“Mother Tongue” Open Casting Call

Women of Color Actors for Fashion Short Film

Job Description
A fashion-forward short film is casting two actors for a visually striking project exploring themes of queerness, sensuality, movement, and style. This Detroit-based production is seeking women of color who are comfortable with intimacy and can bring authenticity and emotional depth to a collaborative film environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead character in a fashion short film
• Participate in scenes involving intimacy and expressive movement
• Collaborate with the director and creative team
• Deliver natural, emotionally engaging performances on camera

Requirements

• Women of color (femme, masc, or trans), ages 24–36
• Comfortable with intimacy on camera
• Open to both experienced and first-time actors
• Strong presence and ability to express emotion through movement
• Able to work in Detroit, Michigan

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate disclosed upon booking)

Job Description
A production is seeking actors for a series of small roles across multiple scenes. This is a paid opportunity for performers available for a one-day shoot during a production week in Philadelphia. The project will feature a variety of scenes, with additional roles potentially becoming available throughout the shoot. Ideal candidates are flexible, reliable, and ready to work in a fast-paced filming environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in various small or background roles across multiple scenes
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Be prepared for a one-day on-site shoot
• Adapt to different scene requirements as needed
• Maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

• Must be available for one day during the production week
• Must be located in or able to work in Philadelphia
• Acting experience is a plus but not required
• Must submit a headshot and availability
• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction

Compensation

• Paid (rate not specified)

Job Description
A silent short film titled Poison Pie is now casting a male actor for a featured role. This project follows a dark, suspenseful narrative centered around a seemingly devoted housewife and a mysterious twist. This is a great opportunity to work on a creative student production and gain on-set experience in a stylized short film.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a featured male character in a silent short film
• Convey emotion and storytelling through physical acting and expressions
• Collaborate with the director and student production team
• Participate in filming and follow on-set direction

Requirements

• Male actor in their 20s
• Strong expressive acting ability (non-verbal performance)
• Comfortable performing in a silent film format
• Professional attitude and reliability on set

Compensation

• Unpaid (student project)

Job Description:
A production company is casting for a romantic comedy short film under a SAG Microbudget Agreement. The project is seeking a talented male actor to portray “Marcus,” a charming and comedic lead character. This role is ideal for performers with strong comedic timing and the ability to bring depth and humor to a modern romantic storyline.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the character “Marcus” in a short romantic comedy film
• Deliver engaging and comedic on-screen performances
• Participate in rehearsals, read-throughs, and scheduled filming days
• Collaborate with the director and cast to develop character dynamics
• Maintain professionalism on set and follow direction

Requirements:

• African American cisgender male
• Late 30s to early 40s
• Strong comedic timing and acting ability
• Ability to portray a charming, slightly goofy, and optimistic character
• Must be available for rehearsals and filming in Georgia
• Must submit headshot and reel (if available)
• Comfortable with non-intimate role (no kissing or physical contact required)

Compensation:

• $150 per day (2 days of filming)
• Food provided
• IMDb credit
• Copy of the film
• Screening opportunities
• Festival submissions
• $20 gas stipend for in-person rehearsal

Job Description:
A Bay Area-based director is seeking actors to participate in short filmed scenes designed for acting and directing reels. This is a collaborative opportunity for performers looking to build or enhance their portfolio by working on scripted scenes in a creative workshop environment. Scripts will be provided, though actors are welcome to bring their own material if preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform in short scripted scenes for filmed content
• Collaborate with the director during script workshops
• Take direction and adapt performances as needed
• Contribute to a professional and creative filming environment
• Participate in content creation for acting reels

Requirements:

• Actors of all experience levels welcome
• Must be based in or able to work in the Bay Area, California
• Ability to learn and perform scripted material
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Must submit headshot, reel, and additional photos

Compensation:

• Unpaid / portfolio-building opportunity
• Professional footage provided for acting reels

Job Description
A USC graduate short film titled “The Root in the Marsh” is now casting actors for a powerful, non-dialogue project exploring themes of domestic power, trauma, and breaking cycles of violence. This visually driven film relies heavily on physical storytelling and facial expression to convey emotion and narrative. The story follows a family impacted by a mysterious and supernatural connection to a marsh root, culminating in a tense and symbolic confrontation.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver emotionally driven performances without dialogue
• Use strong facial expressions and body language to communicate story and character
• Follow direction closely in a physically expressive and stylized production
• Participate in rehearsals and on-set blocking as required

Requirements

• Strong physical acting and non-verbal storytelling skills
• Ability to portray intense emotional states convincingly
• Comfortable performing in dramatic and psychologically intense scenes
• Must be 18+ (for all roles)
• Prior acting experience preferred

Roles Include:

• The Mother (Female, 40–45): A survivor of domestic abuse who uses a ritualistic method to reclaim power. Requires a calm yet intense presence and the ability to convey deep emotion through stillness and precision
• The Father (Male, 40–50): Physically imposing and volatile. Must portray sudden, intense internal pain and emotional unpredictability through physical performance
• The Daughter (Female, 18+ to play 15–18): Tense and guarded, with a gradual emotional build toward a breaking point. Must convincingly portray vulnerability and strength

Compensation

• Copy, credit, and meals provided
• SAG waiver through USC

Job Description
A new film production titled “It Takes A Village” is seeking actors for select roles in an upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. The production is looking for energetic and talented performers who can bring authenticity and personality to a variety of character roles. This is a great opportunity for actors looking to gain on-set experience and collaborate with a creative team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned characters with strong on-screen presence
• Follow direction from the production team and adapt performance as needed
• Participate in filming and deliver scripted lines where required
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set

Requirements

• Must be able to take direction and work collaboratively
• Prior acting experience preferred but not required
• Comfortable performing in a film production environment

Roles Include:

• Nip / Ginger (College Age): Actor to portray twin characters; small frame; ability to take direction; some experience preferred
• Fed Ex Worker (Male): Thin to medium build; expressive personality with a sense of humor; open to all ethnicities; must be able to follow direction
• Girl (College Age): Open ethnicity; confident and expressive; must be comfortable delivering lines and portraying a flirtatious personality

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified

Lead Actors for Romantic Comedy Short Film “Paperback Blues”

Job Description
A romantic comedy short film is casting lead actors for a charming, character-driven story about love, self-discovery, and overcoming self-doubt. The film follows a shy, imaginative woman and her workplace crush as their connection unfolds in unexpected ways. This is a great opportunity for actors to take on emotionally engaging roles in a heartfelt and relatable production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray lead characters in a romantic comedy short film
• Deliver natural, expressive, and emotionally authentic performances
• Collaborate with the director and cast to develop character chemistry
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as required

Requirements

• Female actor, 20s, to play an awkward, curious, and imaginative romantic lead
• Male actor, mid-20s, to play a charming, intelligent, and driven love interest
• Strong on-camera presence and ability to portray romantic chemistry
• Comfortable performing in a character-driven narrative
• Open to emerging and experienced actors

Compensation

• Credit for participation
• Copy of the completed film for reel use
• Meals provided during production
• Valuable experience in a narrative short film

Job Description
A short film for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge is seeking female or femme-presenting non-binary actors to serve as understudies (backup performers) in case of last-minute cast illness. Filming will take place in Midtown Manhattan and Central Park.

Job Responsibilities

• Be available on set as an understudy/backup performer
• Step into roles if needed due to cast availability changes
• Collaborate with cast and production team
• Participate in full-day shoots as scheduled

Roles

• Christina (Early 20s–Early 50s)
  Chronically ill, lonely, sarcastic. Actors with disabilities strongly preferred
• Wilhelmina (Early 20s–40s)
  Gregarious, blunt, medieval ghost. Open to disabled or non-disabled actors

Requirements

• Female or femme-presenting non-binary actors
• Must be available for full-day shoots
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Willing to follow COVID safety protocols (daily testing and masking if required)
• Headshot and reel or clip required for submission

Compensation

• Unpaid (per film challenge rules)
• Meals provided
• Credit and reel footage provided
• SAG actors may participate under a waiver agreement

Job Description
A psychological short film titled Not Alone is now casting actors for an intense, emotionally driven project focused on awareness and real-life themes. The production is seeking strong performers who can bring depth and authenticity to the story.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned character roles in a psychological short film
• Collaborate with the director and production team
• Deliver emotionally compelling and realistic performances
• Participate in filming as scheduled in Atlanta, GA

Roles

• Male Neighbor (Ages 30–55)
• Female Friend (Ages 18–25)
• Male Stalker (Ages 20–35)

Requirements

• Strong acting ability with emotional range
• Ability to perform in an intense, character-driven story
• Must be available to film in Atlanta, GA
• Demo reel preferred (if available)

Compensation

• Non-paid
• IMDb credit provided
• Reel footage provided

Job Description
A major television production for HBO’s The Gilded Age is seeking background actors to portray 1880s footmen for upcoming scenes filming in Newport, Rhode Island. This is a period production requiring talent who can authentically represent the look and presence of the era. Selected talent will participate in professionally produced scenes for a high-profile series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a 1880s footman in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production and casting team
• Maintain period-appropriate posture, movement, and behavior on set
• Attend scheduled fittings and filming dates as required

Requirements

• Height: 5’10”–6’1”
• Chest: 38–42
• Waist: 30–38
• Ability to fit period costumes
• Comfortable working on a professional TV set
• Availability for fittings and filming dates

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $224 for 8 hours

Job Description
A micro-budget horror short film titled Hot Mess is casting actors for a dark, horror-comedy story exploring the line between hook-up culture and predatory behavior. Set during a college party, the film follows a shocking turn of events when a date reveals a terrifying secret. This non-union production will feature mature themes and practical effects, including facial prosthetics.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned character in a horror-comedy short film
• Deliver strong performances aligned with the film’s tone and themes
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled
• Work collaboratively with cast and crew on set

Requirements

• Lucy: Female, early to mid 20s, 5’2”–5’5”, Latina preferred
• John: Male, early to mid 20s, 5’5”–6’2”, any ethnicity
• Tyler: Male, early to mid 20s, 6’0”–6’5”, Caucasian
• Comfortable performing in a project with mature themes
• Must not be allergic to latex (prosthetics will be used)
• Ability to provide headshots and contact information
• Must be available for a 1–3 day shoot

Compensation

• Lucy: $200/day
• John: $175/day
• Tyler: Paid (rate disclosed upon selection)
• Meals provided