Kountry Wayne Skits Open Casting Call

Job Description

A mockumentary short film is casting actors with strong improvisation skills for a comedy project filming in Geauga County. The story follows a best man who uncovers a secret about the bride that threatens to derail an upcoming wedding, leading to awkward, hilarious, and unpredictable moments.

Casting directors are looking for performers who can think quickly, respond naturally to prompts, and create grounded yet funny scenes through improvisation.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform improvised scenes based on provided prompts and scene objectives.
• Create believable and comedic character moments.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow actors during filming.
• Take creative direction while maintaining authenticity.
• Participate in filming for the scheduled production days.

Requirements

• Strong improvisational acting skills.
• Comfortable performing from prompts rather than memorized dialogue.
• Ability to create natural, funny, and believable scenes.
• Previous improv or comedy experience is preferred but not required.
• Submit a video audition demonstrating your improvisation abilities.
• Include your name, age, acting experience, and any improv experience with your submission.
• Available to film in Geauga County.

Compensation

• Independent film acting opportunity.
• Gain experience in a comedy mockumentary production.
• Showcase your improvisational talent in a narrative film.
• Compensation details will be shared with selected candidates.

Job Description

A non-union student short film is casting actors for a heartfelt drama centered on family, forgiveness, and second chances. The story follows a dying father who leaves behind a collection of unfinished napkin notes that become his final message to the son he never had the chance to reconnect with.

Filming will take place in Winter Park, Florida. Casting directors are seeking performers who can bring emotional depth and authenticity to this character-driven short film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead or supporting character in a dramatic short film.
• Deliver emotionally engaging performances that support the story.
• Collaborate with the director and cast during production.
• Attend the scheduled filming day and arrive prepared.
• Follow creative direction while maintaining professionalism on set.

Requirements

• Alex
  • Playing age: 20s
  • Friendly, observant, and easygoing.
  • Portrays a server who becomes an unexpected connection between a father and son.
• Aiden (Father)
  • Male
  • Playing age: 70s
  • Thoughtful, regretful, and stubborn.
  • Able to portray a father seeking redemption.
• Aiden Jr.
  • Male
  • Playing age: 30s
  • Reserved, guarded, and emotional.
  • Portrays a son who discovers his late father’s final message.
• Headshot, resume, and demo reel preferred.
• Comfortable performing in an emotional drama.

Compensation

• Non-union acting opportunity.
• Gain experience on a professionally produced student short film.
• Build your acting portfolio with meaningful dramatic material.
• Additional compensation details will be shared with selected talent.

Job Description

An independent passion project is casting a male actor to portray a politician in an upcoming short film filming in Long Beach, California. The production is seeking a committed performer who is passionate about acting and interested in collaborating on a character-driven project with the potential for additional filming days.

This guerrilla-style production is ideal for actors looking to expand their reel while working with an independent filmmaking team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a politician in a scripted short film.
• Perform scenes for a seven-page screenplay.
• Collaborate with the director and production team during filming.
• Be available for possible future shoot dates to complete the project.
• Maintain professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Playing age: 30–45.
• Able to convincingly portray a politician.
• Passionate about independent filmmaking and acting.
• Available to film in Long Beach, California.
• Willing to submit a video audition.
• Flexible for potential future filming dates if needed.

Compensation

• $100 per day.
• Gas reimbursement provided.
• Approximately 6–8 hours of filming per day.
• Opportunity to build your acting reel with an independent short film.

Jamaican Actors Casting Call for Short Film

Job Description

A paid short film is casting a real Jamaican woman and a real Jamaican man for lead roles filming in New York. Casting directors are seeking talent who appear to be in their early 20s and can speak authentic Jamaican Patois. This is an exciting opportunity for authentic Jamaican performers to showcase their talent in a professionally produced short film, with travel provided by production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a short film production.
• Deliver dialogue in authentic Jamaican Patois.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Participate in scheduled production activities in New York.

Requirements

• Real Jamaican woman and real Jamaican man.
• Should appear to be in their early 20s.
• Must speak authentic Jamaican Patois.
• Must be available to film in New York.

Compensation

• Paid short film opportunity.
• Travel provided by production.

Job Description

A heartfelt student short film is casting a supporting actress to play the role of Mother in an emotional coming-of-age story. Filming will take place in Sarasota, Florida, and the project follows two siblings who use storytelling and imagination to cope with the impending loss of their mother. Blending live-action filmmaking with stop-motion animation, the film explores themes of love, family, resilience, and saying goodbye.

Although the Mother appears in only a few scenes, her warmth and emotional presence are central to the story, making this a meaningful supporting role for an experienced actress.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the role of the children’s loving and nurturing mother.
• Deliver an emotionally authentic and heartfelt performance.
• Work closely with the director and young cast members during filming.
• Follow creative direction while maintaining professionalism on set.
• Contribute to a compassionate and collaborative production environment.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• Playing age: 40–50.
• Brown hair.
• Brown eyes.
• Fair, light, or tan skin tone.
• Comfortable working with child actors (approximately ages 8–16).
• Previous dramatic acting experience is preferred.
• Headshot and acting reel may be requested during the application process.

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity.
• Supporting role in a professionally produced student short film.
• Opportunity to perform in an emotionally driven story with a unique visual style.
• Build your portfolio while collaborating with an emerging filmmaking team.

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 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.

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

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