Friendly Filmmaker Friday

Oct 23-26

ARLINGTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
ARLINGTON, MA

Arlington International Film Festival (AIFF) serves as a bridge between the global and the local. We are committed to showcasing films that inspire audiences to be curious, empathic, and creative while uplifting underrepresented stories and artists. Through our interconnected programming, learning opportunities, and commitment to cultural exchange, AIFF fosters understanding and creativity for a brighter and more connected world.

2025 info here:

https://www.arlingtonfilmfest.com/2025-film-program

Oct 25

HARVEST SHORTS FESTIVAL
MILLBURY, MA

This cinematic experience is a collaborative production between Out of Time Pictures and Soul Prophet Productions. They are showcasing 8 bold, unforgettable short films, each bringing a unique voice and vision to the screen.

Lineup of Films:

Stage Fright – Luke St. Germaine – 12:00
Nine Fears – Adler Tuck – 5:33
The Light – Connor Morley – 6:00
Into Reality – Matthew Gorman – 10:00
Lights Over Lakeville - Jimmy Martin - 15:00
The Family Tailor - Brian Kuenn - 7:13
Mother Grimm – Jason Lake – 35:00
Ramirez – Rob Levinson – 35:00

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Venue: Elm Draught House Cinema, 35 Elm St, Millbury, MA 01527

Tickets: $15 — 8 films, networking, see friends, live music!!

Concessions available

Before the films begin, enjoy a live set by guitarist Kate Celia, featuring throwback '80s rock favorites to set the tone for a killer night.

Full itinerary, schedule, and tickets here:

Nov 7-8

ACCESS FILM FESTIVAL
FRAMINGHAM, MA

Access Film Festival brings the best films to Metrowest Boston while showcasing and supporting our local talent! Our festival is an exhibition of inspiring films across all genres, from around the world and right here in our community.

Hosted in the heart of Metrowest Boston in partnership with Access Framingham, it is an exhilarating mix of informative workshops, fresh films, and lively networking events.

https://www.accessfram.tv/accessfilmfest

SAVE  THE  DATES    

Dec 6

WINTERDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
TBD, MA

CASTING

Seeking an actor for a digital media project about home dialysis. 

Talent - 50+ Hispanic Woman 

Location - Boston, MA

Date - One day either 1/29 or 1/30 in 2026

Rate - 1500/8 Plus travel expenses (Train or Car) and Hotel

Usage - Digital Media, Non-Broadcast in perpetuity 

Talent will be portraying a person living with kidney disease and talking to a close friend about their journey to home dialysis. Talent must be good with copy and their will be a teleprompter if needed but not preferred. Looking for someone in the New England/New York area. 

Please email: [email protected] with headshot and reel if interested.

Self tape audition will be requested with a fast turn around so talent has the time rehearse. A callback for the role will also be requested before final decision. 

CASTING

Jody Purdy Casting is looking for multiple actors for multiple projects: 

Black Male Basketball Player

28-32 years old

Real People, Real Players, Non-Union Actors

Pay: $250/day

Email Name, Cell, Email, Location, Photos with Subject “BB Player”

White & Latina Women

45-55 years old

Real people and nonunion actors welcome

Pay: $250/day

MUST BE AVAILABLE November 10-17th

New England Residents Only

Email Name, Cell, Email, Location, Photos with Subject “Women 45-55”

Black or Asian Men

65-70 years old

Real people and nonunion actors welcome

Pay: $250/day

MUST BE AVAILABLE November 10-17th

New England Residents Only

Email Name, Cell, Email, Location, Photos with Subject “Men 65-70”

Doctor Role

White or Asian Men 

55-60 years old - to portray a doctor

Principal Role PAY : $500/day

Real doctors and nonunion actors welcome

MUST BE AVAILABLE November 10-17th

New England Residents Only

Email Name, Cell, Email, Location, Photos with Subject “Men 55-60”

White Men 

45 years old - lead role

Principal Role PAY : $500/day

nonunion actors welcome

MUST BE AVAILABLE November 10-17th

New England Residents Only

Email Name, Cell, Email, Location, Photos with Subject “Man 45”

White Woman

75-80 years old

Real people and nonunion actors welcome

Pay: $250/day

MUST BE AVAILABLE November 10-17th

New England Residents Only

Email Name, Cell, Email, Location, Photos with Subject “Woman 75-80”

Email [email protected] for any of these.

CASTING

"SWEET NOTHINGS"

A NEO-NOIR HORROR SHORT

"WHEN AN OLDER MAN ANSWERS A PERSONAL AD FOR A FORBIDDEN ENCOUNTER, HE ENTERS A SEDUCTIVE GAME WHERE BREAKING THE RULES COMES AT A COST."

LILY] LEAD | 3 NIGHTS

AGE: 18-24 (MUST BE 18+), PLAYS YOUNGER | GENDER: FEMALE | ENTHNICTY: OPEN ENIGMATIC. FLIRTATIOUS. UNFLAPPABLE. DELIBERATELY UNPREDICTABLE. ALLURING & UNSETTLING. PERFORMACE MUST CONTRAST VULNERABILTY, SEDUCTION & QUIET ASSURANCE.

DICK| LEAD | 3 NIGHTS

AGE: 45-60 | GENDER: MALE | ENTHNICTY: OPEN

METICULOUS. CONTROLLING. OUTWARDLY COMPOSED. INWARDLY VOLATILE.

EMOTIONAL ARC SPANS DOMINANCE TO DISTRESS.

CONTENT: PSYCHOLOGICALLY INTENSE, SIMULATED INTIMACY & CHOREOGRAPHED AGGRESSION/ RESTRAINT. NO NUDITY REQUIRED, AN INTIMACY COORDINATOR WILL BE PRESENT ON SET.

WHEN? Nov 14-16 (TENTATIVE) | WHERE? SOUTHERN NH | STATUS? NON-UNION COMPENSATION? $125/DAY + MEALS + IMDB CREDIT + FOOTAGE FOR YOUR REEL

SUBMIT

HEADSHOT/RESUME/REEL ON ROCKFIGHTFILMS.COM/CASTING OR EMAIL CASTING@ROCKFIGHTFILMS WITH THE ROLE OF INTEREST

CREW

Alecia Orsini is looking for (PAID) crew for multiple positions.

PAID - Crew Call - Short Film

Early Nov (4 days) 

Must live near Orleans/Eastham on the Cape

Email resumes to: [email protected]

Subject: Crew Call 
Positions:
Audio,
A/C's
Costumes,
Art,
HMU,
G&E
etc.

CASTING

Project: BUTCHERS MOUNTAIN 

(Based on the novel "The Weight of This World" by multi-award winning author David Joy)

Project Type: Feature, Non-Union

Location: Greenville, SC

Dates: 1 day first week of November, 2025.

Day rate: 350

Seeking: YOUNG THAD

Deadline to apply: ASAP

 *RE-RELEASE* THIS ROLE IS NOW OPEN TO 14-17 years old**

Younger version of a lead role. White. Aiden’s best friend. He comforts him after Aiden runs away from home after a tragic loss.

*SEEKING BROWN/RED HAIR AND BROWN/HAZEL EYES to match Adult Actor 

Please Email submissions to [email protected]

SUBJECT: YOUNG THAD, Your Name 

CREW - Multiple

Crew Call – Tuesday, October 14 | Guilford, CT

One-day shoot in Guilford, CT for the following roles:

 Sound Mixer with Equipment – $600

 Hair & Makeup Artist – $750

 1st AC / Swing – $500

 Gaffer – $650

 Grip – $600

 PA – $250

 Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

 Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Project: A video series on breast cancer survivorship, focused on three key themes:

• Understanding the risk of recurrence
• Patient agency & advocacy
• The healing power of nurse navigators

We’ll be filming interviews and B-roll. It’s a straightforward, well-organized shoot with a supportive team.

 If you’re available and interested, please email [email protected] and [email protected] with your info and any relevant work samples.

CASTING

REENACTMENTS FOR DOCUMENTARY

Seeking talent for a 1 day shoot to create a few reenactment scenes for a documentary.

The scenes depict our main subject Kim's experiences with cancer and the aftermath of a flooded home. At Kim's side is her fiancé Nate, and her sister Erica. All parts are non speaking.

Kim: Mid 30s female, Black, bald, thin/athletic build, (presenting as a recent cancer patient)

Nate: Mid 30s, male, Black, hair can be short to long (not bald), athletic build. Need to be willing and able to carry Kim down the street.

Erica: Mid 30's female, Black, long braids, average build

Scenes will include the following:

* The subject's time during chemotherapy

* Kim sick/resting on couch with Nate tending to her needs

* Erica rubbing Kim's head for comfort

* Kim carried down the street in Nate's arms after being too weak to go on

* Encountering aftermath of flooded apartment

* Walking on soggy carpet in sandals while observing damage

Compensation: The rates are as follows; Kim 500/day, Nate 500/day, & Erica 300/day. Rates reflect time commitment & involvement.

When & Where: Mid to late October, Greater Boston area

To apply: Please send recent headshots and any portfolio/content you have that you feel is applicable to [email protected]. 

CASTING

Jody Purdy Casting for Non-Union Commercial

Looking for Asian male in his 50’s, for New England area actors, no experience needed.

Pay: $250/day

Filming 10/6 in Warwick RI

Call or text Jodi at 339-499-8047

CASTING

Commercial Casting Call!

Jody Purdy Casting

Shooting Location: Rhode Island

Shooting Dates: October 2025

PAY: $200

CASTING NOTICE: Seeking Black/African Descent girl 7-9 years old, must be from RI.
Also casting her real dad.

CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]

Any Special Instructions: Send cell, child’s name and age with subject “Aa Girl RI”

CASTING

Public Service Announcement Casting Call! Principal roles

Jody Purdy Casting

Shooting Location: New England

Shooting Dates: October 2025

PAY: $500

Non-Union

CASTING NOTICE: Seeking Grandfather 65+, son 35-45, grandson 6-8. Real family would be ideal, all ethnicities. New England residents only

CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]

Any Special Instructions: Send cell, photos, location with subject “RI PSA PRINCIPAL”

CASTING

Actualization is a surreal short film by Boston-based filmmaker Jaina Cipriano that explores emetophobia (fear of vomiting), generational trauma, and the courage to reclaim your own body and narrative. 

SAG Micro Budget, Union and Non-Union Talent encouraged to apply. Filming 4 days in January! 

Read more and fill out this form: https://forms.gle/1esJmhgFjkU4wo7K9

Produced by Alecia Orsini & Carley Byers

CASTING

Jodi Purdy Casting is looking for two Non-Union actors for a Commercial shooting in Rhode Island in September or October (TBA)

PAID but I don’t know the rate.

Grandfather (65+) Any Ethnicity
Grandson (6-8) Any Ethniticty
PAY: $500/10hrs
*real grandfather & grandson ideal but not necessary

Female, Black, 8yrs old
Male, Black, 30s
PAY: $200/10
*real father/daughter would be ideal but not necessary

Male, White, 11 yrs old
Female, White, 40s
PAY: $200/10
*real mother/son would be ideal but not necessary

Male, Asian, 50s
Female, Open Ethnicity, 50s
PAY: $200/10

Email your Name, Cell, Email, Photos, Location to [email protected] 

Subject: RI Commercial

EDITOR

Filmmaker Grace Kamba is seeking a Massachusetts-based video editor with a creative eye for a short experimental documentary with interviews and narrative scenes. 

There are 2-3 hours of footage, hoping to cut it down to 25 minutes. 

It would be great if you could start as soon as possible.

This project has a limited budget, but Grace is open to negotiating a rate based on experience and availability.

Please email [email protected] if you're interested.

 CREW CALL - MULTIPLE

Award-winning production team led by Karin Trachtenberg is hiring an Assistant Camera, a script supervisor and a PA for indie short filming Sept 14th and Nov 14-16 in Boston Metrowest area.

Pays $150/day min, meals and IMDB credit. 

Please email [email protected] with resume. 

CREW CALL - P.A.

PAID - Seeking Construction PA for TV Series - ASAP – Early Fall (Possibility for job extension)  – Randolph, MA

If available and interested, email: [email protected]    

Ideal candidate would be interested in the Construction department, but it is not a requirement. More office work with occasional errands. 

JOB TASKS:

You do not need any experience in Construction;
You will not be doing any carpentry work
You would be more of an office type PA;
Type a little bit into google excel sheets
Help make photocopies/scans.
Purchase snacks [craft services / crafty] from the grocery store.
Small purchases at local hardware stores

PAYMENT:

Rate is $210/day
Mileage reimbursement for going on runs
Lunch & Computer Stipend 

**As always, if you know of any paid local gigs, reply to this email and I’ll share with the rest of community!**

It All Ends In Filth

Ambitious filmmaker Tyri Hampton wrote, directed, and co-produced this surrealist horror filmed in Dracut MA. “It All Ends In Filth” is shot on digital and 16mm film, on anamorphic lenses, to tell a story about a journalist investigating a series of mysterious disappearances, driven by a personal connection to the case. It’s a creepy noir deep-dive into grief, psychosis, and surrealism.

This looks AMAZING. They only have 10 days left on their fundraiser! Let’s help them over the finish line!

https://seedandspark.com/fund/it-all-ends-in-filth

The Night The War Began

Filmmaker Jordan Pacheco wrote a chilling thriller script and needs help bringing it to life! This is a great story about an innocuous bbq that ends with the world on its head. Its a GREAT story! Let's help Jordan out!

Please support it here: https://gofund.me/77ddd6d0

3 Thousand Letters

Fellow local independent filmmaker, Lyria Garcia, is making a documentary “3 Thousand Letters” — a story following the plight of JP, a Brazilian immigrant who arrived in 1999 only to face the complex U.S. Immigration System.

After years of dead ends with lawyers, he took matters into his own hands—writing 3,179 letters to the White House, pleading for amnesty and reform.

Check out Lyria’s truly beautiful project website here:
https://www.3thousandletters.com

And please consider making a donation here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/unseen-voices-immigrants-in-america