Job Description
A fantasy/horror short film is now casting for the lead role in an upcoming Tropfest project. The story follows a young woman who, after receiving an ultimatum from the only family she has left, is forced into a nightmarish journey through her own subconscious as she confronts long-buried guilt and emotional trauma. This is an opportunity for an actor capable of delivering layered, nuanced performances and portraying intense internal conflict.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray the emotional and psychological depth of the protagonist
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Deliver a performance that shifts between subtle restraint and moments of raw vulnerability
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Collaborate with the director and creative team to bring a complex character to life
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Participate in all required rehearsals and filming days
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Follow direction and remain adaptable in a genre-blended fantasy/horror environment
Role Details
Rosario — Protagonist
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Age: Early to mid-20s
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Gender: Female
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Physical: Hispanic/Latina background preferred
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Character Description:
Rosario is a layered contradiction — observant yet guarded, accommodating yet analytical. Although she reveals little verbally, her face and body betray the emotions she hides. Years of suppressing guilt have made concealment second nature, but when the ultimatum arrives from the last family member she has left, her practiced composure fractures. What emerges is everything she’s spent years avoiding.
Requirements
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Strong acting ability, especially in emotional and psychological storytelling
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Comfortable performing in fantasy/horror settings
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Ability to portray subtle expressions as well as intense emotional beats
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Must submit the required application materials
Compensation
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Unpaid, but catering provided during shoot days
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Actors for Paid Independent Feature Film “The World Itself”
Job Description
A paid independent feature film is now holding an open casting call for multiple roles in Adelaide. This character-driven sci-fi drama follows an anthropologist sent to evaluate three lifelike androids in a secluded villa, where hidden desires begin to surface and the fragile order of the house starts to unravel.
Casting directors are seeking talented actors for paid roles ranging from lead to supporting characters. This is a strong opportunity for performers looking to work on an independent feature film with layered storytelling and emotionally complex roles.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray principal or supporting characters in a feature-length indie film
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Deliver emotionally nuanced performances
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Attend rehearsals and scheduled shoot dates
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Collaborate closely with the director and production team
Requirements
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Ability to perform dramatic, character-driven material
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Comfortable exploring psychological and sci-fi themes
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Submit headshot, resume, reel, and contact details
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Indicate role preference when applying
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Available for the full shooting period (May 18 – June 12)
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Based in or able to work in Adelaide
Roles Available
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Ashley – Female, 20–50. Anthropologist. Razor-observant and emotionally contained, with curiosity beneath her composure.
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Sam – Female, 18–30. Senior android. Quietly formidable with controlled intensity.
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Jamie – Female, 18–30. Android with dry wit and emotional agility; warm exterior with inner steel.
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Charlie – Male, 18–30. Introverted and sensitive with hidden depth and vulnerability.
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Manager – Male, 30–45. Corporate operator in damage-control mode; sharp and fast-thinking.
Compensation
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Ashley – $1,000 (14–15 days)
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Sam – $1,000 (14–15 days)
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Jamie – $800 (13–14 days)
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Charlie – $700 (11–12 days)
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Manager – $300 (2–3 days)
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Paid feature film opportunity
The main character for the Bad Luck movie