“Talkback” Short Film Casting Call

Short Drama Film Casting for Speaking Roles

Job Description

A paid short drama film is casting speaking roles for an upcoming production filming in Brisbane. The film follows a street busker pursuing a music career while navigating family expectations and personal dreams. Casting is seeking talented performers from diverse backgrounds, with a strong commitment to inclusive storytelling. This is an excellent opportunity for actors and singers looking to join a character-driven independent film.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a speaking role in a short drama film.
• Collaborate with the director and production team during rehearsals and filming.
• Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances.
• Participate in scheduled production activities.

Requirements

• Seeking performers for the following roles:
  • Natalie (Lead): Female-identifying, mid-to-late 20s. Open to singers or actors who identify as autistic and/or neurodivergent. Must be comfortable singing.
  • Rachel: Female-identifying, early to mid-20s. Portrays a confident and caring law student.
  • Marty: Male-identifying, late 30s to early 40s. Portrays a friendly barista and former street performer.
• Open to performers of all cultural backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences.
• Must be available to film in Brisbane.

Job Description
An emotionally driven short film is seeking talented performers for lead and supporting roles. This powerful narrative explores identity, responsibility, and unintended consequences through the lens of a migrant laborer placed in an unfamiliar caregiving role. Filming will take place in Sydney, NSW, and offers actors the opportunity to collaborate on a story-rich, cinematic project designed for festival audiences. This is a character-focused short film ideal for actors looking to build meaningful screen credits and work on socially relevant material.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray authentic, emotionally grounded performances aligned with the script
• Collaborate closely with the director and cast to develop believable character dynamics
• Participate in rehearsals and scheduled shoot days as required
• Perform scenes that may involve heightened emotional or physical moments in a safe, professional environment

Requirements

• Lead Role (Taha): Male actors, ages 25–35, South Asian descent preferred; Nepali, Hindi, or Bangla language skills are a plus but not required
• Supporting Role (Isaac): Male child actors, ages 5–10, Caucasian; no prior acting experience required; must be comfortable performing a scripted choking scene under supervision
• Supporting Role (The Maid): Female actors, ages 18–35, African descent; must be comfortable with light VFX makeup
• Must be reliable, professional, and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• Unpaid role
• Meals provided during shoot
• Valuable on-set experience and footage for showreels