5 Short Films Casting Talent Now

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Looking for a quick way to add to your acting résumé? Or are you interested in projects with modest time commitments? Short films are a great way to gain experience without having to commit to a job for weeks or months at a time. If you’re hoping to land a role in a short film, check out these casting notices.

“A Blooming Wound”

A psychological thriller is casting for its March 17–19 shoot in Los Angeles. Production is looking for a supporting male actor, aged 35 and older, to play Father. The role pays a flat rate of $200 for an estimated three days of work.  

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“POV”

A short film on the male gaze from a female perspective is casting for its upcoming shoot in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Production is looking for a supporting male actor, aged 30–35, to play Brighton. The role pays $216 per day for an estimated three days of work. Please note that the role requires nudity. 

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“An After Party”

A dark comedy domestic drama is casting for its April 1–2 shoot in New York. Production is looking for a lead male actor, aged 45–75, to play Edward Elliot/The Husband and a lead female actor, aged 45–70, to play Martha Elliot/The Wife. Both roles pay $150–$250 per day for an estimated three days of work. 

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“Flat”

A short film about two hitmen is casting for its March 31–April 2 shoot in Lancaster, California, and Northridge, California. Production is looking for a supporting male actor, aged 18–60, to play Pierre, a supporting male actor, aged 18–40, to play Abel, a lead male actor, aged 18–40, to play Brett, and a supporting female actor, aged 18–40, to play Jessica. The role of Pierre pays $50 per day for an estimated two days of work. The roles of Abel and Brett pay a flat rate of $50 for an estimated two days of work. The role of Jessica pays a flat rate of $50 for an estimated single day of work. Please note that the role of Abel requires nudity.

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“Helios”

A short student film is casting for its April 12–23 shoot in London and Constantine, England. Production is looking for a lead male actor, aged 45–71, to play Argyle and a supporting male actor, aged 6–15, to play Archie. Both roles pay a flat rate of £250 for an estimated 12 days of work. 

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