Short Film Casting Call for “Movie for Grandma”

Job Description

A New York-based micro-budget film is casting a Caucasian male actor for the day-player role of Joe. The production is seeking a performer between 40 and 50 years old who can perform scripted material naturally and work effectively within a professional film set environment. The role is a short paid booking with no specific height requirement.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Joe in a day-player role.
• Perform scripted scenes for the production.
• Follow direction during filming.
• Work collaboratively with cast and crew.

Requirements

• Caucasian male.
• Ages 40–50.
• Any height.
• Must be available to work in New York.

Compensation

• $85 for 4 hours or less.

Job Description

A New York-based micro-budget film is casting a Caucasian female actor for the day-player role of Anne. The production is seeking a performer between 40 and 50 years old who can confidently deliver scripted material and take direction during filming. The role offers a short paid booking on a narrative film production and is open to performers of any height who meet the requested casting profile.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Anne in a day-player role.
• Perform scripted material on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew.

Requirements

• Caucasian female.
• Ages 40–50.
• Any height.
• Must be available to work in New York.

Compensation

• $85 for 4 hours or less.

Job Description

A New York-based micro-budget film is casting an African American male actor for the day-player role of Shane. The production is seeking a performer between 32 and 38 years old who is at least 5’11” and comfortable performing scripted scenes on camera. Selected talent will work directly with the production team to portray the character and complete the required scenes for the film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Shane in a day-player role.
• Perform scripted scenes on camera.
• Follow creative direction during production.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• African American male.
• Ages 32–38.
• Height: 5’11” or taller.
• Must be available to work in New York.

Compensation

• $85 for 4 hours or less.

Job Description

A New York-based micro-budget film is casting an African American male actor for the day-player role of Kevin. The production is seeking talent between the ages of 30 and 40 who can confidently perform scripted material and work effectively with the production team. This is a short paid booking suitable for actors looking to add another film credit and gain experience on a narrative production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Kevin in a day-player role.
• Perform assigned scripted scenes.
• Take direction from the production team.
• Work professionally alongside cast and crew.

Requirements

• African American male.
• Ages 30–40.
• No specific height requirement.
• Must be available to work in New York.

Compensation

• $85 for 4 hours or less.

Job Description

A New York-based micro-budget film is casting an African American male actor for the day-player role of Detective Smith. The production is seeking a performer who can portray the detective character while meeting the specified age and height requirements. This is a paid acting opportunity for talent comfortable working on a micro-budget production, performing scripted material, and taking direction on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Detective Smith in the film.
• Perform scripted scenes for the character.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew.

Requirements

• African American male.
• Ages 30–45.
• Height: 5’10” or taller.
• Must be available to work in New York.

Compensation

• $225 for approximately 1.5 days of work.

Job Description

A New York-based micro-budget film is casting an African American male actor for the supporting role of Joseph. The production is seeking a performer who fits the specified age and height requirements and can confidently handle a supporting character within the film. Selected talent should be comfortable performing scripted material, taking direction, and collaborating with the cast and production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Joseph in a supporting role.
• Perform scripted scenes as directed.
• Work collaboratively with the cast and production team.
• Prepare appropriately for the assigned scenes.

Requirements

• African American male.
• Ages 35–42.
• Height: 5’7″ or taller.
• Must be available to work in New York.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Job Description

A short film titled “2 Grand Later (Barkly Times Film 2)” is casting two lead actors for a live-action production in Ocala, Florida. The 10–15 minute film follows two theater students working together on a performance studies project centered around a late-2010s dog blog, presented through a modern nu-metal-inspired concept. The production is seeking performers for Braeden and Madison, two creative and confident protagonists with contrasting personalities. Virtual auditions are accepted, and rehearsals will take place remotely via Zoom. Filming is expected to require approximately one to two days.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform one of two lead roles in a 10–15 minute live-action short film.
• Portray a theater student involved in the film’s central performance studies project.
• Learn and perform scripted scenes while bringing personality and authenticity to the character.
• Collaborate with the other lead actor and production team.
• Participate in remote rehearsals before filming.

Requirements

• Braeden: Male, ages 18–45, any ethnicity.
• Braeden is creative, determined, and confident and is completing an Acting 2 performance studies project.
• Madison: Female, ages 18–40, any ethnicity.
• Madison is sarcastic, creative, humorous, and confident and helps Braeden with his project while seeking film acting experience.
• Must be available to work in Ocala, Florida.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Compensation

• $115 for approximately 4.5 hours of filming.
• Paid lead roles.
• Food provided.
• Additional production-related items provided.

Job Description

A student short film titled “As the Sun Sets” is casting Florida-based talent for two parent roles in a heartfelt drama centered on a Latin family. The production is seeking performers who can bring authenticity and emotional depth to the roles of Sandra, the mother, and Cruz, the father. No prior acting experience is required. The project will film in Tallahassee, Florida, with travel, accommodations, and meals provided for selected talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a parent in a family-centered dramatic short film.
• Perform emotionally grounded and natural scenes.
• Work collaboratively with the student filmmaking team.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Sandra – Mom: Hispanic/Latina woman, ages 40–59; Puerto Rican or Cuban preferred; caring, sensitive, and stubborn personality; must be a native Spanish speaker.
• Cruz – Dad: Hispanic/Latino man, ages 40–59; Cuban-American preferred; dreamy, ambitious, and avoidant personality; must understand Spanish and be able to drive.
• Florida locals are encouraged to apply.
• No previous acting experience required.

Compensation

• Unpaid roles.
• Travel and accommodations covered.
• Meals provided on set.

Job Description

An independent horror production is casting a male actor to portray Tony in the paranormal short film “Phasmo.” The story centers on four investigators whose search for answers inside a suburban home becomes increasingly dangerous as they uncover the deadly force haunting the property. Tony is the group’s natural leader. He is charismatic and comfortable joking with his friends, but quickly becomes serious when circumstances demand it. The role calls for an actor who can project confidence and leadership while revealing vulnerability and genuine fear as the investigation begins to unravel.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tony as a confident and charismatic group leader.
• Balance lighter character moments with serious horror sequences.
• Demonstrate natural leadership and authority on screen.
• Show believable vulnerability and fear as events escalate.
• Collaborate effectively with the other actors and production team.

Requirements

• Male actor, late 20s.
• Strong screen presence and natural leadership qualities.
• Comfortable performing in horror and high-stress scenes.
• Able to balance dramatic performances with comedic moments.
• Comfortable working with a small independent film crew.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Food provided during production.
• Screen credit provided.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A paranormal horror short film is casting a male actor to play James, the serious and methodical member of a four-person investigation team. “Phasmo” follows the group into a suburban home connected to unexplained activity, disappearances, and deaths, where their routine investigation takes a terrifying turn. James is focused, disciplined, and committed to following the rules. He often serves as the voice of reason when others become distracted, requiring an actor who can deliver a grounded performance while gradually revealing genuine fear as the situation becomes increasingly dangerous.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray James as serious, focused, and methodical.
• Deliver a grounded and natural dramatic performance.
• Convey escalating fear while maintaining the character’s disciplined personality.
• Perform effectively in suspenseful and high-stress horror scenes.
• Work collaboratively with the ensemble and production crew.

Requirements

• Male actor, mid-20s.
• Strong ability to portray a serious, grounded character.
• Comfortable performing fear, tension, and horror material.
• Able to balance restrained character work with increasingly intense scenes.
• Must be comfortable working with a small independent production.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Food provided during production.
• Screen credit provided.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

“Bloodline,” a supernatural student short film, is casting background performers to portray vampires. The film follows estranged vampire brothers who return to their desert hometown for their father’s funeral and become drawn back into a family legacy they thought they had escaped. Selected extras will help populate the supernatural world of the film and contribute to the atmosphere of key scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a vampire background performer.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
• Maintain appropriate character and continuity during takes.
• Work professionally alongside the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Black or Hispanic male and female performers.
• Comfortable portraying a vampire in a supernatural film.
• Acting experience encouraged but not required.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Meal provided.
• IMDb credit.

Job Description

A supernatural student short film titled “Bloodline” is casting a male actor for the role of Lackey #2. The story follows two estranged vampire brothers returning to their dying desert hometown for their father’s funeral, where a reunion with their youngest sibling forces them to confront a powerful family legacy. The production is seeking a performer with a henchman-like presence who can fit naturally into the film’s dark supernatural world.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Lackey #2 in the supernatural short film.
• Follow scripted direction and blocking during filming.
• Maintain the character’s intimidating henchman presence.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Black or Hispanic.
• Henchman-type look or presence.
• Acting experience encouraged but not required.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Meal provided.
• IMDb credit.