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Casting Call for Hookup Girl Role – Short Film in Atlanta, GA

Job Description
A major short film production is casting a female actor for the role of Hookup Girl. This is an exciting opportunity for an actress looking to gain on-camera experience in a professional short film. If you are comfortable in this role and have strong memorization and improvisation skills, this could be a great fit.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted lines with confidence and engage in improvisation when needed
• Follow direction from the production team for an authentic performance
• Be comfortable on camera and in wardrobe requirements

Requirements

• Female actor, African American, ages 20-30
• Brown or dark skin preferred
• Comfortable wearing lingerie for the role
• Ability to memorize lines and adapt to scene requirements

Compensation

• $200 for 6-10 hours of filming
• Professional exposure in a short film

Casting Call for Main Stripper Actress – Short Film in Atlanta, GA

Job Description
A major short film is casting an actress for the role of Main Stripper Actress. This is a unique opportunity for a confident and experienced performer to take on a featured role in a professional short film. If you have strong acting skills and are comfortable in the required attire, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted lines naturally and engage in improvisation when needed
• Follow direction from the production team to portray the role authentically
• Be comfortable wearing stripper attire (dancing skills are not required)
• Maintain professionalism on set and collaborate with the production crew

Requirements

• Female actor, African American, ages 30-40
• Similar look to Brande Lee from P-Valley
• Does not need to know how to dance but must be comfortable wearing stripper attire
• Ability to memorize lines and improvise when needed

Compensation

• $350 for 6-10 hours of filming
• Professional exposure in a short film production

Casting Chris – Teen Male Role in Festival-Bound Short Film ‘Chicken Skin’

The upcoming short film Chicken Skin, written and directed by Cannes Young Director Award winner Julia Kupiec, is casting the pivotal role of CHRIS. This character is central to the film’s exploration of adolescence, vulnerability, and blurred moral boundaries. CHRIS is a newly graduated teen, aimless and disarmed by the weight of adulthood. The film shoots in late summer or early fall 2025 in Los Angeles or New York, with travel fully covered for U.S.-based non-local talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Chris with natural charm, subtle vulnerability, and emotional authenticity

• Participate in a 3–4 day shoot with potential rehearsals and travel days

• Collaborate with an award-winning creative team on sensitive and layered material

• Navigate scenes involving implied mature themes handled with professionalism (non-explicit)

Requirements

• Male-identifying actors of any ethnicity

• Ages 16–22 who can believably portray 17–19

• Comfortable portraying a teen struggling with identity, anxiety, and escape

• Must be U.S.-based and available for travel if not local to LA or NYC

• Must be comfortable working with subject matter involving adolescent relationships and boundaries

Compensation

• $249 per 8-hour shoot day + 10% per SAG scale

• Paid rehearsal and travel days per SAG-AFTRA guidelines

• Key supporting role in a festival-circuit film with notable creative recognition

• Professional experience with a Cannes-awarded director

Job Description:
We’re seeking talented individuals for an upcoming short film! A young mixed-race or racially ambiguous actress is needed for the role of Young Jailane, along with photographers to capture key moments. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a professional film environment with minimal time commitment.

Roles Available:

• Young Jailane (1 Role)

  • Gender: Female

  • Age: 3-11 years old (ability to play younger is a plus)

  • Appearance: Black or dark brown hair; racially ambiguous, mixed-race, lightskin Black, or Blasian

  • Time Commitment: 1 hour on set

  • Note: Parent/guardian must accompany at all times

• Photographers (Multiple Roles)

  • Gender: Male

  • Age: 18+

  • Must bring own camera with quick flash capability

  • Time Commitment: 1 hour on set

Compensation & Perks:

• Unpaid opportunity

• Food and treats provided on set

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

Featured Extra Role as Valet for Music Video/Short Film

Job Description
A music video/short film production is seeking a male featured extra to portray a valet. This role requires light acting to capture a specific character mood and adds comedic personality to the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a valet in featured background scenes

• Act naturally to appear bothered and confused as directed

• Work closely with the production team to capture the intended comedic effect

• Maintain professionalism and reliability on set

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 18–30

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be comfortable with light acting and expressive reactions

• Wardrobe may be provided or coordinated with production

Compensation

• $75 flat rate

Casting Circus Performers for Short Film in Nashville

Job Description:
A short film shooting in the Watertown area near Nashville is seeking talented featured background performers to play circus characters. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase unique looks and special performance skills on a professional film set.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray circus performers in a visually dynamic short film.

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain energy throughout the shoot.

• Bring authenticity, creativity, and enthusiasm to each scene.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 or older and local to the Nashville, TN area.

• Little Person Performer: Male or female, all ethnicities.

• Tattooed Performer: Male or female, all ethnicities, heavily tattooed (visible tattoos on face, hands, or full body).

• Stilt Walker Performer: Male or female, all ethnicities, must have experience and own equipment.

• Must be available for a full day of filming and flexible with call times.

Compensation:

• $200 for up to 5 hours of work (full pay even if wrapped early).

Actors for NYU Narrative Thesis Film

Job Description
A narrative thesis film titled The Color of Rotting is seeking actors for key roles in an emotionally rich story about grief, connection, and the unsettling space between duty and desire. The film follows a woman who delays her twin’s embalming while caught between the mortician’s cold professionalism and the tender pull of his assistant. This project offers meaningful material for actors looking to deepen their dramatic reel.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray emotionally complex characters with depth and authenticity

• Collaborate closely with the director to explore dramatic themes

• Participate in rehearsals and filming over scheduled production dates

• Deliver nuanced performances for intimate, character-driven scenes

Requirements

• Joan Bloom (Lead): Early 30s, white, female, blonde

• Iris (Supporting): Mid 20s, female, brunette, any race

• The Mortician (Supporting): 50s, white, male, brunette or greying

• Must be available for filming in New Jersey

Compensation

• Negotiable rate

OM – Short Film Performers

Job Description
A new short film is seeking talented actors for an emotionally rich story exploring identity, love, and cultural belonging. The film follows Hari, a young Indian-American living in Lower Manhattan, who struggles to embrace his intersectional identity as a gay Hindu man. When he meets someone who accepts him fully, he begins to understand that he can honor both his queerness and his religion. This project is ideal for performers who connect with intimate storytelling and nuanced character work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray authentic and emotionally grounded performances

• Collaborate closely with the director to bring depth to character arcs

• Rehearse and perform scenes involving interpersonal relationships and internal conflict

• Maintain professionalism and preparedness throughout production

• Participate in a scheduled casting session on November 22nd

Requirements

• Actors comfortable exploring themes of culture, identity, and LGBTQ+ experiences

• Strong dramatic acting ability

• Availability for the casting session on November 22nd from 12 PM–8 PM

• Based in or able to work in the New York City area

Compensation

• Paid role

• Rate and additional details provided upon selection

Film Casting – “Baby Bird”

Job Description
A moving, character-driven narrative film is seeking actors for leading roles in a story exploring the quiet emotional distance between a father and his teenage daughter. Set against their daily afternoon coffee routine, the film captures unspoken love, tension, and the subtle shifts in their relationship. This project is ideal for performers who excel in grounded, intimate storytelling and emotional nuance.

Job Responsibilities
• Portray layered emotional dynamics between parent and child
• Perform in quiet, naturalistic scenes focused on subtle expression and connection
• Take direction well and collaborate closely with the director
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled
• Bring authenticity and presence to intimate, character-led moments

Requirements
• Strong acting ability, especially in emotional and subtle performance
• Comfortable performing in dramatic, dialogue-light scenes
• Professional attitude and reliability on set
• Ability to build believable on-screen chemistry with scene partners

Compensation
• Paid role (details provided upon selection)