“Chasing Rabbits” Short Film Open Casting Call

Queer Cast and Crew for Short Holiday Film (NYC)

Job Description
A short holiday film is booking queer cast and crew for a fun, passion-project shoot filming in New York City. The story follows Raven, a Christmas-hating queer who unexpectedly collides with Parker during a festive bar crawl, leading to flirtation, clashing holiday cheer, and chemistry that challenges them both. This is an unpaid project, with food and IMDb credit provided, and there may be opportunities to discuss work trades or future paid projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform or crew on a short holiday film set in NYC

• Collaborate with a queer-forward creative team in a supportive environment

• For cast: deliver natural, chemistry-driven performances suited to romantic comedy energy

• For crew: support production needs on set and help keep the shoot running smoothly

• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and clear communication during production

Requirements

• Queer cast and crew encouraged to apply

• Must be able to work in New York City as a local hire or travel independently

• Comfortable working on an indie, passion-project style production

• Collaborative attitude and reliability

Compensation

• Unpaid roles

• Food provided

• IMDb credit provided

• Work trades or other options may be discussed

Student Film Casting Call: “The Dark Room” (Supporting Roles + Extras)

Job Description
A student psychological drama titled “The Dark Room” is casting in Boca Raton, Florida. The story follows a young photography student struggling with family conflict and mental health while trying to finish a high school photography project. As pressure builds, reality begins to blur, and the images he captures start to feel disturbingly alive. The project includes intense themes, and lead roles may involve mature language and R-rated content.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a student film with psychological drama elements

• Take direction from the casting team and director during auditions and filming

• Deliver grounded, emotionally honest performances in family-conflict scenes

• Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout the shoot schedule

• For extras: portray students in a hallway scene with natural background action

Requirements

• Must be local to Boca Raton, Florida or able to work as a local hire

• English-speaking performers

• Comfortable with mature themes (role dependent)

• Roles available:

  • Diane (Female, young to middle-aged): supporting role portraying a strict, chaotic, emotionally unavailable mother

  • Jonathan (Male, young to middle-aged): supporting role portraying a distant, quiet, unemotional father

  • Teen extras: background students for a hallway scene

Compensation

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Drama Short: “Nail Salon” Casting Call

Job Description
A drama project titled “Nail Salon” is casting non-union actors for an upcoming shoot in Miami, Florida. This production is unpaid, but includes on-set perks such as food, plus IMDb credit and reel footage for selected talent. The project is also planned as a promotional video for a larger series, with the possibility of being asked back if the series moves forward.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a dramatic promotional short

• Bring an authentic, grounded performance to character-driven moments

• Take direction from the director and work collaboratively with the crew

• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to work on set

• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Non-union talent

• Must be able to work in Miami, Florida as a local hire or travel independently

• Comfortable performing in a drama project with character-focused storytelling

• Role available:

  • Natalie (Female or female-presenting, late teens to early 20s, open ethnicity): bright-eyed, ambitious, and determined—willing to do whatever it takes to get what she wants

Compensation

• Unpaid role

• Food provided

• IMDb credit provided

• Reel footage provided

Short Film Casting Call: “The Way the Light Changes”

Job Description
Project Casting is seeking non-union actors for a paid, self-funded short film in North Florida (Taylor County/Big Bend area). This dramatic, metaphysical story is minimalist and intimate, focusing on memory, choice, identity, and emotional boundaries. Performances should feel grounded and precise—quiet intensity over big emotion, with strong listening and presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform dialogue-driven scenes with subtlety and restraint

• Collaborate with the director to achieve a minimalist, intimate tone

• Communicate emotion through stillness, listening, and subtext

• Stay consistent across takes with controlled, natural performance choices

• Maintain professionalism on set during a micro-budget production

Requirements

• Non-union talent

• Ability to deliver grounded, natural performances with minimal exposition

• Strong control over expressiveness (no melodrama or overplaying)

• Comfortable with quiet scenes, subtext, and ethical/emotional conflict

• Must be able to work as a local hire in North Florida (Taylor County/Big Bend area)

• Roles available:

  • Daniel (Male, 40–55) — Lead

  • Evelyn (Female, 20–30) — Supporting Lead

  • Michael (Male, 20–30) — Supporting

Compensation

• Paid roles (self-funded micro-budget)

• Lead: $200 per day

• Supporting: $150 per day

Psychological Horror Short Film – Lead Roles

Job Description
A psychological horror short film is seeking two lead actors to portray a couple at the center of an intense, emotionally driven story. This project offers emerging performers the opportunity to gain on-camera experience in a narrative-focused production designed to help actors build their reels and industry presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes portraying a romantic relationship under psychological tension

• Deliver emotional, character-driven performances suitable for a horror genre

• Collaborate closely with the director and production team during filming

• Maintain professionalism during an outdoor shoot environment

Requirements

• Open to actors in their 20s–30s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Female role: height below 5’8

• Male role: height above 5’8

• No prior acting experience required

• Comfortable performing in outdoor filming conditions

Compensation

• Unpaid role

• On-camera acting credit

• Experience working on a psychological horror film production

Job Description
A short thriller/drama film is casting background actors for scenes set in a mental hospital. Production is seeking a variety of looks to portray everyday hospital roles, including doctors, patients, and orderlies (patient assistants). This is a great opportunity for performers who want on-set experience in a narrative film environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a background role in a mental hospital setting (doctor, patient, or orderly).

• Follow on-set direction from the director and production team.

• Maintain continuity with wardrobe, hair, and blocking as required.

• Arrive prepared, professional, and ready to work for the full time needed on set.

Requirements

• Must be comfortable working as a background actor in a hospital-themed scene.

• Must be able to work as a local hire/self-report to set.

• Submit a photo of yourself with your application.

• All experience levels welcome.

Compensation Details
Unpaid. (No compensation provided.)

Job Description

A non-union horror/thriller short film is casting multiple speaking roles for the project “Eyeless.” The story follows Macy after she’s kicked out of a college party and encounters a mysterious crying girl covering her eyes. Production is seeking actors who can portray college-aged characters (20s) and deliver natural, grounded performances with strong emotional range. Crew interest is also being collected separately by production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a horror/thriller short film, including dramatic and suspense-driven moments.
• Take direction from the director and production team and collaborate with scene partners on set.
• Participate in rehearsals, table reads, and filming days as scheduled.
• Arrive prepared with lines learned and maintain professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

• Must be able to portray a character in their 20s (college student age range).
• Comfortable performing in a horror/thriller tone (suspense, tension, emotional intensity).
• Ability to work well in an ensemble cast and follow on-set direction.
• Roles currently seeking:
  • Macy: 20s college student; popular; tall; mean.
  • Lindsay: 20s college student; Macy’s best friend; preppy presenting.
  • Mina: 20s college student; Macy’s other best friend; alternative presenting.
  • Josh: 20s college student; jock; blonde or brunette; tall.
  • Darcy: 20s college student; shorter; introverted.

Compensation Details

Non-Union. Unpaid. (Experience/credit-based opportunity.)

Job Description

A short film production is casting talent local to San Antonio, Texas for lead roles. The project is seeking performers who can bring strong emotional range and on-camera presence to a dramatic story. Actors of all backgrounds are encouraged to submit, provided they match the character breakdowns below.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a featured lead character in a scripted short film.

• Take direction from the director and collaborate professionally with the production team.

• Attend rehearsals and participate in filming as scheduled by production.

• Arrive prepared, camera-ready, and able to deliver consistent performances across takes.

Requirements

Role 1: Melody (Lead)

• Playing age: 21–30

• Character type: Engaging young woman central to the emotional arc of the story

• Look notes: Blonde hair (natural or wig) and fair/light complexion preferred for continuity (hair color can be achieved via wig or dye)

• Must be comfortable portraying the specific look required for the role

Role 2: Chivalry (Lead)

• Playing age: 25–35

• Character type: Strong, principled male with a commanding presence and strong sense of honor

• Look notes: Athletic or fit build, confident demeanor (hair color/ethnicity may be open—focus is on capturing the character’s presence)

• Must be comfortable portraying the specific look required for the role

Compensation Details

• Paid daily rate (negotiable based on experience)

• Meals provided

• IMDb credit

Job Description

A short film titled “Twyla” is casting for upcoming roles in a coming-of-age horror drama. The story follows a young woman struggling to enter adulthood who takes a job on an isolated farm—where a caged dog and a neighbor’s strange, obsessive behavior push her to confront a painful wound from her childhood.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a narrative short film.

• Collaborate with the director and production team to develop character and tone.

• Take direction well and maintain professionalism on set.

• Attend scheduled rehearsals and filming as required by production.

• Provide requested audition materials (headshot, reel/demo, resume, and the role you’re interested in).

Requirements

Twyla (19)

• Sensitive, intuitive, and curious, but troubled by a difficult past.

• A college dropout who appears to have derailed her life.

Tyler (16) — Actor must be 18+

• Stunted and socially inept; antisocial in behavior.

• Unkempt with poor emotional regulation.

• Character commits a serious crime in response to romantic rejection (actors must be comfortable portraying dark subject matter).

Mrs. Dweyer (60s)

• No-nonsense, hardworking woman who owns a farm.

• Strong and reserved; emotionally distant with a slightly masculine edge.

• Deeply sensitive and empathetic underneath.

Compensation Details

• $100/day rate

• On-screen credit

• Meals provided

Job Description

A SAG dramatic short film titled “JOE, KNOW? NO!” is seeking talent to portray Joe, a grounded, thoughtful family man navigating the emotional friction of marriage, work, and boundaries. The project is written and directed by Asaph Polonsky, with Marchant Davis (REALITY) attached to play Rob.

Joe is an immigration lawyer, a devoted husband and father, and someone who appears confident with people he knows—but can read as shy or guarded with strangers. He’s optimistic but realistic, polite yet assertive, and values kindness and boundaries, even when others don’t return the same energy.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as Joe in a dramatic short film, delivering naturalistic, emotionally grounded dialogue and reactions.

• Collaborate with the director and production team during rehearsal and filming to align performance with the story’s tone and pacing.

• Portray subtle relationship dynamics, internal conflict, and character authenticity in a concise short-film format.

• Attend a scheduled rehearsal day and be available for 1–2 shoot days as needed by production.

Requirements

• Gender: Male

• Age Range: 40s (approximately 40)

• Ethnicity: Any ethnicity

• Role Type: Supporting

• Must be comfortable portraying a married father of two and performing emotionally nuanced material.

• Professionalism on set, ability to take direction, and strong character-driven acting skills.

• SAG eligibility/affiliation preferred (project listed as SAG short film).

Compensation Details

• Rate: $250 per day

• Additional Time Commitment: 1 rehearsal day + 1–2 shoot days (paid shoot days; rehearsal details provided by production)

• Usage: Film festival circuit; additional distribution TBD

Job Description
A paid non-union short film titled Why Gamble on Love? is casting for two principal roles. The story follows Jayce, an Asian woman pressured to marry, who enters a high-end matchmaking agency and begins to unravel what’s really being sold beneath the polished surface. This project is seeking actors who can deliver layered, emotionally precise performances with strong comedic timing and subtle shifts in tone. Filming and rehearsals will take place in the Los Angeles area.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in scripted scenes for a character-driven short film.

• Deliver nuanced emotional beats, comedic timing, and natural dialogue work.

• Take direction and collaborate with the creative team during rehearsals and production.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in the Los Angeles area.

• Casting the following roles:

  • Jayce (Late 20s): Asian female. Sharp, observant, quietly skeptical; needs strong comedic timing, emotional range, and vulnerability.

  • Ling (Late 20s): Asian female. Charismatic, precise, polished senior consultant type; requires authority, restraint, and controlled intensity.

Compensation

• Paid non-union roles (rate provided upon selection).

Job Description
A Black fairytale Christmas project titled Witchmas is casting talent for both a short film and a stage play. This production is seeking performers who can bring warmth, imagination, and strong storytelling to a festive world with a magical edge. Artists in Louisville, Kentucky are strongly encouraged to apply, and actors within driving distance with reliable transportation will also be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a character in a Christmas-themed short film and/or stage play.

• Take direction from the creative team and deliver strong, expressive performances.

• Attend scheduled rehearsals and/or filming days as required for your role.

• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and collaboration throughout production.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in Louisville, KY or commute with reliable transportation.

• Comfortable performing in a fantasy/fairytale holiday project.

• Strong acting ability and commitment to the rehearsal/filming process.

Compensation

• Paid or unpaid (details provided upon selection).