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A volatile and magnetic — a self-serving force of nature who uses sex, charm, and chaos as weapons. She’s a party girl, a hustler, a taker. She can switch from soft to cruel on a dime. Performance Notes: Must convey emotional manipulation and subtle cruelty. Queer-coded....
Casting "Dinner at the Tates," a story about an African American family coming together to have a family dinner. Willona just so happens to be the centre. She and her husband plan the Dinner and invite their family members from their side. Tensions rise when both sides collide, ultimately resulting ...
We’re casting actors and extras to bring a tech brand campaign to life. Inspired by a popular office comedy with a fun dance scene!! shoot date 9/05 NYC...
Casting "Daphne," a fairy tale of sorts, silent with text and music, styled after vintage retro color films. Synopsis: We follow a woman, Daphne, who seeks somewhere safe from violence. She's sent into the woods that once belonged to a god of protection but has been overtaken by a dark force referre...
We are a group of dedicated student filmmakers creating a short film, titled Muscle Memory. As seniors at Rider University, this film serves as our senior thesis. Lawrence, a former amateur boxer with dementia, fights for his tie to his own identity; while his daughters grapple with the decision of ...
Looking for men and women 18+ to play event attendees for a feature film. MUST BE LOCAL AND UNION....
Casting actors for "Atlantic Avenue," a feature-length narrative drama based in Wildwood, New Jersey....
On a sunny morning in Bed-Stuy, Vincent, a Black Iraq War veteran, shares a joint with his partner Casandra before stepping out into a neighborhood that barely resembles the one they moved into. What starts as a simple coffee run turns into a surreal confrontation with gentrification, white fear, an...
Casting "Lucia," an independent psychological drama centred on the emotional descent of a young trans woman navigating rejection, poverty, and the desperate search for love. Stylistically grounded and unflinching, the film blends raw realism with dreamlike surrealism in its final act. This project i...
60-70s, a former amateur boxer who, in his dementia ridden mind, fights with his tie to his own identity; while his daughters grapple with the decision of whether it’s time to put him in a home....
Neat, reserved, and tightly wound. Struggles with anxiety, especially in public bathrooms. He just wants a moment of peace, but his surroundings constantly push him to the edge. Think nervous energy with great internal monologue potential....
Open to pro and amateur dancers alike. Note: ensure your Backstage profile or Instagram link has dance videos....
Experienced haunt actors wanted for New Jerseys most realistic haunt. Previous haunt experience prefered , but not necessary. • must have transportatation • must be able to work all of these dates October 4, 4, 11, 12, 13, 18 , 19, 25, 26, November 1 and 2 • 6pm to 12 am if necessary • must be able ...
ONLY LOCAL & NY TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the roles below. Additional info: This is a low budget short film to help get buzz around the future feature film. Many of these roles are also in the feature film, and participating in the proof of concept can give you the chance to be in the feature f...
Hack_NY is casting actors for a series of bold, cinematic political and civic videos. Think campaign ads that feel like short films—sometimes emotional, sometimes funny, always honest. Our work has been featured in WNYC, Gothamist, and City & State, and is known for standing out with real storytelli...
Duos who have strong, opposing views on political or social topics for YouTube series. See more info below. Do you clash over politics, immigration, climate change, guns, or social identity? Directors are casting real people with real relationships — family members, friends, coworkers, or partners —...
Casting actors for "Atlantic Avenue," a feature-length narrative drama based in Wildwood, New Jersey....
Casting a staged reading of "Burnt Out Star," an original modern day tragedy. Logline: The story follows a group of rockstars in the late 80s trying to navigate the music industry and their grief after one of the members tragically dies....
Sid is a beautiful African American female in her late 20’s twenties, she’s around the height of 5ft “6” tall. She’s also always dressed in business attire, unless she’s hanging out. She’s very book smart. Some may say she’s uptight....
Casting "June's Travelling Death Machine," an independent short film. Synopsis: Online gun for hire, June struggles to find meaning in life as she travels across the country with her overbearing mentor in this thriller comedy....
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