Young Girl for Short Film Role
Job Description
A short film project is casting a young girl with a distinctive look to take on a lead role in a heartfelt, Dublin-based production. The team is looking for fresh, natural talent—no previous acting experience required. This is a paid opportunity to be part of a professional film set and an exciting chance for a young performer to take center stage in an emotionally rich story.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray the lead role in a short film with emotional depth and authenticity
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Take direction from the film’s creative team during rehearsals and production
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Participate in filming days on set in or near Dublin
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Collaborate with cast and crew to bring the character to life
Requirements
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Girl aged 7–9 years old
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All ethnicities welcome
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Must have a distinctive look and strong presence
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Should be based in or around Dublin
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No acting experience required
Compensation
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Paid acting role
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Full support and guidance provided throughout the filming process
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Featured role in a professionally produced short film
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Job Description
The IADT short film Lapse in Consciousness is seeking two talented male actors for key roles in a surreal psychological drama exploring the fragile boundary between dreams and reality. The film follows Peter, a young man drifting through life in a haze, as his perception of reality begins to distort after a mysterious television broadcast mirrors his thoughts.
This is an unpaid student production, but food and transport will be provided for all participants.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray characters with emotional nuance and authenticity in a surreal, introspective narrative.
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Collaborate closely with the director and cinematography team to bring out the film’s dreamlike tone.
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Participate fully during filming days and rehearsals.
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Take direction effectively to capture both realism and abstract emotion.
Character Breakdown
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John: Male, mid to late 50s. A grounded yet distant figure representing the faded connection between reality and illusion.
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Peter: Male, early 20s. Drifts through life as if in a dream, his sense of reality slowly unraveling as strange events begin to mirror his inner turmoil.
Requirements
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Male actors within specified age ranges.
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Comfortable performing in an emotionally complex and atmospheric short film.
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Must be available for filming on November 13th, 14th, and 15th.
Compensation
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Unpaid
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Food and transport covered during filming.