Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

Seeking passionate and skilled crew members to join the team for the short film “The King Is Dead.” This low-budget, honorarium-paid project follows a creative concept imagining Elvis Presley faking his death to escape fame — only to find that the afterlife offers no escape from the pressures that haunted him in life.

This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with emerging filmmakers, contribute to a time-period production, and gain valuable experience working on an American Film Institute project.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the director and production team to execute the creative vision.

• Maintain accuracy and authenticity with period-appropriate wardrobe, hair, and makeup.

• Ensure all on-set tasks and creative duties are completed efficiently and professionally.

• Support the art and production departments in maintaining visual consistency throughout filming.

Available Positions

• Costume Designer – Develops and manages wardrobe that reflects the film’s time period and character personalities.

• Hair/Makeup Lead – Designs and applies makeup and hairstyles consistent with the era.

• Art Production Assistant (Art PA) – Assists the art department with set dressing, props, and visual continuity.

Note: Must be comfortable working with time-period wardrobe, hair, and makeup styles.

Requirements

• Previous experience or strong interest in student and independent film productions.

• Knowledge of time-period styling (for Costume and Hair/Makeup roles).

• Excellent teamwork, creativity, and communication skills.

• Must be available for filming in Los Angeles during the production window.

Compensation Details

• Honorarium Pay (contact for details)

• Low-Budget, Non-Union

• Great opportunity for networking and building AFI credits.

Job Description

A dark arthouse short film titled “Dollface” is seeking passionate and bold actors to join this non-union, low-budget, unpaid production based in Los Angeles. This project delves into the gritty and emotional world of hustler sex work, exploring the complexities of friendship, revenge, and morality.

This is a passion project ideal for actors looking to expand their reel, gain festival exposure, and participate in a unique, thought-provoking film that pushes creative boundaries.

Job Responsibilities

• Bring authenticity and emotional depth to complex, edgy characters.

• Collaborate closely with the director and production team to develop compelling performances.

• Participate in film shoots, rehearsals, and self-tape auditions as required.

• Commit to the creative vision and tone of the film’s dark and provocative storyline.

• Maintain professionalism and respect for sensitive content during production.

Available Roles

Francesca (Principal, Female, 20s)

• Bold, confident, fiery, and a bit reckless.

• Must be comfortable smoking a prop cigarette and wearing semi-revealing clothing to reflect the character’s profession in the sex work industry.

John (Principal, Male, 27–30s)

• Stone-cold, blunt, sleazy. Picks up a male sex worker and exchanges money for a night.

• Must be comfortable being semi-nude and performing simulated sexual activities (NO sex scenes).

Murderer (Principal, Male, 30s–40s)

• Appears normal, respectful, and friendly, but hides a dark secret.

• Responsible for targeting hustlers and orchestrating their tragic fates.

Note: An intimacy coordinator will be available on set to ensure a safe and respectful filming environment.

Requirements

• Open to non-union actors with a passion for dark, boundary-pushing narratives.

• Comfortable with mature themes and emotionally intense material.

• Must be professional, reliable, and able to collaborate on set.

• Experience in drama, thriller, or arthouse projects is a plus.

Compensation Details

• Unpaid Opportunity

• Non-Union

• Benefits include:

  • Full film credit

  • Reel material

  • Festival submissions

  • Creative collaboration with a passionate team