Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Fat Andy – Speaking Role in Dramatic Short Film

Job Description
A character-driven short film shooting in Collier, WV (near Pittsburgh) is casting Fat Andy, a fast-talking live wire with nonstop energy. This indie film explores loyalty, recovery, and found family inside a rambunctious sober home. Union and non-union actors who can work as locals are welcome. Select talent may be considered for a planned feature adaptation.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver quick, naturalistic dialogue with sharp comedic timing

• Bring high-energy physicality and impulsive reactions to scenes

• Maintain continuity and collaborate closely with the director and ensemble

• Prepare a self-tape/callback as requested and take direction professionally

Requirements

• Male, Caucasian, 18+ to portray ~20

• Lean/slender build; agile, expressive, and quick on your feet

• Strong grounded realism with room for humor and heart

• Union or non-union; must work as a local to Collier, WV/Pittsburgh area

Compensation

• $200/day

Virg – Speaking Role in Dramatic Short Film

Job Description
A character-driven short film shooting near Pittsburgh (Collier, WV) is casting Virg, a heartfelt, innocent soul who often becomes the butt of the group’s jokes. The story explores loyalty, recovery, and found family inside a rambunctious sober home. Ideal talent brings warmth, humor, and emotional honesty to an indie film grounded in realism. Union and non-union actors who can work as locals are welcome.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver naturalistic dialogue with humor, sincerity, and emotional depth

• Collaborate with the director and ensemble to shape truthful, grounded scenes

• Sustain continuity across takes and adjust quickly to notes

• Prepare a self-tape/callback if requested and maintain professional on-set conduct

Requirements

• Male, Caucasian, 18+ to portray 20

• Gentle, genuine presence; able to play optimistic, soft-hearted innocence

• Strong dramatic instincts with light comedic timing

• Union or non-union; must work as a local hire to Collier, WV/Pittsburgh area

Compensation

• $200/day

Denver – Speaking Role in Dramatic Short Film

Job Description
A character-driven short film shooting near Pittsburgh (Collier, WV) seeks Denver, a magnetic troublemaker and the group’s musician. This role calls for a fearless performer with natural charisma who can bring humor, edge, and heart to an indie film about loyalty, recovery, and the cost of hope. Union or non-union actors who can work as locals are welcome.

Job Responsibilities

• Bring an energetic, mischievous presence with grounded emotional truth

• Deliver naturalistic dialogue and sustain continuity across takes

• Collaborate with the director and ensemble to shape scenes and subtext

• Prepare a self-tape/callback if requested and take direction professionally

Requirements

• Male, Caucasian, 18+ to portray 21

• Magnetic, “wild child” vibe; likable pot-stirrer with a good heart

• Musician background a plus (not required for the short)

• Union or non-union; must work as a local hire to Collier, WV/Pittsburgh area

Compensation

• $200/day

Emilio – Speaking Role in Dramatic Short Film

Job Description
A character-driven short film shooting near Pittsburgh (Collier, WV) is casting Emilio, a pivotal speaking role. The story follows a 24-year-old navigating loyalty and escape while running a rambunctious sober home. This short film casting welcomes union or non-union actors who can work as locals. Ideal talent brings truthful, naturalistic performance for an indie film grounded in realism.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a baby-faced teen with bravado, humor, and vulnerable undercurrents

• Deliver authentic dialogue and emotional beats with subtext

• Collaborate with the director and ensemble to sustain continuity and tone

• Prepare a self-tape/callback if requested and take direction professionally

Requirements

• Male, Caucasian, 18+ to portray 16 (youthful look and energy)

• Strong dramatic instincts; able to balance brash behavior with warmth

• Comfortable with emotionally charged, character-driven scenes

• Union or non-union; must work as a local hire to Collier, WV/Pittsburgh area

Compensation

• $200/day

Butterfly – Speaking Role in Dramatic Short Film

Job Description
A character-driven short film shooting near Pittsburgh (Collier, WV) is casting Butterfly, a pivotal speaking role. The drama centers on a sober home in a forgotten mill town and explores loyalty, change, and the cost of hope. This short film casting welcomes union or non-union male actors who can work as local hires. Selected talent may be considered for a future feature adaptation.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver a grounded, naturalistic performance that conveys inner conflict and vulnerability

• Take direction, memorize dialogue, and sustain continuity across multiple takes

• Collaborate closely with the director and ensemble for emotionally truthful scenes

• Prepare and submit a self-tape or attend callbacks if requested

Requirements

• Male, Caucasian, 18+ (to portray 21)

• Ability to portray a haunted, newly arrived resident at a sober home with depth and sensitivity

• Strong dramatic instincts and on-camera presence

• Union or non-union; must work as a local hire to the Collier, WV/Pittsburgh area

Compensation

• $200/day

Dad – Speaking Role in Dramatic Short Film

Job Description
A character-driven short film shooting near Pittsburgh (Collier, WV) is casting the Dad role for a gritty, emotional story set around a sober home in a forgotten mill town. This speaking role suits a seasoned actor who can deliver layered, authentic performances. Union and non-union actors who can work as locals are welcome. Strong dramatic chops and on-camera presence are essential for this short film casting, with potential consideration for a future feature adaptation.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a tough, blue-collar patriarch with depth and vulnerability

• Collaborate with the director to shape grounded, nuanced scenes

• Memorize dialogue, take direction, and maintain continuity across takes

• Work professionally with cast and crew on an indie film set

Requirements

• Male, Caucasian, 65+

• Soulful, weathered presence; comfortable embodying a Harley-driving, pickup-truck, no-frills persona

• Ability to reveal tenderness beneath a stoic exterior

• Union or non-union; must work as a local hire to Collier, WV/Pittsburgh area

Compensation

• $200/day

• Local hire (travel/lodging not provided)

• Select talent may be considered for the planned feature film