Short films

Short Film Casting Calls and Auditions

Short films are where a lot of the best reel material comes from. The parts are often more interesting than what you would be seen for on a larger production, and the director usually has time to actually work with you.

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Live short film roles

64 open notices on the board right now

Below are the live short film notices on our board, with the role breakdowns, shoot window and compensation the production supplied.

How this work runs

  1. Ask about the footage

    On a short, the copy of the finished film is often worth as much to you as the day rate. Confirm in writing that you will receive footage, and roughly when.

  2. Check the shoot window carefully

    Shorts move around. Make sure the listed dates are dates you can genuinely hold before you submit, and tell the production early if that changes.

  3. Compensation varies

    Some shorts pay a proper day rate, some pay expenses, some are deferred. Each notice shows what the production told us — read it before you tape.

Questions actors ask

Is a short film worth doing if it is unpaid?

That is your call to make with full information. Weigh the script, the director's previous work, the footage you would get and what the days cost you. We show the compensation on every notice so you can decide before you invest the time.

Can I use a short film on my reel?

Yes, provided you have the footage and the production is fine with you using it. Agree that up front rather than after the shoot.

Do short films count as credits?

Yes. Shorts go on your resume as film credits, with the role type and the director's name.

Do you vet the productions behind these listings?

No. We aggregate public casting listings and we do not vet the people behind them. Read the notice, check the production yourself, and never pay to audition — any listing that asks you for money is either a scam or a business we would not send you to.

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