“The Next Day” Short Film Open Casting Call

Job Description

A non-union indie ensemble drama is casting actors for Love Wins, a faith-based feature set in Cincinnati, Ohio. The story follows three childhood friends raised in a close-knit Christian community as they navigate faith, love, family, and accountability while entering adulthood.

This is a clean, family-friendly production with no sexual content or nudity. While the project is unpaid, cast members will receive meals and IMDb credit, making it an excellent opportunity for actors looking to build their portfolio in an inspiring dramatic production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead, supporting, or background role in a faith-based ensemble drama.
• Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
• Work collaboratively with the director and fellow cast members.
• Deliver authentic performances in dramatic and emotional scenes.
• Maintain professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

• Multiple roles are available, including:
  • Lead family roles portraying parents, adult children, and relatives.
  • Pastor Stevens (Male, ages 50–60) – speaking role.
  • Child performers for childhood scenes (ages approximately 4–9).
  • Teen performers for teenage scenes.
  • ICU medical staff including doctors and nurses.
  • The Gossipers (three speaking roles) with strong comedic timing.
  • Wedding Objector – featured speaking role.
  • Wedding party and background extras, including junior bride, ring bearer, flower girl, bridesmaids, groomsmen, church congregation, restaurant patrons, and other featured extras.
  • Videographer and Photographer featured roles.
• Open to performers of various ages and backgrounds, depending on the role.
• Some background roles require no prior acting experience.
• Submit a headshot, résumé, and age range with your application.

Compensation

• Non-paid independent film opportunity.
• Meals provided on set.
• IMDb credit.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a faith-based ensemble production.

Feature Film Casting Call for Birdland

Job Description

The feature film Birdland is now casting multiple speaking and non-speaking roles for an upcoming production. Casting directors are seeking actors of various ages, genders, and ethnicities to portray a diverse cast of characters, including family members, doctors, gas station employees, diners, and train station workers. This is an excellent opportunity for performers looking to gain experience in a feature-length film while collaborating with NYU filmmakers.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a principal, supporting, or day-player role.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Deliver authentic performances suited to the assigned character.
• Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew throughout production.

Requirements

• Seeking actors for the following roles:
  • Gus: White male, 60s. Rough Appalachian butcher with a rugged personality.
  • Debs: White female, 40s–50s. Owner of a local gas station.
  • Tucker: White male, early 20s. Works at his mother’s gas station.
  • Dr. Leonard: Any gender, any ethnicity, 40s–50s. Friendly middle-aged doctor.
  • Lou: Any gender, any ethnicity, mid-40s. Good Samaritan working at a gas station.
  • Mike: Male, any ethnicity, 30s. Strong build, works with Lou.
  • Chip: Male, any ethnicity, mid-20s. Ticket clerk.
  • Ned: Male, any ethnicity, late 60s. Dedicated train station ticket clerk.
  • Jessie: Male, any ethnicity, late 20s. Supporting non-speaking role portraying a physically imposing, masked character.
  • Jamie: Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 20–60. Non-speaking line cook.
  • Alex: Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 20–60. Non-speaking kitchen crew member.
  • Grace: Female, any ethnicity, age 17. Non-speaking role.
  • Ethan: Male, any ethnicity, age 17. Non-speaking role.

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity.

Male Actor Casting Call for Independent Feature Film

Job Description

A paid independent feature film is casting a male actor for an upcoming production filming in Nashville and Tullahoma, Tennessee. Casting directors are seeking a performer between the ages of 20 and 30 of any race or ethnicity. No previous acting experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for emerging talent looking to build on-screen experience in a feature film.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a featured role for an independent feature film.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew on set.
• Be available for the production schedule beginning in August and September.

Requirements

• Male, ages 20–30.
• Any race or ethnicity.
• No acting experience required.
• Must be available to film in Nashville and Tullahoma, Tennessee.

Compensation

• Paid acting role.

Job Description

A paid, non-union independent horror feature film is casting actors for multiple roles in Baltimore, Maryland. This production offers IMDb credit and paid acting opportunities for performers looking to gain experience in an independent feature film.

Casting directors are currently seeking talented actors for featured roles and encourage passionate performers to submit for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned character in an independent horror feature film.
• Attend scheduled rehearsals and filming as required.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members.
• Deliver authentic performances that support the story and characters.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production.

Requirements

• Heidi
  • Female
  • Playing age: 25–35
  • Confident, flirtatious, and sharp-tongued personality.
• Jason
  • Male
  • Playing age: 25–35
  • Goofy, laid-back, and naturally charismatic.
• Strong acting skills and reliability.
• Available to film in Baltimore, Maryland.
• Headshot, resume, and demo reel are preferred if available.

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity.
• IMDb credit.
• Non-union feature film.
• Opportunity to build experience and expand your acting portfolio.

Job Description

A non-union supernatural horror film is casting supporting and featured actors for an upcoming production filming in Salem, Massachusetts, and Rollinsford, New Hampshire. Set against the backdrop of Salem’s infamous witch trial history, the story blends cosmic horror, psychological suspense, and dark fantasy into a chilling narrative where ancient evil collides with modern fears.

Casting directors are seeking talented actors for a variety of speaking and featured roles. Performers of all backgrounds are encouraged to submit.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a supporting or featured character in a supernatural horror film.
• Collaborate with the director and cast to bring complex characters to life.
• Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
• Follow creative direction while maintaining professionalism on set.
• Deliver authentic performances that support the film’s suspenseful atmosphere.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Open to actors of all backgrounds.
• Strong acting skills with the ability to portray dramatic and emotionally layered characters.
• Available for filming in Salem, Massachusetts, or Rollinsford, New Hampshire.
• Headshot and resume required.
• Demo reel preferred but not required.
• Include your preferred role, location, and availability when applying.

Roles Available

• Azrakul – Voice/Presence Role
• Dr. Silas Crowe – Male, 50s
• Maya Reyes – Female, 30s
• Noah “No-Go” Kaplan – Male, Late 20s to Early 30s
• Lily Vale – Female, 18–19
• Professor Adrian Valecourt – Male, 50s
• Rebecca Thron – Female, Late 30s to Early 40s
• Mother Mercy / Abigail Merrow – Female, 60s
• Jonah Blackwood – Male, 30s to 40s
• Detective Mara Quinn – Female, 40s
• Bryce Halloway – College-aged
• Tessa Vale – College-aged
• Camden Price – College-aged
• Monica Sayer – College-aged

Compensation

• Non-union acting opportunity.
• Supporting and featured speaking roles.
• Gain experience on a supernatural horror feature production.
• Compensation details will be shared with selected candidates.

ob Description

The independent drama Nhang (Incense) is casting lead and supporting actors for a heartfelt feature film filming in Garden Grove, California. No previous acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for aspiring performers. The story follows Tien, a devoted but emotionally reserved parent, as she navigates grief and family memories through a Vietnamese memorial ceremony. Applicants should be comfortable speaking Vietnamese phrases.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead or supporting character in the feature film.
• Deliver authentic, emotionally grounded performances.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Participate in rehearsals and scheduled filming.
• Collaborate with fellow cast members to bring the story to life.

Requirements

• No previous acting experience required.
• Must be local to the Orange County/Los Angeles area.
• Comfortable speaking Vietnamese phrases.
• Tien: Female, plays ages 25–40. Vietnamese American. A modern, hardworking parent carrying deep emotional grief. Fluent English required; conversational Vietnamese preferred.
• Young Tien: Female, plays ages 8–11. Vietnamese American. Curious, energetic child appearing in family memory sequences. English or bilingual English/Vietnamese preferred.
• Nguyet: Female, plays ages 8–15. Vietnamese American. Funny, thoughtful child with a strong emotional connection to family traditions. English is sufficient.

Compensation

• Opportunity to star in an independent feature film.
• Gain valuable on-camera experience in a character-driven drama.
• Work with an emerging filmmaking team on a meaningful story.

Job Description

The feature film Birdland, adapted from the novel On the Way by Frank Morelli, is casting a masked assailant for a non-union student production filming in High Point, North Carolina. This is an exciting opportunity for actors to portray a physically imposing and emotionally complex character in a dramatic coming-of-age story about family, loss, and redemption.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the masked assailant in the feature film.
• Deliver a commanding physical performance with minimal dialogue.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Convey menace, aggression, and emotional depth through movement and presence.
• Be available for the scheduled filming dates.

Requirements

• Ages 20–30s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Tall with a broad-shouldered, physically imposing build.
• Comfortable portraying an intimidating and volatile character.
• Naturally deep, commanding voice preferred.
• Comfortable performing with little to no visible facial appearance due to the mask.
• Available to film in High Point, North Carolina.

Compensation

• Unpaid opportunity.
• Non-union student feature film.
• Valuable experience and screen credit on a feature film production.

Actors for Independent Feature Film Deary Midwest Cowboy

Job Description

The independent feature film Deary Midwest Cowboy is casting child and adult actors for a dramatic story about a childhood cowboy rivalry that turns deadly as two former friends confront the past. Filming will take place in the metro Detroit area, offering performers the opportunity to work on an emotionally driven independent film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a principal role in the independent feature film.
• Collaborate with the director and cast during rehearsals and filming.
• Deliver authentic and emotionally compelling performances.
• Follow production direction and maintain professionalism on set.
• Be available for the scheduled filming dates.

Requirements

• Child Actors: Ages 6–11.
• Adult Actors: Ages 24–32.
• Comfortable performing in a dramatic feature film.
• Available for filming in the metro Detroit area.
• Parent or guardian must accompany selected child actors.

Compensation

• Unpaid opportunity.
• Meals provided during production.
• Gain experience and screen credit on an independent feature film.

Job Description

The independent feature film Yucca Hollow is casting principal and supporting actors for a non-union, faith-based psychological drama filming in Central Texas. The story follows a former youth evangelist turned private investigator who must confront his past while searching for a missing teenager. This is an exciting opportunity for actors seeking meaningful, character-driven roles in an emotionally compelling feature film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a principal or supporting character in the feature film.
• Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances.
• Collaborate with the director and cast throughout production.
• Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
• Follow creative direction while maintaining professionalism on set.

Requirements

• Elias Mercer: Male, ages 30–40. A deeply wounded man who uses patience and emotional precision to manipulate others.
• Shawn Bennett: Male, ages 18–21. Emotionally vulnerable young man grieving the loss of his older brother.
• Rebecca Bennett: Female, ages 35–45. A grieving mother whose faith has sustained her through tremendous loss.
• Aly Jenson: Female, ages 30–40. A local reporter and trusted family friend investigating the mystery surrounding Yucca Hollow.
• Miss Jones: Female, ages 65–80. A caring grandmother carrying heartbreak over her grandson’s choices.
• Frank Bello: Male, ages 50–65. Former law enforcement officer who is direct, loyal, and experienced.
• Daniel Bennett: Male, ages 45–55. A father emotionally withdrawn after tragedy and struggling to reconnect with his family.
• Pastor Jonathan: Male, ages 45–60. A respected local pastor.

Compensation

• Compensation will be shared with selected actors.
• Principal and supporting roles in an independent feature film.
• Opportunity to work on a faith-based psychological drama filming in Central Texas.

Job Description

A proof-of-concept film is casting a paid lead actor for the role of Axel in Karina Dreams in Tagalog. The production is seeking a performer to portray a charismatic yet manipulative anti-hero in a challenging dramatic role. This is a great opportunity for actors looking to showcase their range in a character-driven independent film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character, Axel.
• Perform an 8-page scripted scene.
• Collaborate with the director and cast during production.
• Deliver a compelling and emotionally layered performance.

Requirements

• Seeking an actor to play Axel, an all-American anti-hero.
• Character traits include:
  • Charming
  • Manipulative
  • Confident
  • Complex
  • Womanizer
  • Liar
• Must be available for the scheduled shoot in Crown Heights, New York.

Compensation

• $175 flat rate.
• Paid acting opportunity.
• Lead role in a proof-of-concept film.

Job Description

An independent feature film is casting lead and supporting actors for an ensemble drama filming in Cincinnati, Ohio. This non-union, unpaid production explores themes of faith, family, love, and accountability through the lives of three families raised in a close-knit church community. The production offers IMDb credit and meals, making it an excellent opportunity for actors looking to build their portfolios.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead or supporting character in an ensemble feature film.
• Collaborate with the director and cast throughout production.
• Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
• Deliver authentic, character-driven performances.

Requirements

• Non-union actors.
• Casting multiple lead and supporting roles for adults, teenagers, and children.
• Clean script with no sexual content or nudity.
• Submit:
  • Headshot
  • Age range
  • Resume
  • Role of interest

Compensation

• Unpaid opportunity.
• IMDb credit provided.
• Meals provided during production.
• Professional feature film experience.

Supporting Role Casting Call for Indigenous, First Nations, or Native American Man

Job Description

A major feature film from the producers behind Backrooms and Obsession, as well as films including Paranormal Activity, Get Out, and The Conjuring, is seeking an Indigenous, First Nations, or Native American man for a paid supporting role. Production is scheduled to begin in Ireland this September, offering an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile feature film with an internationally recognized creative team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a supporting character in the feature film.
• Deliver an authentic and emotionally grounded performance.
• Work closely with the director and production team throughout filming.
• Participate in scheduled rehearsals and production as required.
• Be available for filming in Ireland.

Requirements

• Indigenous, First Nations, or Native American man.
• Mid-to-late 60s through early 80s.
• Able to portray “Joe,” a weathered, wise, plainspoken man with a deep connection to the land.
• Acting experience is preferred but performers with relevant life experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Must have a valid passport for international travel.
• Available for production beginning in September in Ireland.

Compensation

• Paid supporting role.
• Opportunity to appear in a major feature film from acclaimed horror producers.
• International filming experience in Ireland.