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Cast Member Overview

Comprehensive guide to cast member features, opportunities, and career-building tools on Short Film Universe.

What You Can Do as a Cast Member

Discover Acting Opportunities
  • Browse casting calls on the Casting Wall
  • Filter by character type and genre
  • Find local and remote opportunities
  • Connect with filmmakers directly
Build Your Portfolio
  • Upload professional headshots and photos
  • Showcase acting reels and clips
  • Document your acting experience
  • Track completed projects
Receive Invitations
  • Get invited by filmmakers for specific roles
  • Manage multiple project invitations
  • Communicate with project teams
  • Accept roles that match your goals
Grow Your Reputation
  • Build reputation through completed projects
  • Earn achievement badges for milestones
  • Get featured in platform spotlights
  • Network with industry professionals

Dashboard Features

Profile Management
Professional acting profile with portfolio and achievements
  • • SFU ID system
  • • Acting portfolio showcase
  • • Experience tracking
  • • Character type preferences
Role Discovery
Find and apply for exciting acting opportunities
  • • Browse casting calls
  • • Filter by character type
  • • Location-based search
  • • Genre preferences
Invitation Center
Manage invitations and collaboration requests
  • • Receive project invitations
  • • Accept/decline opportunities
  • • Communication with filmmakers
  • • Project status tracking
Career Growth
Build reputation and showcase your talent
  • • Reputation scoring
  • • Project history
  • • Achievement badges
  • • Portfolio expansion

Types of Acting Opportunities

Explore different character types and find roles that match your acting style and career goals.

Lead Character

Main protagonist roles with significant screen time

Supporting Character

Important secondary roles that drive the story

Background Actor

Crowd scenes and background presence

Specialized Roles

Unique characters requiring specific skills

Acting Opportunities

Short Films
Independent short film projects

Benefits:

  • • Build acting reel
  • • Network with filmmakers
  • • Gain experience
  • • Creative expression
Pitch to Premiere
Competition-winning funded projects

Benefits:

  • • Professional productions
  • • Higher visibility
  • • Quality projects
  • • Career advancement
Quick Start Guide
Get started with your acting career in just a few steps

For New Actors

  1. 1Complete your cast member profile
  2. 2Upload professional headshots
  3. 3Browse the Casting Wall for opportunities
  4. 4Contact filmmakers for roles you like

Essential Features

  • Professional profile with photos
  • Casting Wall for discovering roles
  • Invitation management system
  • Portfolio and reel showcase

Explore More Guides

Profile Setup

Create a professional acting profile that gets you noticed by filmmakers.

Finding Roles

Discover and apply for acting opportunities that match your goals.

Portfolio Management

Build and manage your acting portfolio and career growth.