Director of Photography / Cinematographer Needed for Romantic Comedy Short Film

Director for “Carrying Home” Short Film

Job Description

The short film “Carrying Home” is seeking a Director for an intimate, character-driven micro-budget production filming in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The story follows Achia, a nurse and single mother balancing two jobs, financial pressures, and family responsibilities between the U.S. and her home country. This passion project explores love, responsibility, sacrifice, and recognizing when enough is enough.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct the short film and guide its overall creative vision.
• Collaborate with the cast and crew to bring the character-driven story to life.
• Direct actors through intimate and emotionally grounded scenes.
• Work closely with the camera and sound departments throughout production.
• Maintain an efficient and collaborative environment during the one-day shoot.

Requirements

• Directing experience or relevant filmmaking experience preferred.
• Strong interest in intimate and character-driven storytelling.
• Comfortable collaborating with a small cast and crew.
• Must be available to work in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
• Able to work effectively within a micro-budget independent film production.

Compensation

• Modest stipend.
• Meals provided.
• Credit provided.
• Footage for professional reels provided.

Job Description

The TV series “We Were Liars” Season 2 is casting background performers to portray Vineyard Passersby in a 1999-era scene filming in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The production is seeking diverse male and female talent ages 18 and older who can naturally fit an upscale but casual Martha’s Vineyard-inspired setting. This casting call is specifically for 1990s-era background talent or new faces. Performers who previously appeared as Season 1 or present-day background talent should not submit for this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Vineyard passerby in background scenes set in 1999.
• Wear wardrobe appropriate for an upscale but casual 1990s Martha’s Vineyard look.
• Follow direction from the production and background casting teams.
• Maintain continuity and remain available for the full filming commitment.

Requirements

• Male and female talent ages 18 and older.
• Must be a Nova Scotia resident and eligible to work in Canada.
• Must have reliable transportation to the Lunenburg filming location.
• Must be available for the entire shoot day with no conflicting commitments.
• Must be either a new face or suitable for 1999-era background work.
• Season 1 and present-day background performers should not apply for this role.
• Recent, accurate photos and current measurements/sizing are required.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• ACTRA background rates apply for union performers.
• Non-union rate: $16.75 as listed in the casting notice.

TV Project – Child Speaking Roles

Job Description

A television project filming in Vancouver, Canada, is seeking two young performers for paid on-camera roles. The production is looking for a Black/African American boy ages 6–9 for a role with several lines and an outgoing, imaginative Caucasian girl ages 4–6 for a role with potential to recur. Previous professional set experience is helpful but not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned character role for a television project.
• Deliver scripted lines naturally and confidently when required.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Participate in multiple workdays if booked.
• Maintain focus and professionalism while working on set.

Requirements

• Seeking a Black/African American boy, ages 6–9.
• Seeking a Caucasian girl, ages 4–6.
• Girl should have an outgoing and imaginative personality.
• Previous set experience is preferred but not required.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.
• Must be available as a local hire in Vancouver, Canada.
• Must be available for multiple workdays if required.

Compensation

• UBCP rate.
• 110% buyout.

Job Description

A Burger King campaign is seeking real Burger King fans ages 18–65 in the Toronto area for a paid, non-union commercial opportunity. Casting is open to individuals, duos, and French-speaking participants who genuinely enjoy Burger King and can bring natural, authentic reactions on camera. Duos may include mothers and daughters, twins, siblings, friends, partners, or family members. The campaign will feature real Canadians discovering and trying some of Burger King’s lesser-known menu items, capturing genuine surprise, discovery, and food reactions rather than polished performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for a Burger King commercial campaign.
• Try selected Burger King menu items during filming.
• Provide genuine and natural reactions to the food.
• Interact comfortably on camera individually or with a partner if applying as a duo.

Requirements

• Ages 18–65.
• Toronto-area talent.
• Individuals, duos, and French speakers are encouraged to apply.
• Must genuinely enjoy Burger King.
• Must be natural and comfortable on camera.
• Must be able to eat food containing cheese, jalapeños, and potatoes.
• Must not have allergies to the food being featured.
• Non-union project.

Compensation

• $2,500 CAD per selected person.
• Buyout is based on survival of the edit and includes all lifts, edits, and versions.

Job Description

A non-union investment campaign is seeking a woman ages 40–60 in the Toronto area who genuinely lives an adventurous, outdoors-focused camper van lifestyle. The ideal talent should feel natural, grounded, confident, and comfortable in outdoor environments, with an understated sense of confidence rather than a traditional polished model look. Owning a camper van is a strong bonus, as production may feature the selected talent’s actual vehicle in the campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear naturally on camera for an investment campaign.
• Portray an authentic, adventurous camper van lifestyle.
• Participate in an outdoor scene while seated on top of a camper van.
• Follow production direction throughout the shoot.
• Potentially provide a personal camper van for use in the campaign.

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 40–60.
• Based in or around Toronto.
• Natural, adventurous, grounded, and outdoorsy presence.
• Must be comfortable with heights.
• Genuine camper van lifestyle experience preferred.
• Owning a camper van is a bonus.
• Ability to travel to an out-of-town filming location preferred.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• Approximately $4,675 CAD if selected.
• Buyout is dependent on survival of the edit and includes applicable lifts, edits, and versions.
• Additional $1,000 CAD if the selected talent’s camper van is used in the production.

Job Description

A SAG low-budget independent film is casting local actors in the Fire Island and Massapequa areas of Long Island, New York. The production is seeking talent for two character roles, including a young woman portraying a 16-year-old Long Island girl and a male actor in his 20s portraying an indie-rock-inspired local character. This opportunity is specifically seeking SAG performers who are local to the filming area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the assigned character authentically in an independent film.
• Perform scripted scenes according to the director’s creative vision.
• Take direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.
• Work as a local hire in the Fire Island/Long Island area.

Requirements

• Female Role: Actor must be 18+ and able to portray a 16-year-old girl; white; described as a cool girl from Long Island.
• Male Role: Actor in his 20s; white; seeking an indie-rock, cute-boy look from Long Island.
• Must be a SAG performer.
• Must be local to Fire Island, Massapequa, or the surrounding Long Island area.
• Represented performers should submit through their agent.
• Unrepresented SAG performers may contact the casting team directly.

Compensation

• SAG low-budget independent film.

Job Description

A fashion and lifestyle brand is seeking 5–10 UGC creators to produce authentic, product-focused social media content. This opportunity is designed for creators who genuinely enjoy the brand’s products and can naturally showcase how they style and use them while sharing their personal experience. Selected creators will receive products from the brand and create relatable user-generated content rather than traditional polished advertising.

Job Responsibilities

• Create authentic UGC featuring the brand’s products.
• Demonstrate how you personally style or use the products.
• Share genuine opinions and reviews through engaging content.
• Produce content that reflects your natural creative style.

Requirements

• Open to UGC and social media content creators.
• Must have an established content style or examples of previous content.
• Genuine interest in the brand and its products is preferred.
• Must be comfortable creating authentic product-focused content.

Compensation

• Product-based collaboration.
• Selected UGC creators will receive a care package from the brand.

Job Description

A curated golden-hour beach photography meetup in Vancouver is seeking photographers looking to create fresh portfolio work in a structured and supervised creative setting. The session brings together three vetted photographers and three prepared models for an afternoon of organized shoots featuring golden-hour natural light, an ocean backdrop, and styled wardrobe.

Job Responsibilities

• Photograph three prepared models during scheduled one-on-one rotations.
• Create professional portfolio imagery using the beach setting and available natural light.
• Follow the planned shooting rotations to ensure each participant receives dedicated time.
• Collaborate professionally with models and other photographers.

Requirements

• Photographers based in or able to attend the session in Vancouver, British Columbia.
• Prepared to photograph three models during structured rotations.
• Limited photographer spots are available.
• Exact Kitsilano beach location is provided to confirmed participants.

Compensation

• This is a paid-entry portfolio collaboration, not a paid photography job.
• Photographer participation fee: $150 CAD.
• Includes one-on-one shooting time with three prepared models.
• Real-time feedback and mentorship provided during the shoot.

Job Description

A curated golden-hour beach photography meetup in Vancouver is seeking models interested in creating professional portfolio content in a small, supervised creative environment. The session pairs prepared models with vetted photographers for structured shoots featuring soft natural light, an ocean backdrop, and provided styled wardrobe. The meetup is intentionally limited to three models and three photographers per session, giving each participant dedicated shooting time rather than a crowded group experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in organized portfolio shoots with three photographers.
• Rotate between photographers according to the planned shooting schedule.
• Model provided curated wardrobe during the beach photography session.
• Collaborate professionally with photographers and other participating creatives.

Requirements

• Models based in or able to work in Vancouver, British Columbia.
• Must complete a short application and approval process.
• Comfortable modeling provided curated wardrobe.
• Exact Kitsilano beach location is provided to confirmed participants.

Compensation

• This is a paid-entry portfolio collaboration, not a paid modeling job.
• Model participation fee: $100 CAD.
• Models receive 3 edited images from each of the 3 photographers.

Job Description

A psychological thriller short film titled Exposure is casting male and female actors for the lead roles of Mary and Jamal. Filming will take place in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The story unfolds during a tense dinner where Mary confronts her cheating boyfriend with a calculated trap that could ultimately cost him everything. Mary is calm, observant, and emotionally guarded, maintaining a controlled exterior despite being pushed beyond her breaking point. Jamal is charming but defensive, with his composure gradually deteriorating as his lies begin to unravel.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray either Mary or Jamal in a psychological thriller short film.
• Deliver a grounded and emotionally layered dramatic performance.
• Perform an intense relationship confrontation centered on betrayal and deception.
• Convey escalating tension and emotional conflict naturally on camera.
• Jamal actor must perform a convincing physical sequence involving an allergic reaction, choking, distress, and collapsing.

Requirements

• Mary: Female actor, ages 25–35, African American.
• Jamal: Male actor, ages 25–35, African American.
• Strong dramatic acting ability.
• Jamal actor must be comfortable with the physical demands of the simulated death scene.
• Must be able to work in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Meals provided.
• Screen credit provided.

Job Description

A gentle, melancholic short film titled Final Acts of Love is casting two lead actors to portray Sarah and Isaac. Filming will take place in Toronto, Ontario. The story explores the fragile beauty of human connection and the quiet ways relationships begin to change over time. Sarah is an intelligent, warm, and naturally extroverted woman in her mid-20s who has learned to rely primarily on herself. Isaac is a kind, caring, and quietly charismatic man in his mid-20s who instinctively puts others first.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray either Sarah or Isaac as a lead character in the short film.
• Deliver grounded, natural, and emotionally authentic performances.
• Perform relationship-driven scenes centered on love, connection, and emotional change.
• Communicate vulnerability and subtle emotional shifts naturally on camera.

Requirements

• Sarah: Female actor in her mid-20s.
• Isaac: Male actor in his mid-20s.
• Strong dramatic and naturalistic acting ability.
• Comfortable performing emotionally intimate and relationship-driven material.
• Non-union performers.
• Must be able to work in Toronto, Ontario.

Compensation

• Small honorarium provided.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

An independent, non-union psychological thriller and drama short film is casting multiple roles for an upcoming production in Toronto. The story follows Zofia, a Polish-Canadian woman visiting her grandparents. During an ordinary summer day, interactions with her family gradually expose the pressures surrounding her unmarried life while an uncanny presence that has long haunted the house begins drawing closer. As reality and Slavic folklore start to blur, Zofia is confronted by an unsettling spirit in the garden.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the lead or supporting characters in the psychological thriller.
• Perform character-driven scenes involving family tension, cultural themes, and supernatural elements.
• Deliver natural and emotionally grounded performances appropriate to the role.
• Perform Polish-language material where required.
• Perform simulated smoking where specifically required by the character.

Requirements

• Zofia: Female, 30s, Caucasian; lead role.
• Babcia: Female, 70+, Eastern European; supporting lead; must be fluent in Polish and comfortable performing simulated smoking.
• Dziadek: Male, 70+, Eastern European; supporting role; must be fluent in Polish and comfortable performing simulated smoking.
• Lala: Female, 50–70+, open to all ethnicities; supporting role; must be fluent in Polish and comfortable performing simulated smoking.
• Jenn: Female, 30s, BIPOC; supporting role.
• Must be comfortable working with dramatic and psychological thriller material.
• Non-union production.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Applicable expenses covered.
• Travel provided.
• Meals provided.