Casting Call – Short Film – Casting Call for The Narrator

Job Description
A rising director is casting a short film and seeking East African or Middle Eastern female talent with a compelling screen presence. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your skills in an indie production that values authentic representation and powerful storytelling. Talent must be able to submit a self-tape immediately.

Job Responsibilities

• Submit a self-tape audition today

• Collaborate with the creative team during filming

• Deliver strong emotional performance in a short film format

• Represent diverse cultural perspectives with authenticity

Requirements

• Must be East African or Middle Eastern female talent

• Available for three consecutive filming days

• Ability to take direction and perform naturally on camera

• Must be able to submit a self-tape on short notice

Compensation

• Paid rate for three filming days

• All travel expenses covered (flight and hotel provided)

Job Description
A visually captivating short film is seeking passionate and skilled crew members to join a non-union, creative project centered on memory, identity, and emotional storytelling. The story blends surreal visuals and natural lighting in a 1950s-inspired setting, creating a poetic cinematic experience with layered emotional depth. Ideal for emerging creatives looking to build their portfolios with meaningful, hands-on work destined for the festival circuit.

Job Responsibilities

• Translate the director’s artistic vision into striking cinematic visuals

• Operate with a strong sense of atmosphere, lighting, and visual storytelling

• Capture ambient sound and natural dialogue with clarity and nuance

• Collaborate closely with a professional and creatively supportive team

Requirements

• Director of Photography: must have own camera equipment and a sharp visual eye

• Sound Recordist: must have own gear and confidence in sound capture and mixing

• Portfolio or past work samples preferred

• Open to students or emerging creatives looking to gain professional experience

Compensation

• Non-union, unpaid role

• IMDb credit and a copy of the finished film provided

• Meals and refreshments on set

• Hands-on experience on a visually-driven, collaborative production

• Commitment: 6–7 shoot days across a 2–3 week span (late July to early September)

Job Description
A compelling short film is seeking a male actor (age 16–19) to portray the love interest of the main character. Set in a 1950s-inspired world, the film explores memory, identity, and generational connection through dreamy visuals and emotionally layered storytelling. With minimal dialogue and a focus on expressive performance, this role offers an opportunity to be part of a meaningful, cinematic project bound for festival submission.

Job Responsibilities

• Embody the love interest in poetic, dreamlike scenes with emotional subtlety

• Convey character depth through physicality and facial expressions

• Collaborate with a passionate and supportive crew on a visually stylized set

Requirements

• Male actor between ages 16–19

• Ability to convey emotion through subtle, non-verbal performance

• Comfortable working with a minimal-dialogue script

• Headshot and resume preferred (but not required)

• Open to students and emerging talents seeking screen experience

Compensation

• Non-union, unpaid role

• Full IMDb credit for participation

• Hands-on experience in a creatively driven and professional environment

• Ideal for portfolio building and networking

• Shoot duration: 6–7 days over a 2–3 week span (late July to early September)

• Meals provided

Job Description
Seeking professional male and female voice artists fluent in Tamil or Punjabi for remote audio drama projects. This opportunity is ideal for talented dubbing artists with a strong vocal presence and a quality home recording set-up. Artists will contribute to engaging audio storytelling content heard by wide audiences across platforms.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform voice-over for audio drama scripts in Tamil or Punjabi

• Deliver expressive and emotive voice acting tailored to dramatic content

• Collaborate with project coordinators and follow creative direction

• Submit clean, high-quality recordings from your home studio

Requirements

• Fluent in either Tamil or Punjabi

• Male and female voice talents welcome

• Prior experience in dubbing or audio drama preferred

• Must have a reliable home recording set-up

Compensation

• Paid remote opportunity

• Work from the comfort of your home

• Flexible schedule based on project needs

Day Player Role – Pilot in Short Film

Job Description
A short film is casting a friendly and charismatic male actor to portray a pilot in a key day player role. The pilot is a warm, reassuring presence who goes out of his way to comfort a nervous passenger, engaging with kindness and professionalism. This short but memorable role adds a meaningful human touch to a pivotal scene in the film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a calm, confident pilot with a friendly demeanor

• Deliver lines with warmth and assurance in a single-day shoot

• Support a character-driven moment with emotional authenticity

• Collaborate with a student production team on location

Requirements

• Male actor, able to play 30s–40s

• Must convey professionalism and a grounded, empathetic presence

• Based in or able to work in O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Compensation

• Copy and credit provided

• Single-day shoot with a featured, speaking moment

• Ideal for actors looking to add professional, character-driven material to their reel

Supporting Actor – Rick Mason in Short Film

Job Description:
An upcoming NYU short film titled Wings is casting a supporting role for Rick Mason, a heartfelt story set in O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. The project explores family dynamics, emotional growth, and generational challenges. Rick Mason is a key figure in the emotional development of the lead character, Eden, making this a rewarding opportunity for character-driven performers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Rick Mason, a laid-back yet emotionally layered father figure.

• Deliver a nuanced performance that reflects internal conflict and subtle emotional struggle.

• Participate in on-set filming during scheduled shoot days.

• Be open to character improvisation as encouraged by the director.

Requirements:

• Male talent, age 50s

• Ability to portray a warm, loving, yet emotionally conflicted father

• Must be available for shoot dates between August 2nd–4th

• Must be comfortable with self-tape submission (medium close-up, clean background, good lighting)

Compensation:

• Copy and credit

Supporting Role – Hina Mason in Short Film

Job Description
A short film project is casting a strong female actor for the role of Hina Mason, the passionate and emotionally intense mother of the lead character, Eden. Hina is a high-strung woman who deeply loves her daughter but struggles with control as Eden prepares to leave home. This role offers an opportunity to portray the raw emotional dynamics between a parent and child during a pivotal life transition.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Hina with emotional depth, capturing the nuances of maternal love and anxiety

• Participate in scenes that explore family tension and personal vulnerability

• Collaborate with a student-led creative team to bring authenticity to the role

• Be available for self-tape audition and scheduled shoot dates

Requirements

• Female actor, able to play 50s

• Must convincingly express intensity, concern, and layered emotional conflict

• Based in or able to work in O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Compensation

• Copy and credit

• Strong supporting role with emotionally rich scenes

• Ideal for actors looking to expand dramatic reel material in a short film format

Supporting Role – Nana in Short Film

Job Description
A short film is seeking a seasoned female actor to play Nana, the eccentric and endearing grandmother of the lead character, Eden. Nana brings warmth, humor, and unexpected bluntness to the family dynamic. This role offers a heartfelt opportunity to embody a character who deeply loves her family while adding unique personality to emotionally rich scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Nana with charm, wit, and emotional authenticity

• Support dramatic and comedic beats within a family-centered narrative

• Collaborate with a student-led team on location in a character-driven film

• Be available for select shoot days and submit a self-tape audition

Requirements

• Female actor, able to play 70s–80s

• Strong character presence with the ability to balance humor and sincerity

• Based in or able to work in O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

• Submit a well-lit self-tape in medium close-up, labeled “[Your Name]_[Character].mp4”

Compensation

• Copy and credit

• Supporting role in an emotionally resonant short film

• Great opportunity for actors with strong character instincts

Lead Role – Merrick in Short Film

Job Description
A short film from NYU is casting a lead male actor to portray Merrick, a charismatic yet emotionally guarded surfer navigating the complexities of young love. Merrick is Eden’s boyfriend—charming and magnetic, but not quite ready to open up. This emotionally layered role explores the subtle tension between affection and immaturity in a coming-of-age story set in Hawai‘i.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Merrick with natural ease and depth, capturing both charm and emotional hesitation

• Perform in intimate, character-driven scenes focused on young relationships

• Collaborate with a director-led student crew to bring authenticity to the role

• Submit a well-framed self-tape audition with clean background and good lighting

Requirements

• Male actor, able to believably play age 18

• Must convey charm with underlying emotional complexity

• Surfing experience is a plus but not required

• Based in or able to work in O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Compensation

• Copy and credit provided

• Great opportunity to build lead credits and reel material

• Feature role in a professionally guided short film production

Lead Role – Eden Mason in Short Film

Job Description
An NYU short film is casting a lead actor to portray Eden Mason, a deeply layered character navigating her final summer before adulthood. Eden is intelligent, emotionally aware, and caught between her first love, family expectations, and her desire to break free. Set in Hawai‘i, this coming-of-age story explores themes of identity, emotional growth, and the tension between staying rooted and branching out.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver a naturalistic and emotionally grounded performance as Eden

• Participate in remote self-tape audition (medium close-up, clean background, well-lit)

• Collaborate with a student-led production team for a character-driven narrative

• Be available for all scheduled shoot dates on location

Requirements

• Female actor, able to believably play 18 years old

• Must portray emotional nuance and strong internal conflict

• Open to collaborating and improvising around scripted material

• Based in or able to work in O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Compensation

• Copy and credit only

• Ideal for actors building dramatic reels and festival-level work

• Lead role in a character-rich short film for academic showcase

Job Description
Casting actors for a non-union short film titled Still My Sister, a powerful drama exploring the complexities of estranged sibling relationships and emotional healing. The story centers on Monica, a struggling writer whose world is shaken when her sister unexpectedly returns. The shoot will take place in the Toronto/GTA area, with virtual auditions scheduled via Google Meets.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the following key characters: Monica Hartwell, Jason Hartwell, or Julia Hartwell

• Deliver emotionally driven performances grounded in realism

• Participate in virtual auditions and table reads if selected

• Be available for scheduled shoot dates and rehearsals

Requirements

• Non-union actors only

• Must be available for virtual auditions (Google Meets)

• Comfortable working on a passion project (unpaid; lunch provided)

• Must submit headshot, resume, and demo reel

Compensation

• Unpaid project

• Meals provided during shoot

• Valuable exposure and networking opportunity

Job Description:
A paid voiceover role is now open for a talented actress to portray the narrator of a cinematic pilot with the potential to grow into a full episodic series. The role centers around a 40-year-old woman with an Ethiopian accent, guiding a poetic and emotional narrative that demands strong vocal presence and nuance. This opportunity is ideal for experienced voice actors who excel in storytelling and subtle performance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver a powerful and emotionally grounded voiceover performance

• Interpret and convey poetic, cinematic dialogue with clarity and resonance

• Record a high-quality voice test using the provided script

• Work either remotely with a reliable setup or in-studio if based in Toronto

Requirements:

• Strong emotional range with grounded, poetic delivery

• Ethiopian accent required for authenticity

• Professional home recording setup or access to a studio

• Must submit a short voice sample using the provided line

• Toronto-based talent may record in studio; remote talent must ensure audio quality

Compensation:

• Paid opportunity

• Potential expansion into a long-term episodic role

• Professional credit in an upcoming cinematic project