Actors for "Side Show" Student Short Film

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "Side Show" student short film and historical gothic, looking for several key roles. See more details below. About the project: Two best friends exploited as "freak" attractions must choose between the brutal certainty of the sideshow and a dangerous escape into the unknown. The film is set in the early 1900s and will be shot as digital cinema/HD. Rate: Paid production. Compensation varies by role and is currently being finalized. Selected out-of-town principal cast may receive airfare, lodging, local transportation, and per diem. Additional info: SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers are welcome. Meals provided during production. Initial auditions/self-tapes will be conducted remotely. Austin callbacks may be held as needed. No actual nudity. Any nudity is implied only. Period-appropriate material includes themes of exploitation, racism, and sideshow performance. Location: Austin, Texas. Date and Time: Rehearsal/fitting: December 10, 2026. Principal photography: December 11–15, 2026. If interested, submit with the subject: SIDE SHOW — ROLE — NAME — LOCATION Headshot Résumé Current location Height Union status Reel or performance footage, if available December availability Relevant movement, dance, acrobatics, language, dialect, or accent skills JPG headshots are accepted by email.