Casting Call for Dancers and Actors in Faith-Based Dance Short Film

Director for “Carrying Home” Short Film

Job Description

The short film “Carrying Home” is seeking a Director for an intimate, character-driven micro-budget production filming in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The story follows Achia, a nurse and single mother balancing two jobs, financial pressures, and family responsibilities between the U.S. and her home country. This passion project explores love, responsibility, sacrifice, and recognizing when enough is enough.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct the short film and guide its overall creative vision.
• Collaborate with the cast and crew to bring the character-driven story to life.
• Direct actors through intimate and emotionally grounded scenes.
• Work closely with the camera and sound departments throughout production.
• Maintain an efficient and collaborative environment during the one-day shoot.

Requirements

• Directing experience or relevant filmmaking experience preferred.
• Strong interest in intimate and character-driven storytelling.
• Comfortable collaborating with a small cast and crew.
• Must be available to work in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
• Able to work effectively within a micro-budget independent film production.

Compensation

• Modest stipend.
• Meals provided.
• Credit provided.
• Footage for professional reels provided.

Job Description

A SAG low-budget independent film is casting local actors in the Fire Island and Massapequa areas of Long Island, New York. The production is seeking talent for two character roles, including a young woman portraying a 16-year-old Long Island girl and a male actor in his 20s portraying an indie-rock-inspired local character. This opportunity is specifically seeking SAG performers who are local to the filming area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the assigned character authentically in an independent film.
• Perform scripted scenes according to the director’s creative vision.
• Take direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.
• Work as a local hire in the Fire Island/Long Island area.

Requirements

• Female Role: Actor must be 18+ and able to portray a 16-year-old girl; white; described as a cool girl from Long Island.
• Male Role: Actor in his 20s; white; seeking an indie-rock, cute-boy look from Long Island.
• Must be a SAG performer.
• Must be local to Fire Island, Massapequa, or the surrounding Long Island area.
• Represented performers should submit through their agent.
• Unrepresented SAG performers may contact the casting team directly.

Compensation

• SAG low-budget independent 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

A gentle, melancholic short film titled Final Acts of Love is casting two lead actors to portray Sarah and Isaac. Filming will take place in Toronto, Ontario. The story explores the fragile beauty of human connection and the quiet ways relationships begin to change over time. Sarah is an intelligent, warm, and naturally extroverted woman in her mid-20s who has learned to rely primarily on herself. Isaac is a kind, caring, and quietly charismatic man in his mid-20s who instinctively puts others first.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray either Sarah or Isaac as a lead character in the short film.
• Deliver grounded, natural, and emotionally authentic performances.
• Perform relationship-driven scenes centered on love, connection, and emotional change.
• Communicate vulnerability and subtle emotional shifts naturally on camera.

Requirements

• Sarah: Female actor in her mid-20s.
• Isaac: Male actor in his mid-20s.
• Strong dramatic and naturalistic acting ability.
• Comfortable performing emotionally intimate and relationship-driven material.
• Non-union performers.
• Must be able to work in Toronto, Ontario.

Compensation

• Small honorarium provided.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

An independent, non-union psychological thriller and drama short film is casting multiple roles for an upcoming production in Toronto. The story follows Zofia, a Polish-Canadian woman visiting her grandparents. During an ordinary summer day, interactions with her family gradually expose the pressures surrounding her unmarried life while an uncanny presence that has long haunted the house begins drawing closer. As reality and Slavic folklore start to blur, Zofia is confronted by an unsettling spirit in the garden.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the lead or supporting characters in the psychological thriller.
• Perform character-driven scenes involving family tension, cultural themes, and supernatural elements.
• Deliver natural and emotionally grounded performances appropriate to the role.
• Perform Polish-language material where required.
• Perform simulated smoking where specifically required by the character.

Requirements

• Zofia: Female, 30s, Caucasian; lead role.
• Babcia: Female, 70+, Eastern European; supporting lead; must be fluent in Polish and comfortable performing simulated smoking.
• Dziadek: Male, 70+, Eastern European; supporting role; must be fluent in Polish and comfortable performing simulated smoking.
• Lala: Female, 50–70+, open to all ethnicities; supporting role; must be fluent in Polish and comfortable performing simulated smoking.
• Jenn: Female, 30s, BIPOC; supporting role.
• Must be comfortable working with dramatic and psychological thriller material.
• Non-union production.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Applicable expenses covered.
• Travel provided.
• Meals 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

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

A dramatic short film titled Arabella is casting a female actor to portray Arabella’s Mother in Savannah, Georgia. Although the character’s face is never shown, her presence connects directly to the film’s story and its mysterious ritual. Arabella’s Mother was previously a victim of the ritual depicted in the film. This is a non-speaking role where the performer must establish character and meaning without facial expressions or dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Arabella’s Mother in a dramatic non-speaking role.
• Communicate character and emotion through body language and physical performance.
• Perform without relying on visible facial expressions.
• Support the film’s mysterious ritual storyline through a controlled physical presence.

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 40–50.
• Open to any ethnicity.
• Comfortable performing a non-speaking role.
• Must be able to communicate through physical and nonverbal acting.
• Savannah, Georgia, or surrounding-area local hire only.
• Union and non-union talent accepted.

Compensation

• Unpaid unless otherwise noted.