A Mistake - Student Film Casting Actors Ages 20-50

Seeking Talent From: California (San Francisco)

Union Status: Non-Union

Pay: Meals will be provided during the shoot. The completed film may be submitted to film festivals for consideration.

Posted: 9/29/2026 Updated: 9/29/2026 Deadline for Submissions: 10/12/2026

A Mistake is a student narrative short film about two people whose seemingly ordinary plans are disrupted by a small mistake that quickly creates unexpected tension and uncertainty. The film blends understated humor with suspense as the situation becomes increasingly complicated

Casting / Shoot Info

Casting a male actor, approximately 20–40 years old, to play Fred, and The Man at the Warehouse, 30- 50 years old, in a student narrative short film

Time: The actors must also be available for an in-person rehearsal prior to October 17, with the date and time to be determined.

Auditions will be conducted via Zoom and in person.

This is an unpaid role. Meals will be provided during the shoot. The completed film may be submitted to film festivals for consideration. The actors must arrive on set camera-ready.

NOTE: Submit your resume to casting notices within the initial 24-hour window. Promptness often translates to increase visibility.

Casting: By submission
Shoot Date: October 17, 2026 (One-day shoot beginning at 8:00 a.m. Actors must be available for the full day)
Location: Alameda, California

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The Man at the Warehouse |Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 30–50 |Role Type: Supporting

|Height: 5′8″ –

A guarded, observant man who works at or spends time around the warehouse. He should have a solid, physically strong build and be large enough to convincingly lift, carry, and move another adult. He is practical, self-possessed, and accustomed to assessing situations quickly. His movements are controlled and deliberate, with a physical presence that suggests strength without requiring an exaggerated or heavily muscular appearance. The role calls for an actor who can convey quiet capability and confidence through body language and understated reactions.

Fred |Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 20–40 |Role Type: Co-Star

Fred is well-meaning but somewhat absent-minded, with an easygoing manner that contrasts with his more focused and impatient partner, Erin. He begins the story sheepish and apologetic after making a mistake, but as the situation becomes increasingly tense, his uneasiness, confusion, and defensiveness begin to show. The role requires an actor who can play understated comedy as well as mounting tension and concern without making either feel exaggerated.