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

Short Film Casting Call for Lead and Supporting Roles

Job Description
An independent short film project is now casting lead and supporting actors for an emotionally driven story filming in Las Vegas, Nevada. Casting directors are seeking performers with strong emotional depth, natural chemistry, and authentic screen presence for the lead roles of Samuel and Sofia, along with a supporting street character role. This non-union production is being created for a film festival and offers a great opportunity for actors looking to build experience in narrative filmmaking.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray lead or supporting characters in a dramatic short film
• Deliver emotionally grounded and expressive performances
• Collaborate with directors and fellow cast members during filming
• Participate in scheduled nighttime shoots
• Follow creative direction throughout production

Requirements

• Strong acting ability and emotional range required
• Natural chemistry and expressive performances encouraged
• Seeking talent for romantic and emotionally layered roles
• Comfortable performing in dramatic scenes
• Must be available for filming in Las Vegas
• Reel or previous acting experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

• Non-union acting opportunity
• Meals and gas compensation provided
• Opportunity to appear in a film festival project
• Gain experience in an independent short film production

Modeling Open Call in Australia

Job Description
A leading modeling agency is now holding an open call across Australia in search of fresh faces with unique features, strong presence, and natural confidence. Scouts are seeking aspiring models with authentic style and individuality for potential representation and future fashion, beauty, and commercial opportunities. This is a great chance for new talent to break into the modeling industry and get discovered by professionals.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in the agency’s open casting process
• Submit natural photos and an introduction video
• Showcase confidence, personality, and authentic presence
• Be available for potential follow-up meetings or opportunities
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout the scouting process

Requirements

• Open to aspiring and experienced models
• Must have unique features and strong on-camera presence
• Natural, unfiltered photos preferred
• Comfortable creating a short introduction video
• Must provide name, age, and current location
• Confidence and authenticity encouraged

Compensation

• Opportunity for professional modeling representation
• Potential access to future fashion and commercial campaigns
• Exposure to industry scouts and modeling professionals

Short Film Casting Call for Drama Project

Job Description
An upcoming short film is now casting actors for a powerful drama exploring grief, survivor’s guilt, and identity. The story follows a young man returning to the coastline where memories and family visions continue to haunt him. Casting directors are seeking emotionally grounded performers with strong dramatic ability for lead and supporting roles in this character-driven project filming at Seven Sisters Beach.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray emotionally layered characters in a dramatic short film
• Collaborate closely with directors and cast during filming
• Deliver authentic performances centered on family relationships and emotional conflict
• Participate in on-location filming at coastal settings
• Follow creative direction throughout production

Requirements

• Seeking actors for multiple lead and supporting roles
• Male actors ages 24–30 for the role of Freddie
• Adult actors ages 40–55 for parental roles
• Must be able to perform a strong Manchester accent or native northern accent
• White/European descent preferred for story continuity
• Working-class authenticity and strong emotional range encouraged
• Previous acting experience preferred

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity
• Opportunity to work on an emotionally driven independent short film
• Gain experience in a professionally directed production

U.S. Army PSA Casting Call

Job Description
A production company is now casting men and women for an upcoming series of public service announcement videos focused on U.S. Army topics. Casting directors are seeking non-union talent with strong presence and professionalism for multiple PSA shoots expected to film in the Richmond, Virginia area. This project includes several short-form video campaigns for digital and public outreach use.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in PSA video productions for military-related campaigns
• Follow on-set direction from producers and directors
• Participate in filming for 29-second and 59-second video spots
• Maintain professional appearance and military grooming standards when required
• Be available for one or multiple scheduled filming dates depending on role

Requirements

• Men and women ages 20–50
• Open to all ethnicities
• Non-speaking roles
• Must be non-union talent
• Comfortable following military grooming and appearance standards
• Must be available for filming in the Richmond, VA area

Compensation

• Minimum $150 per filming day
• Opportunity to appear in official PSA campaigns
• Exposure through digital, website, and social media distribution

Job Description

An EICAR student film titled Mr. Setback is now casting actors for an upcoming production filming in Paris, France. The story follows a nervous boyfriend whose fear and procrastination spiral into chaos before meeting his girlfriend’s parents.

The production is seeking performers for lead roles in this character-driven short film project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray lead characters in a scripted student film
• Attend rehearsals and filming sessions as scheduled
• Collaborate with the director and production team
• Deliver emotionally authentic and engaging performances
• Participate in scenes focused on relationship dynamics and comedy-drama storytelling

Requirements

Casting is currently seeking:

• Layla
  • Female
  • Mid-20s
  • Arab background
• Pedro
  • Male
  • Mid-20s
  • Spanish background

Applicants should be comfortable performing in an independent student film environment.

Compensation Details

• Unpaid opportunity
• Food will be provided during production

NYU Thesis Film Casting Call

Job Description
An NYU graduate thesis film titled Brown Waters is now casting young Black female actors for lead and supporting roles in a coming-of-age story set in Georgia’s Bible Belt. The production is seeking talented young performers with strong emotional presence for an independent film exploring family, identity, and growing up in the South.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes in a dramatic coming-of-age film
• Collaborate with the director and cast during production
• Participate in callbacks and filming as scheduled
• Bring emotional authenticity and depth to the role

Requirements

• Seeking Black female actors for the following roles:
  • Adena: ages 9–12, lead role
  • Mary Ann: ages 12–15, supporting role
• Comfortable performing in a dramatic independent film
• Must be available for callbacks and filming in Decatur, Georgia
• Acting experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

• Meals provided during production
• Travel stipend available
• Film credit for participation
• Opportunity to work on an NYU graduate thesis film

SAG-AFTRA Short Film Casting Call

Job Description
A SAG-AFTRA graduate thesis short film filming in Virginia Beach is now casting Cuban-American and Filipino-American actors for multiple lead and supporting roles. The emotionally driven story follows a Cuban immigrant mother navigating family struggles, identity, and sacrifice while living in Norfolk, Virginia during the late 1960s. Hampton Roads local talent is strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a SAG-AFTRA short film
• Collaborate with directors and fellow cast members during production
• Participate in self-tape auditions and virtual callbacks if selected
• Bring emotional depth and authenticity to character performances

Requirements

• Cuban-American and Filipino-American actors encouraged to apply
• Comfortable performing emotionally dramatic scenes
• Some roles require comfort with beachwear scenes (no water work involved)
• Certain roles may require kissing scenes or smoking prop cigarettes
• Must be available for filming in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Compensation

• Lead roles paid up to $300 per day plus agency fee if applicable
• Supporting roles paid SAG SPA scale rates
• Professional SAG-AFTRA production credit
• Multi-day filming opportunity

Job Description

Shah Film Productions is now hiring 25 stagehands for event production work at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando. Crew members will assist with event setup and strike operations for an upcoming production in Orlando, Florida.

This is a paid labor opportunity ideal for individuals with stagehand, live event, or production support experience. Applicants may choose to work setup, strike, or both days depending on availability.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup and strike operations
• Load, unload, and move production equipment as directed
• Support production crew with staging and event preparation
• Follow safety procedures and production instructions
• Maintain professionalism and teamwork throughout the event

Requirements

• Seeking 25 stagehands
• Stagehand or live production experience preferred
• Must be reliable and able to work extended production hours
• Applicants should include:
  • Full name
  • Availability for set, strike, or both
  • Relevant stagehand experience
• Ability to perform physical labor in a production environment

Compensation Details

• Paid opportunity
• $30 per hour
• Flexible scheduling available for setup day, strike day, or both

Job Description

The upcoming dark cinematic fantasy short film Salt In Her Throat is now seeking crew members for a summer production filming in North Alabama. Set in a grounded, atmospheric coastal world, the story follows a little mermaid 21 years after losing her voice, blending fantasy elements with emotionally restrained storytelling.

The production team is looking for creative collaborators with experience in period, fantasy, or immersive world-building productions. The film aims to create a lived-in visual atmosphere inspired by grounded fantasy and cinematic realism.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout pre-production and filming
• Help build the visual and technical atmosphere of the film
• Contribute expertise in production design, wardrobe, sound, cinematography, and on-set coordination
• Maintain professionalism and teamwork in an independent film environment
• Assist in creating an immersive fantasy world grounded in realism

Requirements

Positions Needed

• Production Design / Set Decoration
• Props Master
• Costume Designer
• Wardrobe Stylist
• Hair & Makeup Artist
• Director of Photography
• Production Sound Mixer
• Boom Operator
• 1st Assistant Director
• Script Supervisor
• Still Photographer

Additional Preferred Positions

• 1st AC / 2nd AC
• Gaffer
• Key Grip
• Production Coordinator
• Production Assistants

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with period pieces, fantasy productions, or immersive world-building preferred
• Hair, makeup, wardrobe, and set decoration experience strongly preferred
• Collaborative and creative mindset required
• Passion for independent filmmaking encouraged

Compensation Details

• Production is actively seeking investment and producing compensation
• Compensation is expected for crew members as funding progresses
• Opportunity to work on an ambitious independent fantasy short film project

Job Description

Brickline Motion Pictures is now casting background performers and featured extras for the upcoming non-union film project INSPIRED. The production is seeking talent to help create the atmosphere of an upscale art gallery environment in a visually driven film centered on authenticity, tension, and subtle interaction.

The film relies heavily on naturalistic performances and immersive background work to build the gallery world. Performers with artistic presence, refined style, or unique looks are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray gallery patrons, event staff, or featured background characters
• Participate in atmospheric background scenes within an art gallery setting
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Maintain professional behavior on set
• Contribute to realistic social interactions and gallery movement during scenes

Requirements

Art Gallery Patrons

• Ages 21+
• All ethnicities and genders encouraged
• Must have upscale, professional, or artistic wardrobe options
• Comfortable portraying refined social environments involving conversation and gallery interaction

Event Staff / Gallery Assistants

• Ages 19+
• All ethnicities and genders encouraged
• Must have clean, professional, server-style attire

Featured Background (Limited Spots)

• Individuals with strong, unique looks or artistic presence preferred
• May receive brief featured, non-speaking moments on camera

Compensation Details

• Non-union production
• Unpaid opportunity
• Featured background performers may receive on-camera moments
• Opportunity to gain experience in an independent film production

Job Description

The upcoming psychological drama short film A Moment Amongst The Trees is now casting supporting roles for a character-driven production filming in Liverpool. The emotionally intense project centers on the final pivotal moments of the story, emphasizing physical performance, subtle emotional expression, and atmospheric storytelling.

The production is seeking performers capable of delivering grounded and emotionally compelling performances in a dramatic film environment. The completed film is intended for film festival submissions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray supporting characters in a psychological drama short film
• Deliver emotionally nuanced performances with minimal dialogue
• Participate in scenes emphasizing physical presence and emotional realism
• Collaborate with the director and production team during filming
• Attend scheduled shoot dates and follow creative direction

Requirements

Psychiatrist

• Female actor
• Ages 30–55
• Calm and authoritative presence
• Leads interactions with the main character, Charlie
• Small speaking role

Mental Health Worker 1

• Male actor
• Age 30+
• Supportive role assisting in restraining and guiding Charlie
• Small speaking role

Mental Health Worker 2

• Open gender
• Ages 25–35
• Emotionally affected by the situation
• Empathetic and subtle performance required
• Must be comfortable crying on camera
• Small speaking role

Additional Requirements:

• Strong emotional and physical performance ability preferred
• Applicants should submit:
  • CV
  • IMDb profile or showreel

Compensation Details

• Unpaid opportunity
• Food provided on set
• Film festival submission opportunity

Job Description

The SCAD thesis short film CHUMP is urgently casting the lead role of “Nick” for an upcoming production filming in the Savannah area. The film follows a young man burdened by financial hardship and family trauma as he struggles to avoid repeating the same cycle of crime that devastated his family.

Production is seeking a strong dramatic actor capable of portraying emotional depth and internal conflict in this character-driven short film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character “Nick” in a dramatic thesis film production
• Participate in filming across scheduled production days
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members
• Deliver emotionally grounded and authentic performances
• Attend rehearsals and filming sessions as required

Requirements

• Male actor
• Visual age range: 20s
• Strong dramatic acting ability preferred
• Must be available for filming in the Savannah area
• Applicants should submit:
  • Headshot or recent photos
  • Acting reel or self-tape if available
• Ability to portray emotionally intense material

Compensation Details

• Meals provided
• Transportation provided
• Opportunity to appear as one of the two main leads in a SCAD thesis short film