62 Full-Time Film jobs in Chicago, Illinois

Updated daily. Most recent posting: April 21, 2026.

Acting Job in "Pictures of Moses" Student Short Film

Casting call for "Pictures of Moses" student short film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: During a torrential rain Storm, tension rises within a Hispanic family. When a Sudden power outage, forces the Montalban family together. Causing buried tru...

Chicago, Illinois Unknown
'The Other Finn'

Casting "The Other Finn," the independent feature film. A comedy, romance with a little action....

Chicago, Illinois Milknose Films
'A Windy City Western'

Casting background actors only for an Urban Western short on 16mm being reshot. Synopsis: Two intercut timelines eventually reveal the story of a Cowboy and a Cowgirl; how they meet, how they fall in love, the trials they face, and the start of their relationship....

Chicago, Illinois Krazy J Productions
'Bite Me'

Casting "Bite Me," a lesbian horror romance following a tense first date between a werewolf and a vampire....

Chicago, Illinois Magi Temelkova, Director-Producer
Action Short Film

Casting an action short film that requires a lead actress and a supporting actor with fight choreography skills. This will be done through DePaul University and will be shot in a junkyard in Harvey, IL. Logline: A woman held captive in a junkyard must kill to survive in order to escape her captors. ...

Chicago, Illinois DePaul University
'What's Underneath'

Casting "What's Underneath," a psychological horror short film that explores drug use, paranoia, and grief. Logline: After smoking a blunt laced with his dead roommate’s ashes, a young man and his friends begin to suspect the deceased has returned—forcing them to confront grief, paranoia, and the un...

Chicago, Illinois DePaul University
Child Wrangler

Seeking Child Wrangler for Low Budget Dramedy Feature Film-''Incautious'' (Chicago) ''Incautious'' Plot Summary: A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children. Acting as the main point of contact of contact for parents, managing expectations, and providing a comfortable, non-threatenin...

Chicago, Illinois Edgewater Film Productions
Four Cents Short

When a routine stop at a liquor store turns into an opportunity, Ben makes a split-second decision that quietly sets off a chain of consequences. Blending grounded realism with subtle tension, the film explores how easily lines can blur between right and wrong—and how even small choices can leave la...

Chicago, Illinois Four Cents Production
'Getcha Gotcha Gone'

Casting the first scene of "Getcha Gotcha Gone," a student film. Synopsis: Invited Kurt and Julie to the office, they don't know why. Kurt arrives first, Julie arrives later, Julie touches Kurt on his shoulder from behind and scares the crap out of him. Dr. is unaware of their affair. Other question...

Chicago, Illinois Backstage
'What Remains'

Casting "What Remains," a short feature film. Logline: When the main character starts to perceive the fabric of reality beyond its visible surface, they start gaining control over reality itself. But as this perception is fractured, they lose control and reality begins to turn against them. More inf...

Chicago, Illinois Belikewater Films Presents
Supporting Actor Job in EMPATH a psychological dark comedy short film (DePaul student film), Male, Age 20-29 - Bingham

Bingham- Early 20's, Mel's ex-boyfriend, emotionally unavailable, thinks of himself as more sensitive than he actually is, type of guy to weaponize therapy-speak for his own selfish benefit....

Chicago, Illinois Backstage
'Hide&Go'

Casting "Hide&Go," a student short film. Logline: A game of hide and seek takes a dark turn as two unknown seekers join the game with twisted motivations....

Chicago, Illinois Backstage
Lead Actor Job in EMPATH a psychological dark comedy short film (DePaul student film), Female, Age 20-29 - Naomi

Naomi- Early 20's, woman who prides herself on being calm and collected, when faced with circumstances that tests her control over her life, she fights tooth and nail to maintain her composure....

Chicago, Illinois Backstage
Short Film Project

Casting a short film project for a directing drama class. Logline: Three young female college students meet up at a cafe for a casual girl talk and speak on the double standard between men and women on being free. The women find out a secret of betrayal while having this conversation....

Chicago, Illinois Dewie Good Media Productions
'Incautious,' Crew Positions

Seeking crew positions for “Incautious,” a short film. Plot Summary: A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children....

Chicago, Illinois Edgewater Film Productions
Location/Sound

Seeking Location/Sound for Low Budget Dramedy Feature Film-''Incautious'' (Chicago) ''Incautious'' Plot Summary: Bring his/her own sound equipment to the film set Answering any questions the Director may have regarding sound The ability to pay close attention to detail regarding sound Reference: ECN...

Chicago, Illinois Edgewater Film Productions
'Stolen Night'

Casting "Stolen Night," a short film. Synopsis: When a rising band finally gets its shot, a reckless lead singer steals and performs his girlfriend’s deeply personal song that she was not ready to perform....

Chicago, Illinois Rachael Doel
Gaffer [Chicago]

Bring his/her own lighting equipment to the film set Answering any questions the Director may haveregarding lighting The ability to pay close attention to detail Some of his favorite films include, "Memento", "The Dark Knight", "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "Alien", “The Shining”etc. Contact Emai...

Chicago, Illinois Edgewater Film Productions
Gaffer

Bring his/her own lighting equipment to the film set Answering any questions the Director may have regarding lighting Possibly visiting set before shoot to determine execution of Lighting plan The ability to pay close attention to detail The ability to plan ahead regarding lighting setups Reference:...

Chicago, Illinois Edgewater Film Productions
'Rooty'

Casting "Rooty," a coming-of-self short about an emotionally withdrawn boy (Bastian) moving to a new town with his single mother (Mother), who quickly becomes the subject of bullying (Green); until one day he befriends a magical gorilla (Rooty) who brings vibrancy and solace to his world. Often lost...

Chicago, Illinois Backstage