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Short Film Atlanta Casting Call for Female Role

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Casting Call for Female Role in Short Film – Atlanta

Job Description: We are looking for a talented actress to fill a key role in an upcoming short film being shot in Atlanta. The role calls for a natural, grounded presence, portraying a character with strong connections to the earth and nature.

Role:

  • Character Description: Female, 30’s, Asian, earthy.
  • Character Traits: A calm, authentic, and natural presence, someone who exudes a deep connection to the natural world.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Deliver a convincing portrayal of a grounded and earthy character as per the director’s vision.
  • Attend rehearsals and collaborate with the director and other actors for a seamless production.
  • Follow instructions and provide flexibility and professionalism on set.
  • Help contribute to the overall atmosphere and tone of the film through natural, subtle acting.

Requirements:

  • Demographic: Female, in her 30’s, Asian ethnicity.
  • Must embody an earthy, natural vibe.
  • Prior acting experience is preferred but not required.
  • Must be available for shooting in Atlanta.
  • Ability to take direction and bring a strong sense of authenticity to the role.

Compensation:

  • Compensation will be provided. Payment details will be discussed based on experience and role requirements.

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Experimental Short Film – Clubgoer Background Roles

Job Description:
An experimental short film is seeking actors, models, and dancers of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and races to portray clubgoers in a highly stylized environment. Talent will be dressed in avant-garde, editorial-inspired wardrobe pieces and will participate in dance and movement-based scenes. This project aims to create an immersive visual experience, making expressive performers with strong physical presence an ideal fit.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Appear as a clubgoer in an experimental film setting

  • Dance and move naturally in an editorial, avant-garde environment

  • Wear assigned wardrobe and collaborate with the styling team

  • Follow direction from the director and on-set team

  • Be available for approximately five hours each filming day

Requirements:

  • Open to all ages, genders, ethnicities, and races

  • Comfortable dancing and performing movement-based actions

  • Able to embrace bold, editorial styling choices

  • Reliable, expressive, and open to artistic direction

Compensation:

  • Compensation details provided upon selection

Casting Call for Short Film in Los Angeles

Job Description
A new short film project in Los Angeles is now casting male and female talent to join the production team for an exciting independent film. This opportunity offers on-set experience, networking potential, and the chance to be featured in a completed short film that will be showcased at a local premiere or screening.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in scripted scenes as directed

  • Collaborate with cast and crew during rehearsals and filming days

  • Bring energy, creativity, and professionalism to the production

  • Participate in promotional events and film screenings if invited

Requirements

  • Females: 18 years and older

  • Males: 18 years and older

  • Must be available on the scheduled filming dates (December 9th and 10th)

  • No acting experience required, but passion and reliability are key

Compensation

  • Unpaid opportunity

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Casting Call for Short Film If These Walls Could Talk

Job Description
A gripping student short film is now casting for If These Walls Could Talk, a psychological drama exploring relationships, obsession, and control. The story follows Joanna, a woman whose peaceful life is disrupted by her noisy new neighbors, Lana and Marcus. As she listens to their escalating arguments and glimpses disturbing behavior through half-open blinds, she uncovers something dark and sinister beneath the surface.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray complex emotional scenes authentically and with depth

  • Collaborate closely with the director and cast to develop character dynamics

  • Participate in rehearsals and scheduled film shoots

  • Deliver strong performances in both dialogue-driven and silent tension scenes

Requirements

  • Joanna (Lead Role): Female, playing age 40–59, any ethnicity. A woman who transitions from annoyance to deep unease as she discovers her neighbors’ secrets.

  • Lana (Supporting Role): Female, playing age 20–29, any ethnicity. Youthful and reckless, driven by emotion and passion but masking inner turmoil.

  • Marcus (Supporting Role): Male, playing age 29–35, any ethnicity. Charismatic yet manipulative, capable of portraying psychological control and danger.

  • Comfortable with emotionally intense subject matter (themes of domestic tension and control)

  • Prior acting experience preferred but not required

Compensation

  • Paid roles

Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Extras – Short Film “The Cycle”

Job Description
A short film titled The Cycle is seeking extras to join its visually stunning production. Directed by Dasha Krachun, this project follows a symbolic story of transformation, loyalty, and devotion, blending elegant Victorian imagery with deep emotional storytelling. Filming will take place on campus.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a young adult character evolving from a Victorian dancer to a soldier

  • Participate in choreographed background movements and atmospheric scenes

  • Collaborate with the director and team to bring the story’s emotional tone to life

  • Follow on-set instructions with professionalism and focus

Requirements

  • All genders welcome

  • No acting experience required

  • Must be comfortable performing expressive, movement-based roles

  • Available for filming on the scheduled shoot date

Compensation

  • Copy, credit, and meal provided

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Short Film Casting – Multiple Roles

Job Description
A short film is casting several roles for an upcoming production that captures the intensity and emotion of a fast-paced urban story. The shoot involves a mix of lead and background characters, including a conductor, doctor, and a diverse group of subway passengers.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform assigned character roles naturally and effectively on camera

  • Collaborate with the director and crew to deliver authentic, believable performances

  • Follow on-set directions and maintain professionalism throughout the shoot

  • Work within a short 3–4 hour filming window

Requirements

  • The Conductor: Bearded White male, ideally over 6’0″, confident presence, commanding demeanor

  • Doctor: White or Asian woman, mid-30s to 40s, professional and composed

  • Extras: Six diverse individuals to portray subway passengers; open to all ethnicities and backgrounds

Compensation

  • The Conductor: $100/day

  • Doctor: $100/day

  • Extras: $80/day

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Scars in Bloom – Short Film Casting

Job Description
A heartfelt short film is casting for lead roles in “Scars in Bloom,” a story about a lonely girl who finds solace in plants and the one person who truly sees her. This emotionally rich project explores themes of acceptance, friendship, and self-discovery through quiet, visual storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

  • Bring authenticity and emotional depth to character-driven performances

  • Collaborate closely with the director and crew to convey vulnerability and growth

  • Participate in rehearsals and filming with professionalism and creativity

  • Engage with visual and environmental storytelling elements on set

Requirements

  • Must be 18+ but able to portray a teenager

  • Available for filming in Orlando, Florida

  • Comfortable with emotional and expressive acting styles

Roles Available

  • Monomay (Lead, Female): A teen girl marked by facial scars who finds comfort and confidence through her love of plants and a new friendship that helps her heal

  • Jason (Lead, Male): The school’s “Golden Boy” athlete who hides his insecurities behind his charm, learning empathy and vulnerability through his connection with Monomay

  • Fan Club (Supporting, Any Gender): A group of students who admire Jason and serve as a social backdrop to his emotional transformation

Compensation

  • Unpaid, copy and credit provided

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Languish – Short Film Casting

Job Description
A dramatic short film is seeking talented actors for two powerful lead roles in “Languish.” The story explores the emotional distance between a mother and daughter as they confront grief, faith, and generational wounds. This project offers an opportunity to perform deeply layered characters in an intimate and moving narrative.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray emotionally complex roles with depth and authenticity

  • Collaborate with the director and cast to bring powerful interpersonal dynamics to life

  • Participate in rehearsals and shoot days with professionalism and focus

  • Convey subtle emotional transitions through nuanced performance

Requirements

  • Female, African American

  • Mother: 47–60, a widowed woman ruled by faith and routine; hides judgment and fear beneath a composed devotion to tradition

  • Clio: 25–32, independent and self-contained; weighed down by grief, anger, and the ghosts of her past, struggling with her mother’s rejection

  • Must be available for filming in Los Angeles

  • Non-union actors only

Compensation

  • Paid: $220/day

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Chopsticks – Short Film Casting

Job Description
A short film titled “Chopsticks” is casting actors for a heartwarming and comedic story about a young couple’s first date at a ramen restaurant. The film explores themes of insecurity, connection, and self-acceptance as the pair navigate the awkward yet relatable challenge of not knowing how to use chopsticks.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray authentic and emotionally engaging performances that reflect everyday insecurities and humor

  • Collaborate closely with the director and cast to bring genuine chemistry and charm to the story

  • Participate in rehearsals and filming sessions with enthusiasm and professionalism

Requirements

  • Ages 18–20, all ethnicities welcome

  • Must be available for filming in Austin, Texas

  • Comfortable performing in comedic and heartfelt scenes

  • Acting experience preferred but not required

Roles Available

  • Julian (Lead, Male): Anxious yet earnest; determined to make his first date perfect despite his inability to use chopsticks

  • Myra (Lead, Female): Warm and outgoing; hides a quiet insecurity about not being able to use chopsticks

  • Raul (Supporting, Male): Supportive and optimistic friend who encourages Julian

  • Arturo (Supporting, Male): Sarcastic realist who teases Julian but secretly cares

  • Ashlyn (Supporting, Female): Dry and straightforward; the grounding voice of truth in the group

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Experimental Short Film – “MAMAN”

Job Description
An experimental short film inspired by Albert Camus’ The Stranger is seeking passionate collaborators for a visually and emotionally driven project. Set in the 1980s, “MAMAN” tells the story of a mother and son navigating the quiet endurance of life in a collapsing farmhouse. This film explores emotion, silence, and resilience through a poetic, visual narrative.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform roles that require emotional depth and subtle expression

  • Collaborate closely with the director and cinematographer to convey nuanced storytelling

  • Participate in a small, creative team focused on artistic exploration

  • Contribute to the proof of concept for a future feature adaptation

Requirements

  • Female, 30–40, to play the Mother (lead): quiet strength, emotional depth, subtle performance

  • Male, 35–45, to play the Father: tender yet volatile, controlled intensity

  • Male, 35–45, to play the Priest (supporting): rural presence, expressive, minimal dialogue

  • Male, 10–15, to play Young Meursault: silent observer, emotionally unreadable

  • Must be available to travel and self-cover travel costs

  • Preference for actors with experience in experimental or non-commercial film

Compensation

  • Collaborative, non-commercial project

  • Opportunity to work on 16mm/35mm film

  • Potential involvement in a future fully funded feature adaptation

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Extras and Featured Zombies Needed for Christmas Horror Short Film

Job Description
A Christmas-themed horror short film is now seeking extras and featured zombies for a fun and festive shoot in Rice, Texas. This is a unique opportunity to appear in a creative holiday-meets-horror project that combines classic Christmas charm with spooky twists.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray zombie extras or featured roles during the Christmas-themed scenes

  • Participate in behind-the-scenes crafts and film activities

  • Collaborate with the production team for makeup and effects application

  • Stay in costume and maintain character while on set

Requirements

  • Open to all adults (no children)

  • Must be available for a full-day shoot from sunrise to sundown

  • Comfortable wearing zombie makeup and participating in light special effects scenes

  • Must bring or create your own zombie-themed Christmas outfit (no Santa suits)

Compensation

  • IMDb credit and a $10 gas stipend

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Lead Male Actor Needed for Short Film “Three”

Job Description
A new original short film titled Three is now casting a lead male actor in Chicago, Illinois. The film is a psychological thriller and character study that explores the unraveling psyche of one man in a haunting, isolated setting. The story requires an emotionally layered performance that captures vulnerability, intensity, and human depth.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the lead character, Marcus, with emotional authenticity and range

  • Deliver nuanced dialogue and convey complex emotions through performance

  • Collaborate closely with the director and production team to bring the character to life

  • Participate in rehearsals and scheduled filming dates as required

Requirements

  • Male, ages 30–40

  • Must be comfortable exploring emotionally challenging material

  • Able to perform scenes requiring deep vulnerability, tension, and subtle expression

  • Previous acting experience in drama or psychological roles preferred

  • Based in or able to work in Chicago, IL

Compensation

  • Paid role (rate disclosed upon selection)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Filipino Lead Actresses for Short Film “Apo”

Job Description
A Filipino short film titled Apo is seeking two lead actresses for a heartfelt story centered on family and generational connection. This independent project will be filmed in Brooklyn and welcomes first-time performers who are passionate about storytelling and authentic representation.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray one of two lead roles: Mayumi, a young woman navigating her relationship with her grandmother, or Lola, an elder matriarchal figure.

  • Collaborate with the director and production team to deliver emotionally genuine performances.

  • Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled.

Requirements

  • Mayumi: Female, 18–25 years old.

  • Lola: Female, 60–80 years old.

  • Must speak fluent Tagalog.

  • No acting experience required.

  • Must be available for filming in Brooklyn, NY, on November 15–16.

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity (rate to be discussed upon selection).

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