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CASTING FOR CFC “WRITERS IN DEVELOPMENT” SHORTS

Casting Call: CFC “Writers in Development” Shorts

Job Description:
We are casting various roles for five short films as part of the CFC Writers in Development program. These short productions are 3-5 minute professionally produced segments designed to showcase a writer’s voice and highlight the potential of their feature script. Each short film will feature a carefully crafted scene meant to engage audiences and reflect the heart of a larger feature in development. The final pieces will be screened at industry events and made available online.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform in a 3-5 minute short film, bringing the character to life based on the script and direction.
  • Participate in up to 4 hours of unpaid rehearsal time.
  • Cooperate with the production team for hair and makeup consultations, which may last up to 1 hour.
  • Follow all directions from the director and production team to ensure a smooth and professional shoot.

Requirements:

  • Open to both union (ACTRA) and non-union performers.
  • Must be available for a 1-day shoot.
  • Willingness to participate in unpaid rehearsals and consultations.
  • Professional attitude and ability to take direction well.
  • Auditions will be held via Zoom.

Compensation Details:

  • This is an unpaid role as per ACTRA/CFC Agreement.
  • Participants will receive professional exposure and the opportunity to have their work showcased in an industry event as part of the Norman Jewison Film Program.
  • Final productions will also be available online through the CFC’s YouTube channel for broader viewing.

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Job Description
A new digital dating series is now casting singles in Los Angeles for an exciting relationship-focused show hosted by dating app CEO Kendra G. The production is looking for men and women who are open to sharing their dating experiences and participating in fun, engaging on-camera moments. Selected participants will also receive professional dating coaching, making this a unique opportunity for singles ready to explore love while appearing on a digital series.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in on-camera dating experiences and discussions

  • Share personal dating stories and experiences with the host

  • Engage in guided conversations and activities during filming

  • Follow production schedules for half-day filming sessions

  • Collaborate with the production team to create engaging content

Requirements

  • Men and women between the ages of 25–54

  • Must be based in or able to work in Los Angeles

  • Comfortable appearing on camera and discussing dating experiences

  • Must be available for two half-day filming sessions during the production window

  • Outgoing personality with a genuine interest in dating and relationships

Compensation

  • Opportunity to appear on a digital dating series

  • Professional dating coaching from a relationship expert

  • Industry exposure through a professionally produced project

Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Acting

Athletes for Sportswear Brand E-Commerce Campaign

Job Description
A well-known sportswear brand is casting athletes for an upcoming e-commerce roster refresh campaign. The production is seeking talented athletes who embody strength, diversity, and authentic athletic expression. Selected performers will represent the brand across digital product content and marketing materials. This opportunity is ideal for athletes with strong skills in their sport and a confident on-camera presence.

Sports Categories

  • Running

  • Strength Training

  • Basketball

  • Tennis

  • Golf

  • Soccer

  • Swimming

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform athletic movements related to your sport during the shoot

  • Participate in lifestyle and performance-focused commercial photography and video

  • Follow direction from the production and creative team

  • Represent the sportswear brand in marketing and e-commerce content

  • Maintain professionalism during the production day

Requirements

  • Ages 18–24

  • All genders and ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Must be US-based and legally able to work in the United States

  • Must be proficient in at least one listed sport

  • Unique, interesting looks encouraged

  • Athletes who embody strength, diversity, natural edge, and expression

Compensation

  • $2,000 for a 10-hour shoot day

  • Plus 20% agency fee if applicable

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description
A university student production is casting actors for the short film The Interface, a suspense-driven story about two students investigating the mysterious disappearance of their friend. As they search for answers, they turn to an online forum that may hold the key to uncovering the truth. The film explores themes surrounding technology, curiosity, and the unknown.

The production is seeking talented performers for lead and supporting roles who can bring depth and realism to a story centered around mystery and investigation.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray characters in a student thriller short film

  • Deliver natural and emotionally engaging performances

  • Work collaboratively with the director and student production team

  • Participate in rehearsals and filming as required

Requirements

  • Alex (Lead) – Female, ages 18–23, any ethnicity. A cautious and analytical thinker who carefully considers every possibility before taking action.

  • Jordan (Lead) – Female, ages 18–23, any ethnicity. Bold and impulsive, often acting first and asking questions later, with a free-spirited personality.

  • Erin (Supporting) – Female, ages 18–23, any ethnicity. Highly analytical with a deep interest in artificial intelligence and technology.

  • Strong interest in acting and collaborative filmmaking

  • Ability to perform in a mystery/thriller narrative

Compensation

  • Unpaid student film project

  • Non-union production

  • Meals provided on set

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description
A student production is casting actors for the psychological horror short film Let’s Take a Short Break. The story follows a woman who discovers an unsettling old livestream of a disturbing game show and gradually realizes the nightmare unfolding on screen may not be finished with her yet.

The project is seeking performers for lead, supporting, and ensemble roles in this suspense-driven narrative. This is a student production focused on creating an atmospheric horror short film that explores tension, mystery, and psychological fear.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray characters in a psychological horror short film

  • Perform emotionally intense and suspenseful scenes

  • Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming

  • Participate in rehearsals and production as required

Requirements

  • Katie – Female, ages 26–30. Lead role central to the unfolding psychological mystery

  • The Host – Any gender, ages 28–34. A mysterious game show host connected to the disturbing livestream

  • Anna Bokovich – Supporting role

  • Sam Miller – Supporting role

  • Additional ensemble roles available

  • Actors ages 16–34 encouraged to apply

  • Ability to perform in a psychological horror project

  • Previous acting experience or showreel is a plus but not required

Compensation

  • Unpaid student film opportunity

  • Travel expenses covered

  • Food and drinks provided on set

  • Opportunity to gain experience working on a psychological horror student film

Job Description
A student documentary project titled Uncredited Dreams is seeking immigrant filmmakers, cinematographers, and media creatives living in Canada to share their personal journeys in the film industry. The documentary explores the experiences of immigrant artists pursuing careers in Canadian cinema, highlighting the challenges, sacrifices, and unexpected paths encountered along the way.

The project aims to give visibility to the voices and stories of immigrant creatives, particularly those from Latin backgrounds, who are working to build careers in film while navigating life far from home.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in interviews discussing personal experiences in the film industry

  • Share insights about career challenges, opportunities, and creative journeys as immigrant filmmakers

  • Collaborate with the documentary team during filming or interview sessions

  • Help contribute to a meaningful story highlighting immigrant voices in cinema

Requirements

  • Immigrant filmmakers, cinematographers, or media creatives currently living in Canada

  • Latin creatives are especially encouraged to participate

  • Comfortable sharing personal career experiences and perspectives on camera

  • Interest in contributing to a documentary exploring immigrant experiences in film

Compensation

  • Documentary participation opportunity

  • Experience contributing to a student documentary film project

  • Additional details will be discussed with selected participants

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description
A casting team is seeking male and female talent for an upcoming non-union commercial promoting an alcohol brand. The production will be filmed indoors and is looking for individuals who can bring natural presence and authenticity to the screen. Selected talent will appear in lifestyle-focused commercial content designed for advertising and promotional use.

This opportunity is ideal for performers comfortable working on commercial sets and portraying natural social interactions in a professional production environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera in a commercial advertisement for an alcohol brand

  • Follow direction from the production team during filming

  • Participate in lifestyle-style scenes and natural interactions as required

  • Maintain professionalism throughout the production day

Requirements

  • Male and Female talent, ages 25–60

  • Must be legally 25 years or older due to alcohol advertising regulations

  • Valid ID required on set

  • Comfortable performing in a commercial production environment

  • Strong on-camera presence and ability to follow direction

Compensation

  • $350 flat rate

  • Up to 12 hours of work plus a 1-hour lunch break

  • Overtime may apply if production exceeds scheduled hours

Job Type:
Actor

"Who Turned Off The Lights?" is an anthology series consisting of four short films. The Bull: A supernatural creature terrorizes a group of friends. Wire House: A reporter investigates a dangerous cult. Chopped Up: A serial killer hunts down a woman in the woods. Possession of the Dead: A homicide detective tracks down a supernatural killer.

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description
A student film production is casting actors for the short film Bubbles, a heartfelt story about two childhood best friends navigating the emotional challenges of growing up and the fear of losing each other. The film explores friendship, vulnerability, and the changing dynamics that come with adulthood. Casting directors are seeking talented performers to portray both the adult and younger versions of the main characters in this character-driven narrative.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a character in a dramatic student short film production

  • Collaborate with the director and production team to bring emotional depth to the story

  • Participate in rehearsals and filming as required

  • Deliver authentic performances that capture the evolving friendship between the characters

Requirements

  • Hazel – Female, any ethnicity, ages 18–25. A college-age young woman trying to hold on to her childhood sense of whimsy while struggling to understand why her best friend is drifting away.

  • Sophie – Female, any ethnicity, ages 18–25. Emotionally guarded and avoidant, she keeps her feelings bottled up while fearing the loss of her closest friendship.

  • Young Hazel – Female, ages 8–12. Bubbly, sweet, and energetic, representing the carefree nature of childhood friendship.

  • Young Sophie – Female, ages 8–12. Joyful and carefree with a warm personality that highlights the innocence of youth.

  • Ability to perform emotionally driven scenes

  • Comfortable collaborating with a student film production team

Compensation

  • Non-union project

  • Non-paid opportunity

  • IMDb credit provided

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Actors for NYU Student Film “Resident Dreams”

Job Description
An NYU graduate student film titled Resident Dreams is casting actors for several key roles in a character-driven story set at an upstate artists’ retreat. The film explores creative identity, relationships, and the personal struggles artists face while seeking validation and purpose. This project offers performers the opportunity to collaborate on an independent narrative film with a creative student production team.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a lead or supporting character in a narrative student film

  • Deliver emotionally grounded and authentic performances

  • Collaborate with the director and fellow actors during filming

  • Participate in scheduled scenes during the production period

  • Maintain professionalism and focus on set throughout filming

Requirements

  • Actors ages 25 and older depending on role

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • Strong acting ability with natural on-camera presence

  • Ability to portray creative professionals at an artists’ retreat

  • Must be available to film in Woodstock, New York

Compensation

  • Meals provided during filming

  • Film credit and copy of the completed project

  • Opportunity to collaborate on an NYU graduate film production

Kids and Teens for STEM Competition TV Series

Job Description
A new competition television series is casting bright young minds to participate in an exciting STEM-focused challenge inspired by innovation and engineering. The show will feature curious kids and teens working in teams to solve creative problems, build inventions, and showcase their science and engineering skills. This opportunity is ideal for young innovators who love experimenting, building, robotics, and tackling real-world challenges.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in STEM-focused challenges and team competitions

  • Collaborate with teammates to design and build creative solutions

  • Demonstrate science, engineering, and problem-solving skills

  • Take part in filmed activities and competition segments

  • Engage enthusiastically in hands-on learning and innovation tasks

Requirements

  • Kids and teens ages 9–17

  • Interest in science, engineering, robotics, or creative problem-solving

  • Curious, innovative, and enthusiastic personality

  • Able to work individually or in teams of two

  • Teams may include classmates, friends, STEM partners, or family members

  • Parent or guardian consent required for participation

Compensation

  • Opportunity to compete in a major television competition series

  • Chance to win a life-changing prize

  • National exposure for young innovators and creators

  • Unique experience working on a professional TV production

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description
A student production is casting actors for an upcoming short film exploring themes of guilt, morality, and personal reflection. The story follows a small-time drug dealer who, after a late-night sale, attends church while wrestling with feelings of guilt and uncertainty about what he might find there. The project will be filmed as part of a student filmmaking initiative and offers performers the opportunity to gain experience in an independent dramatic production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a character in a narrative-driven student short film

  • Collaborate with the director and production team to bring the story to life

  • Participate in rehearsals and filming as required

  • Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances

Requirements

  • Kev – Male, ages 18–23. A troubled young man struggling with guilt and internal conflict. Strong emotional acting ability preferred.

  • Priest Francis – Male, ages 60–70. A calm and thoughtful priest who serves as a guiding presence in the story.

  • Must be comfortable performing in a dramatic short film

  • Ability to take direction and work collaboratively with a student production team

  • Acting experience is helpful but not required

Compensation

  • This is a student short film project; compensation may include credit, experience, and footage for showreels

  • Additional details will be discussed with selected actors

Fashion Designers for Runway Event

Job Description
A prestigious fashion event is seeking talented fashion designers to present their collections in a MET Gala–themed runway and beauty show taking place in Toronto, Canada. This creative showcase will feature a high-fashion runway presentation and editorial-style shoot, giving designers the opportunity to highlight their most striking looks in front of a curated fashion audience. Designers with bold concepts and visually impactful collections are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

  • Present original fashion designs during a runway showcase

  • Provide multiple looks from your collection for the fashion event

  • Collaborate with the creative team during the runway and beauty shoot

  • Prepare garments for runway presentation and styling

  • Participate in the full fashion show production and creative experience

Requirements

  • Fashion designers with original collections or archival pieces

  • Ability to present multiple runway-ready looks

  • Creative vision suited for a high-fashion themed event

  • Strong design aesthetic and craftsmanship

  • Must be able to participate in the fashion event in Toronto, Canada

Compensation

  • Opportunity to showcase designs at a high-profile fashion event

  • Runway presentation and editorial-style fashion shoot exposure

  • Networking opportunities with fashion creatives and industry professionals

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11-16-2024

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