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Female Actors for Psychological Thriller Short Film

Job Description

A psychological thriller short film filming in Atlanta, Georgia, is casting three women for the roles of Maya, Jordan, and Jasmine. This paid acting opportunity is seeking compelling performers who can bring emotional depth, tension, and authenticity to a suspense-driven story. Actors should be comfortable working with psychological thriller material, taking creative direction, and delivering nuanced performances on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of three female characters in a psychological thriller short film
• Deliver emotionally engaging and believable on-camera performances
• Interpret scripted scenes with appropriate tension and dramatic depth
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members
• Follow creative direction and maintain character continuity
• Participate in rehearsals and production activities as required

Requirements

• Women, ages 18–34
• All ethnicities are welcome
• Strong acting and on-camera performance abilities
• Comfortable performing psychological thriller and dramatic material
• Able to take direction and collaborate with other actors
• Able to work in Atlanta, Georgia
• Professional, reliable, and prepared for production

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; rate and compensation details will be discussed with selected actors

Lead and Supporting Actors for Dark Comedy Fantasy Short Film

Job Description

A non-union independent dark comedy and fantasy short film is casting paid lead and supporting roles in the Greater Austin, Texas, area. The story follows two middle-aged female fugitives who take a mysterious de-aging pill in hopes of escaping the law and experiencing one last wild night as young women, only to find themselves facing an unexpected chance at redemption. Casting is seeking performers who can balance comedy, fantasy, friendship, and emotional character work while bringing distinctive personalities to this unconventional story.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead or supporting role in a dark comedy fantasy short film
• Bring scripted characters and relationships to life with believable performances
• Deliver both comedic and emotionally grounded moments
• Collaborate with the director and fellow actors to develop authentic character chemistry
• Follow creative direction and maintain performance continuity between takes
• Participate professionally in rehearsals and filming as required

Requirements

• Young Penny: Female, early 20s, blonde, Caucasian; sharp, strategic, and driven, with an underlying sense of guilt
• Young Lana: Female, early 20s, brown eyes, dark hair, mixed-race or Caucasian-presenting; bubbly, impulsive, fiercely devoted, and energetic
• James: Male, early 40s, Caucasian, brown hair and brown eyes; lively, young at heart, impetuous, and deeply loyal
• Strong acting ability and comfort with dark comedy and fantasy material
• Able to portray layered character relationships and emotional shifts
• Professional, collaborative, and able to follow creative direction
• Able to work in the Greater Austin, Texas, area

Compensation

• Paid roles; specific rates will be discussed with selected performers

Job Description

Cloud Castings is seeking two lead actors — one female and one male — for an upcoming relationship drama short film filming in New York City. The story follows a couple whose future is challenged by an unexpected revelation, forcing both partners to confront trust, love, and what happened while they were apart.

Job Responsibilities

• Female Lead: Portray an emotionally complex woman trying to reveal a truth that could completely change her relationship while still hoping to preserve what they have.
• Male Lead: Portray an emotionally grounded man who is hurt and trying to understand what happened while questioning whether the relationship can survive the revelation.
• Deliver authentic, emotionally nuanced dramatic performances.
• Collaborate closely with the other lead actor and production team.
• Complete a required self-tape audition.

Requirements

• Seeking one female lead actor and one male lead actor.
• Strong dramatic and emotional acting ability.
• Comfortable performing relationship-focused scenes involving trust, vulnerability, conflict, and love.
• Self-tape audition required.

Compensation

Paid.

Job Description

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) School of Filmmaking is casting lead and supporting characters for the fourth-year student short film Sharp. The non-union production will shoot in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with auditions being accepted via self-tape. Sharp follows Lizzie, who is thrilled when her older sister Camille returns home from a teen treatment center. As they spend time together, Lizzie begins to understand that her sister is not perfect, but is still someone she deeply loves and is willing to fight for.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead or supporting character in the student short film Sharp.
• Prepare and perform scenes according to the provided audition sides.
• Bring authentic emotion and believable character relationships to the story.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and student production team.

Requirements

• Open to actors interested in lead and supporting roles.
• Must submit a self-tape audition for consideration.
• Non-union production.

Compensation

Unpaid.

Job Description

Candido Cornejo Casting is casting two lead roles for “The Trip,” a SAG-AFTRA short film segment of the anthology feature “Through the Blinds.” The production will shoot in Los Angeles from August 28–30 and is seeking Los Angeles local hires only.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a principal character role in a SAG-AFTRA short film.
• Bring emotional depth and authenticity to the character.
• Collaborate with the director and production team during filming.
• Be available for the scheduled Los Angeles production dates.

Requirements

• Larry Williams: Man, early 20s; Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Indigenous, or mixed ethnicity; queer. Character is loyal, deep, adventurous, and planning a motorcycle trip through South America.
• Janie White: Woman, early 20s; Filipina American. Character is fierce, feminist, inclusive, career-driven, academically accomplished, and extremely loyal to her friends.

Compensation

$260 per day.

Job Description

The short film “Well Hell,” a film by Brettina Davis, is casting a female actor for a strong supporting lead role. Production is seeking an Indigenous/Native American woman in her mid-30s for a three-day shoot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The character is a woman who has not always felt that she fits within her own community and has found comfort and connection through her Black American best friend. She is brave, honest, curious, and often the voice of reason, while also struggling to listen to her elders and navigating the pressures of the modern world.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a strong supporting character in the short film.
• Deliver an emotionally grounded and authentic performance.
• Collaborate with the director, cast, and production team.
• Participate in three scheduled filming days.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• Indigenous/Native American.
• Able to portray a woman in her mid-30s.
• Strong dramatic and character-driven acting abilities.

Compensation

$750 total project stipend.

Job Description

An upcoming relationship drama short film is casting two lead actors in New York City. The story follows a couple whose future is challenged by an unexpected revelation, forcing them to confront trust, love, and what happened while they were apart.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead role in a relationship-focused short film.
• Portray emotionally complex scenes involving trust and relationships.
• Attend required rehearsals in NYC.
• Follow creative direction throughout filming.
• Complete a self-tape audition for consideration.

Requirements

• Female Lead: Emotionally complex role portraying a woman revealing information that could change her relationship while hoping to preserve it.
• Male Lead: Emotionally grounded role portraying a man processing the revelation and questioning whether the relationship can survive.
• Self-tape audition required.
• Submit via direct message to receive audition details.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

Memoria Di is seeking extras for an upcoming film shooting in South Brooklyn, New York. The production is looking for young adult talent to portray members of a friend group in paid background roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background extra in a film.
• Portray a member of a young friend group.
• Follow production direction while on set.
• Maintain a professional presence throughout filming.

Requirements

• Ages 18–22.
• Must be available to film in South Brooklyn, NYC.
• Submit your name and current pictures.

Compensation

• Paid.

Job Description

A non-union short film titled New Mutiny is urgently casting a lead actor, ages 18–24, to convincingly portray a 16-year-old character. Production will film in Los Angeles, California, on August 29–30, 2026. The character, Juliet, is nonbinary. The production especially encourages nonbinary and transgender actors to submit, although actors of all gender identities will be considered. Juliet is cast in their high school production of Romeo & Juliet. Sensitive, thoughtful, and quietly courageous, they carry the weight of rejection from their mother but ultimately choose vulnerability over fear.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the lead role of Juliet in New Mutiny
• Convincingly portray a 16-year-old high school student
• Deliver emotionally nuanced and dialogue-driven scenes
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Participate in virtual rehearsals if required

Requirements

• Actors ages 18–24
• Must convincingly portray age 16
• Character is nonbinary
• Nonbinary and transgender actors are strongly encouraged to submit
• Actors of all gender identities will be considered
• Casting will be conducted from submitted tapes with no callback scheduled

Compensation

$150/shoot day, plus a digital copy of the film, credit, and meals

Job Description

The independent short film Paradiso is seeking a Gaffer for an upcoming low-budget, self-funded production filming in Los Angeles, California. Inspired by Hollywood’s golden age, Paradiso is a modern noir following Xavier, an aspiring young actor whose pursuit of success brings him face-to-face with the darker side of the film industry. The production is looking for a crew member interested in dark, moody filmmaking and a run-and-gun independent production style.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as Gaffer for the short film production
• Support the cinematographer and director with lighting needs
• Help establish the production’s dark, atmospheric noir aesthetic
• Assist with lighting setups across different filming locations
• Work efficiently within a run-and-gun production environment
• Collaborate professionally with the camera and production teams

Requirements

• Experience or working knowledge of film lighting and gaffer responsibilities
• Interest in dark, atmospheric, and noir-inspired filmmaking
• Comfortable working on a low-budget, self-funded production
• Filmmakers looking to expand their portfolios are encouraged to apply

Compensation

Unpaid / Volunteer

Job Description

The independent short film Paradiso is seeking a Sound Recordist to join its volunteer production crew in Los Angeles, California. The self-funded, low-budget short film is a modern noir inspired by Hollywood’s golden age. It follows an aspiring actor named Xavier as a promising career opportunity draws him into the darker side of the entertainment industry. The production will use a run-and-gun indie filmmaking approach while shooting at various classic Hollywood locations.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as Sound Recordist during production
• Capture production audio throughout filming
• Coordinate with the director and other crew members
• Support filming at multiple Los Angeles and Hollywood locations
• Adapt to a fast-moving, independent filmmaking environment
• Maintain professional and collaborative conduct throughout production

Requirements

• Sound recording experience or relevant production knowledge
• Comfortable working within an independent filmmaking environment
• Interest in low-budget and portfolio-building film projects
• Interest in noir and atmospheric filmmaking is a plus

Compensation

Unpaid / Volunteer

Job Description

The independent short film Paradiso is seeking a Cinematographer for a low-budget, self-funded production filming in Los Angeles, California. Paradiso is a modern noir inspired by Hollywood’s golden age. The story follows Xavier, an aspiring young actor who receives a rare opportunity to star in a television series after a difficult week of auditions, only to confront the darker side of the entertainment industry. The production plans to film at classic Hollywood locations and is looking for someone interested in run-and-gun independent filmmaking and dark, moody visual storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as Cinematographer for the short film
• Collaborate with the director on the film’s visual approach
• Help create a stylish, dark, modern-noir aesthetic
• Capture footage across various Los Angeles and Hollywood locations
• Work effectively within a run-and-gun indie production environment
• Collaborate professionally with the production team

Requirements

• Cinematography experience or a strong interest in developing cinematography skills
• Interest in noir, dark, and atmospheric visual storytelling
• Comfortable working on a low-budget, self-funded independent film
• Portfolio-building filmmakers are encouraged to apply

Compensation

Unpaid / Volunteer