DOP Casting Call for Nightwing Short Film

Job Description

A Ringling College thesis film titled “Valerius” is seeking a young boy for a supporting role in Sarasota, Florida. This child actor casting call is ideal for a creative and imaginative performer interested in gaining experience on a film set while portraying a character who enjoys storytelling, drawing, and playing pretend.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Valerius in a supporting role for a thesis film.
• Perform scripted scenes and follow direction from the filmmaking team.
• Bring a playful, imaginative, and natural personality to the character.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew during filming.

Requirements

• Boy, ages 8–10.
• White.
• Brown hair and brown eyes.
• Comfortable telling stories, drawing, and playing pretend.
• Must be a Florida local or willing to travel to Sarasota, Florida.

Compensation

• Travel and lodging costs are negotiable.

Job Description

An upcoming short film is seeking an aspiring cinematographer or film student interested in gaining hands-on experience with professional cinematography and lighting. This opportunity is designed for a serious and dedicated emerging filmmaker who wants to develop practical camera skills while working on a short film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with cinematography needs during the short film production.
• Learn how to build and operate a cinema camera.
• Participate in hands-on cinematography and lighting workshops.
• Collaborate with the production team and apply filmmaking techniques on set.

Requirements

• Aspiring cinematographer or current film student.
• Strong interest in cinematography, camera operation, and lighting.
• Serious, dedicated, and eager to gain hands-on filmmaking experience.

Compensation

• Unpaid opportunity.
• Free cinematography and lighting workshops provided in exchange for participation.

Content Creator + Social Media Executive

Join a Melbourne-based team as a Content Creator + Social Media Executive, creating engaging social content and helping shape a strong, visually compelling online presence. This staff role is ideal for a creative professional with a sharp eye, strong social media instincts, and a steady stream of fresh content ideas.

Job Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for social media platforms.
• Develop creative concepts and ideas that align with the brand’s visual identity.
• Support day-to-day social media content planning and execution.
• Capture and produce visually appealing social content.

Requirements

• Strong creative and visual instincts.
• Good understanding of social media trends and audience engagement.
• Ability to generate original and compelling content ideas.
• Based in or able to work in Melbourne, Australia.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Australia Wide Casting Call for African TalentAn upcoming feature film is casting African men and women across Australia for supporting roles. Talent can be based anywhere in Australia, and prior acting experience is not required.Job Responsibilities

• Portray a supporting character in an upcoming feature film.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams during filming.
• Participate professionally in scheduled production activities.

Requirements

• African men and women.
• Ages 18 to 70.
• Must be based in Australia.
• No previous acting experience required.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; rate not specified.

Job Description

A SAG-AFTRA Micro Budget short film titled “Sour Sixteen” is seeking a male actor for the supporting role of Cody. Cody is an attractive, charming high school senior and lacrosse team captain who appears confident and naturally athletic but privately struggles with his sexuality and fear of judgment. This Atlanta-based production is seeking a performer who can bring authenticity, emotional depth, and nuance to the character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Cody, a charming and complex high school senior
• Deliver an authentic and emotionally nuanced performance
• Perform scripted scenes involving implied attraction and intimacy
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team
• Participate in a virtual audition and virtual table read

Requirements

• Male actor, age 18 or older
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be able to portray a high school senior and lacrosse team captain
• Attractive, charming, and naturally athletic appearance
• Strong acting ability with emotional range
• Must be comfortable with implied attraction and close positioning with another male actor
• No nudity
• An intimacy coordinator will be present on set
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• $200 for 10 hours
• Copy
• Meals
• IMDb credit

Speaking and Background Roles Casting Call for “Somebody Here Is a Nazi” Short Film

Job Description

The SAG micro-budget dark comedy short film “Somebody Here Is a Nazi” is casting speaking and background roles for an upcoming production filming in Columbus, Ohio. The story follows a swastika pendant discovered on a bathroom floor, leading two former best friends to investigate their 30-year high school reunion. The dark comedy explores the mystery while examining the dynamics of a close-knit suburban community.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned speaking or background character in the short film
• Perform scripted scenes and dialogue when assigned a speaking role
• Perform natural background actions appropriate to the scene
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team
• Follow creative direction throughout rehearsals and filming

Requirements

• Seven speaking roles are available
• Twenty background roles are available
• Must be able to work in Columbus, Ohio
• Must be comfortable performing material involving dark comedy and mature themes
• Must be reliable and professional throughout production

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified

“You Ain’t Gotta Lie To Kick It” Open Casting Call

Job Description

Casting is underway for “You Ain’t Gotta Lie To Kick It,” a short film directed by Keaton Greene with a screenplay by Kole Greene, shooting in late November in Los Angeles. The film is the second of three in the anthology series “You’re Missing The Point,” a multimedia social critique of contemporary society’s relationship to perception and authenticity. The production is casting three leads, one supporting role, and featured extras under a SAG-AFTRA Short Film Micro Budget Agreement, open to both union and non-union talent. Talent must be LA based or able to work as an LA local hire.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a 35mm short film shooting in late November in Los Angeles
• Portray one of the film’s leads, supporting characters, or featured extras

Requirements

• LA based or willing to work as an LA local hire
• Open to union and non-union talent
• Apply for one role: Young Man, Young Woman, Maxxer, Maxxer’s Mom, Server, or Patrons

Compensation

• Young Man (lead): $500/day x 2 days = $1,000
• Young Woman (lead): $500/day x 2 days = $1,000
• Maxxer (lead): $500/day x 1 day = $500
• Maxxer’s Mom (supporting): $250/day x 1 day = $250
• Server (featured extra): $200/day x 2 days = $400
• Patrons (featured extra): $200/day x 1 day = $200

“Brownie” Casting Call for Homeless Woman

Job Description

Casting is underway for “Brownie,” a short film written and directed by Curtis Adair, shooting October 14th in Savannah, Georgia. The production is seeking a featured extra to play a homeless woman. Set in 1901, the film follows a photographer in the Jim Crow South facing a moral crisis after the first Kodak Brownie camera is released to the public. The role calls for a dark-skinned African American woman aged 20-39 with a period-appropriate look for 1901.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a featured extra in the short film “Brownie”
• Maintain a period-appropriate appearance for a 1901 setting

Requirements

• Dark-skinned African American woman, aged 20-39
• Natural hair colors, no piercings, no visible tattoos
• Available to work local hire to Savannah, GA on October 14th
• Submit name, age, height, phone number, city, tattoo locations, and headshot plus full-body photo

Compensation

• $125 for 8 hours

NOW CASTING — SCAR AWARENESS MONTH

A short film celebrating Scar Awareness Month is seeking children, adults, and older adults with visible scars from surgery, accidents, or other life-changing experiences. The production aims to highlight authentic personal stories centered on survival, healing, transformation, and individual journeys. Talent of all ethnicities and backgrounds is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a short film focused on Scar Awareness Month
• Share the personal story behind a visible scar
• Participate in on-camera interviews or storytelling segments as directed
• Discuss experiences related to survival, healing, transformation, or personal growth
• Follow production direction and remain professional throughout filming

Requirements

• Open to children, adults, and older adults
• Must have a visible scar from surgery, an accident, or another life-changing experience
• All ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• Submit two recent photos
• Submit one clear photo of the scar
• Provide a short written story about the scar and personal journey
• Provide age and social media handle if available
• Must be comfortable discussing the story behind the scar on camera

Compensation

• Compensation details have not been provided
• Additional terms may be shared with selected participants

Job Description

An independent short film is seeking a Colorado-based female actor to portray Annie, a young woman navigating grief and unresolved emotions. The production is looking for a performer who can deliver a grounded, emotionally authentic performance in a character-driven story.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Annie in an independent short film.
• Deliver an emotionally grounded and believable performance.
• Work closely with the director to bring the character and story to life.
• Follow creative direction and collaborate professionally throughout production.

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 25–35.
• Must be based in Colorado.
• Strong dramatic acting and emotional performance skills.
• Comfortable working on an independent short film production.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Meals provided.
• High-quality copy of the finished film for reel use.

Job Description

“The Incident,” a non-union student short film in Montreal, is seeking a female actor to portray Catherine, a therapist. Catherine takes a traditional approach to therapy and typically prefers direct questions that encourage reflection. However, previous sessions with Croh have been unusual, leaving her more cautious in how she responds during their conversations.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Catherine, a therapist, in the short film.
• Deliver a natural and emotionally grounded performance.
• Bring depth and subtlety to therapy-session scenes.
• Take direction and collaborate with the director and production team.

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 30–60.
• Strong dramatic acting and character performance skills.
• Comfortable portraying a therapist in dialogue-driven scenes.
• Must be able to work in Montreal.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Food and transportation provided.

Job Description

“Room to Become” is a paid, non-union branded short film for a national student housing company filming in the Denver metro area. The 60-second commercial follows a college student through everyday apartment life with roommates, showing how the space gradually becomes a home and the student grows into a more confident version of themselves. The production is seeking naturalistic performers with subtle, believable acting styles.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned role in a 60-second branded short film with additional cutdowns.
• Deliver natural, grounded, and observational performances.
• Perform dialogue, reactions, physical comedy, or improvisation depending on the role.
• Follow acting, blocking, and creative direction throughout production.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• The Student: Playing age 18–24, any gender or ethnicity; grounded, warm, and capable of showing a character growing from guarded newcomer to confident young adult.
• The Roommate: Playing age 18–24, any gender or ethnicity; relaxed, friendly, and comfortable with light dialogue.
• Friends: Playing age 18–24; part of the student’s growing social circle. Physical comedy or improvisation skills are a plus.
• Performers must be 18 or older.
• Local Denver metro area talent only.
• No travel or lodging provided.

Compensation

• The Student: $350 flat rate.
• The Roommate: $250 flat rate.
• Friends: $200 each.
• Rates include the shoot day and usage buyout in perpetuity across all media, including paid, social, web, and connected TV.
• Meals provided on set.