Open Casting Call for Feature Films & Short Films

Job Description

A short film is casting a Black female actor to portray Michelle, an accomplished defense attorney in her 40s–50s who is intelligent, resilient, and accustomed to maintaining high expectations. Described as a power player, Michelle is confident and reserved but faces a more vulnerable challenge in her personal life as she learns to open herself to love. The role calls for a commanding performer who can balance professional authority with subtle emotional vulnerability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Michelle as a confident and accomplished defense attorney.
• Perform dramatic and relationship-focused scenes with emotional nuance.
• Balance the character’s strength, intelligence, and reserved nature.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with cast and crew.

Requirements

• Black female actor.
• Playing age: 40s–50s.
• Strong dramatic acting and on-camera presence.
• Able to portray authority alongside emotional vulnerability.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A short film is seeking a Black female actor to portray Alesha, a holistic healer and loctician in her 40s who embodies wisdom, intuition, and empathy. Alesha is emotionally deep and accustomed to carrying the pain of others, but she remains guarded when it comes to her own relationships. Her character journey involves learning to receive the same love and emotional support she regularly gives to others.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Alesha with warmth, intuition, and emotional depth.
• Perform character-driven dramatic and relationship scenes.
• Communicate the character’s wisdom while revealing her guarded vulnerability.
• Work closely with the director and fellow cast members.

Requirements

• Black female actor.
• Playing age: 40s.
• Strong ability to portray emotionally nuanced material.
• Comfortable performing a mature, intuitive, and empathetic character.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A short film is casting a Black female actor to portray Dashia, a successful marketing executive in her 30s navigating ambition, independence, and romance. Dashia is characterized as a successful romantic who is ambitious and loyal but also guarded and insecure, with a tendency toward control. Her story centers on learning how to love while maintaining her own identity, requiring a performer who can balance confidence with emotional vulnerability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Dashia in dramatic and relationship-focused scenes.
• Bring authenticity to the character’s ambition, loyalty, and emotional vulnerability.
• Develop believable chemistry with other principal performers.
• Take direction and collaborate with the production team.

Requirements

• Black female actor.
• Playing age: 30s.
• Able to portray a confident yet emotionally layered professional.
• Strong dramatic and interpersonal performance skills.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A short film is casting a Black male actor to portray Marcus, a celebrated filmmaker in his 40s–50s whose career has been built around telling emotionally honest stories. Following a devastating personal loss, Marcus earns critical acclaim for his most personal film and begins navigating a new chapter in both his career and personal life. Marcus is an introspective artist who is empathetic and visionary but emotionally unavailable, conflict-avoidant, and still grieving.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Marcus with emotional depth and authenticity.
• Perform dramatic scenes centered on grief, relationships, and personal growth.
• Capture the character’s introspective and emotionally guarded personality.
• Collaborate with the director and follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Black male actor.
• Playing age: 40s–50s.
• Strong dramatic and character-driven acting ability.
• Comfortable portraying emotionally complex relationship material.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

An upcoming short film titled Ravish is casting actors for lead and supporting roles in New York City. The story follows a man who unexpectedly comes face-to-face with his ex-lover, forcing a violent reckoning with their shared history. The production is currently casting Birdie, a deeply vulnerable young woman with an unpredictable edge, and Chris, a confident romantic who believes he has found something genuine in his relationship with Marty.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the featured characters in the short film.
• Deliver natural and emotionally grounded performances.
• Perform scripted scenes while following creative direction.
• Work collaboratively with the director, cast, and production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

• Birdie: Female, early 20s. Impulsive and introspective with a vulnerable side beneath a hard exterior. Must have strong comedic timing and be equally capable of explosive dramatic performance.
• Chris: Male, 20s–30s. Confident, romantic, grounded, and comfortable portraying a gay character who embraces a dominant role within his relationship.

Compensation

• Copy and credit provided.
• Meals provided.
• Transportation covered or provided.

Job Description

An independent Palestinian short film titled MILK is casting two Arab, Arabic-speaking actresses for the roles of May and Fatimah. The production is seeking performers who can bring a natural, grounded, and authentic presence to the screen. May is a woman in her late 20s to early 30s, while Fatimah is in her 30s. Professional acting experience is not required for Fatimah, with the filmmakers prioritizing authenticity over a highly polished performance style.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray either May or Fatimah in the independent short film.
• Deliver a natural and grounded on-camera performance.
• Attend an in-person audition in Chicago.
• Follow creative direction and collaborate with the production team.

Requirements

• May: Female, late 20s to early 30s.
• Fatimah: Female, approximately early to late 30s; no previous acting experience required.
• Must be Arab and Arabic-speaking.

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A short film titled As You Wish is casting three actors for a paid one-day production in Indianapolis. The story follows a grieving woman on vacation who unexpectedly encounters a mysterious artifact that proves more expensive than she anticipated. The production is seeking actors for the roles of Gina, John, and a shop owner to bring this mysterious, character-driven story to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the three featured characters in the short film.
• Perform scripted scenes with a natural and believable screen presence.
• Take direction from the filmmaker during production.
• Collaborate professionally with fellow cast members and the production team.

Requirements

• Shop Owner: Male actor, age 60+.
• Gina: Female actor, 30s–40s.
• John: Male actor, 30s–40s.
• Additional audition materials may be requested by the production.

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity.

Job Description

A short film shooting in San Francisco is casting background actors to portray bar patrons in an upcoming scene. The production is seeking a diverse mix of adults to create a natural and believable bar atmosphere, with talent in their late 30s through 50s especially encouraged to apply. This is a background extra opportunity for San Francisco-area talent comfortable appearing naturally on camera and following on-set direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bar patron in background scenes.
• Perform natural background actions and interactions as directed.
• Follow blocking and instructions from the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Ages 21 and older.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Talent in their late 30s–50s especially encouraged to apply.
• Confirm availability when applying.

Compensation

• Unpaid background role.

Job Description

A feature film shooting in Portland, Oregon is casting teen talent for paid on-camera roles. The production is seeking young performers to appear in scenes for a professional SAG-AFTRA feature film. Selected talent will work between one and three days during the production period. This opportunity offers teens the chance to gain professional film-set experience while working alongside an established production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in scenes for a feature film.
• Portray teen characters naturally and authentically.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Work professionally with cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• Teen talent.
• Must be available for 1–3 days during the production period.
• Comfortable appearing on camera and following production direction.
• Must meet all applicable requirements for minors working on a professional production.

Compensation

• $1,283 per day.
• 1–3 days of paid work.

Job Description

A feature film shooting in Portland, Oregon is casting cheerleaders for paid on-camera roles. The production is seeking talent with cheerleading experience who can authentically perform and portray cheerleaders in scenes for a professional feature film. Selected performers will work between one and three days during the production period. This is a SAG-AFTRA production offering a competitive daily rate for qualified talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a cheerleader in a feature film.
• Perform cheerleading movements or routines as required for scenes.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Work professionally with fellow performers and crew.
• Maintain consistency and energy throughout filming.

Requirements

• Talent with cheerleading experience.
• Must be able to authentically perform as a cheerleader on camera.
• Must be available for 1–3 days during the production period.
• Comfortable working on a professional feature film set.

Compensation

• $1,283 per day.
• 1–3 days of paid work.

“Iron Jane” Feature Film – Gym Goers

Job Description

The feature film “Iron Jane” is seeking authentic gym goers and physically fit talent for featured and background roles in a gym scene filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting is looking for people who genuinely fit an active fitness environment and can naturally portray gym members during the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a gym goer in featured or background scenes
• Perform natural workout and fitness-related activities on camera
• Use gym equipment confidently and realistically as directed
• Follow instructions from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain energy, continuity, and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Seeking genuine gym goers and physically fit individuals
• Must be comfortable performing workout activities on camera
• Familiarity with gym equipment and proper exercise movements preferred
• Must be able to naturally portray an active gym member
• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• $140/10 hour

Job Description

An independent horror film titled Numbers is casting lead, supporting lead, supporting, and character roles for a supernatural thriller centered on a kidnapping that takes a terrifying turn. After abducting a wealthy businessman’s estranged daughter, a seasoned criminal and his crew hide inside a secluded mini-mansion with a notorious past. Their plan begins to unravel when their captive exposes dangerous secrets and supernatural forces emerge. The production is seeking actors with strong dramatic range who can handle intense, emotional, horror-driven material and bring grounded performances to characters facing fear, trauma, greed, and survival.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a scripted role in a supernatural horror film.
• Deliver emotionally grounded performances in dramatic and suspenseful scenes.
• Collaborate with the director and production team on character development.
• Portray the assigned character according to the film’s creative direction.

Requirements

• Open roles include lead, supporting lead, supporting, and character roles.
• Roles shown include African American male and female characters across approximately ages 20s–50s.
• Strong dramatic range and comfort with intense emotional and horror-driven material.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.