Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description
Pigs Do Fly Productions is casting for the role of Lee Baer in the upcoming stage comedy Better Late by Larry Gelbart. This witty and chaotic play follows Nora, her ex-husband Julian, and her current husband Lee, as they navigate an unconventional living arrangement that promises mayhem. This Equity and Non-Equity opportunity offers paid weekly performances at Empire Stage in Ft. Lauderdale.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the role of Lee Baer, a 50–60-year-old composer and current husband to Nora

• Attend in-person rehearsals and participate in full performances

• Interpret comedic timing and emotional beats in a stage setting

• Collaborate with cast and director throughout the rehearsal and run period

Requirements

• Male actor, age 50–60

• Must be available for rehearsals October 20 – November 6, 2025

• Must be available for performances November 7 – 30, 2025

• Comfortable performing live on stage and delivering comedic material

• Attend in-person audition at Empire Stage on July 21, 2025, between 6–10 PM

Compensation

• $367 per week

• Paid Equity and Non-Equity position

• Rehearsals and performances held in Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Professional opportunity with a well-established local theater company

Job Description
The psychological horror short The Artist is casting two tall male actors for non-verbal henchman roles. These characters will play eerie, silent figures who help carry out the film’s disturbing events. This is a great opportunity for performers with a strong physical presence looking to be part of a stylized, atmospheric horror project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray physically imposing, non-speaking characters

• Contribute to the film’s eerie tone through body language and movement

• Participate in key scenes as background antagonistic figures

• Collaborate with the director to achieve a chilling visual effect

Requirements

• Male actors, preferably tall with a strong or distinct silhouette

• Comfortable with physical performance and non-verbal acting

• Must be based in or able to work in the Pittsburgh area

• Open to unpaid roles on an independent horror film set

Compensation

• Unpaid background role

• Meals provided on set

• Screen credit and experience in a festival-submitted horror short

• Ideal for actors building a diverse reel or gaining on-set experience

Job Description
The upcoming psychological horror short The Artist is casting for a male voice-over role. This voice will play a chilling and atmospheric part in the film’s narrative. The role is ideal for a voice actor in his 30s to 40s with a distinct tone capable of delivering calm, eerie, or unsettling performances to heighten the film’s psychological tension.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide voice-over narration or dialogue for a horror short

• Deliver controlled, expressive vocal performance in alignment with the film’s dark tone

• Collaborate remotely or in-studio depending on availability and location

• Take direction for emotional pacing and vocal delivery

Requirements

• Male voice actor, 30s–40s

• Strong command of vocal range and tone

• Experience with voice-over for film, narration, or dramatic content preferred

• Able to record high-quality audio or access to recording space preferred

Compensation

• Unpaid voice-over role

• Credit and inclusion in festival-submitted horror project

• Unique opportunity to showcase voice talent in a psychologically rich genre

Job Description
The indie horror short The Artist is casting for Sadie, a complex supporting character with unpredictable energy. Sadie begins as vulnerable and delicate, but her personality twists into something wildly childlike and disturbing. This role is ideal for actors eager to showcase emotional range and sharp psychological shifts in performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a dual-layered character with shifting emotional tones

• Execute a convincing transformation from innocence to erratic behavior

• Work closely with the director to build unsettling and compelling scenes

• Collaborate with cast in a horror-thriller ensemble

Requirements

• Female actor, age 18–27

• Strong emotional and physical acting ability

• Able to perform dynamic shifts in character

• Comfortable with intense horror themes and eccentric roles

• Must be based in or able to travel to Pittsburgh

Compensation

• Unpaid role

• Food provided on set

• Credit and footage for acting reel

• Opportunity to play a standout character in a psychological horror film

Job Description
A psychological horror short film titled The Artist is casting for the male lead role of Justin, a composed and calculating character at the heart of a chilling narrative. As the night takes a disturbing turn, Justin’s calm demeanor contrasts sharply with the chaos around him. This role offers actors the chance to portray intense stillness and quiet control in a high-stakes story.

Job Responsibilities

• Play the role of Justin, a reserved and deliberate character

• Deliver a nuanced, emotionally restrained performance

• Contribute to an ensemble cast in a suspense-driven story

• Take direction in a collaborative indie film setting

Requirements

• Male actor, age 25–30

• Strong non-verbal performance skills

• Able to portray subtle tension and quiet intensity

• Located in or able to work in the Pittsburgh area

• Open to participating in an unpaid horror short production

Compensation

• Unpaid role

• Food provided on set

• On-screen credit and reel-worthy performance material

• Experience working on an independent psychological thriller

Job Description
A dark psychological horror short is casting for Melanie, a vibrant female lead in the upcoming indie film The Artist. Set during a routine night that spirals into terror, Melanie brings a burst of high energy to the group — the kind of friend who’s always down for fun and maybe a little trouble. If you’re ready to bring bold charisma to the screen, this is your role.

Job Responsibilities

• Play a high-energy, adventurous character in a horror short

• Portray both carefree spirit and heightened fear as the story unfolds

• Participate in a collaborative indie film environment

• Work closely with the cast to build authentic group chemistry

Requirements

• Female actor, age 18–27

• Must be outgoing, expressive, and comfortable in horror genre

• Ability to balance lighthearted charm with darker emotional turns

• Based in or able to work in the Pittsburgh area

• Open to unpaid creative roles in independent filmmaking

Compensation

• Unpaid role

• Meals provided on set

• On-screen credit and portfolio material

• Experience working on a suspenseful, atmospheric horror project

Job Description
A dark psychological horror short film titled The Artist is now casting for its lead female role. The story follows Sarah, an average young woman whose routine night with friends spirals into a twisted nightmare when unexpected visitors reveal their sinister plan. This project blends suspense and surreal horror, ideal for actors seeking emotionally intense and layered performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead role of Sarah in a horror short film

• Deliver a dynamic, emotionally expressive performance under suspenseful direction

• Participate in rehearsals and on-location shooting as scheduled

• Collaborate with the indie team to help shape the film’s psychological tension

Requirements

• Female actor, age 18–27

• Able to convincingly play an innocent, relatable character

• Strong emotional range and comfort in horror/suspense material

• Must be reliable and committed to unpaid indie productions

• Based in or willing to travel to Pittsburgh area

Compensation

• Unpaid role

• Meals provided on set

• Credit and footage for your reel

• Creative exposure in an intense horror genre piece

Job Description
A new short film, Hands of Time, is casting lead roles, featured characters, and background extras for an expressive, cinematic project set to shoot in Miami. The film explores themes of memory, fate, and the defining moments that shape our lives. From the acclaimed writer-director of The Road Less Traveled, this visually rich drama is being developed for festival submission and actor reel-building.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned roles in an emotionally charged short film

• Collaborate with the director and production team on a 5-day shoot

• Contribute to a visual storytelling process with strong emotional beats

• Commit to scheduled filming days in late August or early September

• Submit all required audition materials for casting consideration

Requirements

• Open to all actors interested in lead, featured, or extra roles

• Must be available to film in Miami, FL

• No DMs accepted — email submissions only

• Character breakdowns and age ranges available in image set or comments

Compensation

• Unpaid opportunity

• Meals provided on set

• IMDB credit, social media promotion, and festival submission exposure included

• Strong footage for acting reels

Job Description
An upcoming narrative short film is casting a male lead for the role of Lino, a gently awkward yet quietly charming character. Flavour of Fate is a visually intimate and poetic story about a chance connection between two neighbors, told through rich imagery and minimal dialogue. This opportunity is ideal for actors looking to expand their reel with emotionally grounded, character-driven material.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Lino with subtle charm and authentic emotion

• Perform in a story-centered shoot with limited dialogue

• Collaborate creatively in a small production team

• Participate in all scheduled shoot days in Sydney

• Express emotional depth through movement and presence

Requirements

• Male, age range 28–40

• Must be Sydney-based or able to travel to location

• Gentle, slightly awkward, quietly charismatic performance style

• Comfortable with minimal dialogue and visual storytelling

• Must submit headshot, acting resume, and/or performance reel

Compensation

• Unpaid passion project

• Credit, meals, and footage for reel provided

• Unique opportunity to work on an expressive, artistic film

• Full script provided upon shortlisting

Job Description
A visually poetic short film is seeking a female lead to portray Giulia, a deeply introspective and artistic character caught in a story of romantic fate. Flavour of Fate is a cinematic exploration of two neighbors who unknowingly live side by side, only to share a chance emotional connection. This intimate, low-dialogue production is ideal for actors looking to deepen their reel with character-driven, expressive work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Giulia with emotional nuance and visual storytelling

• Collaborate with a small creative team on a narrative-driven shoot

• Convey subtle romantic energy through quiet performance

• Participate in scheduled shoot dates in Sydney

• Embrace the minimal-dialogue format with strong screen presence

Requirements

• Female, age range 28–40

• Must be based in or able to work in Sydney

• Introspective, artistic, emotionally expressive performance style

• Comfortable with a visually expressive, non-verbal role

• Submit headshot, acting resume, and/or reel for consideration

Compensation

• Unpaid passion project

• Copy, credit, and meals provided

• Strong portfolio and reel content from a stylized short film

• Full script shared with shortlisted applicants