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Casting actors for lead roles for "Till the End," a dramatic romantic short film about a devoted husband who shares one final memory with his vampire wife, chained to a chair and condemned by the rising sun, before making a devastating choice to keep his promise to love her until the end....
Casting actors for Trailers, please see the details below. Rate: Directors can cover meals & gas expenses. Trailers will be posted online, credits will be given there. Additional info: Shooting 2 concept pitch trailers. This is a great opportunity for to build your resume, the trailers will be submi...
Casting "For The Last Time Ever," a short film that follows a couple on a date, repeating familiar patterns and traditions the night before their relationship abruptly ends, but as the film progresses we realize we are not witnessing this moment as it happens but rather seeing that changing and shif...
Casting actors for lead roles (Nia and Chester). This is a short film scene (5-6 page scene) from a work-in-progress feature titled "LimeLight". Nia (female, 40-65) has the chance to finally get her one-woman show produced and must convince her estranged brother, Chester (40-65), to agree to direct....
Casting for a Short Film “Door Hair” , please see the details below. Rate: Paid & Non Union Additional info: Filming Date: October 24th-25th Location: San Francisco When applying, please include your headshot, Comp Card and age for more information...
A comedic supporting role (bully antagonist archetype) for a filmed staged reading of the musical. Evan is one of the toxic teammates in an engineering team. Actor must be able to sing and perform character comedy as needed....
Casting actress for upcoming project, please see the details below. Rate: No Pay Additional info: Test shoots for high profile music video featured in a film in the 2027 festival circuit. Location: Bay Area Date: Summer 2026 (exact days & times dependent on Talent availability) Please apply if inter...
Castin call for upcoming feature crime thriller, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: A gritty crime thriller set in the Bay Area, exploring power, loyalty, love and betrayal in the underworld. Additional info: Filming in the Bay Area. When applying,...
A few extras in the same 11-13-year-old age range for a short film pre-visualization photoshoot (up to 2 hours)....
Casting "The Audition," a short film exploring the hapa experience, cultural ostracization, self-hatred, art, and class....
A typical San Francisco performative male, matcha in hand and he’s been to China more times than his Chinese girlfriend. Partner to the film’s lead, he serves as a symbol of assimilation in the main character’s life. He’s endlessly supportive yet not truly understanding of his girlfriends passions a...
Role Description We are looking for passionate, creative individuals to work with schools around the city to run classes in filmmaking and acting. In this role, you’ll inspire and guide young students from Grade 3 to High School through the fundamentals of acting and filmmaking in a fun, supportive ...
We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Live Actor to bring characters and stories to life in our immersive entertainment experiences. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage audiences through compelling performances, lively interactions, and captivating storytelling. Your enthusiasm, crea...
Casting call for "Dottie Didn't Die" Film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Abut the project: Logline: when Dottie passes away, her granddaughter is tasked with delivering the eulogy Rate: Paid. Additional info: Genre: supernatural horror, drama...
Casting male background actors for "Elsewhere Together" short film, please see the details below. Additional info: No acting experience is required—just bring your enthusiasm and help us create an authentic, cinematic atmosphere. Whether you’ve been on set before or this is your first time, we’d lov...
Asian male or female actors (20s-40s) to portray members of a disciplined rival criminal organization in the action/crime short film "Marked." These are featured supporting roles with significant on-screen presence during a tense warehouse confrontation and action sequences. Actors should project co...
Casting for an upcoming independent short film and looking for talented actors to bring these characters to life. Additional info: Filming in the San Francisco Bay Area. Please apply if interested....
Casting four actors aged 20-55 for male antagonist roles in a found footage feature film....
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Casting "Dice," a short film about a young woman on a date on a foggy beach who discovers a mysterious pair of skull-shaped dice that pull her into curiosity and obsession while love tries to pull her out....
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