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Short Film on Healing and Trauma for Multiple Roles

Job Description

Kelsey Blevins is casting a powerful short film centered on themes of eating disorders, abuse, loss, and healing. The poetic narrative follows a young woman as she navigates life after trauma, with the support of key relationships that influence her journey. This emotionally rich project seeks passionate actors eager to participate in a human-centered story.

Roles & Responsibilities

THERAPIST (Female, 30s–40s)

  • Portray a calm, grounded presence

  • Guide the main character through emotional recovery

  • Reflect maturity, empathy, and steadiness

GABBY (Female, 20s)

  • Embody the main character grappling with:

    • The emotional aftermath of an eating disorder

    • A toxic romantic relationship

    • Lingering memories of lost love

ELLIOT (Male, 20s)

  • Portray a charismatic, emotionally layered, and increasingly manipulative partner

  • Showcase subtle shifts from charm to toxicity

Requirements

  • Submit headshots, resume, and a reel (if available)

  • Include the role name in the email subject line

Compensation

  • $20 per hour

  • IMDb credit

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Studio Engineers for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is seeking talent to portray studio engineers in scenes set within a professional recording or production environment. Performers will help bring authenticity to the studio setting through natural reactions, focused energy, and believable on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray studio engineers in background scenes

  • Follow direction from the production team

  • Maintain realistic interactions and reactions appropriate to a recording studio

  • Support continuity needs across multiple takes

Requirements

  • Men

  • Ages 25–45

  • All ethnicities

  • Able to convincingly portray a studio engineer

  • Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

  • Rate provided upon booking

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High School Students for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is seeking talent to portray high school students in classroom and school environment scenes. Performers should be able to authentically represent the look, energy, and demeanor of teenagers, contributing to a realistic and engaging school setting on screen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in background scenes as high school students

  • Follow direction from the production team

  • Provide natural reactions and interactions suitable for a school environment

  • Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

  • Boys and girls

  • Ages 14–20

  • Able to convincingly portray high school students

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • Able to work as a local hire

Compensation

  • Rate provided upon booking

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Nail Salon Customers for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is seeking women to portray nail salon customers in a fun, everyday environment. Talent will appear in casual scenes that help build the world of the story, adding authenticity and energy to the setting.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a nail salon customer in background scenes

  • Follow direction from the production team

  • Provide natural reactions and interactions that feel true to a salon environment

  • Maintain continuity and professionalism on set

Requirements

  • Women, all ethnicities

  • Ages 18+

  • Comfortable appearing in a casual salon setting

  • Able to work as a local hire

Compensation

  • Rate provided upon booking

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Job Description
A short film is casting a young actor to portray a five-year-old girl in a powerful, emotionally driven story. This lead role requires a performer capable of conveying deep emotional range with minimal dialogue. The character embodies a wild, ethereal, and slightly feral energy, and the film explores themes of grief and childhood vulnerability.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a five-year-old girl with strong emotional depth

  • Deliver a compelling performance with minimal spoken lines

  • Follow direction from the director to capture nuanced emotional beats

  • Participate in callbacks and shoot dates as scheduled

Requirements

  • Actor age 9+

  • Ability to play a 5-year-old believably

  • Strong emotional range, particularly for themes related to grief

  • Comfortable portraying expressive, instinctive, and raw childlike energy

  • Able to work as a local hire in East L.A.

Compensation

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  • Rate provided upon booking

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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate fitness mat usage in on-camera scenes

  • Perform light exercises or poses as directed

  • Maintain an energetic, healthy, and camera-ready presence

  • Collaborate with the production team to achieve clean, dynamic visuals

Requirements

  • Asian women

  • Ages 18–50

  • Fit and active appearance

  • Comfortable performing basic fitness movements

Compensation

  • $250 + 20% agency fee

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Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in a commercial spot with strong on-camera presence

  • Follow direction from the production and creative team

  • Participate in a scheduled fitting prior to filming

  • Deliver confident, expressive reactions and movements during scenes

Requirements

  • Very large and muscular men

  • Ages 30+

  • Must work as a local hire in Austin, TX

  • Comfortable performing in a humorous commercial environment

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  • $822.30 (SAG scale)

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Job Description
A commercial production is seeking a skilled female pianist to portray a thoughtful, focused musician with a dedicated presence. Talent should possess elegant, meticulous technique and agile fingers, with the ability to deliver a convincing performance on camera. Makeup will be applied to simulate light eczema, and the pianist must be comfortable gently scratching on cue. This role includes travel options for non-local talent.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform piano playing on camera with precision and emotional depth

  • Portray a pensive, dedicated musician in various scenes

  • Participate in a virtual callback and on-set fitting

  • Work with makeup artists applying light special-effects makeup

  • Deliver consistent performance across multiple takes

Requirements

  • Female pianist, approximately ages 40–50

  • All ethnicities welcome

  • Strong piano skills and confident performance ability

  • No allergies to makeup products

  • Comfortable with light acting elements

Compensation

  • Session Fee: $700 for 12 hours

  • Fitting Fee: $150 for 3 hours

  • Usage Fee: $5,000 (if recognizable in final asset)

  • Travel Fee (if applicable): $350 per day

  • Down Day/Rehearsal (if applicable): $350 per day

  • Per Diem (if applicable): $75 per day

  • Renewal option available for up to 2 additional years at a 10% bump

  • Agency Fee: +20% on all rates

  • Production may provide flight, hotel, and transportation for non-local talent

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Job Description
A holiday film production is seeking a young boy photo double to match specific physical characteristics for theme park ride sequences. This role involves standing in for the principal actor during select shots and requires comfort working in an amusement park environment. Talent must be available for a morning call time and able to work as a local hire in Orlando, Florida.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as a photo double for a young boy in select scenes

  • Follow direction from the production team for ride-based shots

  • Safely participate in amusement park ride setups

  • Maintain a cooperative and professional attitude on set

Requirements

  • Caucasian or Hispanic boy

  • Dark hair

  • Approximately 4’4” tall

  • Must be legal to work in the U.S. with proper documentation

  • Must work as a local in Orlando, FL

Compensation

  • $200 for 12 hours

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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities

  • Stand in for the principal actor during lighting and camera setups

  • Participate in theme park ride scenes as needed

  • Follow direction from the director and crew

  • Maintain continuity and positioning for technical accuracy

  • Be available for varying call times, including an overnight shoot

Requirements

  • Caucasian male

  • Approximately 6’0” tall

  • Must be able to work all listed shoot days

  • Must be legal to work in the U.S. with proper documentation

  • Local to Orlando, FL

Compensation

  • $200 for 12 hours

  • Standard production payment timeline applies

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Job Description
A short film titled New Growth is seeking young actors to portray middle-school–aged characters in a heartfelt story about friendship, betrayal, and self-acceptance. After her best friend abandons her on the first day of middle school, a Black girl discovers unexpected solidarity and strength in her identity. Filming is scheduled for Spring 2026.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in emotionally grounded scenes centered on friendship dynamics

  • Work collaboratively with fellow young actors and the directing team

  • Bring authenticity, vulnerability, and personality to the role

  • Participate in both dramatic and lighthearted moments that reflect middle school life

Requirements
Casting the following roles (ages 10–14):

  • Trinity Turner – Overconfident on the surface but eager to fit in; teased for her 4c hair. Has box braids.

  • Naomi Gomez – Afro-Latina, dweeby but more physically developed than Trinity; leaves Trinity for a popular clique.

  • Ivy – Former nerd turned “it girl”; confident leader of the clique Naomi joins.

  • Brooke – Age 12, but looks much younger; sweet, innocent, and judged for not acting “grown.”

  • Extras (Ages 10–16) – Kids or teens who can pass for middle school students to fill hallways, classrooms, and school scenes.

Compensation

  • Paid short film (rate disclosed upon selection)

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Job Description
A darkly comic short film is casting its lead role for a festival-bound project shooting in Sydney. The story centers on a 30-something gamer living in his grandmother’s basement, exploring themes of futility, routine, and emotional stagnation. This role requires an actor capable of delivering subtle, internalized, and psychologically layered performance.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as the film’s lead character, the grandson

  • Convey emotional nuance through quiet, solitary, and physical storytelling

  • Work collaboratively with the director to shape a grounded, complex portrayal

  • Participate in a 2–3 day shoot in January 2026

  • Contribute to a cinematic, bold, and character-driven short film

Requirements

  • Male actor, playing age 25–38

  • Sydney-based preferred

  • Strong ability to deliver internal, nuanced performance

  • Comfortable with dramatic roles involving introspection and emotional depth

  • Suited for actors seeking a psychologically rich character

Compensation

  • Paid role; rate provided upon selection

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Job Description
An indie European mockumentary is casting an actor who can convincingly portray a Quentin Tarantino look-alike for a fun, quirky scene in the film Disaster Girl. The scene follows Nell, a bold outsider from Berlin chasing her Hollywood dreams, as she and a filmmaker set out on a playful hunt for Tarantino. This role requires someone who can embody Tarantino’s recognizable essence and physical presence.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a convincing Quentin Tarantino look-alike on screen

  • Participate in a comedic, mockumentary-style scene

  • Work collaboratively with the director and cast to capture the film’s playful tone

  • Deliver natural performance suited for a quirky, character-driven moment

Requirements

  • Must resemble Quentin Tarantino (approx. 6’1″)

  • Comfortable performing in a comedic and mockumentary style

  • Must be available for 1–2 shoot days in Los Angeles

  • Open to working on an unpaid indie European project for credit and festival visibility

Compensation

  • Unpaid; offers screen credit and visibility in an international indie film

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