“Pacific Waves” Casting Call for Sandra

Job Description

“Room to Become” is a paid, non-union branded short film for a national student housing company filming in the Denver metro area. The 60-second commercial follows a college student through everyday apartment life with roommates, showing how the space gradually becomes a home and the student grows into a more confident version of themselves. The production is seeking naturalistic performers with subtle, believable acting styles.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned role in a 60-second branded short film with additional cutdowns.
• Deliver natural, grounded, and observational performances.
• Perform dialogue, reactions, physical comedy, or improvisation depending on the role.
• Follow acting, blocking, and creative direction throughout production.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• The Student: Playing age 18–24, any gender or ethnicity; grounded, warm, and capable of showing a character growing from guarded newcomer to confident young adult.
• The Roommate: Playing age 18–24, any gender or ethnicity; relaxed, friendly, and comfortable with light dialogue.
• Friends: Playing age 18–24; part of the student’s growing social circle. Physical comedy or improvisation skills are a plus.
• Performers must be 18 or older.
• Local Denver metro area talent only.
• No travel or lodging provided.

Compensation

• The Student: $350 flat rate.
• The Roommate: $250 flat rate.
• Friends: $200 each.
• Rates include the shoot day and usage buyout in perpetuity across all media, including paid, social, web, and connected TV.
• Meals provided on set.

Job Description

“Reservations for Two” is an upcoming short film seeking background actors for a restaurant scene in the Tallahassee, Florida area. The production is looking for adults to portray restaurant patrons, with couples and groups encouraged to participate together.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background actor in a restaurant scene.
• Perform natural restaurant patron actions as directed.
• Follow on-set instructions from the production team.
• Maintain professional behavior throughout filming.

Requirements

• Adults interested in portraying restaurant patrons.
• Couples and groups are welcome to participate together.
• Must be available to work in the Tallahassee, Florida area.
• Must be comfortable filming during the morning before the restaurant opens.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Participants may be considered for future paid opportunities.

Job Description

“From Me, To You” is a paid short film musical seeking actors and singers for multiple roles in Mobile, Daphne, and Fairhope, Alabama. The story follows a young woman who, after losing her father to war, finds hope through friendship and love until circumstances force her to find a new path forward. All roles require singing.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned character in a short film musical.
• Deliver both dramatic acting and vocal performances.
• Participate in an in-person audition if selected.
• Follow performance, musical, and creative direction throughout production.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Thad: Female, late teens.
• Gustav: Male, late teens to early 20s.
• Roxana: Female, 30s.
• Mina: Female, early 50s.
• Strong acting and singing abilities required for all roles.
• Must be able to work in Mobile, Daphne, or Fairhope, Alabama.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; specific rates have not been provided.

Job Description

“Sponsored By” is a senior thesis short film seeking performers to portray businessmen in Loveland, Colorado. The comedy follows a divorced father who begins coaching a Little League baseball team in hopes of impressing his boss, earning a promotion, and securing an invitation to an exclusive BBQ.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a businessman in scenes for the short film.
• Perform background and supporting actions as directed by the production team.
• Be comfortable with periods of sitting and waiting between scenes.
• Follow on-set direction and maintain professional conduct throughout filming.

Requirements

• Must be able to portray a businessman between approximately 30–50 years old.
• Must be able to work in Loveland, Colorado.
• Comfortable spending extended periods sitting and waiting on set.
• Reliable and able to follow production direction.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• IMDb credit provided.

Job Description

“Girl Scouts” is a short comedy film casting multiple roles in the Austin–San Marcos, Texas area. The story follows an ordinary trip to the grocery store that becomes increasingly frustrating when a man encounters a determined group of Girl Scouts. What begins as a quick stop turns into a comedic battle of patience, persistence, and the power of a box of cookies.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned character in a comedic short film.
• Deliver expressive, character-driven performances suited to the project’s playful tone.
• Follow acting, blocking, and creative direction during filming.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Ben: Male, 20s, Black; sarcastic, impatient, and easily irritated.
• Nicole: Female, 20s, Black; warm and playful with a school-charm-rebel personality.
• Girl Scouts: Girls, approximately ages 5–13; energetic, confident, determined, and playful.
• Spiritual Vendor: Male, any ethnicity, 20s–30s; quirky, charismatic, and confident.
• Old Man: Male, 60s; neighborhood grandpa type who is blunt, unbothered, and always has something to say.
• Evangelist: Female, 20s–30s; warm, passionate, confident, highly expressive, and enthusiastic about her beliefs.
• Infused Sweets Vendor: Any gender, any ethnicity, 20s–30s.
• Must be able to work in the Austin–San Marcos, Texas area.

Compensation

• Compensation details have not been provided.

Job Description

“Why I Got Fired” is an independent short film seeking actors for two lead roles in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The story follows a bored night security guard who discovers an escaped patient in a rainy alley and asks him to be a gentleman. The production is looking for performers who can bring mystery, tension, and dark character-driven energy to the story.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead role in an independent short film.
• Deliver a compelling performance suited to a tense, atmospheric story.
• Follow acting, blocking, and creative direction during production.
• Collaborate professionally with the director and production team.

Requirements

• Myra: Female, 30s; charming, sharp, dangerous, secretive, and comfortable portraying a sultry character.
• Myra must be comfortable performing in rain and appearing barefoot or in a straitjacket as required by the scene.
• Sam: Male, 40s; portrays a grounded, weary security guard who is easily fooled but good-hearted.
• Must be available to audition in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Compensation

• Compensation details have not been provided.

Job Description

“Water, No Ice” is an independent narrative short film casting actors for principal and supporting roles in Dallas/DFW, Texas. The character-driven project is a darkly comic, dystopian satire exploring social behavior, isolation, and modern life. Production is expected to take place over approximately 6–7 shooting days, primarily on weekends.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned principal or supporting character in the independent short film.
• Perform scripted dramatic and darkly comedic scenes.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members to develop authentic character performances.
• Participate in rehearsals and production activities as required.
• Maintain availability for the agreed filming schedule.

Requirements

• Actors needed for multiple principal and supporting roles.
• Must be comfortable performing character-driven dramatic and satirical material.
• Must be available for approximately 6–7 shooting days.
• Dallas/DFW local actors are preferred.
• Actors traveling from outside the DFW area may be considered depending on accommodations.

Compensation

• Non-union production.
• Principal roles receive production credit and meals.
• Local transportation reimbursement will be provided.
• Traveling actors may receive lodging or accommodations depending on the role.

Actors and Background Talent for Howard University Short Film “It’s for the Best”

Job Description

A Howard University student short film titled “It’s for the Best” is seeking actors and background talent in Washington, D.C. The story follows a young woman navigating the five stages of grief after separating from her best friend. This unpaid production explores friendship, emotional growth, and the difficult process of moving forward.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in scripted scenes for a student short film.
• Portray assigned characters or background roles as directed.
• Bring natural and emotionally authentic performances to the production.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production crew.

Requirements

• Seeking two actors and additional background actors.
• Must be comfortable performing material centered on friendship, grief, and emotional growth.
• Must be able to work in Washington, D.C.

Compensation

• Unpaid.

Job Description

A student short film titled “Taken” is seeking a Hispanic/Latina female actor to portray Mrs. Ramirez, the mother of a young woman named Elias. The character is a warm, devoted, and emotionally grounded mother whose world is shattered when her daughter suddenly disappears. This featured role includes a pivotal and emotionally raw scene exploring family, grief, and unanswered questions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Mrs. Ramirez in a featured dramatic role.
• Perform emotionally sensitive scenes involving the disappearance of the character’s daughter.
• Bring warmth, resilience, and emotional authenticity to the character.
• Follow performance and creative direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Hispanic/Latina female actor.
• Ages 40–50.
• Strong ability to perform emotional and dramatic material.
• Comfortable portraying a tender, sweet, sensitive, resilient, and kind mother.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Copy and credit provided.

Actors for “The Baker Street Irregulars” Period Teaser in Delaware

Job Description

“The Baker Street Irregulars” is seeking child and adult actors for a one-day proof-of-concept teaser filming in the Old New Castle area of Delaware. Set in 1800s London, the project follows the street children who served as the eyes and ears of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

Available roles include five to seven children, two to three adult male ruffians, a younger Sherlock Holmes, and a younger Dr. John Watson. A possible additional role will portray royalty.

These are unpaid roles. Participants will receive finished footage for their portfolios, and the teaser will be used to seek potential investors.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned character in a period production.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow performers.
• Work with the wardrobe team on period-appropriate costuming.
• Follow production direction throughout the one-day shoot.

Requirements

• Children: Five to seven boys and girls; specific ages are not listed.
• Ruffians: Two to three adult men.
• Sherlock Holmes: One male performer in his 20s–30s.
• Dr. John Watson: One male performer in his 20s–30s.
• Royalty: Possibly one male or female performer.
• Be available for a one-day shoot in Delaware.
• Submit a headshot, relevant links, and a slate including your name, age, height, weight, and location.

Compensation

• Finished footage provided for personal portfolio use.

The King of Jazz Short Film Casting for Frank Vaudeville

Job Description

The short film “The King of Jazz” is seeking an actor for the role of Frank Vaudeville. The independent film production will film this fall in New York City and is looking for a performer who can bring personality, emotion, and authenticity to the character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Frank Vaudeville in the short film.
• Collaborate with the director and creative team.
• Deliver a strong and engaging on-camera performance.
• Participate in scheduled production activities.

Requirements

• Actors interested in independent film and short film projects.
• Ability to create a memorable character through performance.
• Comfortable working in a professional film environment.
• Available for fall filming in New York City.

Compensation

• Compensation details have not been provided.

The King of Jazz Short Film Casting for Dante Price

Job Description

The short film “The King of Jazz” is seeking an actor for the role of Dante Price. The independent film project will film this fall in New York City and is looking for a performer who can bring depth, emotion, and authenticity to a character-driven story.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character of Dante Price in the short film.
• Work closely with the director and production team.
• Deliver a compelling and natural performance on camera.
• Participate in scheduled filming activities.

Requirements

• Actors interested in short film and independent film projects.
• Strong acting skills and ability to develop a memorable character.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative film environment.
• Available for fall production in New York City.

Compensation

• Compensation details have not been provided.