Jewish Queer Youth Open Casting Call

Job Description

An independent horror production is casting a male actor to portray Tony in the paranormal short film “Phasmo.” The story centers on four investigators whose search for answers inside a suburban home becomes increasingly dangerous as they uncover the deadly force haunting the property. Tony is the group’s natural leader. He is charismatic and comfortable joking with his friends, but quickly becomes serious when circumstances demand it. The role calls for an actor who can project confidence and leadership while revealing vulnerability and genuine fear as the investigation begins to unravel.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tony as a confident and charismatic group leader.
• Balance lighter character moments with serious horror sequences.
• Demonstrate natural leadership and authority on screen.
• Show believable vulnerability and fear as events escalate.
• Collaborate effectively with the other actors and production team.

Requirements

• Male actor, late 20s.
• Strong screen presence and natural leadership qualities.
• Comfortable performing in horror and high-stress scenes.
• Able to balance dramatic performances with comedic moments.
• Comfortable working with a small independent film crew.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Food provided during production.
• Screen credit provided.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A paranormal horror short film is casting a male actor to play James, the serious and methodical member of a four-person investigation team. “Phasmo” follows the group into a suburban home connected to unexplained activity, disappearances, and deaths, where their routine investigation takes a terrifying turn. James is focused, disciplined, and committed to following the rules. He often serves as the voice of reason when others become distracted, requiring an actor who can deliver a grounded performance while gradually revealing genuine fear as the situation becomes increasingly dangerous.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray James as serious, focused, and methodical.
• Deliver a grounded and natural dramatic performance.
• Convey escalating fear while maintaining the character’s disciplined personality.
• Perform effectively in suspenseful and high-stress horror scenes.
• Work collaboratively with the ensemble and production crew.

Requirements

• Male actor, mid-20s.
• Strong ability to portray a serious, grounded character.
• Comfortable performing fear, tension, and horror material.
• Able to balance restrained character work with increasingly intense scenes.
• Must be comfortable working with a small independent production.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Food provided during production.
• Screen credit provided.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A New York City social media series is casting people of all ages with fun, unusual, or highly specific interests, hobbies, collections, and fandoms. The series will spotlight real people who are deeply passionate about what they love, from bird watching and miniatures to insects, unique collections, niche hobbies, and more. Selected participants will share their interests naturally on camera for short-form social media content.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera and discuss a personal hobby, obsession, interest, or fandom.
• Share stories and details about what makes the interest meaningful or unique.
• Bring an authentic and enthusiastic personality to the content.
• Participate in the creation of 1–2 short-form videos approximately 30–90 seconds each.
• Follow creative direction during filming.

Requirements

• Open to talent of all ages.
• Must have a genuine and distinctive hobby, obsession, collection, interest, or fandom.
• Comfortable speaking naturally about your passion on camera.
• Professional headshots or digitals are not required.
• Photos or videos showcasing your interest are encouraged.

Compensation

• Possible stipend or payment available upon inquiry.

Job Description

A tech company commercial is casting a real family or individual talent to portray a warm, relatable family on camera. The production is looking for natural, everyday personalities who can create believable family moments and genuine chemistry. Real families are encouraged to apply, though individual performers matching the roles will also be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a relatable family in a commercial for a technology company.
• Perform natural family interactions and everyday moments on camera.
• Bring warmth, personality, and authentic chemistry to the production.
• Follow direction from the commercial production team.

Requirements

• Mom and Dad: Ages 35–45.
• Daughter: Ages 7–11.
• Son: Ages 5–6.
• Open to any ethnicity or ethnic appearance.
• Real families and individual performers may apply.
• Warm, natural, and relatable personalities preferred.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Job Description

A production filming in Senoia, Georgia, is casting experienced bartenders and servers for on-camera work. The production is seeking adults with real hospitality experience who can naturally portray professional bar and restaurant staff in a working service environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an experienced bartender or server on camera.
• Perform realistic hospitality and customer-service actions during scenes.
• Handle serving or bartending activities naturally based on prior experience.
• Follow direction from the production team while maintaining continuity between takes.

Requirements

• Ages 18–50.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must have previous bartending or serving experience.
• Complete the required casting database registration and role-specific availability check.

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours of work.

Job Description

A television production filming in the Chicago area is casting newborn babies for featured on-camera work and a potential still photography shoot. The production is seeking Latino/Latina and Caucasian newborns, including both twins and single babies. Families should be local to Chicago, nearby suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a newborn baby in scenes for a television production.
• Participate in a potential still photography shoot if selected.
• Work under the supervision of the production’s on-set baby nurse and production team.
• Follow all required guidelines for newborn performers on set.

Requirements

• Newborn girls or boys weighing 10 lbs. or less.
• Seeking Latino/Latina or Caucasian newborns.
• Both twins and single newborns are encouraged to apply.
• Newborn must obtain an Illinois Joan Philo work permit.
• Submission should include the newborn’s name, parents’ names, phone number, city, state, clothing sizes, height, and weight.

Compensation

• $200 for two hours of work.
• Newborns work a maximum of two hours.

Job Description

“Bloodline,” a supernatural student short film, is casting background performers to portray vampires. The film follows estranged vampire brothers who return to their desert hometown for their father’s funeral and become drawn back into a family legacy they thought they had escaped. Selected extras will help populate the supernatural world of the film and contribute to the atmosphere of key scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a vampire background performer.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
• Maintain appropriate character and continuity during takes.
• Work professionally alongside the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Black or Hispanic male and female performers.
• Comfortable portraying a vampire in a supernatural film.
• Acting experience encouraged but not required.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Meal provided.
• IMDb credit.

Job Description

A supernatural student short film titled “Bloodline” is casting a male actor for the role of Lackey #2. The story follows two estranged vampire brothers returning to their dying desert hometown for their father’s funeral, where a reunion with their youngest sibling forces them to confront a powerful family legacy. The production is seeking a performer with a henchman-like presence who can fit naturally into the film’s dark supernatural world.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Lackey #2 in the supernatural short film.
• Follow scripted direction and blocking during filming.
• Maintain the character’s intimidating henchman presence.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Black or Hispanic.
• Henchman-type look or presence.
• Acting experience encouraged but not required.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Meal provided.
• IMDb credit.

Job Description

A television production is casting children for non-union background roles on “911 Nashville,” a 20th Century Television project filming in the Franklin, Tennessee area. Selected children will portray wedding guests in background scenes. This opportunity is for local hires only, and applicants must meet the age and work-eligibility requirements for the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a wedding guest in background scenes.
• Follow instructions from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Remain professional and attentive while working on set.
• Be prepared for the required filming schedule and call time.

Requirements

• Children ages 9–12.
• Open to all genders.
• Children age 8 or younger will not be considered.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and complete required I-9 verification.
• Production cannot provide work visa sponsorship.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour with an 8-hour guarantee.

Job Description

A feature-length film shooting in Tybee Island, Georgia, is seeking 3–5 background actors to portray beachgoers. The production is open to performers of all genders, ages, and ethnicities who can appear naturally in a beach setting and help create an authentic atmosphere for the scene. This is a background acting opportunity for local talent interested in gaining on-set experience on a feature film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a beachgoer in background scenes.
• Perform natural background actions as directed by the production team.
• Follow on-set instructions and maintain continuity between takes.
• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for the filming period.

Requirements

• All genders welcome.
• All ages and ethnicities encouraged to apply.
• Headshot/head photo required for submission.
• Full-body photo required.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

An independent psychological and supernatural horror short film is casting a male lead for a performance-driven project filming in the Los Angeles area. The role has minimal dialogue and relies heavily on subtle physical acting to communicate mounting fear, confusion, and panic. The production is seeking an actor who can deliver grounded, believable horror reactions through facial expressions, eye movement, breathing, and body language rather than exaggerated performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the lead role in a psychological and supernatural horror short film.
• Convey fear, confusion, tension, and panic primarily through physical performance.
• Deliver subtle, natural reactions during suspenseful and frightening scenes.
• Complete a short self-tape audition for consideration.

Requirements

• Male actor, 20s to early 30s, with a youthful appearance.
• Hispanic/Latino or Caucasian.
• Preferably approximately 5’6″–5’10”.
• Strong ability to communicate emotion through eyes, breathing, facial expressions, and body language.
• Comfortable performing psychological and supernatural horror material.

Compensation

• $800 total.
• Approximately 1–1.5 days of filming.

Job Description

An independent horror short film is casting a male actor to portray Paul, one of four paranormal investigators at the center of “Phasmo.” What begins as an investigation into unexplained activity inside a suburban home quickly becomes a dangerous encounter with something far more sinister. Paul is a tough former military member with a sarcastic personality and dry sense of humor. He remains composed under pressure but must transition naturally from comedic exchanges into serious, frightening moments as the group realizes the danger they are facing.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Paul as tough, sarcastic, and composed under pressure.
• Deliver dry humor naturally during character-driven scenes.
• Transition convincingly between comedic and intense horror moments.
• Perform scenes involving fear, tension, and high-stress situations.
• Collaborate closely with the ensemble cast and production team.

Requirements

• Male actor, mid-to-late 20s.
• Comfortable performing in horror and suspense scenes.
• Strong comedic timing and dramatic performance ability.
• Able to portray a grounded former military character.
• Comfortable working with a small independent film crew.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Food provided during production.
• Screen credit provided.
• Non-union production.