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Actors, Voice Talent, Musicians and Featured Background for “Almost Trying” Feature Film

Job Description

The independent feature film “Almost Trying” is casting principal supporting actors, featured supporting talent, day players, voice talent, featured background performers, and specialty performers in Sevier County, Tennessee, primarily around Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. This character-driven dramatic comedy follows a Smoky Mountains rideshare driver whose encounters with a series of passengers force him to reconsider the direction of his own life. The film blends grounded situational comedy with emotional themes of responsibility, relationships, avoidance, and personal growth. Performances should feel natural and authentic rather than exaggerated, particularly when portraying Southern and Appalachian characters.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned speaking, non-speaking, voice, background, or specialty roles according to the screenplay and director’s vision.
• Deliver natural, grounded performances that balance comedy with emotional authenticity.
• Prepare scripted material and develop believable character choices for assigned roles.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production crew.
• Maintain character and performance continuity throughout production.
• Perform with an authentic Southern or Appalachian accent when required for the assigned role.
• Participate in specialty performance elements such as music, line dancing, or choreographed movement when applicable.
• Work locally in the Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and greater Sevier County, Tennessee area.

Requirements

• Daisy: Woman, late 20s to mid-30s. Warm, funny, perceptive, and emotionally strong. Authentic Southern/Appalachian accent required. Approximately four to five shooting days.
• Shiloh: Man, late 20s to late 30s. Laid-back, eccentric, naturally funny, loyal, and sincere. Authentic Southern/Appalachian accent required. Approximately three to four shooting days.
• Jolene: Woman, late 20s to mid-30s. Sharp, guarded, darkly funny, and emotionally layered. Southern/Appalachian accent preferred. Must be comfortable portraying simulated hallucinogen use and discussing depression and guilt. Approximately two shooting days.
• Matt: Man, 35–55. Strong character actor capable of balancing large comedic moments with emotional sincerity. One shooting day.
• Carla Jean: Woman, late 40s to late 50s. Bold, flirtatious, unfiltered, and emotionally grounded. Southern/Appalachian accent preferred. Must be comfortable with explicit dialogue. One shooting day.
• Corbin: Man, early to late 30s. Polished, analytical, intelligent, decisive, and quietly confident. One shooting day.
• Annabelle Grace: Woman, mid-20s to mid-30s. Energetic, bold, impulsive, and confident. Authentic Southern/Appalachian accent required. One shooting day.
• Boone: Man, mid-20s to mid-30s. Earnest, romantic, impulsive, sincere, and sympathetic. Authentic Southern/Appalachian accent required. One shooting day.
• Tiffany: Woman, 40–55. Affluent, demanding, image-conscious, confident, and naturally comedic. One shooting day.
• Brett: Man, 40–55. Enthusiastic, vain, well-meaning, and suited for grounded physical comedy. One shooting day.
• Morgan: Woman, 18 or older who can portray a mid-to-late teenager. Intelligent and highly observant with precise, dry comedic timing. One shooting day.
• Bartender: Any gender, 30–50. Confident and understated performer; Tennessee-area talent preferred. Bartending or hospitality experience is helpful. One shooting day.
• Gary: Man, 35–55. Grounded, frustrated, loyal, and capable of portraying a believable longtime friendship. One shooting day.
• Orion: Man, 30–70. Serious, guarded, private, and intense. Must portray the character with realism rather than exaggerated mysticism. One shooting day.
• Brock: Man, 30–45. Confrontational, self-absorbed, and panicked. Strong physical comedy skills grounded in believable emotion are required. One shooting day.
• Cassie: Woman, 25–45. Practical, sharp-tongued, confident, and difficult to intimidate. Authentic Southern/Appalachian accent required. One shooting day.
• Duke: Man, late 20s to late 30s. Must balance desperation, tension, and grounded comedy. Authentic Southern/Appalachian accent required. One shooting day.
• Todd: Man, late 30s to early 50s. Self-important, argumentative, and capable of establishing a memorable character quickly without exaggerated comedy. One shooting day.
• Melissa: Woman, late 30s to early 50s. Must convincingly move from fear to anger and frustration while grounding an otherwise absurd situation. One shooting day.
• Juniper: Woman, mid-20s to mid-40s. Calm, enigmatic, intelligent, and subtly authoritative. Requires restrained performance rather than theatrical mystery. One shooting day.
• Ryan: Man, mid-20s to mid-40s. Blunt, anxious, frustrated, and suited for relationship-driven comedy with precise timing. One shooting day.
• App Voice: Adult voice talent of any gender. Must deliver a bright, polished, pleasant corporate voice that remains consistently positive without sounding robotic or sinister. One recording session with possible pickups.
• Angela: Woman, late 20s to mid-30s. Featured non-speaking role requiring expressive, restrained close-up acting and the ability to communicate strong emotion without dialogue. One shooting day.
• Daisy’s Friend: Woman, 20s–30s. Featured background role with an easy, natural social presence. Line-dancing experience preferred.
• Featured Party Guest: Woman, 30–60. Must be comfortable taking simple physical direction during a crowded celebration scene.
• Male Entertainer: Man, 21–40. Must be comfortable appearing shirtless and performing simple choreographed movement. No nudity or simulated sexual activity is required.
• Jolene’s Cousin: Any gender, 20s–40s. Featured non-speaking background role requiring warmth, concern, and familiarity without dialogue.
• Blues Musicians: Two performers, preferably age 55 or older. Must genuinely play guitar and/or harmonica. Authentic musical ability and natural chemistry between performers are desired.
• Must be comfortable with a screenplay containing strong language and adult humor.
• Tennessee and regional performers are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Rates vary by role and position.

Actors for Student Short Film “The Art of Making Mistakes”

Job Description

A student short film titled “The Art of Making Mistakes” is seeking actors for a dark comedy filming in the Westminster and Denver, Colorado area. The story follows an overproductive father who has worked hard to provide for his family and his son, who must confront the consequences of his father’s absence. Several lead and supporting roles are available for adults and a child actor.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned character authentically within a dark comedy and family drama.
• Prepare for and perform scripted scenes under the director’s guidance.
• Collaborate professionally with fellow actors and the student production team.
• Bring emotional depth, comedic timing, and strong character choices to the role.
• Participate in approximately four to five days of filming in the Denver and Westminster area.

Requirements

• Larry: Hispanic male actor, early 30s, to portray a macho, hardworking father who realizes he has sacrificed meaningful time with his family.
• Xavier: Hispanic boy, ages 8–12, to portray a curious, stubborn child writing a school report about his enigmatic father.
• Tom: Male actor, any race, ages 40s–50s, to portray a professional construction company boss who keeps his distance from coworkers.
• Maria: Hispanic female actor, early 30s, to portray a fiercely protective, traditional mother balancing forgiveness and discipline.
• Must be able to work in the Denver and Westminster, Colorado area.
• Must be comfortable performing material that blends dark comedy with family drama.

Compensation

• Meals provided during production.
• Snacks and drinks provided during production.
• Cast members will receive access to the completed short film after post-production.

Job Description

Bill Marinella Casting is seeking a young Caucasian boy for a flashback scene in an upcoming Lifetime movie filming in the East Point, Georgia area. The production is looking for a child ages 4–6 with brown or brunette hair. Parents or guardians submitting their child must ensure the child is properly certified with the Georgia Department of Labor.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a flashback scene for an upcoming Lifetime movie.
• Perform naturally on camera under production direction.
• Follow instructions from the director and on-set team.
• Be prepared for wardrobe and filming requirements.

Requirements

• Caucasian boy, ages 4–6.
• Brown or brunette hair.
• Must be certified with the Georgia Department of Labor.
• Must be able to work in the East Point, Georgia area.
• Include distance from the East Point area.

Compensation

• $140.

Job Description

BLGray Productions is casting an African American actress for the lead role of Lisa in an upcoming dramedy. Lisa is an established, intelligent, and witty woman with a polished presence and a strong Type-A personality. She can be opinionated and pushy at times but remains loyal and straightforward. The production is seeking a performer who can bring confidence, personality, and strong comedic-dramatic presence to the character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Lisa in a lead role for the dramedy.
• Deliver a confident, witty, and polished performance.
• Capture the character’s strong, opinionated, and loyal personality.
• Collaborate with the director and production team.

Requirements

• African American female actor.
• Ages 25–30.
• Polished and confident presence.
• Strong acting and character-development abilities.
• Comfortable portraying a bold Type-A personality.
• Able to handle both comedic and dramatic material.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Job Description

A narrative-driven music video for Kevin McCall, Ras Kass, and AFTA5IVE’s single A Real One is casting two Black women for featured roles portraying dates of the lead artists. The production is seeking talent with a polished, upscale look and a confident on-camera presence. Performers should be able to communicate emotion through subtle expressions and body language while portraying sophisticated, independent, and self-assured characters in luxury settings.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured date alongside one of the lead artists.
• Perform naturally in narrative-driven music video scenes.
• Convey emotion and character through expressions and body language.
• Film in luxury environments, including a restaurant, yacht, and private aviation setting.

Requirements

• Black women, ages 25+.
• Polished, upscale appearance.
• Strong and confident screen presence.
• Comfortable portraying sophisticated and self-assured characters.
• Acting, modeling, or music video experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work in Los Angeles, California.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

Montpelier Historic Site & Museum is casting non-union men and women for upcoming paid staged readings of Crossing a Deep River: A Ritual Drama in Three Movements, written by Dr. Joanne M. “Jodi” Braxton and directed by Lashawnda Iyá Ifáníkẹ Batts. The ensemble production explores the survival of African people in the New World and the transformative power of memory, storytelling, and ritual in addressing historical trauma. Selected performers will work as part of an ensemble to bring this culturally rooted theatrical work to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as part of the ensemble in staged readings of Crossing a Deep River.
• Interpret dramatic material with emotional depth and cultural sensitivity.
• Participate in spoken, musical, and ensemble performance elements.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow performers.

Requirements

• Open to non-union men and women.
• Strong acting and ensemble performance skills.
• Prepare a 1-minute monologue for the audition.
• Prepare 32 bars of a Negro spiritual, Orisa song, or Akan spiritual song.
• Comfortable working with themes involving African history, memory, survival, ritual, and historical trauma.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A Bay Area independent film is casting a lead actress to play Denise in Get Your Climb On, a story exploring connection, confidence, and unexpected chemistry within the climbing community. Denise is an extroverted, confident, and assertive rock climber who works as a director at a voice-recognition company, travels widely to climb, and mentors newer climbers. The production is seeking a performer with a strong screen presence who can handle emotional storytelling and improvisation.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Denise, the lead character, with confidence, charisma, and emotional depth.
• Perform dramatic, conversational, and improvisational scenes.
• Participate in climbing-related scenes with production-provided instruction as needed.
• Attend required rehearsals and filming sessions.

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 25–35.
• Must be local to the Bay Area.
• Strong, expressive on-camera presence.
• Confident, charismatic, and socially intuitive.
• Tech/startup familiarity is a plus.
• Climbing, hiking, or mountaineering experience is helpful but not required.
• Film, TV, or content experience is a bonus but not required.

Compensation

• Passion-driven independent project.
• Visa gift card; amount varies by role.
• Official film credit.
• Eligible for grant-funded support.

Job Description

Casting TaylorMade is seeking look-alikes and photo doubles for “Challenger,” filming in the Atlanta, Georgia area. The production is casting multiple performers to portray specific historical figures across a range of ages, from infants and children to adults. Selected talent should closely match the appearance, hair, and overall look of the referenced characters.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a designated historical figure as a look-alike or photo double.
• Match the appearance, hairstyle, and overall period look of the assigned character.
• Follow direction from the production, wardrobe, hair, and makeup teams.
• Attend a mandatory fitting before the first filming date.
• Maintain continuity in appearance throughout assigned filming dates.

Requirements

• Talent must fit one of the requested character age ranges: 18–25, 7–9, 25–35, 8–11, 45–60, 40–55, or infants 15–24 months.
• Must closely resemble the applicable character reference.
• Hair and facial hair must be suitable for an authentic 1970s/1980s appearance.
• Photo doubles/look-alikes must be willing to have their hair matched to the actor or character.
• Must be able to work in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
• Some selected roles may involve filming in Savannah, Georgia and require additional travel commitment.

Compensation

• Featured filming rate: $200–$250/12 hours, depending on the character and age range.
• Fitting rate: $28/2 hours.

Job Description

TOETAG is casting men and women for a new independent feature film shooting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Known for extreme underground horror, the production is seeking performers comfortable working with intense horror themes, practical gore effects, prosthetics, sticky makeup, simulated violence, and potentially nudity. Most available roles are expected to portray victims. Acting experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray characters in an extreme underground horror feature.
• Perform scenes involving simulated horror violence and blood/gore effects.
• Wear prosthetics, sticky makeup, fake blood, and other special-effects materials for extended periods.
• Follow direction and maintain professionalism during potentially intense scenes.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 21–60.
• No acting experience required.
• Comfortable with extreme horror content and physical performance.
• Comfortable with blood, gore, prosthetics, and special-effects makeup.
• Must have no latex allergy.
• No tattoos or minimal visible tattoos preferred.
• Must be comfortable discussing potential nudity if required for the role.
• Pittsburgh-area talent and performers from nearby states are preferred.

Compensation

• Low-budget independent production.

Job Description

Yelling! is seeking a disabled female actor for an upcoming mob-based comedy skit filming in Atlanta, Georgia. The non-union project will feature a major social media influencer and use character-driven comedy, practical effects, and prosthetic work. The selected performer will join an ensemble cast for a creative sketch-comedy production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a supporting character in the comedy skit.
• Bring a natural and engaging performance to the role.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew.
• Maintain character and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Disabled female actor.
• Playing age: 20s–60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Comfortable working in a comedy production.
• Must be able to work in Atlanta, GA.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Non-union project.

Job Description

Yelling! is casting a male actor to portray a tailor in a mob-inspired comedy skit filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Featuring a major social media influencer, the project will use exaggerated characters, practical effects, and prosthetics to create a high-energy sketch-comedy atmosphere. The production is looking for someone comfortable bringing personality and comedic timing to a supporting role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a tailor in the mob-based comedy skit.
• Bring personality and comedic energy to the character.
• Follow performance direction from the production team.
• Work collaboratively with fellow performers and crew.
• Maintain consistency across takes.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Playing age: 40s–70s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Comfortable performing character-driven comedy.
• Must be able to work in Atlanta, GA.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Non-union project.

Job Description

Yelling! is seeking a male actor to portray a barber in an upcoming mob-based comedy skit filming in Atlanta, Georgia. The non-union production will feature a major social media influencer and combine character-driven sketch comedy with practical effects and prosthetics. Talent with strong comedic instincts and an ability to play memorable supporting characters is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a barber in the comedy skit.
• Perform naturally within the project’s comedic style.
• Take direction from the director and production team.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.
• Maintain character and continuity during filming.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Playing age: 40s–60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Comfortable with comedic performance.
• Must be available to work in Atlanta, GA.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Non-union project.