Casting Call: Lead Role for Short Film
Job Description:
Hammond Cox Casting is seeking a young actor, fluent in Persian Farsi, to play the lead role in an upcoming short film. This is a paid opportunity, and the role requires a child aged 6-10 years old, of any gender. The film will be shot in Spain, and the selected child will have a unique chance to star in a professionally produced short film, showcasing their fluency in Persian Farsi. No previous acting experience is required, making this a wonderful opportunity for a child interested in acting.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray the lead character in the short film, delivering lines and performing actions as directed.
- Participate in rehearsals and filming sessions, following the guidance of the director and crew.
- Travel to Spain for the duration of the film shoot, with all arrangements handled by the production company.
- Collaborate with the production team to bring the character to life, ensuring a captivating performance.
Requirements:
- Fluent Persian Farsi speaker.
- Aged 6-10 years old.
- Open to all genders.
- Based in the UK (as travel will be arranged from the UK to Spain).
- No previous acting experience required.
- Willingness to travel and stay in Spain for the film shoot.
Compensation:
- Paid lead role.
- All transport and accommodation will be covered by the production company.
- The production company will also arrange with local councils for the child to be absent from school during the shoot.
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Job Description
Golden Age Studios is casting a Black or Mixed-Race actress to play Kyra, one of the leading roles in the upcoming London-based short film RUN. RUN is a zombie thriller following two survivors trying to navigate a world overrun by the infected. After running out of food, they are forced to embark on a dangerous supply run. An encounter with the infected separates them, leaving both characters fighting their way back to each other.
Kyra, ages 21–28, was once a kind-hearted and innocent person, but surviving the zombie apocalypse has transformed her into someone colder and more hardened. Beneath that exterior, traces of her former kindness remain. She is fiercely protective of others and willing to risk her own life to help them, a quality that serves as both her greatest strength and greatest weakness.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray Kyra, a lead character in the zombie thriller short film RUN.
- Deliver a layered performance balancing toughness, vulnerability, and compassion.
- Participate in rehearsals, filming, and other production activities as required.
- Collaborate closely with the director and fellow cast members.
- Perform dramatic and thriller-focused scenes involving survival and danger.
Requirements
- Black or Mixed-Race female actress.
- Playing age: 21–28.
- Strong dramatic acting ability and commitment to the character.
- Comfortable performing within the zombie, horror, and thriller genres.
Compensation
Compensation is not specified.
Lead Child Actor (Refugee or Migrant Background) for Short Film
Job Description
A short dramatic film is casting a thoughtful, curious child (age 9–12) to play the lead character Elmi, who forms a powerful friendship amid rising tension. The production welcomes first-time performers and offers a supportive environment for young talent to shine.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray Elmi with honesty and emotional depth
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Work closely with the director to develop the character’s journey
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Collaborate with another young co-star to depict a believable friendship
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Attend fittings, rehearsals, and seven shoot days
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Maintain focus and professionalism on set
Requirements
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Boy or girl aged 9–12
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Refugee or migrant background strongly encouraged (e.g., Eritrea, Sudan, Somalia, Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Vietnam)
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No prior acting experience required; enthusiasm and authenticity valued
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Able to travel to a British seaside town for all filming dates
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Parent or guardian consent and supervision throughout production
Compensation
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Paid role (rate disclosed upon selection)
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Travel and meals covered during filming
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Screen credit and footage for future opportunities
