Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Kayla & Cindy – Non-Union Short Film Roles

Job Description

A non-union dark comedy horror short film, “Birds of a Feather,” is seeking performers for the roles of Kayla and Cindy in Los Angeles. These characters are young women who appear polished and close-knit but share an envious streak and can be oblivious to how their words affect others. Performers with strong comedic instincts are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Kayla or Cindy in a dark comedy horror short film.
• Deliver a natural performance with strong comedic timing.
• Capture the characters’ close friendship, confidence, and underlying envy.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Seeking East Asian and half-white/half-East Asian women.
• Early 20s.
• Strong comedic skills preferred.
• K-pop dance experience or ability is a plus.
• Must be able to work locally in Los Angeles.
• All acting experience levels are welcome.

Compensation

• Compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.

Job Description

A coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a principal performer to play Reese, a woman in her 20s who is navigating a difficult breakup. Reese is stubborn, deeply caring, honest, and sometimes impulsive. She carries shame about how she has handled the breakup and worries that she has relied too heavily on her best friend and roommate, Evan. The role calls for a performer who can balance comedy with emotional vulnerability and portray Reese as messy, relatable, and sincere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Reese in a principal role.
• Deliver a grounded performance combining comedy and emotional vulnerability.
• Capture Reese’s impulsive personality, heartbreak, and complicated friendship with Evan.
• Build believable chemistry with the other principal performer.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Female performer in her 20s.
• East Asian or Southeast Asian.
• Strong comedic and dramatic acting ability.
• Able to portray an emotionally vulnerable, stubborn, and impulsive character naturally.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Female Stand-In for Feature Film

Job Description

An upcoming feature film is seeking a full-time female stand-in for production in Cincinnati, Ohio. This paid stand-in opportunity is looking for talent of East Asian descent who closely matches the required physical characteristics and can maintain consistent availability throughout the production schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a full-time stand-in for a principal performer.
• Assist the camera and lighting departments during scene preparation.
• Accurately follow blocking, positioning, and production direction.
• Maintain consistency and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be available Monday through Friday for the duration of the assignment.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• East Asian descent.
• Ages 20–40.
• Approximately 5’6″ tall.
• Long, dark brown hair.
• Reliable availability for full-time stand-in work from September 14 through October 13.
• Must be able to work in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity.