Los Angeles Kids Casting Calls

Independent Feature Film Casting Call for Actors

Job Description

An exciting independent feature film is now casting actors ages 18 to 28 for upcoming roles. This paid acting opportunity welcomes emerging talent looking to gain experience in a feature film production. If you’re passionate about acting and ready to showcase your skills on screen, this is a great opportunity to join an independent film and grow your career.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a featured role for an independent feature film.
• Collaborate with the director and production team during filming.
• Take direction professionally and deliver authentic performances.
• Arrive prepared and maintain a professional attitude on set.

Requirements

• Actors between the ages of 18 and 28.
• Emerging and aspiring talent are encouraged to apply.
• Passion for acting and storytelling.
• Professional, reliable, and able to work collaboratively.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Compensation details will be provided to selected talent.

Job Description:

The non-union student short film Choose Love is casting Aisha, a supporting character whose arrival transforms the life of the film’s lead. Production will film in the Greater Vancouver Area from July 29–31, 2026. This opportunity includes meals, catering, and screen credit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Aisha in the student short film.
• Deliver a natural and compelling performance.
• Collaborate with the cast and production team.

Requirements:

• Female actor, 30–50 years old.
• Any ethnicity.
• Strong acting ability.

Compensation:

• Unpaid.
• Meals, catering, and screen credit provided.

Job Description:

The student short film Choose Love is casting Pree, a supporting role in a moving story centered on family, identity, and love. Filming takes place in the Greater Vancouver Area from July 29–31, 2026. Meals, catering, and screen credit are included.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Pree, Nina’s daughter.
• Perform scenes with emotional depth and authenticity.
• Work closely with the cast and production team.
• Attend all scheduled filming dates.

Requirements:

• Female actor, 18–25 years old.
• South Asian.
• Strong acting skills.

Compensation:

• Unpaid.
• Meals, catering, and screen credit provided.

Job Description:

A non-union student short film, Choose Love, is casting Nina, the lead role in a heartfelt story about identity, healing, and second chances. Filming will take place in the Greater Vancouver Area from July 29–31, 2026. This unpaid opportunity includes meals, catering, and screen credit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Nina, the lead character in the short film.
• Deliver an emotionally authentic performance.
• Collaborate with the cast and crew throughout production.

Requirements:

• Female actor, 45–55 years old.
• South Asian.
• Strong dramatic acting ability.

Compensation:

• Unpaid.
• Meals, catering, and screen credit provided.

Job Description:

Vicious Valentines, an upcoming paid feature-length anthology horror film, is casting multiple roles for production in the DMV area beginning in late 2026. Inspired by films like Creepshow and Trick ’r Treat, the project combines four interconnected Valentine’s-themed horror stories into one feature film. Casting directors are seeking actors for a variety of principal roles.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray one of the featured characters in the film.
• Perform during auditions using provided character sides.
• Collaborate with the cast and production team.

Requirements:

• Submit a headshot.
• Indicate which role(s) you are interested in.
• Audition using character sides provided after submission.

Compensation:

• Paid acting roles.

Job Description:

Makinda V Productions is holding in-person casting auditions for the upcoming thriller/drama short film The Version of You I Kept. Casting directors are seeking talented actors and actresses for lead, supporting, and background roles. Auditions will take place on August 11, 2026, in Dallas, Texas.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend the in-person audition.
• Perform a cold reading during the audition.
• Bring all required audition materials.
• Be prepared to portray dramatic characters in a thriller project.

Requirements:

• Seeking:
  • Females ages 21–31
  • Males ages 28–34
• Bring an updated headshot and resume.
• Acting reel (if available).
• Valid ID.
• Prepare a 1–2 minute monologue (drama or thriller preferred).

Compensation:

• Lead roles: Paid.
• Supporting and background roles: Meals, screen credit, and demo reel copy provided.

Job Description:

The independent horror comedy short film Canuck is casting actors for multiple roles in a non-union production filming in the Greater Vancouver Area. The story follows an obsessive Vancouver Canucks fan who believes a curse has tied his fate to the hockey team. Self-tape auditions are due by July 30, with filming scheduled for a two-day shoot in late September or early October.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a character in the horror comedy short film.
• Submit a self-tape audition by the deadline.
• Collaborate with the director and cast during production.

Requirements:

• Actors interested in non-union independent film work.
• Submit a headshot, résumé, and demo reel (if applicable).
• Indicate which role you are applying for in your submission.

Compensation:

• Unpaid.
• IMDb credit.

Job Description:

A coming-of-age romance short film, Amorizona, is casting Claudio “El Jefe” Lazaro, a supporting role for an older bilingual ranch owner. Filming will take place on a ranch in Vail, Arizona, with rehearsals on July 27 and filming on July 28. This paid opportunity is ideal for actors of Mexican or Native American descent who can deliver a strong, authentic performance in both English and Spanish.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Claudio “El Jefe” Lazaro, a respected ranch owner.
• Perform approximately five Spanish-language lines.
• Attend the scheduled rehearsal and filming dates.
• Collaborate with the cast and production team on location.

Requirements:

• Male actor, 40–60 years old.
• Mexican or Native American descent.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Strong dramatic acting skills.
• Submit a headshot, résumé, and demo reel (if available).

Compensation:

• $150 per day.

Job Description:

Sunshine Content Productions is casting Claire, a supporting role in the upcoming feature film Principal Girl. Filming will take place in Victoria, British Columbia, from August 16–29, and the production is seeking performers who reside on Vancouver Island. The story is set at a ballet academy and follows young adults navigating ambition, identity, and relationships through classical ballet.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Claire, a supporting character in the feature film.
• Deliver a nuanced and emotionally authentic performance.
• Participate in ballet-related scenes during filming.
• Collaborate with the cast and production team throughout the shoot.

Requirements:

• Female actor, 18+ (or legal 18 to play younger).
• All ethnicities are welcome.
• Ballet training is strongly preferred.
• Strong acting ability required.
• Submit a short ballet pointe performance video, headshot, résumé, and Vancouver Island location.
• Applicants with representation should apply through their agent.

Compensation:

• BC Indie contract.
• Scale minus 35% with a 25% buyout.

Job Description:

Thunderclap Films is casting a male actor to portray Elias, the primary antagonist in the upcoming independent feature film Yucca Hollow. This paid, non-union role calls for a performer with strong emotional depth, commanding screen presence, and the ability to portray both charisma and quiet menace. Filming is scheduled for mid-October 2026 in Central Texas.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the lead antagonist, Elias, in an independent feature film.
• Deliver a natural, emotionally layered performance.
• Collaborate with the director and cast throughout production.
• Attend scheduled filming in Central Texas.

Requirements:

• Male actor, ages 30–35.
• Strong emotional range and commanding screen presence.
• Ability to portray charisma, complexity, and quiet menace.
• Natural, believable acting style.
• Previous acting experience is a plus but not required.
• Submit a headshot, résumé, and demo reel (if available).

Compensation:

• Paid acting role.