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Casting Call: Lead Actress for Short Psychological Horror Film

Job Title: Lead Actress

Location: South Jersey

Job Description: We are currently seeking a talented and enthusiastic lead actress for an upcoming short psychological horror film set to be shot in South Jersey. This project presents a fantastic opportunity for aspiring actresses to showcase their skills in a gripping and challenging role. The film delves into the depths of psychological terror, requiring a lead who can convincingly portray complex emotions and a tense atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray the central character, bringing depth and authenticity to the role.
  • Collaborate closely with the director and crew to bring the vision of the script to life.
  • Be available for filming on mutually agreed-upon days between late August to mid-September.
  • Commit to a shooting schedule requiring your presence for approximately 2-4 days.
  • Participate in any necessary rehearsals prior to shooting.

Requirements:

  • Gender: Female
  • Height: 5’4” or taller
  • Complexion: Paler skin tone
  • Hair: Medium to long length, black or dark-colored
  • Must have a strong work ethic and be dedicated to the craft of acting.
  • Ability to convey a range of emotions and a sense of psychological depth.
  • Previous acting experience is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Must be able to provide own transportation to and from set locations in South Jersey.

Compensation:

  • This is an unpaid role.
  • Meals will be provided on all shooting days.
  • This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and footage for your acting reel.
  • The film will be submitted to film festivals across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and possibly New York, offering broad exposure.

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Incautious Casting Call Dylan Lead Role

Job Description
Casting is seeking an actor to portray Dylan, a lead role in the project Incautious. Dylan is quiet, thoughtful, and observant—the one who notices everything but doesn’t always say it out loud. He’s steady in a group, often acting as the calm presence when emotions start running hot. Dylan avoids unnecessary drama, but when pushed, he can deliver truth bluntly and with surprising intensity. This role is ideal for talent who can play subtle emotion, strong listening, and moments of grounded escalation.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Dylan with a reserved, composed presence and strong internal life

  • Deliver natural reactions and believable nonverbal choices in group scenes

  • Take direction and maintain continuity in tone, pacing, and physicality

  • Build tension subtly, then land key emotional moments with clarity and restraint

Requirements

  • Male talent, 20s–60s

  • Comfortable with understated, dialogue-light moments and strong reaction work

  • Strong on-camera listening skills and natural emotional control

  • Able to shift into sharper intensity when conflict escalates

Compensation

  • Paid role (rate and details provided upon selection)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Incautious Casting Call Tyler Lead Role

Job Description
Casting is seeking an actor to portray Tyler, a lead role in the project Incautious. Tyler is confident, laid-back, and naturally charismatic—someone who can keep things light even when tension builds. He’s the type to crack a joke, deflect with charm, and play it cool in group settings, but there’s more going on under the surface. When pressure hits, Tyler’s mask can slip, revealing stubbornness, insecurity, or a sharper edge. This role is ideal for talent who can balance easygoing energy with believable emotional shifts.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Tyler with relaxed confidence, charm, and authentic presence

  • Deliver natural reactions in social scenes and strong choices in conflict moments

  • Shift from playful to serious in a grounded, believable way

  • Take direction and maintain continuity in tone, pacing, and physical behavior

Requirements

  • Male talent, 20s–60s

  • Comfortable in dialogue-driven scenes with ensemble casts

  • Strong on-camera presence with emotional flexibility

  • Able to play subtle tension and escalation without overacting

Compensation

  • Paid role (rate and details provided upon selection)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Incautious Casting Call Courtney Lead Role

Job Description
Casting is seeking an actor to portray Courtney, a lead role in the project Incautious. Courtney is confident, social, and knows how to command attention without trying too hard. She’s quick with her words, sharp in conversation, and can read a room instantly. Courtney keeps things fun on the surface, but she’s not afraid to call people out when the vibe turns messy. This role is ideal for talent who can balance charm, boldness, and emotional honesty—especially in tense group dynamics.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Courtney with confidence, strong presence, and natural charisma

  • Deliver dialogue with quick timing, clear choices, and believable reactions

  • Play social scenes with ease, then shift into confrontation when stakes rise

  • Take direction well and maintain continuity in tone, pacing, and physicality

Requirements

  • Female talent, 20s–60s

  • Comfortable with dialogue-heavy scenes and ensemble dynamics

  • Strong emotional range for both playful and intense moments

  • Confident on camera with expressive reactions and grounded delivery

Compensation

  • Paid role (rate and details provided upon selection)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Incautious Casting Call Sarah Eaton Lead Role

Job Description
Casting is seeking an actor to portray Sarah Eaton, a lead role in the project Incautious. Sarah is the definition of sweet and soft-spoken—gentle, polite, and emotionally aware. She tends to keep things calm and avoids conflict, often putting others’ needs before her own. Sarah is caring and supportive, but when pressure builds, her sensitivity shows in quiet, heartfelt moments rather than big outbursts. This role is ideal for talent who can deliver subtle emotion, sincerity, and a grounded, warm presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Sarah Eaton with a gentle, soft-spoken energy and authentic warmth

  • Communicate emotion through subtle facial expressions, pauses, and natural reactions

  • Take direction well and maintain continuity in tone, pacing, and physicality

  • Deliver vulnerable moments with honesty and restraint

Requirements

  • Female talent, 20s–60s

  • Strong ability to play understated emotion and sincerity

  • Comfortable in dialogue-driven scenes with quiet intensity

  • Natural on-camera presence with strong listening and reaction skills

Compensation

  • Paid role (rate and details provided upon selection)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Incautious Casting Call Kristen Briggs Lead Role

Job Description
Casting is seeking an actor to portray Kristen Briggs, a lead role in the project Incautious. Kristen is warm, bubbly, and naturally upbeat—the kind of person who lights up a room and makes others feel welcomed. She smiles easily, laughs often, and brings a friendly, positive vibe to most situations. But when conflict hits or emotions run high, Kristen can become more reactive and sensitive, revealing deeper layers beneath her cheerful exterior. This role is ideal for talent who can balance bright energy with believable emotional turns.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Kristen Briggs with a bubbly, welcoming presence and strong charm

  • Deliver natural, expressive reactions in social and conflict-driven scenes

  • Show emotional range, shifting from upbeat to vulnerable when tension escalates

  • Take direction well and maintain continuity in facial expressions, tone, and pacing

Requirements

  • Female talent, 20s–60s

  • Strong on-camera presence with warmth, charisma, and emotional flexibility

  • Comfortable playing both light, friendly moments and more intense emotional beats

  • Able to keep performance grounded and authentic throughout

Compensation

  • Paid role (rate and details provided upon selection)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Incautious Casting Call Matt Eaton Lead Role

Job Description
Casting is seeking an actor to portray Matt Eaton, a lead role in the project Incautious. Matt is the quieter presence in the group—laid-back, observant, and generally easy to get along with. He doesn’t speak as much as the others, but when he does, it lands. Matt tends to process things internally, staying calm in most situations, though tension can bring out sharper reactions when he’s pushed too far. This role is a great fit for talent who can communicate a lot with subtle expressions, body language, and grounded realism.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Matt Eaton with a calm, reserved presence and strong internal life

  • Deliver subtle reactions and believable nonverbal choices in group scenes

  • Take direction and maintain continuity in tone, pacing, and physicality

  • Shift naturally from quiet observer to sharper emotional response when conflict escalates

Requirements

  • Male talent, 20s–60s

  • Comfortable with dialogue-light moments that rely on expression and presence

  • Strong listening skills and natural on-camera reactions

  • Able to play understated intensity without overacting

Compensation

  • Paid role (rate and details provided upon selection)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Incautious Casting Call Katie Briggs Lead Role

Job Description
Casting is seeking an actor to portray Katie Briggs, a lead role in the project Incautious. Katie is cool, calm, and fiercely passionate about sports. She’s comfortable hanging with the boys and can more than handle herself on the sports field. Katie smiles and laughs often, but she doesn’t show a lot of emotion beyond that—her strength is in confidence, focus, and a steady presence. This role is ideal for young talent who can play grounded, self-assured energy with subtle emotional expression.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Katie Briggs with calm confidence and natural athletic energy

  • Deliver a steady, grounded performance with subtle emotional beats

  • Take direction well and maintain continuity in reactions and body language

  • Bring believable “one of the guys” ease in group scenes and interactions

Requirements

  • Female talent, 8–18

  • Comfortable with sports-themed scenes and confident physicality

  • Able to play minimal outward emotion while still staying engaging on camera

  • Strong listening skills and natural reactions in ensemble moments

Compensation

  • Paid role (rate and details provided upon selection)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Incautious Casting Call Jimmy Briggs Lead Role

Job Description
Casting is seeking an actor to portray Jimmy Briggs, a lead role in the project Incautious. Jimmy is fun, loud, energetic, and passionate—often the center of attention in any room. He’s highly social, especially with friends like Mark, and he brings big personality through quick speech, expressive facial reactions, and animated hand gestures. While he’s entertaining and confident, Jimmy can also be a bit selfish and emotionally reactive at times. This role is ideal for a performer who can balance charm and intensity with fast, lively delivery.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Jimmy Briggs with high energy, humor, and magnetic presence

  • Deliver dialogue quickly with clear emotion, expressive reactions, and strong physicality

  • Show layered behavior: charismatic attention-seeker with occasional emotional sensitivity

  • Take direction and maintain continuity in pacing, gestures, and facial expressions

Requirements

  • Male talent, 8–16

  • Comfortable with big, animated performance choices and fast-paced dialogue

  • Strong comedic/social timing with the ability to shift into emotional moments

  • Confident on camera with expressive face and natural hand/arm movement

Compensation

  • Paid role (rate and details provided upon selection)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Incautious Casting Call Clyde Briggs Lead Role

Job Description
Casting is seeking an actor to portray Clyde Briggs, a lead role in the project Incautious. Clyde is sharp, intelligent, and packed with personality—fierce and charismatic when he walks into a room. But beneath that charm is a darker edge: a negative outlook, harsh attitude, and a volatile temper that can push people away. This role calls for an actor who can speak quickly and loudly with conviction, delivering big energy while still feeling grounded and real.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Clyde Briggs with charisma, intensity, and a commanding on-camera presence

  • Deliver fast-paced dialogue with strong emotional conviction and clear choices

  • Shift between charm and volatility in a believable, human way

  • Take direction well and maintain continuity in tone, pacing, and behavior across takes

Requirements

  • Male talent, 20s–60s

  • Strong acting range for mood swings, anger, and heightened confrontation

  • Comfortable with loud delivery, quick speech, and emotionally charged scenes

  • Able to bring layered personality—magnetic, but unpredictable

Compensation

  • Paid role (rate and details provided upon selection)

$$
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Incautious Casting Call Mark Eaton Lead Role

Job Description
Casting is seeking an actor to portray Mark Eaton, a lead role in the project Incautious. Mark is kind and loyal, but also stubborn and defensive. He’s the type of friend who shows up for the people he cares about, yet can turn hostile when he feels cornered or attacked. Mark’s default is calm and steady—he speaks slowly and evenly—until conflict pushes him, and then his volume and pace rise fast. This role is ideal for talent who can play restrained intensity and believable emotional escalation.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Mark Eaton with grounded loyalty, quiet confidence, and emotional control

  • Build tension through subtle reactions, then escalate naturally when provoked

  • Follow direction and maintain continuity in tone, pacing, and physicality

  • Perform conflict-driven moments with believable defensiveness and protective instincts

Requirements

  • Male talent, 8–16

  • Strong on-camera presence with the ability to shift from calm to confrontational

  • Comfortable with dialogue-heavy scenes and emotional conflict

  • Able to deliver a controlled speaking pace that intensifies under pressure

Compensation

  • Paid role (rate and details provided upon selection)

$$
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Incautious Casting Call Jen Eaton Lead Role

Job Description
Casting is seeking an actor to portray Jen Eaton, a lead character in the project Incautious. Jen is warm, upbeat, and friendly, with a caretaking energy that makes her want everyone around her to feel supported. Under pressure, she can become more neurotic and emotional, especially when alcohol or other substances are involved. This role is perfect for talent who can balance charm and vulnerability, with clear emotional shifts and grounded realism.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Jen Eaton with warmth, confidence, and a natural, approachable presence

  • Deliver emotionally honest moments that escalate under stress or substance influence

  • Take direction and maintain continuity in body language, tone, and character choices

  • Communicate clearly in performance with strong posture and expressive reactions

Requirements

  • Female talent, 20s–60s

  • Comfortable playing emotional intensity and heightened scenes authentically

  • Strong on-camera presence with a friendly baseline and layered vulnerability

  • Able to perform with clear physicality: confident posture, natural smiles, steady pacing

Compensation

  • Paid role (rate and details provided upon selection)

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Ben True Crime Reenactment Role

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is casting Ben, a featured reenactment role. Ben is a white male in his late 20s to early 30s with dark hair. This role involves scripted violence and murder content, so talent must be comfortable working with intense subject matter. Casting is looking for performers who can deliver grounded, believable reactions and closely match the required look for authenticity in the reenactment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Ben in scripted true crime reenactment scenes

  • Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity across takes

  • Deliver realistic emotional reactions that support the story

  • Maintain the required look and on-camera consistency throughout filming

Requirements

  • White male, late 20s–early 30s

  • Dark hair

  • Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content

  • Must closely resemble the reference look for the role

  • Available for studio filming in Knoxville, TN (details shared upon selection)

Compensation

  • $125/day flat rate

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02-25-2024

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