Casting Call: Short Film – “Stephanie”
Job Responsibilities:
- Bring the character of Stephanie to life by embodying her personality traits: daring, adventurous, sarcastic, and outspoken.
- Collaborate closely with the director and fellow cast members to deliver authentic and compelling performances.
- Attend rehearsals, table reads, and other pre-production meetings as required.
- Be punctual and professional on set, following the direction of the director and production team.
- Be open to feedback and willing to adapt your performance based on the director’s vision.
Requirements:
- Age: 18-early 20’s
- Ethnicity: Multiracial
- Experience: Previous acting experience is preferred but not mandatory. We welcome both seasoned actors and newcomers with a passion for the craft.
- Ability to portray the character’s traits of being daring, adventurous, sarcastic, and outspoken convincingly.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Compensation:
- This is a paid opportunity. Compensation will be discussed during the audition/callback process.
- Travel expenses, if applicable, will be covered by the production company.
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