Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

An upcoming short film is casting extras and partygoers to appear in party scenes filming in Templestowe. The production is seeking young adults who can bring natural energy and atmosphere to the scenes while following direction from the production team. No specific acting experience is listed as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra or partygoer in short film scenes.
• Create a natural and energetic party atmosphere on camera.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity during multiple takes.
• Remain professional and cooperative throughout filming.

Requirements

• Ages 18–30.
• Must be available to film in Templestowe.
• Comfortable appearing as a partygoer on camera.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Food will be provided.

Job Description

An upcoming commercial filming in Victoria, Australia is casting surfers to work as background extras. The production is looking for non-recognizable surfers based in or around the Lorne and Kennett River area who can bring an authentic surfing presence to the campaign. This is a paid, one-day commercial booking suited to local surfers comfortable appearing on camera as background talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a surfing background extra in the commercial.
• Perform natural surfing-related actions as directed.
• Follow instructions from the production team while on set.
• Remain professional and available for the full one-day booking.

Requirements

• Must have surfing experience.
• Must be suitable to appear as a non-recognizable background extra.
• Must be available for the required one-day shoot.
• Comfortable working on camera in a commercial production.

Compensation

• $700+ super per confirmed talent.

Job Description

A heartfelt short film is casting a female actor for the role of Diana, a playful and happy young woman who feels confident about what she wants from life. Rather than searching elsewhere for fulfillment, Diana wants to remain in her hometown and spend her life surrounded by the people she cares about most. The character brings warmth and optimism to a story exploring relationships, mistakes, forgiveness, and changing lives.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Diana in the short film.
• Deliver a natural, playful, and emotionally authentic performance.
• Perform character-driven scenes with the ensemble cast.
• Follow creative direction from the filmmaking team.
• Collaborate professionally throughout production.

Requirements

• Female.
• Ages 18–25.
• Able to portray a playful, happy, and confident personality.
• Comfortable with emotionally grounded dramatic storytelling.
• Must be able to work in Lara (Geelong) and Camperdown, Victoria.

Compensation

• Small daily compensation based on the role.
• Meals provided.

Job Description

A heartfelt short film is casting a female actor to portray the older version of Carrie. At this stage in her life, Carrie has been with her partner for more than 20 years and remains deeply in love. Carrie is a kind, bubbly person with an intensely forgiving nature. Her warmth and relationships form part of a larger story exploring family, regret, reconciliation, and the passage of time.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the older version of Carrie.
• Deliver warm and emotionally grounded dramatic performances.
• Build believable relationships with other principal characters.
• Follow the director’s creative guidance.
• Work professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Female.
• Ages 30–45.
• Able to portray a kind, bubbly, and highly forgiving personality.
• Comfortable performing relationship-focused dramatic material.
• Must be able to work in Lara (Geelong) and Camperdown, Victoria.

Compensation

• Small daily compensation based on the role.
• Meals provided.

Job Description

A heartfelt dramatic short film is casting a female actor to portray the younger version of Carrie. Carrie shares a very close relationship with her older brother, Robin, and is beginning a new romantic relationship. She values her brother’s opinion and is eager to receive his approval of her new partner. The role requires warmth and believable sibling chemistry while contributing to the film’s exploration of family relationships across different periods of life.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the younger version of Carrie.
• Perform natural dramatic and relationship-driven scenes.
• Build believable sibling chemistry with the actor portraying Robin.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew.

Requirements

• Female.
• Ages 18–25.
• Comfortable performing character-driven dramatic material.
• Able to portray warmth, affection, and a close sibling relationship.
• Must be able to work in Lara (Geelong) and Camperdown, Victoria.

Compensation

• Small daily compensation based on the role.
• Meals provided.

Job Description

A dramatic short film is casting a male actor to portray the older version of Robin, a former alcoholic returning to his hometown after years away. Robin left after his irresponsible drinking became too much for his closest family to tolerate. His return forces him to confront his past while attempting to make amends and pursue a more peaceful future. The role calls for an emotionally grounded performer capable of portraying regret, vulnerability, and personal change.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the older version of Robin.
• Perform emotionally complex dramatic scenes.
• Bring authenticity to themes involving addiction, family, and reconciliation.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.
• Work collaboratively with the ensemble cast.

Requirements

• Male.
• Ages 30–45.
• Strong dramatic performance ability.
• Comfortable portraying emotionally sensitive subject matter involving alcoholism and family relationships.
• Must be able to work in Lara (Geelong) and Camperdown, Victoria.

Compensation

• Small daily compensation based on the role.
• Meals provided.

Job Description

A heartfelt short film is casting a male actor to portray the younger version of Robin. The story follows Robin across different stages of his life as past mistakes, family relationships, and the consequences of alcoholism shape his journey. At this stage of his life, Robin has little idea what he wants to do with his future, but he does not seem particularly troubled by that uncertainty. The role requires a natural, grounded dramatic performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the younger version of Robin.
• Perform emotionally grounded dramatic scenes.
• Develop believable relationships with other characters.
• Follow direction from the filmmaking team.
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew.

Requirements

• Male.
• Ages 18–25.
• Comfortable performing dramatic material.
• Able to portray a young man who is directionless but relatively carefree.
• Must be able to work in Lara (Geelong) and Camperdown, Victoria.

Compensation

• Small daily compensation based on the role.
• Meals provided.

Job Description

Frizzante Films is seeking a Junior Video Editor to support its growing wedding videography business in Naarm/Melbourne. This freelance opportunity is suited to an emerging editor who is confident working with wedding footage and wants consistent hands-on experience within a busy production workflow. The editor will assist with organizing and shaping footage into polished wedding films, working with both digital Canon footage and vintage Super 8 footage.

Job Responsibilities

• Assemble and cull raw wedding footage into usable selects.
• Edit long-form wedding films.
• Create dedicated edits for speeches, vows, and ceremonies.
• Work with digital Canon and vintage Super 8 footage.
• Collaborate with the company’s primary editor on post-production projects.

Requirements

• Competency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• DaVinci Resolve knowledge is a plus.
• Must be available at least one day per week.
• Must provide examples or references of previous editing work.
• Suitable for a junior or developing video editor.

Compensation

Paid freelance/contract role.

Casting Melbourne-Based Teens for a Short Documentary

Job Description:
Nick Hamon Casting and @swag.film are seeking Melbourne-based teens aged 17–19 for a paid short documentary exploring the experiences of young people today. This opportunity is open to all genders, with no acting experience necessary. The production aims to feature real people willing to talk about their lives on camera.

Job Responsibilities:

• Share personal stories and experiences as part of a documentary.
• Be comfortable speaking about yourself on camera.
• Collaborate with the production team to authentically represent your perspective.

Requirements:

• Teens aged 17–19, based in Melbourne.
• Open to all genders.
• No acting experience required.
• Willingness to be honest, open, and authentic on camera.
• Availability for filming in January 2025.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid opportunity (details provided upon selection).