Columbia Casting Calls

“Hell’s Door” Short Film – Casting in Chicago, IL

Job Description:
A Columbia College Chicago Directing II short film is now casting for Hell’s Door, a gripping period drama set in the late 1970s. The story follows a determined Black mother and her young son as they face a terrifying choice during a deadly blizzard — flee or fight when a demonic creature threatens their home.

Job Responsibilities:

• Bring authenticity and emotional depth to the film’s dramatic and suspenseful scenes

• Collaborate closely with the director and crew to bring the vision to life

• Participate in a full-day shoot, following all production schedules and directions

• Engage in a period-accurate performance set in the 1970s

Requirements:

• Talent must be local to Chicago, IL

• Must be available for the scheduled shoot date

• Open to actors comfortable working in emotionally intense and suspenseful scenes

Compensation:

• Credit

• Copy of film

• Meals provided

Casting Female Actor for Short Film “Cave Sounds”

Job Description
A short film titled Cave Sounds is casting a female-presenting actor in her 20s to portray the lead role of Liv. The story follows a college student who, while dealing with the challenges of a mysterious psychosomatic illness, encounters a wellness guru who claims he can heal her.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Liv, a compassionate and driven woman who is deeply affected by the struggles of those around her

• Deliver strong emotional performances, including moments of paranoia, worry, and care for others

• Work closely with the director and cast to bring authenticity to this dramatic role

• Participate in rehearsals and production on the scheduled shoot date

Requirements

• Female-presenting actor, 20s

• Comfortable with suggestive dialogue and situations (no physical intimacy required)

• Strong emotional range to embody the character’s complexity

Compensation

• Copy, meal, and credit provided

Casting Actors for Short Film – Untitled Project

Job Description
A short film is now casting actors for two lead roles. The story centers on an intervention, following a young man struggling with alcohol addiction and his best friend who takes action to help. This is a meaningful opportunity to participate in a character-driven project exploring real and emotional themes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the two lead roles:

  • Denny: Male, 20s, struggles with alcohol, central to the intervention storyline

  • Sam: Male, 20s, Denny’s best friend who reaches out to Denny’s parents to intervene

• Collaborate with the director and cast to bring authenticity to the story

• Participate in rehearsals and scheduled production dates

• Optional: provide a reel or self-tape for consideration

Requirements

• Male actors in their 20s

• Comfortable portraying emotional and dramatic material

• Reliable, professional, and dedicated to independent film work

Compensation

• Meals provided during production