Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Megan’s Parents – Student Short Film Role

Job Description
A student short film titled Disadaption is casting actors to portray Megan’s parents. This dramatic project explores family dynamics and emotional storytelling, offering meaningful on-camera moments. Talent should be comfortable working in a character-driven environment and capable of delivering authentic performances that support the film’s tone and narrative.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Megan’s parent in emotionally grounded, dramatic scenes

• Collaborate with the director and cast to build authentic family relationships

• Participate in rehearsals and take direction effectively

• Maintain consistency, professionalism, and reliability throughout production

Requirements

• Adults ages 30–60

• All ethnicities welcome

• Strong dramatic acting ability preferred

• Comfortable performing emotional or sensitive material

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work within a student film schedule

Compensation

• Student film project

• Credit, experience, and footage for your reel

• Collaborative and creative set atmosphere

Wrap Party Attendees for Short Film

Job Description
A short film is seeking background talent to portray wrap party attendees for an evening celebration scene. Talent will be dressed up and contribute to the lively atmosphere of a post-production party environment. This is an excellent opportunity for performers looking to gain on-set experience while working alongside a professional film crew.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a wrap party attendee in a background role

• Arrive dressed appropriately for an upscale evening event

• Follow direction from the on-set team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Ages 35–55

• All genders welcome

• All ethnicities welcome

• Comfortable working as background talent

Compensation

• $224 for 8 hours (SAG-AFTRA rate)

Job Description
A comedic short film is seeking a variety of performers for a playful, deadpan story centered on an eight-year-old boy who hilariously “faces arrest” after refusing to eat his vegetables. Featuring quirky humor, eccentric adults, and youthful characters, this project offers fun, character-driven roles perfect for actors who enjoy comedic timing and imaginative storytelling. The production will take place in the Toronto/GTA area.

Job Responsibilities

• Bring strong comedic instincts and clear character choices

• Collaborate with the director and cast to deliver engaging performances

• Participate in rehearsals and filming days

• Contribute professionalism and energy to a student-led production

Requirements

Tommy — Lead, Boy, 8–10

• Deadpan humor, expressive reactions

• Must handle comedic dialogue and situational humor

Lucy — Girl, 8–10

• Sharp, clever, confident energy

• Plays Tommy’s classmate and unexpected legal “expert”

Detective Singh — Adult, Any Gender

• Comedic seriousness with exaggerated detective flair

• Must deliver absurd dialogue with conviction

Chicken Lady — Adult Female

• Eccentric, over-the-top performance style

• Bold physicality and comedic timing

Chad — Adult Male

• Goofy, lovable personality

• Strong comedic instincts

Waitress — Adult Female

• Warm, friendly, grounded presence

• Light comedic moments

Compensation

• Unpaid student film

• Food provided

• Professional set experience and material for reels

Job Description
A psychological drama is now seeking skilled actors to bring a tense, character-driven story to life. The film follows a perfection-obsessed father whose attempts to maintain an ideal family image begin to unravel under constant surveillance. As unusual events escalate, each family member struggles with suspicion, emotional strain, and the weight of hidden truths.

This project is ideal for actors who excel in emotional depth, subtle tension, and grounded realism.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray complex emotional arcs with authenticity

• Participate in rehearsals, blocking sessions, and script reads

• Collaborate closely with the director and cast

• Take direction well and adapt performance as needed

• Maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

Alec Schmidt — Lead, Male, 30s–40s

• Ethnicity: White

• Slicked brown/black hair, clean and put-together appearance

• Personality: tense, controlled, easily overwhelmed beneath the surface

• Must convey growing paranoia and emotional strain

Liz Schmidt — Support, Female, 30s–40s

• Ethnicity: White, brunette

• Mostly dressed well and polished

• Personality: calm exterior with underlying fragility

• Able to portray passive moments and emotional erosion over time

Clara Schmidt — Support, Female, Age 12

• Ethnicity: White, brown hair

• Simple, well-maintained appearance

• Personality: smart but guarded, sarcastic at times, beginning to sense things aren’t right

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Vertical Short Film Talent

Job Description
Casting is now open for a series of vertical short films seeking diverse performers of all ages. This project is ideal for actors who enjoy fast-paced creative environments and are comfortable working on short-form content designed for digital platforms. Selected talent will take part in multiple shoot days focused on storytelling through dynamic, visually engaging moments.

Job Responsibilities
• Perform in a series of short-form vertical videos
• Take direction well and adapt quickly to creative adjustments
• Collaborate with the production team to capture strong on-camera moments
• Participate in multiple scheduled filming dates
• Bring energy, expression, and authenticity to each scene

Requirements
• Open to all ages and genders
• Must be available on all scheduled shoot dates: November 22nd, 23rd, 29th, and 30th
• Comfortable acting for digital and social media video formats
• Reliable, professional, and punctual

Compensation
• Paid opportunity (details provided upon selection)

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

Experimental Short Film – Clubgoer Background Roles

Job Description:
An experimental short film is seeking actors, models, and dancers of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and races to portray clubgoers in a highly stylized environment. Talent will be dressed in avant-garde, editorial-inspired wardrobe pieces and will participate in dance and movement-based scenes. This project aims to create an immersive visual experience, making expressive performers with strong physical presence an ideal fit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear as a clubgoer in an experimental film setting

• Dance and move naturally in an editorial, avant-garde environment

• Wear assigned wardrobe and collaborate with the styling team

• Follow direction from the director and on-set team

• Be available for approximately five hours each filming day

Requirements:

• Open to all ages, genders, ethnicities, and races

• Comfortable dancing and performing movement-based actions

• Able to embrace bold, editorial styling choices

• Reliable, expressive, and open to artistic direction

Compensation:

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Street Dance Short Film Submissions

Job Description
A hip-hop dance festival is accepting submissions for street dance short films to be showcased as part of an upcoming event. Filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit projects that authentically represent street dance culture, movement, and storytelling. Selected films will be screened for an international audience that celebrates dance, creativity, and community.

Job Responsibilities

• Submit a completed short film representing street dance

• Ensure the film highlights movement, culture, and originality

• Provide a final cut that meets the festival’s required duration

• Deliver work that aligns with the artistic vision of street dance filmmaking

Requirements

• Films must focus on or authentically represent street dance

• Projects must run between 3 and 20 minutes

• Open to national and international filmmakers

• Completed films only

Compensation

• Selected films will be screened as part of a major hip-hop dance festival

Casting Older Woman for Short Film Project

Job Description
A powerful short film is seeking an older woman to take on a meaningful, story-driven role. This project focuses on emotional depth, authenticity, and real human experience. Acting experience is not required — the production is looking for someone with natural presence and the ability to connect with the camera in a genuine, heartfelt way.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in scripted scenes for a narrative short film

• Take simple direction from the production team

• Bring natural expression and authenticity to emotionally driven moments

• Work cooperatively with cast and crew in a supportive on-set environment

Requirements

• Woman, ages 70–85

• Lebanese-Australian background

• Comfortable being filmed

• No acting experience required

• Must be available for a December shoot in Sydney

Compensation

• Paid role

Lead and Supporting Roles for Dark Comedy Short Film

Job Description
A character-driven dark comedy short film is now casting two key roles: a socially withdrawn adult gamer and his sharp-tongued grandmother. The story explores themes of routine, emotional stagnation, and unexpected connection through a grounded, cinematic lens. Filming will take place in Sydney, with the project planned for festival submissions and online release.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver nuanced, emotionally rich performances

• Interpret subtext-driven scenes with authenticity

• Collaborate effectively with the director and cast

• Participate in rehearsals and maintain consistency across takes

• Bring strong presence to both quiet and expressive moments

Requirements

• GRANDSON: Male, playing age 25–38, preferably Sydney-based; comfortable portraying an unmotivated, isolated character

• GRANDMA: Female, playing age 65–75, preferably Sydney-based; able to balance sarcasm, grounded realism, and emotional depth

• Strong capacity for subtle dramatic performance

• Ability to convey physical and emotional expression in intimate scenes

• Reliable, collaborative, and committed to character development

Compensation

• Material from the film provided for showreels

• Professional experience on a festival-bound short film

• Opportunity to work on a grounded, emotionally driven narrative