Female Lead Actress – Japanese Psychological Thriller Short Film (Tokyo)

Female Lead Actress

We're casting the female lead for an independent psychological thriller filming in Tokyo.
Important info: This is not a paid role.

This is a character-driven role with a strong emotional arc. The character is intelligent, observant, and quietly confident. Much of the performance relies on subtle expressions and screen presence rather than large amounts of dialogue.

We're looking for someone who:

Female, approximately 20s–30s (flexible for the right person)
Comfortable performing emotional, dramatic scenes
Natural, believable acting style
Japanese speaker preferred (final dialogue is expected to be in Japanese)
Previous acting experience is welcome but not essential if you have strong screen presence

Project Details

Independent short film
Filming in Tokyo
Small, passionate crew focused on creating a cinematic, festival-quality film
Shoot dates discussed with shortlisted applicants

If you're interested, please send:

How to Apply

Please send the following to shaunoreilly19@gmail.com:

Headshot or recent photos
Acting reel or self-tape (if available)
A brief introduction about yourself
Your availability
Any previous acting experience (optional)

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange a meeting or audition in Tokyo.

【ハラスメント防止対策ポリシー】
We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional working environment for all cast and crew.

Harassment, discrimination, bullying, intimidation, or inappropriate behaviour of any kind will not be tolerated.

All filming will take place in public locations or approved filming locations with multiple crew members present. No performer will be asked to perform scenes beyond what has been agreed upon in advance.

If any concerns arise during auditions or production, they should be raised directly with the director/producer, who will be responsible for addressing the issue promptly and respectfully.

Any physical contact or intimate scenes (if applicable) will be discussed beforehand and performed only with the actor's clear consent.

Cast members are encouraged to report any concerns at any stage of the production without fear of retaliation.