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Lead and Supporting Roles for Supernatural Short Film

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Job Description
A supernatural short film is now casting for two principal roles in a mysterious, suspense-driven project. Titled Through the Planchette, the film explores eerie encounters and the unseen energies that connect the living to the unknown. This production will shoot over a focused schedule and is perfect for performers who thrive in psychological thriller and horror narratives. Emotional range and subtle intensity are essential for these roles.

Job Responsibilities

  • Bring grounded, expressive performances to paranormal-themed scenes

  • Collaborate with the director to convey tension, fear, and emotional shifts

  • Participate in rehearsals and production meetings

  • Embody character-driven storytelling with authenticity

Requirements

  • Dev: Male, 20s, lead role with a grounded, introspective presence

  • Mya: Female, 20s, supporting role with emotional depth and curiosity

  • Must be available for filming over a weekend in West Chester, PA

  • Submit headshot, resume, and acting reel for consideration

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity

  • Meals and credits included

  • Short-form narrative with festival submission potential

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Actors and Crew for Short Film Project

Job Description
A new short film is casting actors and crew for an upcoming, story-driven project based on real-life experiences. The film explores themes of pain, leadership, and purpose, following a young man from East London as he navigates responsibility, growth, and the chance to redefine his future. This project is the production team’s first short film and is being developed with the potential for future streaming opportunities.

An in-person casting and crew introduction day will give interested participants the opportunity to meet the creative team, learn more about the film, and apply for available roles.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform or contribute to a narrative short film production

  • Collaborate with the producer and director in a creative environment

  • Participate in discussions, auditions, or introductions during the casting day

  • Support a story focused on character development and authentic experiences

Requirements

  • Open to actors and crew members

  • Interest in narrative, purpose-driven storytelling

  • Comfortable participating in an in-person introduction and casting session

  • Available to work on an independent short film project

  • Passion for film, collaboration, and creative growth

Compensation

  • Unpaid roles at this stage

  • Travel and refreshments provided

  • Opportunity for future exposure and potential distribution

  • Hands-on experience and collaboration credit

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A student short film is casting two actors—one man and one woman—for an emotionally driven narrative exploring memory, loss, and identity. The story follows a former runner who awakens on an indoor track with no memory, slowly piecing together his life through sound, movement, and fleeting moments. This intimate project focuses on subtle performance and strong emotional presence.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in a character-driven short film

  • Portray emotionally complex moments with authenticity and restraint

  • Collaborate closely with a student filmmaker and small crew

  • Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled

Requirements

  • One male actor ages 50–70

  • One female actor ages 50–70

  • Fluent in English

  • Comfortable performing emotionally nuanced material

  • Reliable and available for filming during the scheduled window

  • Open to working on a student film production

Compensation

  • Unpaid student film role

  • Meals provided during filming

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Job Description
A paid short drama film is casting actors and crew for an intimate, performance-driven project filming in Northern NSW and the Gold Coast. The story is a quiet, emotionally grounded drama centered on a couple navigating grief, distance, and the difficult work of moving forward together. Based on a true story, this project is being created with care, restraint, and deep respect for its subject matter and is intended for festival submission.

The film is largely contained within a single interior setting, offering a focused, character-led storytelling experience. Emerging and experienced talent are encouraged to apply, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, professionalism, and meaningful creative contribution.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform or work on a narrative short film in a professional production environment

  • Collaborate closely with the director and creative team

  • Contribute to a restrained, emotionally authentic storytelling style

  • Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout production

Requirements

  • Open roles for cast and crew

  • Acting roles suited to emotionally grounded, subtle performances

  • Crew roles available across multiple departments

  • Experience preferred, but recent graduates and emerging talent welcome

  • Passion for story-driven, independent filmmaking

  • Comfortable working on a contained, character-focused production

Compensation

  • Paid roles (rates negotiable based on role and experience)

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Job Description
A paid, non-union short film is casting actors for a powerful, character-driven drama based on true events. Set in post-war Europe, the story explores survival, compassion, and hope through deeply emotional performances. This production is seeking committed performers who can bring authenticity and heart to historically grounded roles. Some dialogue includes German language or accents.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform scripted dramatic scenes rooted in historical context

  • Portray emotionally complex characters with realism and depth

  • Participate in rehearsals, auditions, and callbacks as scheduled

  • Follow direction and collaborate closely with cast and creative team

Requirements

  • Open roles for adults and children (ages flexible, especially for youth)

  • Strong acting ability and emotional range

  • Ability to perform with a German accent for select roles

  • German language skills are a plus for specific characters

  • Comfortable working on a short film production

  • Available for rehearsals, callbacks, and shoot dates

Compensation

  • Paid, non-union roles

  • Rates range from $200–$225 per day depending on role

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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities

  • Perform scripted scenes for a narrative short film

  • Collaborate closely with the director and cast

  • Deliver emotionally grounded, character-driven performances

  • Participate in rehearsals and scheduled shoot days

Requirements

  • Open to actors of all ethnicities and genders (role-specific details below)

  • Strong on-camera presence and ability to convey nonverbal emotion

  • Comfortable working in a dramatic crime-thriller tone

  • SAG actors encouraged to apply

Available Roles

  • Ang (Lead): Male, ages 25–35. Quiet confidence, sharp presence, emotionally expressive without dialogue. Masculine but not overly rugged.

  • Johnny (Supporting): Male, ages 30–40. Warm, approachable, trustworthy demeanor. Feels familiar and grounded.

  • Naomi (Supporting): Female, ages 18–25. Unconventionally attractive, effortless style, modern and detached energy.

  • Dan / Danielle (Supporting): Any gender, ages 35–45. Older sibling type, emotionally worn, shaped by past trauma.

  • Antagonist (Supporting): Male, ages 25–45. Opportunistic, dangerous, calculating presence.

  • Old Man (Supporting): Male, 55+. Kind, composed, well-dressed, respected and emotionally steady.

  • Bodega Customer (Day Player): Any age, any gender. Everyday presence in a neighborhood setting.

  • Poker Patron (Day Player): Male, 40+. Poker player reacting to a major win.

Compensation

  • $249 per day

  • SAG short film rate

  • Film festival and future distribution usage

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Job Description
A narrative short film with dramatic storytelling and darkly comedic elements is seeking talented actors for paid roles. This project centers on emotionally driven performances and intimate character moments, offering performers the chance to explore layered relationships, grief, and love. Ideal for actors looking to add a compelling short film credit to their portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform scripted scenes for a narrative short film

  • Collaborate closely with the director and fellow cast members

  • Portray emotionally complex characters with authenticity

  • Participate in rehearsals and on-set filming as required

Requirements

  • Actors of all experience levels encouraged to apply

  • Strong emotional range and comfort with dramatic material

  • Ability to take direction and work well in a collaborative environment

  • Willingness to participate in a short film production

Compensation

  • Paid roles

  • Rates vary by role

  • Meals, screen credit, and copy provided

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Actors for Virtual Table Read of Short Film

Job Description
A short film project is casting actors for a virtual table read of an emotionally powerful story centered on grief, love, and survival. The film follows a young widow and mother navigating loss and injustice during the Jim Crow era. This opportunity is ideal for performers who excel in emotionally nuanced storytelling and can bring depth, vulnerability, and authenticity to dramatic material.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in a virtual table read of the screenplay

  • Perform scripted dialogue with emotional honesty and sensitivity

  • Collaborate with the creative team during the reading process

  • Deliver character-driven performances in a remote setting

Requirements

  • Actors of all genders and ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Strong emotional range and dramatic acting ability

  • Ability to convey vulnerability, grief, and resilience

  • Southern accent strongly preferred

  • Comfortable performing in a virtual table read environment

Compensation

  • Participation opportunity for a short film project

  • Professional collaboration with an independent film team

  • Credit toward development of a dramatic short film

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Female Actor Casting Call for Comedy Short Film

Job Description
A comedy short film is casting young female actors for lead roles in a story centered on friendship, identity, and coming of age within a close-knit cultural community. This character-driven project explores humor, individuality, and personal growth through witty dialogue and authentic performances. Actors should be able to realistically portray teenage characters and bring depth, timing, and heart to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in a scripted comedy short film as a lead character

  • Deliver sharp, natural dialogue with strong comedic timing

  • Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled

  • Collaborate closely with the director and cast

  • Bring authenticity, emotional range, and nuance to the role

Requirements

  • Female actors

  • Playing age: 17 (actors must be 18+ and able to realistically portray a teen)

  • Open to actors from relevant cultural backgrounds or lived experiences

  • Any accent welcome

  • Strong acting ability with confidence in dialogue-heavy scenes

  • Reliable and available for rehearsals and filming

Roles Available

  • Hani – Guarded, sarcastic, witty, and quietly thoughtful; perceived as “weird” before being known

  • Munira – Overconfident, charismatic, self-assured, and bold with a sharp sense of humor

  • Yasmin – Polished, performatively kind, self-obsessed, and socially dominant

  • Salma – Anxious, principled, painfully sincere, rule-following, and unintentionally funny

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  • Paid acting roles

  • Professional credit

  • Meals provided during filming

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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a lead character in a narrative-driven short film

  • Deliver emotionally grounded, realistic performances

  • Participate in rehearsals, callbacks, and filming

  • Perform a mild fight scene safely and professionally

  • Collaborate closely with the director and production team

Requirements

  • Male actors

  • One role portraying a male in his 30s

  • One role portraying a male in his 40s

  • Strong acting ability with emotional range

  • Comfortable performing a mild physical confrontation scene

  • Reliable, professional, and prepared for a student film production

Compensation

  • $50 per day of filming

  • Meals provided

  • On-screen credit

  • Copy of the finished film

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Last Days of Koreshan

It’s 1908: Cyrus Teed, aka Koresh, leader of the egalitarian, socialist, and celibate commune Koreshan Unity, has uttered his last breath. Fortunately for him and his followers, salvation is upon them when his soul is transferred into the body of his platonic co-leader

Victoria Gratia. Unfortunately for the Koreshans, his teachings haven’t made clear when that will be. As they wait for Victoria’s arrival, Teed’s sister and most devoted follower, Emma must lead the community in prayer while his body lies on display in a bathtub—

testing time, her faith, and notions of mortality.

We are looking for 4 characters: 

  1. Cyrus Teed,  age Late 60s–70 , small, frail man. Striking eyes and squared jawline.

bare-shaved face. , charismatic, dramatic with a commanding voice, Dies in the first scene. Actor must be comfortable laying still for long duration, & having SFX makeup/Prosthetics made for/applied to them. Scenes where they are ‘dead’, their torso is exposed to the camera/audience.

  1. Jennie Andrews, early 60s ,blond–grey hair, fuller figure. a Southern Lady originally from Alexandria, VA. At first hesitant, but ultmately a believer in Koreshanity
  1. Emma Norton, Early 50s,small-statured, ashy hair. Efficient

Goodhearted

Loyal/Faithful

Patient

Strict

Caretaker & Herbalist

  1. Dr. Weimer, Early 50s , bearded, handsome and with a full head of hair and ROUND GLASSES.  German-accented, has the fervor and superstition of

an evangelical preacher, yet he is educated on

ancient mythos and history. Part of the eclectic school

of osteopathy

recording in Broward County, dates/location TBD

Rehearsals will hold at least 1 virtually, 1–2 in person $50/day, 2-3 days

Recording Late April–May (Hold dates April 30–May 3) $150/day, 3 days

script read audition video will be requested. contact Steve for more info

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Actors Needed for SAG Short Film

Job Description
A SAG short film is casting trained actors for lead, supporting, and featured roles in a character-driven story set in New York City. The film explores emotional vulnerability, modern work culture, and personal relationships following a separation. This project requires strong acting skills, with select background roles open to non-actors.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform scripted scenes in a dramatic short film

  • Collaborate closely with the director and cast during rehearsals and filming

  • Portray emotionally grounded, realistic characters

  • Follow direction in both intimate and performance-driven scenes

Requirements

  • Open to SAG, SAG-Eligible, and Non-Union performers

  • Lead and supporting roles require strong acting ability and training

  • Background roles open to all ages and looks, no acting experience required

  • Must be comfortable with character-specific makeup or visual effects if applicable

Roles Available

  • Kimball (Lead, Male, 28–35): A corporate professional navigating heartbreak and emotional isolation

  • Katie (Lead, Female, 28–35): Kimball’s ex-wife, emotionally complex and conflicted

  • Mother (Supporting, Female, late 50s–60s, Voice Only): Warm but dismissive, strong character voice required

  • HR Lady (Supporting, Female, 30s–40s): Corporate professional with sharp comedic timing

  • Noah (Featured, Male, 30s): Charismatic office presence, improv-friendly

  • Shelly / Assistant (Featured, Female, 20s–30s): Minimal dialogue, strong visual presence

  • Office Employees (Extras, 3–6 people): Open to all ages and looks

Compensation

  • Lead roles: Up to $1,200 per shoot day

  • Supporting roles: $500 per shoot day

  • Featured roles: $250–$360 per shoot day

  • Extras: $250 per shoot day

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Job Description

A BA graduate short film titled Amuse Bouche is casting actors for principal speaking roles. The story explores memory, nostalgia, and emotional confrontation, set primarily within a restaurant environment. Performers will take part in an intimate, character-driven narrative requiring subtle emotional expression and natural on-screen chemistry.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as a principal character in a narrative short film

  • Memorize and perform scripted dialogue

  • Collaborate closely with the director and production team

  • Participate in emotionally driven scenes focused on character development

  • Maintain professionalism throughout rehearsals and filming

Requirements

Role: Louis (playing 25–30)

  • Hopeful and introspective personality

  • Comfortable with a small kiss scene

  • No specific physical requirements

Role: The Waiter (playing 35–50)

  • Expressive face reflecting life experience

  • Ability to portray warmth and familiarity

  • Strong presence with minimal dialogue

Role: Emma (playing 25–30)

  • Confident and career-oriented personality

  • Comfortable with a small kiss scene

General Requirements

  • Must be based in London

  • Acting experience preferred

Compensation Details

  • Student short film

  • Compensation not specified

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