Student Film Casting Calls and Auditions

Student films are a real way to build on-camera experience and a working relationship with directors who will still be directing in ten years. They are also, honestly, unpredictable — schedules shift and budgets are small.

These are the live student film notices on our board. We show the school or programme where the production has given it, along with dates and compensation.

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Live student film roles (3)

  • Women 18-25 for Non-Speaking Featured Roles in Student Film
    Roles
    Featured Talent
    Location
    Philadelphia
    Project type
    Student Film
    Union
    Non-Union
    Compensation
    Pay not stated

    Posted Jul 28 · No deadline given

  • Above the Line - Student Film
    Roles
    Roman (Lead, male mid-late 20s), Kibo (Lead, female early-mid 20s), Grant (Supporting, male mid-late 20s), Marcus (Supporting, male 30s)
    Location
    Oklahoma City
    Project type
    Student Film
    Union
    Non-Union
    Compensation
    Copy/Credit/Meals — Copy, credit and meals

    Posted Jul 26 · No deadline given

  • Dead Man Walking - Student Film
    Roles
    Eric (Lead, male 30s), Dr. Lowder (Supporting, male late 30s-40s), John (Supporting, male 30s), Cassidy (Supporting, female 30s), Tean (Supporting, child role)
    Location
    Oklahoma City
    Project type
    Student Film
    Union
    Non-Union
    Compensation
    Unpaid

    Posted Jul 26 · No deadline given

How this work runs

Get the essentials in writing

Shoot dates, call times, location, meals, travel and whether you receive a copy of the finished film. A short email confirming these prevents most of the problems that come up on student sets.

Expect a longer day than scheduled

Student crews are learning. Build buffer around the call time rather than booking something immediately after.

Footage is the payment on most of these

If the film is the compensation, make sure the release you sign lets you use clips for your reel.

Questions actors ask

Are student films paid?

Sometimes. Degree and thesis productions more often pay a small rate or expenses; first-year exercises usually do not. Each notice shows what the production told us.

Should I sign the release they send?

Read it first. Check that it does not sign away your right to use footage of your own performance, and ask for that clause if it is missing.

Do student films belong on my resume?

Early on, yes — list them as film credits with the school name. As you accumulate professional credits, they tend to drop off.

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