“Crouching Grandma Hidden Apple” Casting Call for Xiaomao

Casting Young Actor for Short Film Blue Monster

Job Description
A short film is seeking a talented young actor for a featured role in an upcoming 4-minute emotional drama, Blue Monster. The story follows a 28-year-old woman who revisits her childhood home and rediscovers the wonder and melancholy of youth. As she confronts the inevitability of change and the bittersweet nature of letting go, the narrative explores themes of memory, nostalgia, and self-reflection.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a 10-year-old version of the main character with authenticity and emotional depth

• Collaborate closely with the director and crew during filming

• Participate in rehearsals and filming sessions as scheduled

• Take direction effectively and contribute to the emotional tone of the film

Requirements

• Must be able to convincingly play a 10-year-old girl

• No prior acting experience required

• Must provide a recent headshot

• Demo reel optional

Compensation

• Honorarium provided

• Great opportunity for exposure and experience in a professional short film production

Casting Marton for Short Film

Job Description:
A short film is seeking an actor to play Marton, the lead character. This character is a complex, introspective man with a quiet intensity, and the role requires strong acting skills to portray emotional depth with subtlety.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Marton, a man in his 30s to early 40s, who is introverted with an emotional inner world

• Deliver lines in English with an accent that matches the character’s background

• Collaborate closely with the director to convey hidden emotions and internal conflict

Requirements:

• Male actor, 30s to early 40s

• Must be fluent in Hungarian or another Eastern European language

• Able to perform with nuanced emotion and quiet presence

• Open to both ACTRA and non-union actors

Compensation:

• Paid role, rate to be discussed upon selection

Casting Call for CFC “The Story” Shorts

Job Description
A series of short films is seeking actors for multiple roles in upcoming projects. These films, produced through the Canadian Film Centre’s Norman Jewison Film Program, are professionally shot and submitted to major international festivals. This is a unique opportunity for performers to collaborate with emerging filmmakers and gain exposure on the festival circuit.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in scripted short films with authenticity and professionalism

• Participate in unpaid rehearsals and follow direction from the creative team

• Collaborate with directors, writers, and other cast members on set

Requirements

• Open to union and non-union performers

• Must be available for two shoot days and up to four hours of unpaid rehearsal time

• Comfortable auditioning via Zoom

Compensation

• Unpaid as per ACTRA/CFC Agreement

Lead Roles for Dramatic Short Film

Job Description
A dramatic short film is now casting lead and supporting roles. The production is seeking a non-binary, androgynous, or femme actor as well as a femme actor, both able to play characters in their early to mid-20s. Extras of all types are also encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity for emerging talent to showcase their skills in an independent film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned characters authentically and with emotional depth

• Collaborate with the director and cast to bring the story to life

• Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled

• Contribute to the overall vision of the independent production

Requirements

• Non-binary/androgynous/femme actor, early to mid-20s

• Femme actor, early to mid-20s

• Extras: non-exclusionary, open to all backgrounds

• Strong acting ability with on-camera presence

• Professionalism and collaboration skills on set

Compensation

• Copy, meal, and credit provided