Actor Casting Call for Drama Short Film
Job Description
A dramatic short film titled Isn’t It Called True Love? is casting for two lead roles. The tragedy follows a young man reliving fractured memories of love and loss. This is an unpaid, non-union project seeking actors who can portray raw, authentic characters from the Territory with specific accents.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray the assigned character with emotional authenticity and depth.
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Memorize lines and attend all scheduled rehearsals.
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Be fully available for the shoot dates from February 19th to 22nd.
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Collaborate with the director and fellow cast to realize the film’s vision.
Requirements
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Harry: Male, early to mid-20s. Must have a thick Northern Territory (NT) Australian accent. Character is a loyal, hardworking tradie raised by his parents, unsure how to be a man.
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Eden: Female, early to mid-20s. Must have a Northern Territory (NT) Australian accent. Character is an honest, tough girl with a heart of gold, who is fiercely loyal to her friends.
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Actors must be able to perform with authentic regional accents.
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Must have full availability for the February 19-22 shoot period.
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This is an unpaid, non-union role.
Compensation
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This is an unpaid acting role.
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The position offers valuable on-set experience and a film credit.
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Job Description
A student proof-of-concept film titled Canary is seeking a female actor to portray the lead character, Phoenix. This female-led production tells the story of a teenage thief whose life spirals out of control after a crime is exposed on live television. The project offers an opportunity for emerging performers to gain on-screen experience, screen credit, and participation in an independent film production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray the lead character, Phoenix, throughout the production.
- Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
- Deliver an authentic performance that captures the character’s rebellious and impulsive nature.
- Collaborate with the directors and production team to bring the story to life.
- Be prepared to perform emotional and dramatic scenes.
Requirements
- Female talent.
- Ages 18–22.
- Open to all ethnicities.
- Must be able to portray a troublemaker/rebel personality.
- Strong acting ability and comfort performing dramatic scenes.
- Self-tape, résumé, or previous work samples preferred.
- Prior experience is welcome but not required.
Compensation Details
- Unpaid student production.
- Catering provided during filming.
- Screen credit in the completed film.
- Screening ticket for the finished project.
- Selected participants will receive a final cut of the film.