Video Editing Job Casting Call for Documentary and Horror-Comedy Projects

The King of Jazz Short Film Casting for Frank Vaudeville

Job Description

The short film “The King of Jazz” is seeking an actor for the role of Frank Vaudeville. The independent film production will film this fall in New York City and is looking for a performer who can bring personality, emotion, and authenticity to the character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Frank Vaudeville in the short film.
• Collaborate with the director and creative team.
• Deliver a strong and engaging on-camera performance.
• Participate in scheduled production activities.

Requirements

• Actors interested in independent film and short film projects.
• Ability to create a memorable character through performance.
• Comfortable working in a professional film environment.
• Available for fall filming in New York City.

Compensation

• Compensation details have not been provided.

The King of Jazz Short Film Casting for Dante Price

Job Description

The short film “The King of Jazz” is seeking an actor for the role of Dante Price. The independent film project will film this fall in New York City and is looking for a performer who can bring depth, emotion, and authenticity to a character-driven story.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character of Dante Price in the short film.
• Work closely with the director and production team.
• Deliver a compelling and natural performance on camera.
• Participate in scheduled filming activities.

Requirements

• Actors interested in short film and independent film projects.
• Strong acting skills and ability to develop a memorable character.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative film environment.
• Available for fall production in New York City.

Compensation

• Compensation details have not been provided.

The King of Jazz Short Film Casting for Damien Price

Job Description

The upcoming short film “The King of Jazz” is seeking an actor for the role of Damien Price. Filming is scheduled for the fall in New York City, offering performers an opportunity to be part of an independent film project with a character-driven story.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character of Damien Price in the short film.
• Collaborate with the director and production team.
• Deliver an authentic and engaging on-camera performance.
• Participate in scheduled film production activities.

Requirements

• Actors interested in short film and independent film opportunities.
• Ability to bring a character to life through performance.
• Comfortable working in a professional film production environment.
• Availability for fall filming in New York City.

Compensation

• Compensation details have not been provided.

Social Video Editor – Los Angeles

Job Description

A Los Angeles social media agency is hiring a social video editor. You will edit TikTok and Instagram Reels with strong pacing, storytelling, transitions, text overlays, and captions that hold viewer attention.

Job Responsibilities

• Edit TikTok and Instagram Reels with engaging pacing and storytelling
• Add transitions, text overlays, and captions
• Manage multiple deadlines with quick turnarounds
• Edit brand-deal content

Requirements

• Video editing experience
• Brand-deal content experience
• Send resume and work examples

Compensation

• Pay not stated

SEB (A Student Short Film) NYC Casting Call for Ki

Job Description

A student short film titled SEB is casting child actors for a November shoot in the NYC metro area. The story follows a curious, imaginative little boy who tries to turn himself into different creatures until he discovers a reason to stay human.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an on-camera acting role in a student short film
• Attend the November 6-9, 2026 shoot dates as scheduled
• Take direction from the student production team

Requirements

• SEB (lead): male actors ages 6-9
• PAT (supporting): male or gender non-conforming actors ages 6-9
• LESTER, JAKE, MAX (day players): child actors

Compensation

• Non-union; unpaid with copy, credit, and meals
• Small stipend for the lead role (4 shoot days)

Casting Call – NYC Independent Short Film

Job Description

Casting 9 roles for HOME, an independent short film about a young woman preparing to leave New York and questioning what it truly means to feel at home. Filming select days between October 4 and 11 in New York City; local hires only. Roles include Ava (lead),Gabe, Daniel, Maggie, Ahmed, Ava’s mother (voiceover),a neighbor, Spark’s owner, and Spark the dog.
Job Responsibilities

• Perform your assigned role across select shoot days
• Take direction and collaborate with the production team

Requirements

• New York City local hire
• Available select days between October 4 and 11
• Role-specific requirements apply (see breakdown)
• Ava: female, mid-20s, Black, bilingual French/English
• Ava’s mother: female 45-65, fluent French
• Spark’s owner: ideally owns a suitable dog

Compensation

• Unpaid; meals, copy, and credit provided

Actors for “The High Water Mark” Psychological Relationship Drama

Job Description

A psychological relationship drama short film is seeking two lead actors for a Las Vegas production. The story follows a relationship reaching its breaking point and calls for performers who can deliver emotionally layered, naturalistic performances with vulnerability, subtlety, silence, and dramatic intensity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of two lead characters in a psychological relationship drama short film.
• Deliver a naturalistic and emotionally nuanced dramatic performance.
• Perform scenes involving emotional tension, vulnerability, conflict, and restrained dialogue.
• Develop strong on-screen chemistry with the other lead performer.
• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Seeking a female actor to portray Maya, playing age 30s.
• Seeking a male actor to portray Julian, playing age 30s.
• Must be comfortable performing dramatic and emotionally complex material.
• Maya should convey intelligence, independence, emotional exhaustion, and subtle emotional expression.
• Julian should convey intelligence, control, emotional restraint, defensiveness, and vulnerability.
• Strong chemistry between the two lead actors is essential.
• Must be available to work in Las Vegas.

Compensation

• Non-union, no-current-cash-budget production.
• Copy of the completed film.
• Screen/IMDb credit.
• Meals provided.
• Footage provided for acting reels.

Polish-Speaking Male Actors Ages 60+ for Toronto Short Film

Job Description

A nonunion short film is seeking male actors ages 60 and older who speak fluent Polish. Filming takes place in Toronto over a two-day shoot. Talent must be comfortable performing simulated smoking. This paid opportunity includes local transportation, meals, an IMDb credit, and footage for acting reels.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a short film using fluent Polish.
• Portray scenes involving simulated smoking.
• Follow the director’s guidance and collaborate with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Male actors ages 60 and older.
• Fluent in Polish.
• Comfortable performing simulated smoking.
• Available for the two-day shoot in Toronto.
• Submit your full name, headshot, height, weight, phone number, and availability.

Compensation

• $100 per day; currency is not specified.
• A 15% agency commission applies to all jobs worked.
• Local transportation and meals provided.
• IMDb credit provided.
• High-quality footage or selected cuts provided for acting reels.

Actresses for “Bedside Manners” Dark Comedy Short Film

Job Description

“Bedside Manners,” a student short film, is seeking performers for four female roles in Los Angeles. This satirical dark comedy follows three twenty-something sisters caring for their 101-year-old grandmother and questioning how far they will go to reclaim their lives.

The production involves a three-day shoot. All roles are volunteer and unpaid.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned character in a dark comedy short film.
• Develop believable family relationships with fellow performers.
• Follow the director’s guidance and collaborate throughout filming.
• Convey the character’s emotions through dialogue, expression, or physical performance, depending on the role.

Requirements

• Erin — mid-20s: Quiet, exhausted, and morally conflicted. She retreats into caring for her grandmother until her sisters challenge her to confront her situation.
• Ivy — mid-20s: The eldest sister and primary caregiver. Sharp, controlling, practical, and deeply burned out after years of sacrificing for her family.
• Sam — early 20s: The youngest sister. Eccentric, impulsive, and outspoken, she uses humor and absurdity to cope.
• Grandmother — late 70s–80s: Portrays the sisters’ 101-year-old grandmother. The character is bedridden, physically frail, and mostly nonverbal, with a powerful presence throughout the film.
• Be available for a three-day shoot in Los Angeles.

Compensation

• Volunteer, unpaid roles in a student production.

Lead and Supporting Actors for “The Federal Man” Student Short Film

Job Description

“The Federal Man,” a student short film set in 1971, is seeking lead and supporting actors in Dallas, Texas. This crime thriller explores organized espionage through CIA Agent Robert Lashbrook, whose work begins to take a personal toll. Paid roles offer opportunities to portray complex characters in an intense period story.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned character in a crime thriller short film.
• Collaborate with the director and cast during rehearsals and filming.
• Perform character-driven scenes that reflect the film’s period setting.
• Perform staged combat where required for the role.

Requirements

• Agent Robert Lashbrook: Male, ages 28–38. Lead role portraying a disciplined CIA agent who begins to unravel under the demands of his work. Stage combat experience required; firearms training preferred.
• Mary Lashbrook: Female, ages 24–38. Supporting role portraying Robert’s strong, devoted wife, who has reached her limit with his profession and their marriage.
• Director Gottlieb: Male, ages 45–60. Supporting role portraying a calm, calculating, quietly ruthless CIA director whose loyalty demands are uncompromising.
• Agent Walsh: Male, ages 30–45. Supporting role portraying a loyal agent awaiting orders. Firearms training preferred.
• Criminal: Male, ages 25–40. Supporting role portraying a man caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.
• Target: Male, ages 28–40. Supporting role portraying the man Lashbrook is assigned to eliminate. Stage combat involving firearms is required.
• Be available for rehearsals and filming in Dallas, Texas.
• Selected performers must sign appearance and usage releases permitting use of recorded material in all media, in perpetuity.
• Include brief descriptions of your stage combat experience and any firearms training, plus clear front and back views of both hands.

Compensation

• Agent Robert Lashbrook: $300 per day.
• Mary Lashbrook: $300 per day.
• Director Gottlieb: $300 per day.
• Agent Walsh: $100 flat rate.
• Criminal: $100 flat rate.
• Target: $100 flat rate.
• Meals provided.

Job Description

An independent romantic drama short film is seeking local Dallas-area actors and film crew members for a small, collaborative production. The approximately 15-minute film will focus on atmospheric visual storytelling, emotional intimacy, and subtle performances, with opportunities available for lead actors, background talent, and several production crew positions.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the director and production team to bring the short film to life.
• Perform assigned acting roles with a focus on natural emotion and subtle expression.
• Support production needs based on the responsibilities of the selected crew position.
• Contribute to a professional, creative, and collaborative environment.
• Crew members may assist with multiple production responsibilities when appropriate.

Requirements

• Local to or able to work in the Dallas, Texas area.
• Male Lead: Playing age from 20s to early 30s.
• Female Lead: Playing age from late 20s to early 30s.
• Background Actors: Comfortable performing in an independent short film.
• Co-Director or 1st AD: Previous on-set experience and ability to assist with blocking, coverage, and set operations.
• Producer: Able to support the organization and execution of an independent production.
• DP/Cinematographer: Experience with cinematography; access to camera equipment is preferred.
• Sound Recordist/Boom Operator: Comfortable handling on-set production sound.
• Production Assistants: Able to assist with general production needs.
• Location Support: Able to help identify and secure art gallery locations in the Dallas area.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Full screen credit.
• IMDb credit where applicable.
• Usable footage for reels and portfolios.
• Meals provided on shoot days.
• Copy of the completed film.

Adrian Supporting Role for Non-Union Short Film

Job Description

A non-union short film titled “Pussycat” is seeking an Afro-Latino male actor to portray Adrian, a supporting character described as Amara’s boyfriend. Adrian is country, slightly nervous, and has a distinctive personal style. The entire film is shot from a cat’s point of view, so the selected actor must be comfortable working with animals and performing naturally at cat-eye level. Filming will take place in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, New York.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Adrian in a supporting role for the short film.
• Deliver a natural and engaging on-camera performance.
• Perform comfortably around animals.
• Adapt performances and positioning to the film’s cat point-of-view perspective.
• Follow creative direction from the director and production team.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 40–59.
• Afro-Latino.
• Comfortable working with animals.
• Able to perform naturally at cat-eye height.
• Must be available to work in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, New York.

Compensation

• $50.