Independent Feature Film Casting Call
Looking to fill the following roles:
-Grace: African American, Female, about 23 years old, pessimistic but also level headed, quiet, intelligent, self pity, well-versed in philosophy and self educated. Father died in front of her mother when a police officer mistook Grace’s Father for a gang member. He accused him of having a weapon, he was shot and killed. Grace’s mother developed a drinking problem shortly after that. Grace began to live with her aunt and her mother disappeared. Grace and her aunt did not have a good relationship. They would fight constantly. That all escalated gradually over time until the day when Grace gets fired for stealing. Grace and her aunt get into a physical confrontation beyond what either of them ever thought was possible. Grace left her home that day, both bloody and bruised. Grace feels like the worst possible thing will always happen, she believes life is painful and doesn’t care if she lives or dies. She believes in no religion or spirituality and thinks life is ultimately pointless.
-Omar: Hispanic, male, 24, short black hair, physically fit, tattoos never met his father and he was the man of the house for his mom and his sister until his mom passed away from cancer after high school. His sister is in college now but Omar still visits his grandma from time to time, despite her not approving of his lifestyle. GRACE for her honesty, intellect and bravery. OMAR is extremely loyal, gentle, opinionated, independent thinker, but feels hopeless.
-Vic: Caucasian, female, 24 years old, lives in suburbs. Her mom and dad got a divorce and she stayed with her mom while her sister went to live with their dad. In school, Vic was a class clown, always acting out and getting in trouble. Her mother would eat her and call her unthinkable names. She developed a drug addiction when she started stealing her mothers pills. Once her mother found out that Vic was stealing pills when she saved Vic’s life from an OD. After that Vic went to rehab at the age of 16. Vic returns from rehab but quickly falls back into an addictive mindset and begins to seek out hard core drugs from people she meets in school. Her and her mother get into a huge fight over this that ends with Vic being kicked out of the home. She likes to push people to their edge. She often drowns out her feelings with drugs and adrenaline.
-The Alchemist: African American, male, 33, formerly known as Chris. He is cultured, articulate, passionate with a powerful voice. He has the ability to convince himself and others to believe almost anything with a mix of charm, charisma, bravado, hyperbole, marketing, appeasement and persistence. His parents were very Christian evangelist.His father died and he grew to hate his mother and the church. He went to med school for a year and dropped out to become a writer. He lived an immensely interesting life and met many different kinds of people. The first draft of his first book was published and became a bestseller. Since then he follows his wife’s orders and throws believing she and she alone know what is best for him. When he began to gain a following people saw him as a prophet, which made him feel uncomfortable, but with some encouragement from his wife and all the gifts he could ever ask for, he soon gave into his greed.
The party is to celebrate and welcome new members to the cult, thanks to their decision to come into the public eye and be introduced to the mainstream media. The Master is writing a new book and in it he explains how his “religion” is to end all religions. He only believes in the self. The Master has been buying up property(pawn shop) all around town and expanding his reach. His beliefs have been getting more and more radical as he gets older. He started with meditation, moving into rituals and then incorporating drugs, sex and now DEATH into the rituals. He is about to take his first steps into total radicalization, wanting total world domination and to destroy all religions for the good of humanity.
He thinks rituals with, sex and chemicals can change your mind state and you can find your own true will. He does not tolerate any questioning of his views and has violent outbursts. He wants Grace to join so that he can impregnate her and they will give birth to a Moon child.
He is a heavy drinker but his wife keeps him from going off the rails. But now he wants to delve deeper into dark magic and Sam thinks they should do a human sacrifice by killing people that believe in god. The master starts believing that turning against society is the only thing that can free you and that we all need to break cycles, in order to invoke our ascension from the Karmic wheel of rebirth.
-Tris (Alchemist’s Wife): Caucasian, Female, 32, red hair, quite, strategic, dressed in purple. met Chris aka The Master in med school and is responsible for pushing him to follow his love of writing and poetry. She became a nurse, they married and got a house together after knowing each other for a month. After his first time reading his poetry to her she could see how special he was, so she made it her life’s mission to make the world see him as she does. She is a writer, but also a mystic, and ceremonial magician. She is also responsible for forming his beliefs into a cult of followers. Since then, she has become obsessed with her own power that comes with being a cult leader’s wife. SHE HATES VICTOR AND GRACE. Sam wants to take her quest for power to the next level and she thinks by killing someone she will become endowed with some kind of powerful evil spirit. She seeks to become the most powerful witch who’s ever lived.
Shoot dates: November
Location: Chicagoland, IL
Compensation: Paid.
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- Male or Female, ages 40–65
- Calm, compassionate professional
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- Male, ages 40–50
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Job Description
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Series Regulars
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Recurring Roles
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- Jolly
- Tasha
- Officer Miller
- Ileana Montoya (Youth)
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- Francois Crew
- Suarez Cartel Members
Job Responsibilities
- Perform scripted scenes as directed.
- Attend auditions if selected.
- Collaborate with cast and production throughout filming.
- Deliver authentic dramatic performances suited to a crime drama series.
Requirements
- Actors of varying ages and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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- French
- Spanish
- Haitian Creole
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Job Description
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- Work collaboratively with the cast and crew throughout production.
Requirements
- Women approximately ages 25–30.
- Girls ages 13–19.
- Boys ages 12–18.
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Job Responsibilities
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- Submit a headshot, résumé, and age range with your application.
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Feature Film Casting Call for Birdland
Job Description
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- Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
- Collaborate professionally with cast and crew throughout production.
Requirements
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- Debs: White female, 40s–50s. Owner of a local gas station.
- Tucker: White male, early 20s. Works at his mother’s gas station.
- Dr. Leonard: Any gender, any ethnicity, 40s–50s. Friendly middle-aged doctor.
- Lou: Any gender, any ethnicity, mid-40s. Good Samaritan working at a gas station.
- Mike: Male, any ethnicity, 30s. Strong build, works with Lou.
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Male Actor Casting Call for Independent Feature Film
Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
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- Collaborate professionally with cast and crew on set.
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Requirements
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
- Portray an assigned character in an independent horror feature film.
- Attend scheduled rehearsals and filming as required.
- Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members.
- Deliver authentic performances that support the story and characters.
- Maintain professionalism throughout the production.
Requirements
- Heidi
- Female
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- Male
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- Strong acting skills and reliability.
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- Headshot, resume, and demo reel are preferred if available.
Compensation
- Paid acting opportunity.
- IMDb credit.
- Non-union feature film.
- Opportunity to build experience and expand your acting portfolio.
Job Description
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Casting directors are seeking talented actors for a variety of speaking and featured roles. Performers of all backgrounds are encouraged to submit.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a supporting or featured character in a supernatural horror film.
- Collaborate with the director and cast to bring complex characters to life.
- Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
- Follow creative direction while maintaining professionalism on set.
- Deliver authentic performances that support the film’s suspenseful atmosphere.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Open to actors of all backgrounds.
- Strong acting skills with the ability to portray dramatic and emotionally layered characters.
- Available for filming in Salem, Massachusetts, or Rollinsford, New Hampshire.
- Headshot and resume required.
- Demo reel preferred but not required.
- Include your preferred role, location, and availability when applying.
Roles Available
- Azrakul – Voice/Presence Role
- Dr. Silas Crowe – Male, 50s
- Maya Reyes – Female, 30s
- Noah “No-Go” Kaplan – Male, Late 20s to Early 30s
- Lily Vale – Female, 18–19
- Professor Adrian Valecourt – Male, 50s
- Rebecca Thron – Female, Late 30s to Early 40s
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- Jonah Blackwood – Male, 30s to 40s
- Detective Mara Quinn – Female, 40s
- Bryce Halloway – College-aged
- Tessa Vale – College-aged
- Camden Price – College-aged
- Monica Sayer – College-aged
Compensation
- Non-union acting opportunity.
- Supporting and featured speaking roles.
- Gain experience on a supernatural horror feature production.
- Compensation details will be shared with selected candidates.
ob Description
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Job Responsibilities
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- Deliver authentic, emotionally grounded performances.
- Follow direction from the director and production team.
- Participate in rehearsals and scheduled filming.
- Collaborate with fellow cast members to bring the story to life.
Requirements
- No previous acting experience required.
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- Tien: Female, plays ages 25–40. Vietnamese American. A modern, hardworking parent carrying deep emotional grief. Fluent English required; conversational Vietnamese preferred.
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Compensation
- Opportunity to star in an independent feature film.
- Gain valuable on-camera experience in a character-driven drama.
- Work with an emerging filmmaking team on a meaningful story.
Job Description
The feature film Birdland, adapted from the novel On the Way by Frank Morelli, is casting a masked assailant for a non-union student production filming in High Point, North Carolina. This is an exciting opportunity for actors to portray a physically imposing and emotionally complex character in a dramatic coming-of-age story about family, loss, and redemption.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray the masked assailant in the feature film.
- Deliver a commanding physical performance with minimal dialogue.
- Follow direction from the director and production team.
- Convey menace, aggression, and emotional depth through movement and presence.
- Be available for the scheduled filming dates.
Requirements
- Ages 20–30s.
- Open to all ethnicities.
- Tall with a broad-shouldered, physically imposing build.
- Comfortable portraying an intimidating and volatile character.
- Naturally deep, commanding voice preferred.
- Comfortable performing with little to no visible facial appearance due to the mask.
- Available to film in High Point, North Carolina.
Compensation
- Unpaid opportunity.
- Non-union student feature film.
- Valuable experience and screen credit on a feature film production.
Actors for Independent Feature Film Deary Midwest Cowboy
Job Description
The independent feature film Deary Midwest Cowboy is casting child and adult actors for a dramatic story about a childhood cowboy rivalry that turns deadly as two former friends confront the past. Filming will take place in the metro Detroit area, offering performers the opportunity to work on an emotionally driven independent film production.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform a principal role in the independent feature film.
- Collaborate with the director and cast during rehearsals and filming.
- Deliver authentic and emotionally compelling performances.
- Follow production direction and maintain professionalism on set.
- Be available for the scheduled filming dates.
Requirements
- Child Actors: Ages 6–11.
- Adult Actors: Ages 24–32.
- Comfortable performing in a dramatic feature film.
- Available for filming in the metro Detroit area.
- Parent or guardian must accompany selected child actors.
Compensation
- Unpaid opportunity.
- Meals provided during production.
- Gain experience and screen credit on an independent feature film.
