“Disadaptation” Casting Call for Megan

Emmy – Child/Young Teen Role

Job Description
A student short film titled Disadaption is seeking a young actress to portray Emmy, a key character in this emotional, character-driven story. Emmy is navigating complex family situations and personal challenges, requiring an actress who can bring authenticity, vulnerability, and strong emotional expression to the role. This is a meaningful opportunity for a young performer looking to gain experience in dramatic storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Emmy with emotional honesty and depth

• Perform dramatic scenes that may involve sensitive or challenging moments

• Collaborate with the director and cast to build believable family dynamics

• Participate in rehearsals and take direction well

• Maintain professionalism and consistency throughout filming

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 6–14

• All ethnicities welcome

• Strong expressive and dramatic acting ability

• Comfortable with emotionally driven material

• Reliable, focused, and able to follow direction on set

Compensation

• Student film project

• Credit, experience, and reel footage provided

• Supportive, creative filmmaking environment

Megan – Lead Teen Role

Job Description
A student short film titled Disadaption is seeking an actress to portray Megan, a central character in this emotionally driven story. Megan’s role requires depth, vulnerability, and strong expressive ability. She is navigating personal challenges and complex family dynamics, making this a powerful character for an actor who can bring authenticity and emotional nuance to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Megan with emotional depth and engaging on-camera presence

• Perform dramatic scenes involving sensitive or challenging material

• Collaborate closely with the director and other cast members

• Participate in rehearsals and follow direction to refine performance

• Maintain professionalism and consistency throughout filming

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 15–22

• All ethnicities welcome

• Strong dramatic acting skills

• Comfortable with emotionally intense scenes

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work within a student film schedule

Compensation

• Student film project

• Credit, experience, and footage for your reel

• Supportive and collaborative creative environment

Emmy’s Parents – Student Short Film Role

Job Description
A student short film titled Disadaption is seeking actors to portray Emmy’s parents. This role centers on emotional, character-driven storytelling, requiring performers who can bring depth, warmth, and authenticity to family-focused scenes. Talent will work closely with the director to build believable relationships and support the film’s dramatic tone.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of Emmy’s parents in emotional, narrative-driven scenes

• Collaborate with the cast and director to create authentic family dynamics

• Participate in rehearsals and respond effectively to direction

• Maintain professionalism, consistency, and reliability throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Adults ages 30–60

• All ethnicities welcome

• Strong dramatic acting ability preferred

• Comfortable performing emotional and sensitive material

• Able to commit to the student film schedule

Compensation

• Student film project

• Credit, experience, and footage for acting reel provided

• Supportive, creative indie set environment

Megan’s Parents – Student Short Film Role

Job Description
A student short film titled Disadaption is casting actors to portray Megan’s parents. This dramatic project explores family dynamics and emotional storytelling, offering meaningful on-camera moments. Talent should be comfortable working in a character-driven environment and capable of delivering authentic performances that support the film’s tone and narrative.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Megan’s parent in emotionally grounded, dramatic scenes

• Collaborate with the director and cast to build authentic family relationships

• Participate in rehearsals and take direction effectively

• Maintain consistency, professionalism, and reliability throughout production

Requirements

• Adults ages 30–60

• All ethnicities welcome

• Strong dramatic acting ability preferred

• Comfortable performing emotional or sensitive material

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work within a student film schedule

Compensation

• Student film project

• Credit, experience, and footage for your reel

• Collaborative and creative set atmosphere

Job Description
A psychological drama is now seeking skilled actors to bring a tense, character-driven story to life. The film follows a perfection-obsessed father whose attempts to maintain an ideal family image begin to unravel under constant surveillance. As unusual events escalate, each family member struggles with suspicion, emotional strain, and the weight of hidden truths.

This project is ideal for actors who excel in emotional depth, subtle tension, and grounded realism.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray complex emotional arcs with authenticity

• Participate in rehearsals, blocking sessions, and script reads

• Collaborate closely with the director and cast

• Take direction well and adapt performance as needed

• Maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

Alec Schmidt — Lead, Male, 30s–40s

• Ethnicity: White

• Slicked brown/black hair, clean and put-together appearance

• Personality: tense, controlled, easily overwhelmed beneath the surface

• Must convey growing paranoia and emotional strain

Liz Schmidt — Support, Female, 30s–40s

• Ethnicity: White, brunette

• Mostly dressed well and polished

• Personality: calm exterior with underlying fragility

• Able to portray passive moments and emotional erosion over time

Clara Schmidt — Support, Female, Age 12

• Ethnicity: White, brown hair

• Simple, well-maintained appearance

• Personality: smart but guarded, sarcastic at times, beginning to sense things aren’t right

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Vertical Short Film Talent

Job Description
Casting is now open for a series of vertical short films seeking diverse performers of all ages. This project is ideal for actors who enjoy fast-paced creative environments and are comfortable working on short-form content designed for digital platforms. Selected talent will take part in multiple shoot days focused on storytelling through dynamic, visually engaging moments.

Job Responsibilities
• Perform in a series of short-form vertical videos
• Take direction well and adapt quickly to creative adjustments
• Collaborate with the production team to capture strong on-camera moments
• Participate in multiple scheduled filming dates
• Bring energy, expression, and authenticity to each scene

Requirements
• Open to all ages and genders
• Must be available on all scheduled shoot dates: November 22nd, 23rd, 29th, and 30th
• Comfortable acting for digital and social media video formats
• Reliable, professional, and punctual

Compensation
• Paid opportunity (details provided upon selection)

OM – Short Film Performers

Job Description
A new short film is seeking talented actors for an emotionally rich story exploring identity, love, and cultural belonging. The film follows Hari, a young Indian-American living in Lower Manhattan, who struggles to embrace his intersectional identity as a gay Hindu man. When he meets someone who accepts him fully, he begins to understand that he can honor both his queerness and his religion. This project is ideal for performers who connect with intimate storytelling and nuanced character work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray authentic and emotionally grounded performances

• Collaborate closely with the director to bring depth to character arcs

• Rehearse and perform scenes involving interpersonal relationships and internal conflict

• Maintain professionalism and preparedness throughout production

• Participate in a scheduled casting session on November 22nd

Requirements

• Actors comfortable exploring themes of culture, identity, and LGBTQ+ experiences

• Strong dramatic acting ability

• Availability for the casting session on November 22nd from 12 PM–8 PM

• Based in or able to work in the New York City area

Compensation

• Paid role

• Rate and additional details provided upon selection

Experimental Short Film – Clubgoer Background Roles

Job Description:
An experimental short film is seeking actors, models, and dancers of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and races to portray clubgoers in a highly stylized environment. Talent will be dressed in avant-garde, editorial-inspired wardrobe pieces and will participate in dance and movement-based scenes. This project aims to create an immersive visual experience, making expressive performers with strong physical presence an ideal fit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear as a clubgoer in an experimental film setting

• Dance and move naturally in an editorial, avant-garde environment

• Wear assigned wardrobe and collaborate with the styling team

• Follow direction from the director and on-set team

• Be available for approximately five hours each filming day

Requirements:

• Open to all ages, genders, ethnicities, and races

• Comfortable dancing and performing movement-based actions

• Able to embrace bold, editorial styling choices

• Reliable, expressive, and open to artistic direction

Compensation:

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Casting Call for Short Film in Los Angeles

Job Description
A new short film project in Los Angeles is now casting male and female talent to join the production team for an exciting independent film. This opportunity offers on-set experience, networking potential, and the chance to be featured in a completed short film that will be showcased at a local premiere or screening.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in scripted scenes as directed

• Collaborate with cast and crew during rehearsals and filming days

• Bring energy, creativity, and professionalism to the production

• Participate in promotional events and film screenings if invited

Requirements

• Females: 18 years and older

• Males: 18 years and older

• Must be available on the scheduled filming dates (December 9th and 10th)

• No acting experience required, but passion and reliability are key

Compensation

• Unpaid opportunity

Casting Call for Short Film If These Walls Could Talk

Job Description
A gripping student short film is now casting for If These Walls Could Talk, a psychological drama exploring relationships, obsession, and control. The story follows Joanna, a woman whose peaceful life is disrupted by her noisy new neighbors, Lana and Marcus. As she listens to their escalating arguments and glimpses disturbing behavior through half-open blinds, she uncovers something dark and sinister beneath the surface.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray complex emotional scenes authentically and with depth

• Collaborate closely with the director and cast to develop character dynamics

• Participate in rehearsals and scheduled film shoots

• Deliver strong performances in both dialogue-driven and silent tension scenes

Requirements

• Joanna (Lead Role): Female, playing age 40–59, any ethnicity. A woman who transitions from annoyance to deep unease as she discovers her neighbors’ secrets.

• Lana (Supporting Role): Female, playing age 20–29, any ethnicity. Youthful and reckless, driven by emotion and passion but masking inner turmoil.

• Marcus (Supporting Role): Male, playing age 29–35, any ethnicity. Charismatic yet manipulative, capable of portraying psychological control and danger.

• Comfortable with emotionally intense subject matter (themes of domestic tension and control)

• Prior acting experience preferred but not required

Compensation

• Paid roles

Scars in Bloom – Short Film Casting

Job Description
A heartfelt short film is casting for lead roles in “Scars in Bloom,” a story about a lonely girl who finds solace in plants and the one person who truly sees her. This emotionally rich project explores themes of acceptance, friendship, and self-discovery through quiet, visual storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Bring authenticity and emotional depth to character-driven performances

• Collaborate closely with the director and crew to convey vulnerability and growth

• Participate in rehearsals and filming with professionalism and creativity

• Engage with visual and environmental storytelling elements on set

Requirements

• Must be 18+ but able to portray a teenager

• Available for filming in Orlando, Florida

• Comfortable with emotional and expressive acting styles

Roles Available

• Monomay (Lead, Female): A teen girl marked by facial scars who finds comfort and confidence through her love of plants and a new friendship that helps her heal

• Jason (Lead, Male): The school’s “Golden Boy” athlete who hides his insecurities behind his charm, learning empathy and vulnerability through his connection with Monomay

• Fan Club (Supporting, Any Gender): A group of students who admire Jason and serve as a social backdrop to his emotional transformation

Compensation

• Unpaid, copy and credit provided

Languish – Short Film Casting

Job Description
A dramatic short film is seeking talented actors for two powerful lead roles in “Languish.” The story explores the emotional distance between a mother and daughter as they confront grief, faith, and generational wounds. This project offers an opportunity to perform deeply layered characters in an intimate and moving narrative.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray emotionally complex roles with depth and authenticity

• Collaborate with the director and cast to bring powerful interpersonal dynamics to life

• Participate in rehearsals and shoot days with professionalism and focus

• Convey subtle emotional transitions through nuanced performance

Requirements

• Female, African American

• Mother: 47–60, a widowed woman ruled by faith and routine; hides judgment and fear beneath a composed devotion to tradition

• Clio: 25–32, independent and self-contained; weighed down by grief, anger, and the ghosts of her past, struggling with her mother’s rejection

• Must be available for filming in Los Angeles

• Non-union actors only

Compensation

• Paid: $220/day