Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description
A MetFilm School student production is casting talented dancers for A Few Seconds Ahead, an experimental short dance film exploring identity and societal pressure. This movement-driven project will feature expressive performances and is intended for festival submissions.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in an experimental dance film production
• Collaborate with the creative team to bring expressive choreography to life
• Participate in rehearsals and filming on scheduled shoot dates
• Deliver emotionally driven and physically expressive performances

Roles Available

Lead Role: Lexi

• Female, ages 18–25
• Strong expressive contemporary dancer

Lexi Double (2 performers)

• Female, 18+

Ensemble Dancers (5–6 performers)

• Diverse, expressive dancers

Requirements

• Strong dance background (especially contemporary or expressive styles)
• Ability to convey emotion through movement
• Must be 18+ for most roles

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous performance or dance film experience
• Showreel or portfolio of dance work

Compensation

• Unpaid student project
• Travel and food expenses covered
• Opportunity for festival exposure

Extras for Short Film Drama “Henry’s Ghost”

Job Description
A short drama film is casting extras to portray co-workers in an emotional, character-driven story centered on grief and life after COVID-19. This 15-minute film explores themes of loss and connection, offering talent the chance to be part of a meaningful and visually compelling project led by an experienced creative team. Filming will take place in Manchester.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray co-workers in key background scenes
• Follow direction to support emotional and realistic storytelling
• Maintain natural and believable on-camera presence
• Collaborate with cast and crew during filming

Requirements

• Ages 20–60
• Open to all genders and ethnicities
• Comfortable working on a drama set with emotional themes
• Reliable and able to follow direction
• Must be based in or able to work in Manchester

Compensation

• Travel expenses covered
• Catering provided on set
• Opportunity to gain experience on a festival-bound short film

Commercial Dancers for Live Performance Event

Job Description
A unique live performance project is casting commercial dancers in Manchester for an exciting and high-energy show. This opportunity offers dancers the chance to work with a professional choreographer and perform in a standout production. Ideal candidates are passionate performers ready to bring creativity, stage presence, and versatility to the spotlight.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a choreographed live dance production

• Attend rehearsals and collaborate with the choreographer

• Deliver high-energy and engaging performances

• Maintain professionalism throughout rehearsals and performance

Requirements

• Strong commercial dance experience

• Must be local to Manchester or willing to travel

• Ability to learn and execute choreography quickly

• Confident stage presence and performance skills

• Team-oriented with a positive attitude

Compensation

• Paid performance opportunity (rate disclosed upon selection)