Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Amputees for Feature Film Scene Involving Special Effects

Job Description
A major feature film is casting amputee talent for a dramatic scene involving special effects and prosthetic visuals. This opportunity is ideal for individuals comfortable working with fake blood and portraying a high-impact scenario involving injury. The role will involve visual storytelling through physical performance, contributing to a powerful and emotional moment in the film.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a scene portraying being crushed under a bridge

• Work with prosthetics, fake blood, and visual effects makeup

• Remain composed and professional during simulated trauma scenes

• Collaborate closely with special effects and direction teams

Requirements

• Must be an amputee (all amputees encouraged to apply)

• Comfortable with special effects makeup and fake blood

• Must be available for a one-day shoot in Rhode Island

Compensation

• $216 for 8 hours of work

• Paid through standard production channels

• One-day shoot with potential for additional opportunities

Casting Boys for Lead Roles in International Cricket-Themed Feature Film

Job Description
An independent international feature film is seeking boys to play lead roles in a heartfelt story centered around friendship, youth, and cricket. This is a Hindi-speaking project shooting across India beginning October 2025. The film is assembling a diverse cast of boys with unique looks and backgrounds to authentically portray a group of close friends. Candidates must be able to play cricket and express emotions confidently on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a core character in a youth-centered cricket-themed narrative

• Participate in acting scenes, dialogue delivery, and expressive performance

• Work collaboratively with a young ensemble cast

• Represent the cultural and emotional nuances of Indian friendship and teamwork

Requirements

• Boys aged 10–17 years

• Must speak Hindi fluently

• Must know how to play cricket

• Must be based in India

• Must not have previously applied to earlier younger-age group postings

Compensation

• Paid lead role in a professionally produced feature film

• National and international exposure

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Zoom audition

Job Description
An independent short film is now casting adult and young adult actors for a coming-of-age gothic western project set to shoot in Los Angeles. The story follows a grieving 15-year-old girl grappling with loyalty, loss, and rebellion in a conservative town. Auditions are being accepted via self-tape submissions. This is a non-union production supported by a university film program.

Job Responsibilities

• Submit a compelling self-tape audition for a character role

• Participate in principal photography scheduled for late September or early October

• Portray emotionally grounded characters within a dramatic and stylized narrative

• Collaborate closely with a director and student-led film team

Requirements

• Open to adult and young adult actors

• Strong dramatic acting skills with a sensitivity to tone and story

• Comfortable working in an indie/student film production environment

• Must submit name, age, pronouns, headshot, and preferred role with audition

• Ability to work in Los Angeles during the shooting window

Compensation

• Compensation negotiable

• Non-union short film

• Shooting will take place in Los Angeles, CA

• Tentative filming period: late September to early October 2025

Job Description
A short film project is casting one male and one female actor, ages 55–75, to play a wealthy suburban couple navigating life in a near-future London. Set against the backdrop of a city gripped by a fuel crisis and extreme heat, the story highlights class dynamics and resilience in crisis. This is a one-day paid shoot taking place in South London.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a speaking/supporting role in a short film

• Collaborate with a film crew on set for a 10+1 hour shoot day

• Embody the role of an affluent suburban character with authenticity

• Contribute to an emotionally grounded performance in a dramatic setting

Requirements

• Male and Female actors, ages 55–75

• Comfortable with speaking roles in an indie-style short film

• Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to a one-day shoot

• London-based or able to travel to South London

Compensation

• Paid role (minimum wage or higher)

• Travel and expenses within London reimbursed

• 1-day shoot scheduled for the week of September 2

• Approximately 11-hour commitment on the day of filming

Job Description
A compelling Edinburgh-based crime drama is now casting for the role of Brian, a male social worker who has grown frustrated and disillusioned by systemic failure. Appearing in a pivotal agency meeting scene, Brian represents the emotional burnout of frontline workers who’ve stopped believing real change is possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Brian, a jaded professional who challenges the system in a key dialogue scene

• Deliver a grounded, emotionally resonant performance with subtle intensity

• Support the central narrative with layered character work and social realism

• Collaborate on a trauma-informed production that values authenticity

Requirements

• Male, age 30–50

• Ethnicity: Open to all

• Must bring emotional depth and realism to the role

• Ideal for actors with experience in grounded, dramatic scenes

Compensation

• Production will cover all expenses

• Credit and strong footage for acting reel

• Supporting role in a timely and socially relevant production

Job Description
A new socially driven crime drama set in Edinburgh is casting for the role of Harriet, a dedicated social worker caught between compassion and burnout. Featured in a tense school meeting, this character represents moral resilience within a failing system. The production seeks a strong actress who can convey quiet strength, urgency, and internal conflict.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Harriet, a female social worker struggling to maintain balance and services under pressure

• Participate in a critical school meeting scene filled with emotional tension

• Deliver a performance that reflects both exhaustion and unwavering integrity

• Work closely with an ensemble cast on a trauma-informed set

Requirements

• Female, age 30–50

• Ethnicity: Open to all

• Strong dramatic acting skills with emotional depth

• Experience with roles involving social themes is a plus

Compensation

• Expenses covered by production

• Professional credit and valuable material for actor’s reel

• Opportunity to embody a role rooted in advocacy and realism

Job Description
A hard-hitting Edinburgh-based crime drama is casting for the role of the Headteacher—a key but brief role representing the emotional toll of systemic collapse. This character attends a multi-agency meeting and subtly portrays quiet resignation. Though short in screen time, the role carries deep symbolic weight in the story’s broader themes of institutional failure.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a headteacher overwhelmed by pressure and systemic challenges

• Participate in a critical scene involving a multi-agency meeting

• Deliver a performance marked by quiet emotional defeat and internal struggle

• Convey institutional burnout with nuance and restraint

Requirements

• Age: 40–60

• Gender: Any

• Strong ability to express internalized emotion with minimal dialogue

• Previous experience with dramatic, socially driven roles is a plus

Compensation

• Expenses covered during production

• Screen credit and footage suitable for professional reels

• Contribute to a powerful, socially relevant narrative in a pivotal scene

Job Description
A bold new Edinburgh-based crime drama is casting for the role of Callum, a cynical teacher who embodies the collapse of faith in the system. Though featured in limited scenes, the character leaves a lasting impression through sharp dialogue and symbolic weight. This role is ideal for actors who can deliver impactful performances in minimal screen time.

Job Responsibilities

• Play Callum, a disillusioned and bitter educator who has lost hope in the system

• Deliver strong, dialogue-driven moments with dramatic gravity

• Portray a character who contrasts with the more hopeful or empathetic adults in the story

• Bring nuance to a role that represents systemic breakdown and emotional detachment

Requirements

• Male, age 30–55

• Must convey a cynical, hardened presence through subtle performance

• Ability to deliver sharp, emotionally resonant dialogue

• Previous dramatic experience preferred

Compensation

• Covered expenses by production

• Screen credit and impactful footage for reel

• Opportunity to contribute a powerful supporting performance in a socially resonant project

Job Description
A compelling new Edinburgh-based crime drama is now casting for the role of Fran, a returning teacher who serves as a key adult presence within a story centered on youth, trauma, and redemption. This project brings together powerful storytelling and social realism, exploring how adults in the system impact the lives of vulnerable teens.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Fran, a committed and complex educator navigating a broken school system

• Provide emotional grounding and dramatic contrast to youth-centered scenes

• Collaborate with a diverse cast in delivering an authentic and socially relevant narrative

• Represent the adult voice in a story driven by systemic conflict and community healing

Requirements

• Adult actor (age open to casting needs)

• Strong dramatic acting ability with a grounded and compassionate presence

• Experience with socially conscious roles or themes a plus

• Open to all ethnicities and backgrounds

Compensation

• Production covers all relevant expenses

• Receive credit and exposure in a high-impact dramatic project

• Valuable footage for professional acting portfolio

Job Description
A powerful new crime drama filming in Edinburgh is casting 3–4 young actors to play members of a raw and realistic street crew. This ensemble of characters will portray teens entangled in drug running, intimidation, and urban survival. The production emphasizes authenticity and is handled with sensitivity on a trauma-informed set.

Job Responsibilities

• Play one of several street-smart characters involved in gritty urban roles

• Contribute to ensemble scenes with improvisation and natural energy

• Embody intense but realistic portrayals of modern youth challenges

• Roles may include:

  • E-bike intimidators

  • Crack house crew

  • Snapchat drug dealers

  • Knife carriers

Requirements

• Age range: 13–17

• Ethnicity: Open to all

• Must be confident on camera and comfortable with improvisational acting

• Ability to engage seriously with intense scenes while supported by the crew

• Willingness to represent bold, emotionally driven characters with realism

Compensation

• Expenses covered by production

• Professional credit and strong material for actor reels

• Opportunity to be part of an ensemble in a socially driven, dramatic production