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Cute little African American girl with charisma and charm. She must be okay using chalk and writing on the sidewalk or ground. Think of the movie Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing." The Radio Raheem scene where the little girl is writing with chalk on the ground.
Due Date: 07/24/2026
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    8 year old girl

    A Short Film Project

    $350 + agency fee Woman New York 7 - 9 Non Union Short Film

    About this role

    Cute little African American girl with charisma and charm. She must be okay using chalk and writing on the sidewalk or ground. Think of the movie Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing." The Radio Raheem s...

    Due Date: 07/24/2026

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    Ma dear aka grandma

    A Short Film Project

    $500 + agency fee Woman New York 65 - 75 Non Union Short Film

    About this role

    A sweet and charming grandma type. With an inviting demeanor. Your neighborhood grandma type

    Due Date: 07/24/2026

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    Drew

    "Partners" Rom-com Film Scene Demo 2026

    - Man, Trans Man New York 23 - 36 Non Union Short Film

    About this role

    Drew (Lead) is a young man whose ability to smooth-talk his co-workers and clients has led him to be a promising young junior manager at his company. An ambitious one, Drew is looking forward to apply...

    Due Date: 08/07/2026

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    Woman in clubbing outfit for overnight shoot

    Untitled Patchogue Short Film- New Roles

    - Woman, Trans Woman New York 21 - 37 Non Union Short Film

    About this role

    Need a woman in a clubbing outfit and heels to play the main lead in 2 scenes. *OVERNIGHT SHOOT* Must be able to walk in heels The first scene we will film is the opening to the entire film. You will...

    Due Date: 08/10/2026

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    Real friend group

    Untitled Patchogue Short Film- New Roles

    - Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 21 - 38 Non Union Short Film

    About this role

    Friend groups should submit group photos together. Co-ed friend groups needed. Individuals are eligible to apply. If a real friend group can not be hired, we will hire individual actors to portray a...

    Due Date: 08/10/2026

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    Julian

    Classical Training

    $300/day Man New York 23 - 29 SAG-AFTRA, Short Film Short Film

    About this role

    Character is male, mid-late 20s, mixed Asian-American/White. The conservatory’s poster child, born to music professor parents. Seems effortlessly successful, and shelters his insecurities beneath a ca...

    Due Date: 07/24/2026

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    Clare

    Classical Training

    $300/day Woman New York 23 - 29 SAG-AFTRA, Short Film Short Film

    About this role

    Character is female, mid-late 20s, any ethnicity. A former competitive pianist who burned out, then reinvented herself as a composer. The daughter of two immigrant parents. Confident and perceptive, ...

    Due Date: 07/24/2026

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    Technodad

    Technoblade

    $250/ Per Day Man New York 50 - 70 Non Union Short Film

    About this role

    Man; 50 to 70 years old; White. Alex’s father—a warm, deeply supportive, and steady presence. He is a articulate, thoughtful man with a subtle, dry humor that mirrors his son's. He carries an immense ...

    Due Date: 07/25/2026

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    Alex (technoblade)

    Technoblade

    $400/Per Day Man New York 18 - 23 Non Union Short Film

    About this role

    Man; 18 to 22 years old; White. Alex (known online as Technoblade) is a brilliant, hyper-focused, and intensely private young man who became a legendary figure in the online gaming community. He posse...

    Due Date: 07/25/2026

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    Leon

    Sea Glass

    $250 USD (per day) Man New York 45 - 55 Non Union Short Film

    About this role

    Leon is a former travel agent living in South Brooklyn with two daughters from two different marriages. He struggles to be emotionally available to them and leads a quiet, isolated life with few close...

    Due Date: 07/21/2026

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