current headshot and resume.

Compensation:

• $50.