Casting Call for Metal Band Members

Job Description

A sci-fi drama short film titled Entertaining the Others is casting actors for an upcoming proof-of-concept production. The project is seeking performers for four roles and is open to both union and non-union talent. Three of the roles are open to performers in their 20s–40s, while the role of Bonnie calls for a female actor in her 30s who can bring commanding, powerful CEO energy to the character. This is an opportunity for actors interested in character-driven science fiction and dramatic storytelling to become part of a developing screen project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned role in a sci-fi/drama short film proof of concept.
• Bring a grounded and engaging dramatic performance to the project.
• Develop the character according to the production’s creative direction.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team.
• Be prepared and available for the required filming schedule.

Requirements

• Three roles open to performers in their 20s–40s.
• Bonnie: Female actor in her 30s with strong, powerful CEO energy.
• Union and non-union actors may submit.
• Must be available to work in the Maryland/Virginia region.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A quirky 15-minute comedy short film titled The Grocer is casting a male actor for the role of a wealthy businessman. The story follows a kind-hearted grocery store cashier who becomes increasingly obsessed with protecting his employee-of-the-month status, accidentally putting an important friendship in jeopardy. The Businessman is a rich, Type-A entrepreneur who values efficiency and optimization above all else. The short film will shoot in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a wealthy, Type-A businessman in the short film.
• Bring an efficiency-driven and entrepreneurial personality to the character.
• Perform naturally within the project’s quirky comedic style.
• Work effectively with the directors and fellow performers.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Ages 30–50.
• Able to portray a wealthy, confident Type-A entrepreneur.
• Comfortable with comedy and character-driven material.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A quirky 15-minute comedy short film titled The Grocer is seeking a female actor for the role of Fransisca. The film centers on a kind-hearted grocery store cashier whose determination to remain employee of the month unexpectedly puts an important friendship at risk. Fransisca is a widow who comes through the cashier’s register on the day of her husband’s funeral, creating an unusual character moment within the film’s offbeat comedic story. Filming will take place in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Fransisca in the comedy short film.
• Deliver a grounded performance suited to the film’s quirky comedic tone.
• Perform scenes involving the grocery store cashier and surrounding story.
• Collaborate professionally with the directors, cast, and crew.
• Follow creative direction during production.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• Ages 30–45.
• Comfortable portraying a widow within a comedy short film.
• Able to balance grounded character work with an offbeat story.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A quirky 15-minute comedy short film titled The Grocer is casting a male actor to portray The Boss, the manager of a grocery store. The story follows a kind-hearted grocery store cashier whose obsession with maintaining his employee-of-the-month title begins to threaten an important friendship. The Boss is a strict and imposing manager who embraces new technology. Production will take place in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray The Boss, the grocery store manager, in a comedy short film.
• Bring a strict, imposing, and authoritative personality to the character.
• Perform comedic scenes naturally within the film’s quirky tone.
• Work collaboratively with the directors and other cast members.
• Follow direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Ages 35–60.
• Strong ability to portray a strict and imposing authority figure.
• Comfortable performing comedy.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A paid, non-union short film filming in the Mississippi Delta is seeking a female actor for the role of Zaina. The production is looking for talent in their 40s–50s who can authentically fit the character’s cultural background and wear a hijab for the role. This is an opportunity for an experienced or emerging actor to join an independent short film production and portray a culturally specific character on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character Zaina in a short film.
• Perform naturally and authentically according to the character and story.
• Wear a hijab as required for the role.
• Collaborate with the director and production team during filming.
• Follow creative direction and remain professional throughout production.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• Ages 40–50s.
• Character is hijabi.
• Seeking talent who can authentically portray Southeast Asian, Pacific Islander, Arab, Persian, Turkish, South Asian, North African, Middle Eastern, or mixed-ethnicity backgrounds.
• Mississippi- or Tennessee-based actors are preferred, but all performers are welcome to submit.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A potential multi-day lifestyle commercial for a resort is seeking male and female actors to portray a married couple. The production will feature the couple experiencing the resort, its surroundings, and a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Selected talent will portray a natural, believable couple enjoying an active resort getaway. The production may involve horseback riding, boating, biking, and scenes around bodies of water, so performers who are comfortable participating in these activities are preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a married couple in a resort lifestyle commercial.
• Create natural and believable chemistry between the two featured performers.
• Perform comfortably in lifestyle, leisure, and outdoor scenes.
• Participate in potential horseback riding, boating, and biking sequences.
• Work comfortably in scenes filmed around bodies of water.

Requirements

• Male and female actors.
• Must be able to portray ages 25–35.
• Comfortable working in outdoor and resort environments.
• Comfort with horseback riding, boating, biking, and being around water is preferred.

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity.
• Potential multi-day shoot.

Job Description

A non-union short film titled “Call It” is seeking a female actor in her 20s to portray Heather.  The story centers on Rob, a young man confronting adulthood and deciding whether to remain trapped by familiarity or risk pursuing a different future. Heather is described as a spectre of the unknown, appearing in the form of Rob’s past crush and visible only to him. She represents the possibilities he could pursue if he were willing to overcome his hesitation and take a risk.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Heather as Rob’s past crush and a representation of unrealized possibility.
• Create a mysterious yet emotionally grounded presence on screen.
• Build believable emotional history with the actor portraying Rob.
• Support the film’s themes of uncertainty, risk, regret, and adulthood.
• Deliver a nuanced performance suited to the character’s symbolic role in the story.

Requirements

• Female actor in her 20s.
• Must be comfortable portraying a subtle, character-driven dramatic role.
• Ability to convey emotion through understated performance and screen presence.
• Must be able to work on Vancouver Island in the Nanaimo/Qualicum area.
• Accommodation and carpooling to set may be discussed if needed.

Compensation

• Volunteer/unpaid role.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A non-union short film titled “Call It” is casting a male actor in his 60s for the role of Cashier. The Cashier is the older, wizened owner of a local gas station store and represents a possible future version of the film’s protagonist, Rob. He is blunt, experienced, and unwilling to tolerate attitude, particularly from younger people he considers lazy. Beneath that rough exterior, however, he has genuine wisdom to share.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an older, experienced local gas station store owner.
• Bring a blunt, no-nonsense personality to interactions with younger characters.
• Communicate the character’s underlying wisdom beneath his tougher exterior.
• Help establish the character as a possible reflection of Rob’s future.
• Deliver a grounded performance appropriate for the film’s reflective tone.

Requirements

• Male actor in his 60s.
• Must convincingly portray an older, wizened and outspoken character.
• Strong character acting and natural dramatic delivery preferred.
• Must be able to work on Vancouver Island in the Nanaimo/Qualicum area.
• Accommodation and carpooling to set may be discussed if needed.

Compensation

• Volunteer/unpaid role.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A non-union short film titled “Call It” is seeking a male actor in his 20s to portray Joey, the energetic best friend of the film’s central character, Rob. The project explores the uncertainty, relationships, and difficult choices that come with reaching adulthood. Joey is Rob’s rambunctious, happy-go-lucky best friend who genuinely values their companionship. He pushes Rob beyond his comfort zone and brings an adventurous energy to their friendship, but Rob’s willingness to wander further than expected begins to challenge Joey’s own limits.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Joey as energetic, rambunctious, and outwardly carefree.
• Create believable chemistry and friendship with the actor portraying Rob.
• Balance the character’s playful personality with his genuine concern for his friend.
• Perform character-driven scenes exploring friendship, risk, and uncertainty.
• Take direction and collaborate effectively with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Male actor in his 20s.
• Must convincingly portray an energetic and happy-go-lucky young adult.
• Ability to balance comedic or playful energy with more grounded emotional moments.
• Must be able to work on Vancouver Island in the Nanaimo/Qualicum area.
• Accommodation and carpooling to set may be discussed if needed.

Compensation

• Volunteer/unpaid role.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A non-union short film titled “Call It” is casting a male actor in his 20s for the lead role of Rob. The story follows a young man standing at the crossroads of adulthood who has one night to decide whether to remain within the familiar rhythm of his small town or take control of his own future. Rob is a directionless young man with a natural knack for engines and dreams of driving far away from his current life. Although frustrated and unfulfilled by his routine, he struggles to commit to meaningful change and even relies on the flip of a coin for guidance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Rob as a directionless young man struggling with an important life decision.
• Capture the character’s restlessness, hesitation, and desire for a different future.
• Perform dramatic scenes centered on Rob’s relationships and personal uncertainty.
• Bring emotional authenticity to the character’s transition into adulthood.

Requirements

• Male actor in his 20s.
• Must be able to portray a young adult at a crossroads in life.
• Strong dramatic and character-driven acting ability.
• Must be able to work on Vancouver Island in the Nanaimo/Qualicum area.
• Accommodation and carpooling to set may be discussed if needed.

Compensation

• Volunteer/unpaid role.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A local food chain commercial is seeking male and female actors to appear as restaurant patrons in an upcoming 30-second advertisement filming in Calgary. This paid commercial casting opportunity is open to performers of all ethnicities who can bring a natural, relatable presence to an everyday restaurant setting. Selected talent will portray customers enjoying food at a local restaurant, helping create an authentic and welcoming atmosphere for the commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a restaurant patron in a 30-second commercial.
• Perform naturally in food and restaurant-based scenes.
• Create believable interactions appropriate for a casual restaurant environment.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Be available for the required one- to two-day production commitment.

Requirements

• Male and female actors.
• Ages 25–35.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be comfortable appearing on camera in a commercial setting.
• Must be able to work in Calgary.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity at a day rate.
• Non-union production.
• Full buyout.

Job Description

A paid non-union vertical production filming in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is casting a female actor for the role of Es. The character is beautiful, street-smart, and guarded while carrying an underlying vulnerability, requiring an actor who can balance toughness with genuine emotional depth. This is a layered dramatic role requiring strong emotional range along with some physical and action-oriented performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Es as street-smart, guarded, and emotionally vulnerable.
• Deliver a layered dramatic performance with strong emotional range.
• Perform physical and action-oriented material required by the role.
• Follow direction during dramatic and physically demanding scenes.
• Work professionally within the production’s closed-set protocols.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• In her 20s.
• Strong dramatic acting ability and emotional range required.
• Must be comfortable performing physical/action work.
• Role includes partial nudity with parameters disclosed before booking.
• No nudity is required during the audition.
• Closed-set protocols will be observed.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Non-union production.