“Forward with Love” Casting Call for Artists

Kid Actors for One-Shot Short Film

Job Description

A non-union short film titled “What Would a Turtle Think?” is seeking young actors ages 11–18 for an ambitious one-shot production filming in the Cleveland, Ohio area. The entire 4-minute film will be captured in one continuous take without cuts or do-overs, giving young performers a unique opportunity to experience a technically challenging filmmaking process. The project includes a rehearsal and filming day, and some roles may include dialogue. Please note that the film deals with sensitive subject matter.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a 4-minute narrative short film.
• Participate in a continuous one-shot filming process.
• Attend the required rehearsal before filming.
• Memorize and perform assigned actions and dialogue, if applicable.
• Maintain focus and character throughout the uninterrupted take.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Collaborate professionally with other young performers and crew members.

Requirements

• Young actors ages 11–18.
• Must be comfortable participating in a project involving sensitive subject matter.
• Must be able to work in the Cleveland, Ohio area.
• Must be available for both the rehearsal and filming.
• Able to memorize blocking and repeat performances consistently.
• Comfortable working within the demands of a continuous one-shot production.

Compensation

• Volunteer roles include food on set and IMDb credit.
• Compensation for speaking roles is negotiable.
• Travel gas stipend provided for performers traveling from out of town.

Actors and Background Talent for “The Vanguard” Psychological Thriller Short Film

Job Description

“The Vanguard” is casting lead, supporting, day player, and background roles for a psychological thriller short film shooting in Oakland, California. The story follows an outspoken podcaster whose celebration after receiving a prestigious honor from an elite organization takes a disturbing turn following an unexpected confrontation. The production is seeking performers for a diverse ensemble of ambitious professionals, influential organization members, event staff, security personnel, and gala guests.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in an assigned lead, supporting, day player, or background role.
• Bring authenticity and emotional depth appropriate to a psychological thriller.
• Deliver scripted dialogue naturally for speaking roles.
• Follow direction, blocking, and performance notes from the filmmaking team.
• Maintain character and continuity throughout production.
• Work professionally and collaboratively with cast and crew.
• Perform moderate physical action when required for security guard roles.

Requirements

• Simone: Black actor, 30s, lead role; poised, intelligent, ambitious, and accustomed to questioning the world around her.
• Adrian: Open ethnicity, late 30s, lead role; charming, affectionate, attentive, and able to portray Simone’s fiancé and longtime Vanguard member.
• Julian: Black actor, 30s, lead role; able to portray a brilliant, passionate, fiercely defiant scientist with a strong sense of conviction.
• The Founder: Open ethnicity, 60s, supporting role; elegant, magnetic, emotionally precise, and commanding.
• Marcus: Black actor, late 50s, supporting role; suave, composed, socially effortless, and able to portray The Founder’s trusted right-hand man.
• Nia: Black actor, mid-30s, supporting role; intelligent, observant, publicly fearless, and confident.
• Vanguard Staffer: Open ethnicity, 40s–60s; calm, professional, procedural, and comfortable within an elite organizational environment.
• Handler: Open ethnicity, 40s–60s; efficient, courteous, and quietly authoritative.
• Security Guards: Two performers, open ethnicity, 30s–50s; commanding presence and natural authority with moderate physical action required.
• Photographer: Open ethnicity, ages 20s and older; polished and professional Vanguard event staff member with one line.
• Aide: Open ethnicity, ages 20s and older; polished and professional Vanguard event staff member; non-speaking role.
• The Four Fellows: Open ethnicity, ages 20s–40s; accomplished, polished, and aspirational.
• Donors/Gala Guests: Open ethnicity, ages 30s and older; affluent, elegant, and comfortable portraying guests within The Vanguard’s polished world.
• Must be able to work in Oakland, California.
• Self-tapes are not required for the Photographer and Aide roles.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA SPA pending.
• Additional compensation details will be provided to selected performers.

Job Description

A SAG-AFTRA indie feature film is casting two lead actors to portray brothers Darren and Connor in a bold, emotionally demanding drama filming in Los Angeles. The story follows an Army cadet and his younger brother as a secret relationship is exposed, forcing them into a chaotic cross-country escape from the law. Both roles require performers capable of delivering raw, naturalistic performances while handling challenging material.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of two emotionally complex lead characters:
  • Darren: A 19-year-old U.S. Army cadet with an athletic/toned build who is fiercely protective of his younger brother.
  • Connor: A 17-year-old rebellious, artistic teenager with an athletic/toned build who finds safety and emotional support in his older brother.
• Perform emotionally intense dramatic scenes involving complicated family relationships and mature themes.
• Participate in scripted nudity and intimate scenes with intimacy choreography and established safety protocols.
• Perform limited stunt, movement, and underwater work as required.
• Work closely with the director, fellow cast members, and production team to create authentic, naturalistic performances.

Requirements

• Performers must be 18 or older.
• Seeking actors who can portray Darren, age 19, or Connor, age 17.
• Athletic or toned physique required for both roles.
• Must be comfortable working with intense and potentially distressing subject matter.
• Must be comfortable with scripted nudity and intimacy choreography.
• Must be comfortable with limited stunt, movement, and underwater work.
• SAG-AFTRA production under a ULB Agreement.

Compensation

• Paid SAG-AFTRA feature film roles.
• SAG-AFTRA ULB Agreement.

Job Description

An industrial production in the Orlando, Florida area is casting male and female talent for principal and extra roles. The production is seeking adults ages 18–65 of all ethnicities. Principal talent will perform B-roll scenes with no dialogue, while eight extras are also needed for multiple days of filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in professionally filmed industrial production scenes.
• Perform natural, non-speaking actions for B-roll footage.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Principals will work either a full-day or half-day booking.
• Extras must be available for at least two days, with the possibility of a third day.

Requirements

• Male and female talent ages 18–65.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Principal roles involve B-roll with no dialogue.
• Extras must be available for 2–3 days.
• Professional and comfortable working on camera.

Compensation

• Principals: $600 for a 10-hour full day.
• Principals: $300 for a 5-hour half day.
• Extras: $125 for a 10-hour day.
• No agency fee (AF).

Job Description

A high-profile international dating show for a major cable network is casting single men and women nationwide. The production is seeking eligible singles ages 35–65 from diverse cultures and backgrounds who are genuinely interested in finding love and open to an international dating experience in a luxury setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a cast member in an international dating television show.
• Engage authentically with other singles throughout the dating experience.
• Participate in filmed conversations, activities, dates, and other production scenarios.
• Be comfortable sharing your personality and dating journey on camera.
• Follow production direction and travel requirements if selected.

Requirements

• Single men and women ages 35–65.
• Open to applicants from all cultures and backgrounds nationwide.
• Must be a legal U.S. resident.
• Must have a passport valid through 2027 that permits international travel and re-entry into the United States.
• Must be genuinely interested in finding a romantic relationship.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.
• International travel may be required for selected participants.

Job Description

A music video production in Miami, Florida is casting a male stand-in for a major rap artist. The selected performer will work with the production team during filming to help maintain accurate positioning, framing, lighting, and camera setups for the featured artist. This opportunity is best suited to talent who closely matches the requested physical specifications and can work professionally on a music video set.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for a major rap artist during the music video production.
• Maintain assigned positions for camera and lighting setups.
• Follow instructions from the director and production crew.
• Remain professional and attentive throughout filming.
• Be prepared for multiple setups and adjustments during production.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Approximately 6’2″ tall.
• Approximately 200 lbs.
• Must closely match the requested physical specifications.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Persian American Girl for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film is seeking a young Persian American girl for a professional acting role filming in Portland, Oregon. Casting is looking for a girl around ages 7–8 who can authentically portray a Persian American character on screen. This SAG-AFTRA feature film opportunity offers up to three days of paid work during the production period.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Persian American girl in a feature film.
• Perform naturally and authentically on camera.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Participate professionally in scenes alongside cast and crew.
• Maintain character and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Girl approximately 7–8 years old.
• Must be able to authentically portray a Persian American character.
• Comfortable performing on a professional feature film set.
• Must be available for 1–3 days of work during the production period.
• Must be able to work in Portland, Oregon.

Compensation

• $1,283 per day.
• Approximately 1–3 paid filming days.
• SAG-AFTRA production.

Postpartum Mom and Child for Maternal Health PSA

Job Description

A maternal health PSA campaign is seeking a real Black or Latina mother and her child, up to age 5, for a testimonial-style speaking role filming in Austin, Texas. The mother must have personally experienced serious postpartum health concerns or urgent maternal warning signs during pregnancy or within the year after giving birth. Selected talent will share their real-life experience on camera to help raise awareness about potentially life-threatening pregnancy and postpartum complications.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear with your child in a maternal health PSA campaign.
• Share your personal postpartum or pregnancy health experience in a testimonial-style format.
• Speak naturally and authentically about maternal warning signs and complications.
• Follow interview and production direction while remaining true to your experience.
• Help communicate an important maternal health awareness message.

Requirements

• Must be a real mother with a child up to age 5.
• Seeking Black or Latina mothers.
• Must have personally experienced significant postpartum or pregnancy-related health concerns.
• Relevant experiences may include swelling of the feet or hands, persistent headaches with vision changes, dizziness, trouble breathing, or other serious maternal complications.
• Must be comfortable discussing personal experiences on camera.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.

Compensation

• $2,500 for the mother and child combination.

College Students in Calculus or Intro Math for Documentary

Job Description

A nationwide documentary project is seeking college students currently enrolled in Calculus I or an introductory math course to candidly document their experiences throughout the semester. Selected participants will share the challenges, successes, and everyday realities of balancing college math with academics, work, family, friendships, and other responsibilities. Students should be comfortable sharing honest personal experiences through self-recorded video diaries and participating in professional documentary filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Document your experience taking Calculus I or an introductory college math course.
• Record video diaries throughout the fall semester.
• Share honest thoughts about academic challenges, progress, and accomplishments.
• Discuss how college coursework fits alongside work, family, friends, and everyday responsibilities.
• Participate in approximately 3–4 days of professional documentary filming if selected.
• Communicate naturally and authentically on camera.

Requirements

• Must currently be a college student.
• Must be enrolled in Calculus I or an introductory math course.
• Students taking the course as a prerequisite for their major or future career are encouraged to apply.
• Comfortable discussing personal experiences with college and mathematics.
• Willing to record video diaries throughout the semester.
• Must be comfortable participating in documentary-style filming.
• Nationwide casting.

Compensation

• $500 for filming video diaries throughout the fall semester.
• Selected participants will also be paid for 3–4 days of filming.

Mover Speaking Roles for Short Film

Job Description

A short film is seeking two male actors for small speaking roles as professional movers. Casting is open to performers ages 18 and older of any ethnicity who can naturally portray movers carrying sealed boxes and small furniture into a home. Both roles include brief dialogue and require actors who are comfortable with physical movement while delivering lines naturally on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional mover in a short film.
• Carry cardboard boxes and small pieces of furniture during interior scenes.
• Deliver brief scripted dialogue naturally on camera.
• Follow instructions and blocking from the directing team.
• Interact naturally with other performers while completing moving-related actions.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production.

Requirements

• Male actors, ages 18 and older.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Comfortable carrying and moving boxes and small furniture.
• Able to perform physical actions while delivering dialogue.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia.
• Reliable and comfortable taking direction on set.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Job Description

An upcoming music video for recording artist Lakeyah is casting talent in Atlanta, Georgia. The production is looking for individuals with bold, colorful aesthetics who can bring strong energy and personality on camera. This is a private production, and only talent officially reviewed and confirmed by the production team will be permitted to attend.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as on-camera talent in a professional music video.
• Bring a confident, energetic presence to the production.
• Follow creative direction throughout filming.
• Arrive camera-ready with a bold, colorful look that fits the visual concept.
• Work professionally with the artist, production team, and other talent.

Requirements

• Must be comfortable appearing in a music video.
• Strong personality and on-camera energy are encouraged.
• Must arrive camera-ready.
• Must be officially confirmed by production before attending.
• Unconfirmed guests or plus-ones are not permitted.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.