“The Artist & The Hero” Short Film Casting Call for Film Crew

Job Description

Candido Cornejo Casting is casting two lead roles for “The Trip,” a SAG-AFTRA short film segment of the anthology feature “Through the Blinds.” The production will shoot in Los Angeles from August 28–30 and is seeking Los Angeles local hires only.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a principal character role in a SAG-AFTRA short film.
• Bring emotional depth and authenticity to the character.
• Collaborate with the director and production team during filming.
• Be available for the scheduled Los Angeles production dates.

Requirements

• Larry Williams: Man, early 20s; Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Indigenous, or mixed ethnicity; queer. Character is loyal, deep, adventurous, and planning a motorcycle trip through South America.
• Janie White: Woman, early 20s; Filipina American. Character is fierce, feminist, inclusive, career-driven, academically accomplished, and extremely loyal to her friends.

Compensation

$260 per day.

Job Description

Byrne Creative / Byrne Casting is seeking a Sydney-based male-identifying queer couple for an upcoming technology campaign. The production is looking for a real couple with genuine chemistry and a playful dynamic. Talent should be available during the September 9–11, 2026 shoot window, with one shoot day to be confirmed.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as a couple in a technology campaign.
• Participate in one scheduled shoot day.
• Bring natural chemistry and a playful, authentic dynamic to the campaign.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Be available within the required September shoot window.

Requirements

• Male-identifying queer couple.
• Ages 45–65.
• Must be Sydney-based.
• Real chemistry and a playful dynamic.

Compensation

$4,000 AUD per person, plus super, less tax.

Job Description

“The Frontrunner,” an animated short film directed by Oshi Wanigasekera, is casting two South Asian lead voice-over actors for a paid, non-union production. The film follows an imaginative young girl caught in the middle of her divorced parents’ custody battle. When her dance recital brings their ongoing conflict to a head, the story explores the lasting effects of parental conflict on a child’s identity and self-worth. Voice-over recording will take place in Toronto during September 2026. Natural and authentic South Asian accents based on the actor’s ethnicity are encouraged.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead voice-over role for the animated short film.
• Deliver an authentic and emotionally grounded character performance.
• Participate in an in-person recording session in Toronto.
• Collaborate with the director and production team during recording.

Requirements

• Seeking 2 South Asian lead actors.
• Mother: South Asian female, approximately 40–55.
• Father: South Asian male, approximately 40–55.
• Natural and authentic South Asian accents are encouraged.
• Non-union production.

Compensation

Paid.

Job Description

The short film “Well Hell,” a film by Brettina Davis, is casting a female actor for a strong supporting lead role. Production is seeking an Indigenous/Native American woman in her mid-30s for a three-day shoot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The character is a woman who has not always felt that she fits within her own community and has found comfort and connection through her Black American best friend. She is brave, honest, curious, and often the voice of reason, while also struggling to listen to her elders and navigating the pressures of the modern world.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a strong supporting character in the short film.
• Deliver an emotionally grounded and authentic performance.
• Collaborate with the director, cast, and production team.
• Participate in three scheduled filming days.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• Indigenous/Native American.
• Able to portray a woman in her mid-30s.
• Strong dramatic and character-driven acting abilities.

Compensation

$750 total project stipend.

Job Description

An upcoming relationship drama short film is casting two lead actors in New York City. The story follows a couple whose future is challenged by an unexpected revelation, forcing them to confront trust, love, and what happened while they were apart.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead role in a relationship-focused short film.
• Portray emotionally complex scenes involving trust and relationships.
• Attend required rehearsals in NYC.
• Follow creative direction throughout filming.
• Complete a self-tape audition for consideration.

Requirements

• Female Lead: Emotionally complex role portraying a woman revealing information that could change her relationship while hoping to preserve it.
• Male Lead: Emotionally grounded role portraying a man processing the revelation and questioning whether the relationship can survive.
• Self-tape audition required.
• Submit via direct message to receive audition details.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

Memoria Di is seeking extras for an upcoming film shooting in South Brooklyn, New York. The production is looking for young adult talent to portray members of a friend group in paid background roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background extra in a film.
• Portray a member of a young friend group.
• Follow production direction while on set.
• Maintain a professional presence throughout filming.

Requirements

• Ages 18–22.
• Must be available to film in South Brooklyn, NYC.
• Submit your name and current pictures.

Compensation

• Paid.

Job Description

A non-union short film titled New Mutiny is urgently casting a lead actor, ages 18–24, to convincingly portray a 16-year-old character. Production will film in Los Angeles, California, on August 29–30, 2026. The character, Juliet, is nonbinary. The production especially encourages nonbinary and transgender actors to submit, although actors of all gender identities will be considered. Juliet is cast in their high school production of Romeo & Juliet. Sensitive, thoughtful, and quietly courageous, they carry the weight of rejection from their mother but ultimately choose vulnerability over fear.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the lead role of Juliet in New Mutiny
• Convincingly portray a 16-year-old high school student
• Deliver emotionally nuanced and dialogue-driven scenes
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Participate in virtual rehearsals if required

Requirements

• Actors ages 18–24
• Must convincingly portray age 16
• Character is nonbinary
• Nonbinary and transgender actors are strongly encouraged to submit
• Actors of all gender identities will be considered
• Casting will be conducted from submitted tapes with no callback scheduled

Compensation

$150/shoot day, plus a digital copy of the film, credit, and meals

Job Description

The independent short film Paradiso is seeking a Gaffer for an upcoming low-budget, self-funded production filming in Los Angeles, California. Inspired by Hollywood’s golden age, Paradiso is a modern noir following Xavier, an aspiring young actor whose pursuit of success brings him face-to-face with the darker side of the film industry. The production is looking for a crew member interested in dark, moody filmmaking and a run-and-gun independent production style.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as Gaffer for the short film production
• Support the cinematographer and director with lighting needs
• Help establish the production’s dark, atmospheric noir aesthetic
• Assist with lighting setups across different filming locations
• Work efficiently within a run-and-gun production environment
• Collaborate professionally with the camera and production teams

Requirements

• Experience or working knowledge of film lighting and gaffer responsibilities
• Interest in dark, atmospheric, and noir-inspired filmmaking
• Comfortable working on a low-budget, self-funded production
• Filmmakers looking to expand their portfolios are encouraged to apply

Compensation

Unpaid / Volunteer

Job Description

The independent short film Paradiso is seeking a Sound Recordist to join its volunteer production crew in Los Angeles, California. The self-funded, low-budget short film is a modern noir inspired by Hollywood’s golden age. It follows an aspiring actor named Xavier as a promising career opportunity draws him into the darker side of the entertainment industry. The production will use a run-and-gun indie filmmaking approach while shooting at various classic Hollywood locations.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as Sound Recordist during production
• Capture production audio throughout filming
• Coordinate with the director and other crew members
• Support filming at multiple Los Angeles and Hollywood locations
• Adapt to a fast-moving, independent filmmaking environment
• Maintain professional and collaborative conduct throughout production

Requirements

• Sound recording experience or relevant production knowledge
• Comfortable working within an independent filmmaking environment
• Interest in low-budget and portfolio-building film projects
• Interest in noir and atmospheric filmmaking is a plus

Compensation

Unpaid / Volunteer

Job Description

The independent short film Paradiso is seeking a Cinematographer for a low-budget, self-funded production filming in Los Angeles, California. Paradiso is a modern noir inspired by Hollywood’s golden age. The story follows Xavier, an aspiring young actor who receives a rare opportunity to star in a television series after a difficult week of auditions, only to confront the darker side of the entertainment industry. The production plans to film at classic Hollywood locations and is looking for someone interested in run-and-gun independent filmmaking and dark, moody visual storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as Cinematographer for the short film
• Collaborate with the director on the film’s visual approach
• Help create a stylish, dark, modern-noir aesthetic
• Capture footage across various Los Angeles and Hollywood locations
• Work effectively within a run-and-gun indie production environment
• Collaborate professionally with the production team

Requirements

• Cinematography experience or a strong interest in developing cinematography skills
• Interest in noir, dark, and atmospheric visual storytelling
• Comfortable working on a low-budget, self-funded independent film
• Portfolio-building filmmakers are encouraged to apply

Compensation

Unpaid / Volunteer

Job Description

The production team for the short film Arabella is casting actors and dancers for multiple roles filming January 8–10 in Savannah, Georgia. The production is particularly interested in performers with dance backgrounds, although actors of all experience levels are encouraged to submit. Several roles require performers to learn and execute up to five minutes of waltz choreography with a partner. This is a Savannah-area local hire production. Union and non-union performers are being accepted.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned character in the short film Arabella
• Attend rehearsals, callbacks, and filming as required
• Learn and perform waltz choreography for applicable roles
• Follow direction from the filmmaking and choreography teams
• Participate in masked and/or staged violent scenes when required by the role
• Maintain professional conduct throughout production

Requirements

• Arabella: Female, ages 20–25, any ethnicity; must perform up to five minutes of partnered waltz choreography and be comfortable wearing a mask and participating in scenes of violence; pay negotiable
• Father: Male, ages 45–50, any ethnicity; cordial, commanding, organized and observant character with a gentle and nurturing side; pay negotiable
• Charles: Male, ages 20–25, any ethnicity; confident character who must perform partnered waltz choreography and be comfortable participating in scenes of violence; non-speaking role
• The Strangers: Four male dancers, any demographic; must perform partnered waltz choreography and be comfortable wearing masks; non-speaking roles
• The Bird People: Three female dancers and one male dancer, any demographic; must perform partnered waltz choreography and be comfortable wearing masks; non-speaking roles
• Arabella’s Mother: Female, ages 40–50, any ethnicity; character’s face will not be shown; non-speaking role
• Housing and transportation are not provided
• All experience levels may submit
• Union and non-union performers accepted

Compensation

Unpaid unless otherwise noted. Pay is negotiable for the Arabella and Father roles.

Junior – Short Film Casting Call

Job Description

A short film production is casting a young male actor to portray Junior, a lively and mischievous boy from a rural family in Trelawny, Jamaica. The character is described as boisterous, expensive—or as his sister Apple calls him, “friday friday”—making this an engaging role for a young performer with personality, energy, and natural screen presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Junior in a narrative short film.
• Bring energy and personality to scripted scenes.
• Perform naturally alongside actors portraying family members.
• Follow acting and blocking direction from the production team.
• Help create an authentic portrayal of a rural Jamaican family.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Character age: 9–11.
• Must be based in Jamaica.
• Energetic and expressive on camera.
• Comfortable portraying a lively and boisterous personality.
• Able to follow creative direction.

Compensation

• Compensation details are not specified.