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Casting Call: Emerging Filmmaker Fellow

Job Description:

DNA is excited to announce the opening of applications for the Emerging Filmmaker Fellowship for 2024. This prestigious opportunity is designed for BIPOC media-based storytellers based in Detroit who are looking to make a significant impact in the film industry. We are committed to nurturing talent and providing a platform for creative expression and growth.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop and produce a short film, either a documentary or a narrative project, within the fellowship period.
  • Participate actively in mentorship sessions, professional development workshops, and networking events organized by DNA.
  • Collaborate with mentors and peers to refine storytelling and filmmaking skills.
  • Engage in all aspects of film production, from pre-production planning to post-production editing.
  • Present the completed short film at the conclusion of the fellowship.

Requirements:

  • Identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color).
  • Reside in or be willing to relocate to Detroit for the duration of the fellowship.
  • Possess a demonstrated interest and some experience in filmmaking, storytelling, or related media fields.
  • Propose a project that is impact-driven, historical, personal, and/or experimental in nature.
  • Commit to full participation in the 18-month program, including all scheduled workshops, meetings, and events.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals.

Compensation:

  • A total of $25,000 will be provided for the creation of the short film.
  • An additional $15,000 stipend will be distributed incrementally throughout the fellowship to compensate for time and participation in the program.

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Job Description

An eco-luxury fashion brand is seeking male and female models for the launch of its newest collection in New York. The casting is especially interested in talent with active, athletic, and movement-focused backgrounds who can bring energy and personality to a dynamic fashion presentation. Dancers, yoga and Pilates instructors, sports enthusiasts, and pickleball, padel, and tennis players are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

  • Model pieces from an eco-luxury fashion collection.
  • Participate in a dynamic fashion show and runway presentation.
  • Showcase clothing confidently while maintaining strong presence and movement.
  • Follow runway, styling, and creative direction from the production team.
  • Be comfortable participating in a runway environment that may include pets.

Requirements

  • Open to male and female models.
  • Dancers and performers with strong movement skills are encouraged to apply.
  • Yoga and Pilates instructors are encouraged to apply.
  • Sports enthusiasts are encouraged to apply.
  • Pickleball, padel, and tennis players are especially encouraged to apply.
  • Must be able to attend the casting in New York.

Compensation

  • Compensation not specified.
Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Extra

Job Description

A new dating show presented in partnership with a major UK bank is casting singles for a paid branded-content production filming in London. The project is seeking LGBTQ+ Gen Z singles and heterosexual Millennial singles who are open to taking part in an on-camera dating experience. Casting is looking for genuine singles who are comfortable appearing on camera and bringing their personality to the show.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate as a single cast member in a dating show.
  • Take part naturally in the show’s on-camera dating experience.
  • Engage comfortably and authentically with other participants.
  • Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.

Requirements

  • LGBTQ+ singles ages 24–30.
  • Heterosexual singles ages 29–45.
  • Must currently be single.
  • Comfortable participating in a dating show and appearing on camera.
  • Must be able to work in London.

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity.
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Job Description

A commercial production is conducting a casting search across New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland for real, experienced fishermen ages 30–60. The team is specifically looking for authentic people from the fishing world, including fishermen, fishmongers, boat workers, and others who have spent significant time around the ocean and fishing industry. Casting is interested in distinctive, genuine personalities with real fishing experience, interesting stories, and an authentic appearance shaped by life around fish, salt, sun, boats, and the ocean.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in a professional commercial production as authentic fishing talent.
  • Bring genuine fishing knowledge, personality, and real-world experience to the project.
  • Participate naturally on camera rather than portraying a traditional scripted model.
  • Travel to New Zealand for the production if selected.

Requirements

  • Men ages 30–60.
  • Must be based in New South Wales, Victoria, or Queensland.
  • Fishermen, fishmongers, boat workers, and experienced ocean-based individuals are encouraged to apply.
  • Distinctive appearances, personalities, and interesting fishing stories are welcomed.
  • Twin brothers who genuinely fish together are strongly encouraged to submit.
  • Must have a valid passport with at least six months remaining before expiry.

Compensation

  • $5,000 shoot fee.
  • Additional $14,000 if featured in the final edit, less applicable tax.
  • Potential total compensation of up to $19,000 per person.
  • Flights to New Zealand provided.
  • Accommodation in New Zealand provided.

Job Description

A psychological thriller short film titled Exposure is casting male and female actors for the lead roles of Mary and Jamal. Filming will take place in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The story unfolds during a tense dinner where Mary confronts her cheating boyfriend with a calculated trap that could ultimately cost him everything. Mary is calm, observant, and emotionally guarded, maintaining a controlled exterior despite being pushed beyond her breaking point. Jamal is charming but defensive, with his composure gradually deteriorating as his lies begin to unravel.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray either Mary or Jamal in a psychological thriller short film.
  • Deliver a grounded and emotionally layered dramatic performance.
  • Perform an intense relationship confrontation centered on betrayal and deception.
  • Convey escalating tension and emotional conflict naturally on camera.
  • Jamal actor must perform a convincing physical sequence involving an allergic reaction, choking, distress, and collapsing.

Requirements

  • Mary: Female actor, ages 25–35, African American.
  • Jamal: Male actor, ages 25–35, African American.
  • Strong dramatic acting ability.
  • Jamal actor must be comfortable with the physical demands of the simulated death scene.
  • Must be able to work in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Compensation

  • Unpaid.
  • Meals provided.
  • Screen credit provided.

Job Description

A biotech wellness company is seeking authentic UGC creators ages 40+ in the UK and United States for an ongoing content collaboration focused on science-backed wellness and everyday routines. The opportunity is designed for creators who can produce relatable content while naturally introducing wellness products into their existing lifestyle. Selected creators will have opportunities to produce paid UGC featuring a science-backed liquid curcumin product developed with a focus on improved absorption.

Job Responsibilities

  • Create authentic UGC centered around wellness products and everyday routines.
  • Produce relatable content that naturally incorporates the featured product.
  • Communicate science-backed wellness information in an accessible, engaging way.
  • Collaborate with the brand and its in-house team on content opportunities.

Requirements

  • Creators ages 40+.
  • Must be based in the UK or United States.
  • Genuine interest in science-backed wellness and healthy routines.
  • Comfortable creating authentic user-generated content.
  • Open to creators interested in an ongoing brand relationship.

Compensation

  • Paid UGC opportunities available.
  • Gifted product supply provided.
  • Affiliate referrals and cash incentives available.
  • Access to in-house nutritionists for content support.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

Romulus, a University of Colorado Denver senior thesis film, is casting a young male performer for the extra role of Young Cody/Child. The dramatic coming-of-age story follows teenage Cody as he struggles with his mother’s abandonment and the unresolved grief and generational trauma within his family. The child performer will represent a younger version of Cody while also appearing as the son of a woman Cody mistakes for his mother. The role supports the film’s themes of memory, loss, and Cody’s complicated emotional connection to his past.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Young Cody/Child in the short film.
  • Appear naturally on camera as a younger representation of the lead character.
  • Participate in scenes involving the Young Mother character.
  • Follow direction appropriately during production.

Requirements

  • Male child actor ages 5–10.
  • Able to portray a younger version of the film’s lead character.
  • Comfortable appearing in a dramatic short film.
  • Parent or guardian involvement required for participation.

Compensation

  • Compensation not specified.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

The independent thesis film Romulus is casting a female performer for the extra role of Young Mother. Produced as a University of Colorado Denver senior thesis project, the coming-of-age drama follows a teenage boy dealing with his mother’s abandonment while confronting grief, memory, and generational trauma. The Young Mother is a woman in her 20s–30s whom Cody briefly mistakes for his own mother. Although an extra role, the character contributes to the film’s exploration of Cody’s longing for his absent mother and the emotional uncertainty surrounding his search.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as the Young Mother in the short film.
  • Participate in scenes connected to Cody’s search for his mother.
  • Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity during filming.
  • Support the emotional atmosphere of the scene through natural performance.

Requirements

  • Female talent in her 20s–30s.
  • Able to portray a young mother naturally on camera.
  • Comfortable working as an extra in a dramatic short film.

Compensation

  • Compensation not specified.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

A University of Colorado Denver senior thesis film titled Romulus is seeking an actress for the supporting role of June. The coming-of-age drama examines grief, abandonment, and generational trauma through a teenage boy’s troubled relationship with his mother and grandmother. June is Cody’s grandmother, a woman in her 60s with a blunt, no-nonsense personality. Beneath her stern exterior, she carries her own guilt and demonstrates a form of love that may not always appear tender but remains constant.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray June, Cody’s grandmother, in the short film.
  • Capture the character’s blunt and no-nonsense personality.
  • Convey underlying guilt and affection through emotionally restrained dramatic work.
  • Perform family-driven scenes dealing with grief and generational conflict.

Requirements

  • Female actor in her 60s.
  • Able to portray a stern, emotionally layered grandmother.
  • Comfortable performing dramatic material involving complicated family relationships.
  • Strong ability to communicate emotion through subtle performance.

Compensation

  • Paid supporting role.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

The coming-of-age drama Romulus, a University of Colorado Denver senior thesis film, is casting an actress for the supporting role of Maggie. The film explores generational trauma and grief as a teenage boy searches for his dysfunctional mother after being abandoned in the care of his grandmother. Maggie is Cody’s mother, a deeply complicated woman in her 20s–30s who loves her son fiercely but struggles to provide stability. Her mental health and substance abuse issues affect her ability to parent, creating a challenging relationship at the center of the story.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Maggie in the dramatic thesis film.
  • Bring emotional complexity to the mother-son relationship central to the story.
  • Perform dramatic material involving family instability and personal struggles.
  • Work closely with the director to develop an authentic portrayal of the character.

Requirements

  • Female actor in her 20s–30s.
  • Strong dramatic performance skills.
  • Comfortable portraying emotionally challenging subject matter.
  • Able to portray a dysfunctional but fiercely loving mother.

Compensation

  • Paid supporting role.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

A University of Colorado Denver senior thesis film titled Romulus is casting a teenage male actor for the leading role of Cody. The coming-of-age drama explores generational trauma and grief through the story of a volatile, emotionally guarded teenager searching for his dysfunctional mother after being left with his stern grandmother. Cody is a 13–15-year-old boy struggling with the pain of his mother’s abandonment. The role requires a young performer capable of handling emotionally complex dramatic material and portraying a guarded teenager dealing with grief, family conflict, and instability.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Cody, the lead character in the short film.
  • Perform emotionally complex dramatic scenes centered on grief and family relationships.
  • Take direction and deliver an authentic coming-of-age performance.
  • Perform material involving profanity and mature themes.

Requirements

  • Male actor ages 13–15.
  • Strong dramatic acting ability.
  • Comfortable with profanity and mature themes.
  • Able to portray an emotionally guarded teenager experiencing grief and abandonment.

Compensation

  • Paid lead role.
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Job Description

A non-union commercial filming in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking babies under six months old for an upcoming production. Parents or guardians interested in submitting their child should provide current information and a headshot for casting consideration. Selected babies will be needed for an extended production day, including a scheduled lunch break, with overtime applicable when required.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera in a non-union commercial production.
  • Participate in filming under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
  • Remain available for the required production period.
  • Follow production and on-set instructions as applicable.

Requirements

  • Babies under 6 months old.
  • Must be available to work in the Greater Toronto Area.
  • Parent or guardian must submit on behalf of the child.

Compensation

  • $300.
  • Talent may be needed for 8 hours plus a 1-hour lunch.
  • Overtime applies if applicable.
  • 15% commission applies to jobs worked.

Job Description

An independent short film titled Ten Miles is recasting the role of Evie for a non-union production filming in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area. The film is an intimate drama exploring grief, guilt, memory, young love, and the difficult process of moving forward after losing someone. Evie is a woman in her early-to-mid 20s who is warm, emotionally intelligent, playful, and deeply caring. As the emotional heart of the story, her natural openness contrasts with her boyfriend Jacob’s more guarded personality.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Evie in a dramatic independent short film.
  • Deliver both natural romantic moments and emotionally demanding dramatic scenes.
  • Perform subtle emotional material with believable chemistry opposite the character Jacob.
  • Appear in major sequences including coffee shop, waterfront/pier, picnic, and apartment scenes.

Requirements

  • Female actor in her early-to-mid 20s.
  • Must be able to play guitar.
  • Able to portray a warm, playful, caring, and emotionally intelligent character.
  • Must be comfortable performing romantic scenes and establishing believable on-screen chemistry.
  • Hampton Roads, Virginia area production.
  • Non-union.

Compensation

  • Unpaid role.
  • Meals provided.
  • Footage available for the actor’s reel.

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