Fantasy Film Casting Call for Lead Actress

Job Description

A paid, non-union short film is casting two lead actors for Counting Stars, a heartfelt story about love, reflection, and the people who help us realize how far we’ve come. The production is seeking experienced performers to portray a mature couple in a quiet, character-driven film shooting in Calgary, Alberta.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the two lead characters in the short film.
• Deliver authentic and emotionally grounded performances.
• Collaborate with the director and production team.
• Be available for the scheduled production day.

Requirements

• Lead Male: Ages 40–50. Thoughtful, kind, reflective, and carries quiet emotional depth.
• Lead Female: Ages 40–50. Warm, witty, understanding, with a strong yet gentle presence.
• Must be available to film in Calgary, Alberta.
• Non-union performers welcome.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Non-union production.
• Lead role in a character-driven short film.

Job Description

An independent short film is casting a featured supporting actor for Finders Keepers, filming in Oakland, California. The production is seeking an African American male actor to portray a confident, outspoken character involved in one of the film’s pivotal scenes. This is an excellent opportunity to gain screen credit, IMDb credit (where applicable), and valuable on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured supporting character in a short film.
• Deliver authentic, natural dialogue.
• Participate in a choreographed physical fight scene.
• Collaborate with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• African American male, ages 25–40.
• Athletic or average build.
• Strong on-screen presence.
• Comfortable performing in a choreographed fight scene.
• Acting experience is a plus but not required.
• Submit:
  • Recent headshot or clear photo
  • Age
  • Contact information
  • Acting experience (if applicable)

Compensation

• Unpaid opportunity.
• Screen credit and IMDb credit (where applicable).
• Meals provided on set.
• Networking opportunities with cast and crew.

Job Description

An independent feature film is casting background extras for scenes filming in Cardiff, Wales. The production is looking for individuals to appear as graduation after-party guests and nightclub patrons in a modern-day drama. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in gaining on-set experience in an independent film.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra in party and nightclub scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Help create realistic social environments on camera.
• Attend filming in Cardiff as scheduled.

Requirements

• Open to individuals interested in background acting.
• Comfortable appearing in graduation party and nightclub scenes.
• Available to film in Cardiff.
• Able to follow on-set direction and work collaboratively.

Compensation

• Opportunity to gain experience on an independent feature film.
• Build your on-screen experience in a professional production.

Job Description

An independent short film is casting background extras for an upcoming production in Sacramento, California. The project is seeking 5 to 10 individuals to appear as background characters in a film participating in the “A Place Called Sacramento” competition. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in gaining on-set experience in independent filmmaking.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra in a short film.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Arrive on time for the scheduled filming.
• Help create realistic background scenes.

Requirements

• Open to individuals interested in background acting.
• Must be available for the scheduled filming dates.
• Comfortable working on an independent film set.

Compensation

• Unpaid opportunity.
• Gain experience on an independent short film.
• Opportunity to expand your acting portfolio.

Native American Teenage Boy for Short Film Principal Role

Job Description

A short film is casting a Native American teenage boy for a principal speaking role in a production filming near Window Rock, Arizona. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring young actors to take on a featured role in an independent film, with filming scheduled for two days in August. The production is looking for a natural performer who can bring authenticity and emotional depth to the character.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a principal speaking role in the short film.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Deliver natural and engaging dialogue on camera.
• Be available for all scheduled filming days.

Requirements

• Native American teenage boy.
• Ages 16–19.
• Comfortable performing a speaking role.
• Able to film for two days near Window Rock, Arizona.
• Parent or guardian involvement may be required for selected minors.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate provided to selected talent).
• Principal speaking role in an independent short film.
• Gain valuable on-camera acting experience and screen credit.

Teenage Boy and Young Girl Casting Call for Columbia Short Film

Job Description

A dramatic independent film is casting featured supporting roles for a production filming in Columbia, South Carolina. The project is seeking a teenage boy and a young girl who can deliver natural, emotionally authentic performances. This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors looking to gain on-screen experience and receive IMDb credit.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a featured supporting character in a dramatic film.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Deliver believable emotional performances during filming.
• Be available for the full day of production.

Requirements

• Teenage Boy (15–18)
  • Male, playing ages 16–18.
  • Must be comfortable performing emotionally charged dramatic scenes.
  • Strong facial expressions and emotional range preferred.
  • Ability to take direction and deliver a natural performance.
• Young Girl (5–8)
  • Female, biracial (fair-skinned/light black) or white, playing ages 5–8.
  • Sweet, curious, and expressive demeanor.
  • Must be comfortable taking direction.
  • Able to convey emotion through facial expressions and reactions.
  • Parent or guardian must be present during production.
  • No prior acting experience required, but it is a plus.

Compensation

• Unpaid opportunity.
• IMDb credit provided.
• Valuable experience working on an independent film production.

Psychological Thriller Short Film Casting Call – Supporting and Lead Actors

Job Description

A non-union psychological thriller short film is now accepting submissions for multiple lead, supporting, and day player roles. Production is seeking talented actors who can bring emotionally layered and compelling characters to life. Performers of all experience levels are encouraged to apply, with several roles welcoming diverse and underrepresented talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a scripted character in a psychological thriller short film.
• Attend auditions and rehearsals as requested.
• Deliver emotionally authentic performances on set.
• Work collaboratively with the director and production team.

Requirements

• Must be available for filming (location TBD).
• Ability to portray the specific character being submitted for.
• Self-tape audition required using the provided audition scenes.
• Headshot required.
• Resume preferred, if available.
• Slate including name, age, height, and location.
• Submit by the application deadline.

Roles

Silas (Lead)

• Male
• White
• Playing age: 20–26
• Height: 5’8″ or taller preferred
• Intelligent, charming, and quietly unsettling with the ability to balance vulnerability and menace.

Jordan (Supporting – Day Player)

• Male
• Playing age: 20–26
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Best friend of Silas
• Loyal, compassionate, and emotionally grounded.
• No kissing required.

Malik (Supporting)

• Male-presenting
• Playing age: 20–26
• LGBTQ+ performers strongly encouraged, particularly Latino, biracial, and trans performers
• Energetic, charismatic, fiercely loyal, and emotionally complex.

Eve (Supporting)

• Female
• Biracial preferred
• Playing age: 20–26
• Guarded, confident, emotionally resilient, and deeply caring beneath the surface.

Chloe (Supporting)

• Female
• White
• Playing age: 20–26
• Confident, charismatic, socially savvy, and more perceptive than people realize.

Reporter (Day Player)

• Any gender
• Playing age: 30+
• All ethnicities welcome
• Professional news anchor presence with polished articulation and commanding delivery.

Compensation

• Non-union short film.
• Lead, supporting, and day player opportunities available.

Hero Child for Paid Short Film

Job Description

A paid short film is now casting a child actor for a lead role in an upcoming project directed by award-winning filmmaker and photographer Renee Maria Osubu. The production is seeking authentic young talent based in the UK, with no previous acting experience required. Children from families with lived experiences of migration, relocation, or seeking refuge are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead child character in a short film.
• Perform dialogue and follow direction during filming.
• Participate in scheduled rehearsals and production activities.
• Collaborate with the creative team throughout the project.

Requirements

• Ages 7–12.
• Any gender and any ethnicity.
• Must be based in the UK.
• English should be a second or additional language.
• Should speak with a non-British accent.
• No previous acting experience is required.
• Parent or guardian must submit the application on the child’s behalf.

Compensation

• Paid lead role in a professional short film.
• Opportunity to work with an award-winning director.
• Open to first-time performers and emerging talent.

Black Actors for Short Film “The Forgotten Transfer”

Job Description

Casting is now underway for The Forgotten Transfer, an upcoming short film filming in Baltimore, Maryland this August. Casting directors are seeking talented Black actors for multiple lead and supporting roles across a variety of age groups. This character-driven project offers performers the opportunity to bring emotionally compelling stories to life in an independent film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead or supporting role in the short film.
• Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances.
• Collaborate with the director and cast throughout rehearsals and filming.
• Follow creative direction and maintain professionalism on set.
• Participate in scheduled filming in Baltimore, Maryland.

Requirements

• Black actors of various ages are encouraged to apply.
• Lead and supporting roles include:
  • Tenom (Female, ages 16–18)
  • Bobbie (Female, ages 15–18)
  • DJ (Male, ages 16–18)
  • Troi (Female, ages 15–18)
  • Miss Om (Female, age 40+)
  • Tenom’s Mother (Female, late 20s–late 30s)
  • Tenom’s Father (Male, late 20s–late 30s)
  • Tenom’s Grandmother (Female, age 50+)
• Must be available to film in Baltimore, Maryland during August.
• Comfortable performing dramatic scenes in a narrative short film.

Compensation

• Opportunity to appear in an independent short film.
• Lead and supporting speaking roles available.
• Work with an experienced creative team.
• Build your acting portfolio through a professionally produced film.

Job Description

Writer and director Vahab Gaeeni is casting the lead actress for Look at This Face, an independent psychological short film shooting in Toronto. The production is seeking a talented female performer who is fluent in both English and Persian (Farsi) and has previous acting experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character in a dramatic short film.
• Participate in a three-day shoot in Toronto.
• Collaborate closely with the director to bring the character to life.

Requirements

• Female, 25–30 years old.
• Fluent in English and Persian (Farsi).
• Previous acting experience required.
• Based in Toronto or able to travel for filming.
• Available for the scheduled July shoot dates.

Compensation

• Not specified

Job Description

Satire Skeptic Productions is casting multiple speaking, featured, and background roles for Crazy Grandma, a non-union short film shooting in Orlando, Florida. Paid gas stipends are available for all speaking roles, with IMDb credit provided. Featured and background performers will receive meals and craft services during production.

Roles Available

Speaking Roles (2-Day Commitment)

Lead Punk (Male)

• All ethnicities
• Age 20–30
• Confident leader of a group of troublemakers.

Punk #2 (Male)

• All ethnicities
• Age 20–30
• Swaggering right-hand man to the lead punk.

Punk #3 (Male)

• All ethnicities
• Age 20–30
• Youngest member of the group with a reckless personality.

Speaking Role (1 Day)

Announcer

• Any gender
• All ethnicities
• Age 25–60
• Looking for a mature, charismatic performer with a strong on-screen presence.

Featured Roles (1 Day)

Flirty Girl

• Female
• Any ethnicity
• Age 25–35

Greeters (2)

• Any ethnicity
• Age 25–45

Background Extras (1 Day)

Fundraiser Party Guests

• Any gender
• All ethnicities
• Ages 18–50
• Production is seeking a diverse mix of ages.

Compensation

• Paid gas stipend for all speaking roles
• IMDb credit
• Featured and background performers receive lunch and craft services

Requirements

Applicants should submit:

• Headshot
• Resume
• Preferred role
• Availability for July 11–12 and/or July 17–18
• Whether they are willing to be considered for featured or extra work if not selected for a speaking role

Job Description

A Concordia University student production is casting lead roles for Round Are We, a 10–15 minute non-union short film shooting in Downtown Montreal. The ensemble film follows a collection of quirky, interconnected characters whose lives intersect over the course of a summer, blending comedy, drama, and soccer-themed storytelling.

Synopsis

During one eventful summer, a drummer rushing to his biggest gig, a young girl determined to prove herself on the soccer field, and a boy searching for a place to stay unexpectedly cross paths. Set primarily around a neighborhood football pitch, Round Are We tells a series of fast-paced, character-driven stories connected by humor, music, and shared experiences.

Roles Available

Oliver (Lead)

• Male
• Ages 17–22
• Height: 5’7″–6’1″
• Any ethnicity

Alma (Lead)

• Female
• Ages 15–20
• Height: 5’3″–5’8″
• Dark complexion

Celeste

• Female
• Ages 18–23
• Height: 5’6″–5’10”
• Caucasian

Compensation

This is an unpaid opportunity.