Casting Multiple Roles for Student Virtual Production Short Film “Echoes”
Job Description
A virtual production short film is casting several roles for two shooting periods: an initial session on December 3rd, 2025, and a second session in late Spring 2026. Created by IADT Immersive Media Degree students, this project offers valuable experience, travel reimbursement, credit, and showreel material. The film involves green screen and on-location performance, with some characters eligible for motion capture and voice-over opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform scripted dialogue on green screen and practical locations
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Convey strong emotional presence in a dramatic narrative
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Collaborate with student filmmakers in a professional, supportive environment
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Participate in potential motion capture and voice-over sessions (specific roles)
Requirements
Roles include:
Roles Required December 3rd, 2025
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Mother – Female, supporting role, playing age 30–45
Roles Required Late Spring 2026
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Meave (Lead) – Female, 18–27
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Young Meave – Female, 9–12
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Mother – Female, 30–45
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Father – Male, 30–45
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Priest – Male, 40–60
General Notes:
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All roles have equal screen time and dialogue
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Acting experience preferred, especially for motion capture/voice-over in Priest and Father roles
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Flexible casting for applicants slightly outside age descriptions
Compensation
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Unpaid, but travel expenses covered
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Showreel footage and credit provided
Related jobs:
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A student production is casting actors for the psychological horror short film Let’s Take a Short Break. The story follows a woman who discovers an unsettling old livestream of a disturbing game show and gradually realizes the nightmare unfolding on screen may not be finished with her yet.
The project is seeking performers for lead, supporting, and ensemble roles in this suspense-driven narrative. This is a student production focused on creating an atmospheric horror short film that explores tension, mystery, and psychological fear.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray characters in a psychological horror short film
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Perform emotionally intense and suspenseful scenes
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Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming
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Participate in rehearsals and production as required
Requirements
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Katie – Female, ages 26–30. Lead role central to the unfolding psychological mystery
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The Host – Any gender, ages 28–34. A mysterious game show host connected to the disturbing livestream
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Anna Bokovich – Supporting role
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Sam Miller – Supporting role
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Additional ensemble roles available
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Actors ages 16–34 encouraged to apply
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Ability to perform in a psychological horror project
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Previous acting experience or showreel is a plus but not required
Compensation
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Unpaid student film opportunity
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Travel expenses covered
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Food and drinks provided on set
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Opportunity to gain experience working on a psychological horror student film
Job Description
A student production is casting actors for an upcoming short film exploring themes of guilt, morality, and personal reflection. The story follows a small-time drug dealer who, after a late-night sale, attends church while wrestling with feelings of guilt and uncertainty about what he might find there. The project will be filmed as part of a student filmmaking initiative and offers performers the opportunity to gain experience in an independent dramatic production.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a character in a narrative-driven student short film
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Collaborate with the director and production team to bring the story to life
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Participate in rehearsals and filming as required
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Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances
Requirements
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Kev – Male, ages 18–23. A troubled young man struggling with guilt and internal conflict. Strong emotional acting ability preferred.
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Priest Francis – Male, ages 60–70. A calm and thoughtful priest who serves as a guiding presence in the story.
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Must be comfortable performing in a dramatic short film
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Ability to take direction and work collaboratively with a student production team
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Acting experience is helpful but not required
Compensation
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This is a student short film project; compensation may include credit, experience, and footage for showreels
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Additional details will be discussed with selected actors