Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Young Black Actress for Emotionally Impactful Role in Short Film

Job Description
A dramatic short film is casting the role of Melody, a young girl whose quiet presence and emotional depth anchor several key scenes. Melody is wide-eyed, fragile, and silently expressive—conveying powerful emotion through stillness and vulnerability. This role requires a child actor who can perform with subtlety and authenticity. The story is rooted in Jamaican culture and will be filmed on location.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Melody, a 4–6-year-old girl with emotional sensitivity and presence

• Convey feelings and reactions primarily through facial expression and physical stillness

• Participate in intimate, emotionally resonant scenes that support the film’s central themes

• Follow direction in a calm, supportive on-set environment

• Collaborate with adult cast and crew with professionalism and ease

Requirements

• Black female actor, age 4–6

• Must be based in Jamaica

• Able to take direction and perform with emotional subtlety

• Comfortable on camera in a quiet, non-verbal role

• Prior experience not required, but strong natural presence is essential

Compensation

• Paid supporting role (rate provided upon casting)

• Role in a culturally grounded short film with festival potential

• Work with a professional creative team on location in Jamaica

Casting Black Male Actor for Pastor Role in Dramatic Short Film

Job Description
A culturally rich short film is casting for the role of Pastor—a traditional, well-meaning leader whose spiritual guidance is grounded in familiar doctrine. While deeply committed to his community, the Pastor’s views may occasionally clash with evolving beliefs. This character requires a performer who can portray authority, compassion, and internal tension with balance and authenticity. The story will be filmed in Jamaica.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a traditional pastor delivering spiritual advice with sincerity and conviction

• Engage in emotionally charged scenes that explore spiritual differences and community tension

• Deliver lines with clarity, emotional range, and cultural authenticity

• Collaborate closely with the cast and director to ground the character in realism

• Contribute to the moral and cultural layers of the film’s narrative

Requirements

• Black male actor, ages 40–60

• Must be based in Jamaica

• Strong presence, articulate, with the ability to convey emotional and spiritual complexity

• Prior experience in dramatic or religious roles preferred

• Must embody the character with dignity, care, and nuance

Compensation

• Paid supporting role (rate shared upon selection)

• Participate in a meaningful, story-driven short film

• Work on location in a collaborative and culturally immersive setting

Casting Voice Actor for Narrator Role in Culturally Rich Short Film

Job Description
A powerful Jamaican short film is casting a narrator whose voice will guide the audience through the emotional and spiritual journey of the story. The Narrator is omniscient, soulful, and poetic—offering a rhythmic cadence that feels both ancestral and grounded. This voice-over role carries the weight of the film’s tone, serving as the connective thread between characters, culture, and inner transformation.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide voice-over narration that is rhythmic, poetic, and emotionally resonant

• Guide the audience through the film’s emotional and spiritual themes

• Record high-quality audio with clarity, warmth, and tone that honors the story’s roots

• Collaborate with the director to achieve specific emotional beats and cadence

• Infuse narration with ancestral gravitas and lyrical flow

Requirements

• Jamaican voice actor of African descent

• Gender-neutral or male/female voice with warmth, rhythm, and soulful depth

• Must be able to deliver poetic lines with emotional intention and narrative clarity

• Prior experience in voice-over, narration, or performance poetry is a plus

• Must be based in Jamaica or able to deliver professional remote audio

Compensation

• Paid voice-over role (rate provided upon selection)

• Featured vocal role in a culturally significant short film

• Opportunity to collaborate with a creative and story-driven production team

Casting Lead Actress for Emotionally Driven Short Film Role

Job Description
A powerful short film is casting a lead role for the character of Nadine, a resilient mother navigating the aftermath of domestic abuse. The story follows her emotional journey from survival to spiritual rebirth through Rastafari, demanding a performance layered with vulnerability, strength, and transformation. This project will be filmed in Jamaica and features a culturally grounded and spiritually rich narrative.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Nadine, a woman in her 30s to 40s, embodying emotional depth and inner strength

• Navigate a dramatic arc involving themes of trauma, motherhood, and spiritual awakening

• Collaborate closely with the director and cast to bring authenticity to every scene

• Deliver a nuanced, raw performance with intensity and quiet power

• Be available for all scheduled filming and rehearsals

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 30–40s

• Must be based in Jamaica

• Strong dramatic acting experience preferred

• Must demonstrate range: vulnerability, resilience, and emotional truth

• Able to internalize complex experiences and communicate them with subtlety

Compensation

• Paid lead role (rate provided upon booking)

• Featured role in a festival-quality short film

• Work with a culturally immersive creative team

Casting Supporting Actor for Spiritually Rooted Role in Short Film

Job Description
A culturally rich short film is casting a powerful supporting role for Solomon, a wise and deeply connected spiritual leader. This character serves as a guiding force within the narrative, embodying rhythm, conviction, and ancestral energy. Solomon is not just a presence—he commands attention through stillness, spoken word, and a magnetic connection to the unseen. The project will shoot in Jamaica with a strong focus on authenticity and cultural integrity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Solomon, a Black Rasta male in his 50s, with fiery passion and grounded wisdom

• Deliver performance with a rhythmic cadence and spiritual resonance

• Embody a charismatic presence that channels ancestral strength and authority

• Collaborate with cast and director to bring a theatrical yet deeply rooted performance

• Communicate mysticism and leadership with authenticity and intention

Requirements

• Black male actor, age 50s, must authentically represent Rasta culture

• Must be based in Jamaica

• Prior experience in dramatic or spiritually driven roles preferred

• Ability to convey inner strength, spiritual depth, and emotional gravity

• Confident delivering lines with rhythm, power, and grace

Compensation

• Paid supporting role (rate provided upon booking)

• Opportunity to portray a pivotal character in a culturally significant project

• Work with a visionary creative team on location in Jamaica