Director of Photography – Short Film

Extras Needed for Short Film Party Scene

Job Description
A short film is casting background extras for a high-energy party scene. This fun, visually dynamic shoot is looking for performers who can bring personality and atmosphere to an on-camera event setting. Talent will appear as partygoers in a stylized scene and should be comfortable wearing creative costumes.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a party guest in a short film scene

• Wear a Halloween costume for filming

• Follow direction for crowd movement and background action

• Help create an energetic, lively party environment on camera

Requirements

• Open to adults of all genders and ethnicities

• Comfortable appearing on camera as background talent

• Must be willing to wear a Halloween costume

• Reliable and able to work a full day shoot

Compensation

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Actors Needed for SAG Short Film

Job Description
A SAG short film is casting trained actors for lead, supporting, and featured roles in a character-driven story set in New York City. The film explores emotional vulnerability, modern work culture, and personal relationships following a separation. This project requires strong acting skills, with select background roles open to non-actors.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes in a dramatic short film

• Collaborate closely with the director and cast during rehearsals and filming

• Portray emotionally grounded, realistic characters

• Follow direction in both intimate and performance-driven scenes

Requirements

• Open to SAG, SAG-Eligible, and Non-Union performers

• Lead and supporting roles require strong acting ability and training

• Background roles open to all ages and looks, no acting experience required

• Must be comfortable with character-specific makeup or visual effects if applicable

Roles Available

• Kimball (Lead, Male, 28–35): A corporate professional navigating heartbreak and emotional isolation

• Katie (Lead, Female, 28–35): Kimball’s ex-wife, emotionally complex and conflicted

• Mother (Supporting, Female, late 50s–60s, Voice Only): Warm but dismissive, strong character voice required

• HR Lady (Supporting, Female, 30s–40s): Corporate professional with sharp comedic timing

• Noah (Featured, Male, 30s): Charismatic office presence, improv-friendly

• Shelly / Assistant (Featured, Female, 20s–30s): Minimal dialogue, strong visual presence

• Office Employees (Extras, 3–6 people): Open to all ages and looks

Compensation

• Lead roles: Up to $1,200 per shoot day

• Supporting roles: $500 per shoot day

• Featured roles: $250–$360 per shoot day

• Extras: $250 per shoot day

Job Description

A BA graduate short film titled Amuse Bouche is casting actors for principal speaking roles. The story explores memory, nostalgia, and emotional confrontation, set primarily within a restaurant environment. Performers will take part in an intimate, character-driven narrative requiring subtle emotional expression and natural on-screen chemistry.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a principal character in a narrative short film

• Memorize and perform scripted dialogue

• Collaborate closely with the director and production team

• Participate in emotionally driven scenes focused on character development

• Maintain professionalism throughout rehearsals and filming

Requirements

Role: Louis (playing 25–30)

• Hopeful and introspective personality

• Comfortable with a small kiss scene

• No specific physical requirements

Role: The Waiter (playing 35–50)

• Expressive face reflecting life experience

• Ability to portray warmth and familiarity

• Strong presence with minimal dialogue

Role: Emma (playing 25–30)

• Confident and career-oriented personality

• Comfortable with a small kiss scene

General Requirements

• Must be based in London

• Acting experience preferred

Compensation Details

• Student short film

• Compensation not specified

Job Description
A short film in development is seeking passionate collaborators for The Quiet of May, a grounded, character-driven drama centered on working-class motherhood. The story follows May, a single mother juggling multiple jobs while navigating exhaustion, financial pressure, and emotional strain. When a family crisis pushes her already fragile stability to the edge, the film offers an intimate, realistic look at sacrifice, resilience, and love under systemic pressure. This project is ideal for creatives drawn to meaningful storytelling, realism, and collaborative filmmaking.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute creatively to the development or production of a narrative short film

• Collaborate closely with a small, story-focused creative team

• Support a realistic, emotionally grounded tone throughout the project

• Fulfill role-specific responsibilities during pre-production and production

Requirements

• Actors interested in dramatic, character-driven material

• Writers and story collaborators

• Director of Photography and camera crew

• Editor and sound team members

• Makeup and hair artists

• Production assistants and additional crew

• Open to students, emerging creatives, and experienced filmmakers

Compensation

• Independent passion project

• Compensation details to be discussed

• Strong portfolio and collaboration opportunity

Many and Few – Leonard (Lead Role)

Job Description
A dramatic short film is seeking an actor to portray Leonard, the lead role in Many and Few, a non-union thesis short film exploring masculinity, legacy, and emotional transformation. Leonard is a seasoned landscaper whose grip on reality slowly begins to slip as he reflects on his career, personal pride, and complicated relationships. Through his interactions with his apprentice and the shadow of his father, Leonard confronts both the beauty and the weight that have shaped his life. This role offers a rich, character-driven performance ideal for actors drawn to introspective drama.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver a nuanced, emotionally grounded lead performance

• Portray internal conflict through subtle, character-driven acting

• Collaborate closely with the director to explore themes of masculinity and identity

• Perform physical scenes related to landscaping work

Requirements

• Male actors, ages 40–55

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Strong dramatic acting ability with emotional range

• Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds

• Previous on-camera experience preferred

Compensation

• $150 per day

Poison Ivy – Casting Lead and Supporting Roles for Short Film

Job Description
A paid independent short film titled Poison Ivy is casting multiple roles for a psychological horror project focused on identity, repression, and internal struggle. The film relies on quiet tension, visual storytelling, and emotionally contained performances rather than traditional dialogue-heavy scenes. This is an early-development indie project intended to be crafted thoughtfully, with filming planned in New York City.

Actors should be comfortable with subtlety, stillness, and communicating emotion through physical presence, posture, and expression.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a psychologically driven short film with minimal dialogue

• Convey emotion through movement, stillness, and visual storytelling

• Collaborate closely with the director in an intimate, character-focused setting

• Participate in rehearsals, self-tapes, and development work as needed

Requirements

• Open to actors comfortable with restrained, naturalistic performances

• Must fit one of the following roles:

  • Ivy: Female-presenting, mid-20s, emotionally contained and internalized

  • Poison Ivy: Female-presenting, mid-20s, silent, watchful, and physically expressive

  • Boyfriend: Male-presenting, mid to late 20s, warm, grounded, emotionally accessible

  • Therapist: Male-presenting, 40s, calm, observant, and understated

• Comfortable working with minimal dialogue and subtle emotional beats

• Based in or able to work in New York City

Compensation

• Paid indie short film roles

• Festival-focused project

• Professional credit and collaborative creative experience

Lead Male Role for Short Film

Job Description
A paid short film is casting a lead male actor for an emotionally grounded, character-driven role in an independent graduation film titled Interference. The project is designed for festival submission and focuses on subtle, naturalistic storytelling rather than theatrical performance. Dialogue is minimal, with emphasis on internal emotion and lived-in realism.

The role involves performing opposite a stop-motion character that will be added in post-production. Performers will be fully supported on set, with stand-ins used for technical elements such as eyeline and blocking.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character in a dramatic short film

• Deliver a subtle, naturalistic performance with minimal dialogue

• Work collaboratively with the director and production team

• Perform scenes requiring emotional restraint and realism

• Adapt to technical filming processes involving post-production elements

Requirements

• Male actors able to portray ages 45–60

• Strong screen presence with natural, grounded acting style

• Comfortable working in an independent film environment

• Available for a multi-day shoot

• Open to travel for filming

Compensation

• Paid lead acting role

• Travel and accommodation fully covered

• 4–5 day shoot commitment

• Festival exposure through UK and international submissions

Job Description
A horror/thriller student short film is casting multiple roles for a suspense-driven story centered on isolation, fear, and survival. The film follows a teenage girl who has never left her home due to a global pandemic, exploring tension, control, and the unknown. This is a non-union student film offering strong character work and a supportive creative environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a horror/thriller short film

• Collaborate closely with the director and production team

• Deliver emotionally grounded and suspenseful performances

• Participate in physically expressive scenes where required

Requirements

• Sam: Female, teenage appearance (no minors). Sheltered, cautious, optimistic character

• Veronika: Female, ages 30s–60s. Overprotective mother figure driven by fear of the outside world

• Shadowy Figure / Police Officer: Male, ages 20s–40s. Physical performance role with no spoken dialogue

• Comfortable working in a suspense or horror genre

• Able to work on a non-union student film set

Compensation

• Unpaid student film role

• Meals provided

• Some transportation support provided

• Screen credit and festival submission experience

Job Description
An independent, non-union short film is casting multiple roles for a narrative-driven student film project. The story follows a middle-aged man navigating loneliness and connection in the digital age, blending emotional realism with contemporary themes. This project offers performers the chance to work in a creatively focused, festival-intended short film with a collaborative production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for an independent short film

• Collaborate with the director and cast to develop grounded, realistic performances

• Participate in character-driven storytelling

• Remain professional and prepared throughout the filming process

Requirements

• Open to performers of various ages and genders

• Comfortable working on a non-union student film

• Strong interest in character-based storytelling

• Available to work on a multi-day short film shoot

Compensation

• Non-union independent film role

• On-set experience with a film school production

• Credit in a festival-submitted short film

Male Lead Actor Ages 45–60 for Short Film

Job Description
A paid short film is seeking a male lead actor with a playing age of 45–60 for a grounded, naturalistic performance. This character-driven role focuses on subtle, emotionally contained acting with minimal dialogue. The project explores intimate storytelling and will provide a supportive on-set environment, including technical support for scenes involving a stop-motion character added in post-production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the lead character in a narrative short film

• Deliver a subtle, realistic performance with minimal dialogue

• Act opposite a stop-motion character integrated in post-production

• Collaborate closely with the director and production team

Requirements

• Male actor with a playing age of 45–60

• Strong naturalistic acting style

• Comfortable with emotionally nuanced performances

• Available for a short multi-day shoot

Compensation

• Paid lead role

• Travel and accommodation covered

• Professional student film production

Child Actor Ages 5–7 for Short Film Role

Job Description
A short film is seeking a young East Asian child actor with a playing age of 5–7 who speaks Mandarin or Cantonese. This role centers on a curious child character exploring identity, voice, and self-expression. The project offers a creative, supportive environment and is ideal for young performers with natural presence and comfort speaking both Chinese and English on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a scripted role in a short film

• Speak Mandarin or Cantonese in select scenes

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Bring curiosity, emotion, and authenticity to the character

Requirements

• East Asian child actor with a playing age of 5–7

• Speaks Mandarin or Cantonese

• Comfortable speaking English

• Parent or guardian permission required

• No prior acting experience required

Compensation

• Paid child acting role

• Professional short film production

• Supportive, kid-friendly set environment