BOY Aged 4-8 - Australia-Wide Open Call

We are looking for a boy aged 4 - 8 (or a very small 9 y.o!) to play 5-6y.o.

Looking for a mature-minded young boy to shoot in a small role in a US feature.

The role requires an emotionally robust kid who will be able to pretend to be frightened (realistically!), as they appear in a scene where violence is taking place. During the filming of this scene, the young performer will be positioned where he does not have a line of sight to the action, e.g. behind a sofa - however he will still hear the scene, which includes scuffling and screaming. Due to the nature of this scene, we are looking for a child who can understand the difference between real and make believe know that everyone is just acting a scene.

Welfare measures will be in place to ensure the actor is fully aware of the make-believe elements of the scene.

Applicants must be available from Nov 2026 - Jan 2027. (Exact dates over this period TBC. This role would more than likely only shoot 1 x day in that period.)

Filming will take place in Adelaide. The production would provide all travel and accommodation costs for the young performer + parent/guardian.

No previous acting experience is required.

Please note, this casting call is for freelance performers. We will be briefing agents, so if you are represented, please ask your agent to suggest you, rather than using this open call form.

To apply, please click on the link below follow the steps below —

PLEASE WATCH OUR SELF-TAPE GUIDE HERE

(This is just a short video talking you through what we’re after for this audition.)

STEP 1 - A SHORT AUDITION SCENE

Please film a short video - no more than 30 seconds - of the following scenario:

Your parents are having a loud argument in front of you, so you are partially hiding behind a door. You don’t want them to get mad at you, so you stay watching quietly while peeping out from the door. Please make sure we can see your face clearly while you react.

STEP 2 - CHAT TO CAMERA

Talking to camera, please tell us your: name, age, height, location. + if you do any sports & if you have any previous acting experience.

STEP 3 - CLICK HERE TO UPLOAD
When your videos are ready, please upload to the link above. And that’s all we need from you.

Please help us out by reading all the information provided carefully before emailing us with questions!

APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: FRIDAY 30TH OCTOBER, 5PM AEDT

*Don’t leave it to the last minute - Get your applications in as soon as possible!

Those moving to the next round will be told within two - three weeks of applying, and will be sent scenes to audition with. Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we anticipate, we will not be able to respond to those who are unsuccessful.

We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. Submissions for non-descript roles will be accepted for all performers, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, disability, race, colour, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity or any other basis prohibited by law, subject to legitimate casting objectives.