Short Film Casting Call for Lead Role in “Loser”

Job Description

A darkly comic short film is casting its lead role for Loser, a character-driven story about a 30-year-old gamer living with his grandmother. The film explores themes of futility, routine, and the cycles we fall into. This project is intended for festival submissions—including Sydney Film Festival, Sundance, Tribeca, and SXSW—as well as online release. Cast will receive completed footage for their showreels.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a complex, emotionally layered character with subtle internalized acting

• Deliver a performance grounded in psychological depth and realism

• Collaborate with a committed creative team to bring a dramatic, cinematic story to life

• Participate in all required filming days (2–3 days total)

• Engage in physical storytelling, especially in quiet or solitary character moments

Role Details

GRANDSON

• Gender: Male

• Playing Age: 25–38

• Location: Sydney preferred

Character Description:
A man in his 30s—disheveled, unmotivated, and unhealthy—who spends his life gaming in his grandmother’s basement. His days are long, repetitive, and isolated, filled with gaming sessions, small rituals, and an avoidance of the outside world.

Key Traits:

• Strong emotional subtlety and internalized performance ability

• Comfortable with physical storytelling

• Ideal for actors seeking a role with psychological depth and rich subtext

Compensation

• Unpaid

• Actors will receive complete showreel material

• Festival exposure opportunity

Casting Older Woman for Short Film Project

Job Description
A powerful short film is seeking an older woman to take on a meaningful, story-driven role. This project focuses on emotional depth, authenticity, and real human experience. Acting experience is not required — the production is looking for someone with natural presence and the ability to connect with the camera in a genuine, heartfelt way.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in scripted scenes for a narrative short film

• Take simple direction from the production team

• Bring natural expression and authenticity to emotionally driven moments

• Work cooperatively with cast and crew in a supportive on-set environment

Requirements

• Woman, ages 70–85

• Lebanese-Australian background

• Comfortable being filmed

• No acting experience required

• Must be available for a December shoot in Sydney

Compensation

• Paid role

Lead and Supporting Roles for Dark Comedy Short Film

Job Description
A character-driven dark comedy short film is now casting two key roles: a socially withdrawn adult gamer and his sharp-tongued grandmother. The story explores themes of routine, emotional stagnation, and unexpected connection through a grounded, cinematic lens. Filming will take place in Sydney, with the project planned for festival submissions and online release.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver nuanced, emotionally rich performances

• Interpret subtext-driven scenes with authenticity

• Collaborate effectively with the director and cast

• Participate in rehearsals and maintain consistency across takes

• Bring strong presence to both quiet and expressive moments

Requirements

• GRANDSON: Male, playing age 25–38, preferably Sydney-based; comfortable portraying an unmotivated, isolated character

• GRANDMA: Female, playing age 65–75, preferably Sydney-based; able to balance sarcasm, grounded realism, and emotional depth

• Strong capacity for subtle dramatic performance

• Ability to convey physical and emotional expression in intimate scenes

• Reliable, collaborative, and committed to character development

Compensation

• Material from the film provided for showreels

• Professional experience on a festival-bound short film

• Opportunity to work on a grounded, emotionally driven narrative

Short Film Lead and Supporting Roles – Drama/Comedy

Job Description
A new short film is seeking actors for multiple roles in a heartfelt drama/comedy centered around friendship, emotional growth, and lighthearted humor. The story follows four young adults navigating personal challenges while trying to reconnect at their shared hangout spot. Filming will take place in Western Australia with catered meals provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray emotionally grounded and comedic moments with authenticity

• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast to build strong on-screen chemistry

• Attend rehearsals and deliver consistent performance quality

• Travel to designated set locations as required

Requirements

• Actors aged 19–21

• Ability to perform both comedic and dramatic scenes

• Comfortable working in emotionally expressive roles

• Ability to drive to set locations

• Semi-experienced to experienced performers encouraged to apply

Compensation

• Non-paid role