Looking for multiple cast members for comedy short (As Advertised)

Job Position(s): Looking for multiple cast members for comedy short (As Advertised)

Austin Film Meet is casting multiple roles for the comedy short film “As Advertised,” filming in Austin, Texas this February. This is an on-camera acting opportunity across five distinct roles in a narrative short film production, with 2 to 3 days of filming expected across the shoot. The project suits performers at any experience level who are comfortable working in short film comedy and want paid credits in their reel.

About the Role

As Advertised is a comedy short centered on a personal injury attorney who takes their work to an absurd extreme in pursuit of being named the Most Aggressive Injury Attorney in Florida. The cast will work across a concentrated short film production schedule, with roles ranging across the full character ensemble the story requires. Filming takes place on location in Austin, Texas, with a February production window.

Key Responsibilities

• Portray assigned characters across 2 to 3 shooting days as scheduled by the production team.
• Prepare sides provided through the audition materials prior to callbacks or filming.
• Take direction from the director within the comedic tone and style established for the short film.
• Maintain continuity of performance across multiple takes and setups on set.
• Collaborate with the AD and crew during blocking and rehearsal to support the production schedule.
• Represent the project professionally during any promotional or festival submission activity following the short film shoot.

What You Bring

• Open to all ages and genders, no specific prior credits required.
• Comfort working in comedy performance, including physical and situational humor.
• Ability to work a non-union short film production schedule in the Austin, Texas area.
• Experience with cold reads or prepared sides for audition submissions.
• Availability for the February filming dates across the full 2 to 3 day shoot.

Why This Role

Austin Film Meet connects local performers with working short film productions in the Austin market, and this project offers paid roles at a time when many short film productions offer none. As Advertised provides cast members a finished short film credit with a clear comedic premise, which translates directly to usable reel footage. Five roles are being cast, giving a meaningful number of performers access to this short film production opportunity.

Submit your audition for the multiple cast member roles on As Advertised through Austin Film Meet using the apply button on this listing.