Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description
International Fashion Week Hawaii is accepting final casting submissions for runway models to participate in an international runway experience. Models will be considered for live runway opportunities at the Hawaii Convention Center and should be prepared to present a polished, professional look suitable for fashion week productions. Talent will create a profile, upload photos, and be evaluated for available runway slots.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in runway casting and potential selection for International Fashion Week Hawaii.

• Model designer looks on the runway with confident walk, posture, and stage presence.

• Attend fittings, rehearsals, and show call times as scheduled by the event team.

• Follow styling direction from designers, producers, and backstage crew.

Requirements

• Open to runway models (all looks encouraged to submit).

• Must create a profile and upload photos for consideration.

• Casting attire expectation: all black; high heels required for female models.

• Must be professional, punctual, and able to follow direction in a fast-paced runway environment.

Compensation Details
Not specified (details provided by the event/production team upon selection).

Job Description

A major feature film is seeking experienced dancers with strong backgrounds in Tahitian, Hula, and broader Polynesian dance styles. This opportunity is open to all genders, ages 18+, and performers must have strong dance skills and be able to follow direction on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform Polynesian dance styles (Tahitian, Hula, and related forms) on camera.
• Learn and execute choreography and/or perform synchronized group movement as directed.
• Attend required rehearsals, fittings, and on-set work as scheduled by production.
• Maintain professionalism, stamina, and consistency throughout filming days.

Requirements

• Experienced dancer with strong training and/or performance background in Tahitian, Hula, and/or Polynesian dance.
• All genders welcome, 18+.
• Strong dance skills required (video clips showcasing ability encouraged).
• Must be legal to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work on-location on O‘ahu.
• Submission materials may include: full name, phone number, height, weight, recent photo, dance experience/training/resume, and dance video clip(s).

Compensation Details

Paid role (rate and terms provided by production upon selection; employment is subject to production requirements and eligibility).

Job Description
A psychological horror feature film blending historical truth with unsettling suspense is casting union and non-union talent for a range of speaking and featured roles. Production is looking for strong character actors who can bring emotional depth, authenticity, and intensity to a story that explores trauma, memory, and the haunting question of why history repeats itself.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes with believable character work and strong on-camera presence

• Take direction and collaborate with the director and production team to shape performance choices

• Maintain continuity in emotion, movement, and character details across takes

• Support a professional set environment with punctuality and preparedness

Requirements

• Must be comfortable working in psychological horror and dramatic material

• Ability to portray the listed character types and age ranges convincingly

• For select roles: specific skills may be required (dance, singing, instrument performance)

• Professional attitude, reliability, and strong communication

Compensation

• Compensation details not provided

Roles Available

• Shinju (Female, 25) — Japanese American, classically trained dancer; must have dance experience; physically demanding

• Freddy (Female, 25) — Hawaiian/Asian mixed; clairvoyant musician; must sing and play music; character battling mental health

• Miller (Male, 60–80) — WWII veteran slipping into dementia; must be healthy and mobile

• Evan (Male, 33) — charismatic, cocky partygoer with a reckless edge

• Young Miller (Male, 18) — hopeful, naive, patriotic, innocent; “smitten” energy

• Amy (Female, 70) — Korean or Asian first-generation immigrant; bar/hostess owner serving older vets in Chinatown

• Daniel (Male, 22) — white-passing mixed-race Navy soldier; aggressive, volatile; tattooed look

• Therapist (Female, 40) — works with veterans; concerned, serious, with a quirky streak

• Prostitute (Female, 25–35) — blonde sex worker in early-1940s Chinatown brothels

• Old Timer Crew (Male, 60+) — regulars who gamble, grumble, and linger at the hostess bar

• Local Veteran (Male, 70) — Korean War veteran; frequents the hostess bar

• Soldiers (Male, 22+) — American soldiers exploring bars and brothels in Chinatown

• Old Lady (Female, 68) & Woman (Female, 50) — Asian street sellers; rough-around-the-edges energy

Paid Extras for Major Feature Film

Job Description
A major feature film is hiring paid extras for a variety of background actor roles. This film extras casting is open to union and non-union talent, with opportunities for diverse looks and everyday character types. No acting experience is required—just bring a great attitude, take direction well, and be ready for a professional set environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as background talent in feature film scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant director and background team

• Maintain continuity between takes (wardrobe, actions, positioning)

• Work professionally on set and stay performance-ready during holding

Requirements

• All genders and all ethnicities welcome

• Must be 18+

• Union and non-union talent welcome

• Must be legally allowed to work in the U.S.

• Background types may include stand-ins, locals, tourists, upscale partygoers, waitstaff/bartenders, and more

• Comfortable providing recent, clear photos for casting consideration

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity (rate shared upon selection)

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