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:
Job Description
The upcoming short film Hollow is casting actors for a paid Irish folk horror production filming in County Down, Northern Ireland. Set during the Irish Famine, this atmospheric narrative explores themes of hunger, loneliness, and survival through powerful, character-driven performances. The production is seeking talented actors with strong emotional range and welcomes performers from all backgrounds.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform a principal role in the short film Hollow.
- Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.
- Deliver emotionally compelling performances with subtle character work.
- Participate in filming over the scheduled production period.
- Follow creative direction and maintain professionalism on set.
Requirements
- Finn: Male, playing age 20s–30s. Strong screen presence with the ability to convey emotion through minimal dialogue. Must perform a neutral or period-appropriate Irish accent.
- The Woman: Female, playing age 18–40. Non-speaking role requiring exceptional physical performance and expressive acting. Comfortable wearing prosthetics, special effects makeup, and performing in horror scenes.
- Submit a headshot.
- Include a CV and/or Spotlight link (if available).
- Provide a showreel (if available).
- Include your current location and contact details.
Compensation
- £160 per shooting day.
- Catering provided.
- Accommodation available if required.
