Male Actor Casting Call for Short Documentary
Job Description
A documentary production is casting two male actors for staged reenactments in A Love Worth Fighting For, a short documentary exploring the lives of Peter de Waal and Peter Bonsall-Boone, two influential figures in Australian queer history. The project focuses on themes of activism, resilience, and love during a period of discrimination. Actors will portray emotionally driven cinematic reenactments for the documentary production.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform in cinematic reenactments for the short documentary
- Attend rehearsals and costume fittings prior to filming
- Collaborate with the director and production team during production
- Deliver emotionally authentic and vulnerable performances on camera
- Participate professionally throughout scheduled filming days
Requirements
- Male actors ages 25–35
- Strong emotional depth and on-camera presence preferred
- Ability to portray warmth, vulnerability, and resilience
- Comfortable participating in dramatic reenactment scenes
- No intimacy scenes required
- Actors do not need to identify as queer to apply
- Must provide a showreel and CV for submission
Compensation
- Unpaid opportunity
- Experience working on an AFTRS production pitched for the SBS showcase
- Networking and portfolio-building opportunity
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Job Description
A documentary production is casting two male actors for staged reenactments in A Love Worth Fighting For, a short documentary exploring the lives of Peter de Waal and Peter Bonsall-Boone, two influential figures in Australian queer history. The project focuses on themes of activism, resilience, and love during a period of discrimination. Actors will portray emotionally driven cinematic reenactments for the documentary production.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform in cinematic reenactments for the short documentary
- Attend rehearsals and costume fittings prior to filming
- Collaborate with the director and production team during production
- Deliver emotionally authentic and vulnerable performances on camera
- Participate professionally throughout scheduled filming days
Requirements
- Male actors ages 25–35
- Strong emotional depth and on-camera presence preferred
- Ability to portray warmth, vulnerability, and resilience
- Comfortable participating in dramatic reenactment scenes
- No intimacy scenes required
- Actors do not need to identify as queer to apply
- Must provide a showreel and CV for submission
Compensation
- Unpaid opportunity
- Experience working on an AFTRS production pitched for the SBS showcase
- Networking and portfolio-building opportunity
Casting Melbourne-Based Teens for a Short Documentary
Job Description:
Nick Hamon Casting and @swag.film are seeking Melbourne-based teens aged 17–19 for a paid short documentary exploring the experiences of young people today. This opportunity is open to all genders, with no acting experience necessary. The production aims to feature real people willing to talk about their lives on camera.
Job Responsibilities:
- Share personal stories and experiences as part of a documentary.
- Be comfortable speaking about yourself on camera.
- Collaborate with the production team to authentically represent your perspective.
Requirements:
- Teens aged 17–19, based in Melbourne.
- Open to all genders.
- No acting experience required.
- Willingness to be honest, open, and authentic on camera.
- Availability for filming in January 2025.
Compensation Details:
- This is a paid opportunity (details provided upon selection).