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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.

Bodyguard for “Pop Star Clone”

Job Description

The short-form vertical production “Pop Star Clone” is seeking day player for a bodyguard role in Knoxville, Tennessee. Role require two filming days, and the body double also requires a paid fitting. The preliminary schedule is subject to change.

Job Responsibilities

• Bodyguard: Portray a bodyguard and perform a kidnapping stunt under a stunt coordinator’s direction.
• Follow production direction throughout the booking.

Requirements

• Tall, muscular male physically capable of performing the coordinated kidnapping stunt.
• Be available for two filming days.
• Be available to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• Submit your full name, height, weight, city, state, and agent information, if applicable.
• Include two current photos: one shoulders-up and one full-body.

Compensation

• Bodyguard: $150 per filming day.

Contemporary Dancers for “Mefistofele” Opera Production

Job Description

An upcoming production of Arrigo Boito’s “Mefistofele” at Deutsche Oper am Rhein is seeking contemporary dancers based in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany. Directed by Philipp Rosendahl and choreographed by Alessia Ruffolo, the production is looking for performers with strong theatricality, exceptional performance skills, and confidence combining contemporary movement with dramatic storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform contemporary dance and movement in the opera production “Mefistofele.”
• Bring strong theatricality and expressive performance skills to the production.
• Collaborate with the choreographer, director, dancers, and wider creative team.
• Participate professionally in rehearsals and performances in Düsseldorf and Duisburg.
• Perform choreography and theatrical scenes as directed.
• Participate in scenes involving nudity within a safe and respectful professional environment.

Requirements

• Professional contemporary dance skills.
• Strong theatrical and performance abilities.
• Must be based in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany.
• Must be able to work in Düsseldorf and Duisburg.
• Comfortable and confident participating in scenes involving nudity.
• Professional, collaborative, and able to follow choreographic and theatrical direction.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed with selected dancers.
• Transportation and housing costs are not provided.

Contemporary and Improvisation Dancers for 2027/28 Season

Job Description

A contemporary dance company in Mainz, Germany, is seeking versatile professional dancers to join its company for the 2027/28 season. This full-time dance opportunity is looking for artists with a strong foundation in contemporary dance and improvisation who are curious, creative, and enthusiastic about collaborative artistic processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a professional dancer during the 2027/28 season.
• Participate in contemporary dance productions, rehearsals, and performances.
• Contribute improvisational skills to creative development and choreography.
• Collaborate with choreographers, dancers, and other artistic professionals.
• Explore new movement ideas as part of collaborative creative processes.
• Maintain a high level of physical and artistic preparation.

Requirements

• Strong professional practice in contemporary dance.
• Strong improvisation skills.
• Versatile movement and performance abilities.
• Creative, curious, and collaborative approach to dance.
• Comfortable contributing to collaborative artistic processes.
• Must be able to work full-time in Mainz, Germany.

Compensation

• Full-time contract.
• Additional compensation details will be discussed with selected dancers.

Actors for “Kick the Bucket” Short Film

Job Description

The short film “Kick the Bucket” is casting actors for an upcoming production in association with the University of Arizona. The story follows a suicidal man, recently released from an asylum, whose old friend confronts him with a gun, a bucket list, and an unusual proposition. This dramatic short film explores dark and sensitive subject matter and is seeking performers capable of bringing emotionally complex characters to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a scripted role in the short film “Kick the Bucket.”
• Portray emotionally complex and dramatic material authentically.
• Collaborate with the director, fellow actors, and production crew.
• Follow creative direction during rehearsals and filming.
• Approach sensitive subject matter professionally and respectfully.

Requirements

• Must be comfortable performing material involving suicide, mental health themes, and firearms.
• Strong dramatic acting and character-development skills.
• Able to deliver emotionally challenging material on camera.
• Must be able to work with the production in Tucson, Arizona.
• Reliable and professional throughout rehearsals and production.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.

Blonde Female Body Double for “Pop Star Clone”

Job Description

The short-form vertical production “Pop Star Clone” is seeking a body double for the character Serena in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. This paid opportunity involves two days of stand-in work. The preliminary filming schedule is subject to change, and no fitting is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as Serena’s body double and stand-in.
• Follow the production team’s direction during the two-day booking.
• Help maintain visual continuity with the character’s appearance.

Requirements

• White female ages 18–21.
• Match the listed physical specifications: 5′8″ tall and 125 pounds.
• Have long blonde hair and blue eyes.
• Be available for two filming days in the Knoxville area.
• Include agent information, if applicable.
• Provide two current photos: one shoulders-up photo and one full-body photo.

Compensation

• $75 per day.
• Two days of stand-in work.

Short Film – Young Female Lead

Job Description

An upcoming short film is casting a young female actor for the lead role in a paid production filming in Donegal, Ireland. The production is seeking a talented child performer who can authentically speak with a rural Irish accent or an accent from Munster or Connaught.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the lead role in a narrative short film.
• Deliver scripted dialogue and character-driven scenes.
• Bring a natural and authentic performance to the lead character.
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the director and production team.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and crew throughout filming.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Ages 7–10.
• Must have a rural Irish accent or an accent from a county in Munster or Connaught.
• Ideally based in Donegal, Ireland.
• Suitable applicants based elsewhere in Munster or Connaught are also encouraged to apply.
• Parent or guardian involvement is required.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; details will be discussed.