Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Cary Role for Non-Union Short Film

Job Description
A non-union short film is casting Cary, a lead role in a haunting, nearly wordless father-son story filming in Honolulu, Oahu. This role requires an intense, watchful presence, with performance driven through the eyes and subtle behavior rather than dialogue. Ideal for actors seeking short film lead roles, non-union acting opportunities, and strong reel footage.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Cary with a controlled, emotionally charged performance and minimal dialogue

• Communicate tension, intelligence, and inner conflict through subtle physical cues

• Take direction and maintain continuity during a focused, one-day shoot

• Remain present and engaged in quiet, emotionally driven scenes

Requirements

• Plays ages 16–26 (must be 18+)

• Any ethnicity

• Strong non-verbal acting ability and intense on-camera presence

• Must be able to work in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawai‘i

• Able to provide current photos/headshot and basic details during submission

Compensation

• $50 flat

The Man Role for Non-Union Short Film

Job Description
A non-union short film is casting The Man, a lead role in a haunting, nearly wordless father-son story filming in Honolulu, Oahu. This role calls for a grounded, physical performance with strong emotional presence, relying more on expression and movement than dialogue. Ideal for actors seeking short film lead roles, non-union acting work, and reel footage.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver a stoic, emotionally resonant performance with very little dialogue

• Communicate story and inner life through physicality, pacing, and subtle expression

• Follow direction and maintain continuity during a fast, one-day shoot

• Perform safely in beach/ocean conditions as required for the scene

Requirements

• Male-presenting, late 30s–50s

• Any ethnicity

• Must be able to work in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawai‘i

• Comfortable filming in ocean water up to waist-deep

• Able to provide current photos/headshot and basic info during the application process

Compensation

• $50 flat

Women Docu-Series Casting: Authentic Friend Groups in Hawai‘i

Job Description
A new docu-series is now casting in Hawai‘i and looking for a tight-knit, authentic women’s friend group whose power, ambition, and sisterhood reflect modern island life. If you and your inner circle have big personalities, real bonds, and a story worth sharing, this reality docu-series casting opportunity is for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate on camera as part of a real-life friend group in a docu-series format

• Share authentic moments, conversations, and experiences that reflect your lifestyle and culture

• Collaborate with producers during filming and follow basic production direction

• Maintain professionalism throughout the casting and filming process

Requirements

• Women based in Hawai‘i (or with a strong, authentic connection to island life)

• A real friend group with genuine chemistry and long-standing relationships

• Comfortable being filmed in unscripted/docu-style scenes

• Must meet eligibility requirements provided during the application process

Compensation

• Compensation details will be shared with selected participants during casting/booking

Supporting Role – Hina Mason in Short Film

Job Description
A short film project is casting a strong female actor for the role of Hina Mason, the passionate and emotionally intense mother of the lead character, Eden. Hina is a high-strung woman who deeply loves her daughter but struggles with control as Eden prepares to leave home. This role offers an opportunity to portray the raw emotional dynamics between a parent and child during a pivotal life transition.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Hina with emotional depth, capturing the nuances of maternal love and anxiety

• Participate in scenes that explore family tension and personal vulnerability

• Collaborate with a student-led creative team to bring authenticity to the role

• Be available for self-tape audition and scheduled shoot dates

Requirements

• Female actor, able to play 50s

• Must convincingly express intensity, concern, and layered emotional conflict

• Based in or able to work in O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Compensation

• Copy and credit

• Strong supporting role with emotionally rich scenes

• Ideal for actors looking to expand dramatic reel material in a short film format