Decentralized Pictures has teamed up with Kevin Smith to launch the “Untitled” Kevin Smith Casting Award (film to be named at a later date) which gives performers the opportunity to audition for a role in Kevin Smith’s next movie. Eligible actors are provided with audition lines and invited to perform the role on camera.
Kevin Smith is an acclaimed filmmaker, writer, and director known for his sharp wit, irreverent humor, and unforgettable characters like Jay and Silent Bob. He burst onto the independent film scene with his groundbreaking debut, Clerks (1994), and went on to direct cult classics including Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and Clerks II & III. With a career spanning more than three decades, Smith has built a devoted fanbase and established himself as one of independent cinema’s most recognizable voices, inspiring generations of filmmakers with his distinctive DIY approach to filmmaking.
Read the provided lines LIKE JAY, record yourself performing the audition, and submit your video for consideration.
Once submitted, the community will watch the auditions and democratically vote for the actor they believe is most deserving of a role in the film.
Submission Fee: $25 USD (Includes Moderation Fee + Peer review fee)
1. Read the Provided Lines like Jay
Actors are encouraged to interpret the material in their own way while remaining faithful to the character.
2. Record and Upload Your Audition
The recording should:
Clearly show the actor's face.
Include clear, understandable audio.
Be recorded in a reasonably quiet environment.
Be performed by the submitting actor.
Contain the assigned audition material.
Not contain significant editing, visual effects, or alterations that interfere with evaluating the performance.
3. Submission Format
Auditions should be submitted in the format specified on the award submission page.
Recommended requirements:
Video format: MP4 or MOV
Vertical or horizontal orientation acceptable
Clear video and audio
4. Award and Casting Process
The top-rated auditions will be reviewed by Kevin, with up to two roles ultimately cast.
Submission Start: October 15, 2026
Submission End: November 15th, 2026 (Minimum of 200 submissions required. Submission end date will be extended if minimum submissions not met)
Community Review End: 7 days after Submission End
Finalists Announced: 1-2 days after Community Reviews End
Final Casting Announcement (target): 14 days after finalists announced
No professional experience is required. We want to see your comedic skills, your performance, and your talent.
Travel expenses for production shoot will be covered.
Learn more about the Kevin Smith Casting Award, eligibility, and how to apply:
https://app.decentralized.pictures/awards/6ad0dc61eaf65d9a520c63bc
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