Los Angeles Casting Calls and Auditions

Courtroom TV Show Background Actors

Job Description
A nationally syndicated courtroom television show is casting background actors for upcoming episodes filming in Culver City, California. The production is looking for performers who can portray realistic courtroom participants such as plaintiffs, defendants, witnesses, and family members. This role is ideal for actors who are comfortable performing in dramatic courtroom-style scenarios and want to gain on-camera experience in a fast-paced television environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray courtroom participants in televised legal proceedings

• React naturally to courtroom dialogue and unfolding scenes

• Follow direction from the production team and remain in character

• Maintain professionalism while filming courtroom scenes

• Help create an authentic courtroom atmosphere on camera

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older

• Open to all ethnicities

• Comfortable performing in courtroom-style scenes

• Strong ability to react naturally on camera

• Reliable, professional, and adaptable performers

• Acting experience preferred but not required

Compensation

• $120 flat rate for filming

• Paid on-camera television opportunity

• Professional experience on a syndicated TV production set

Job Description

A Los Angeles City College (LACC) student production is seeking volunteer crew members for an upcoming short film project filming in the Los Angeles area. The production is scheduled for a 1–2 day shoot on March 21–22, with locations expected around Los Angeles and Whittier.

The film follows an informant who delivers a final data drop to clear her name, only to realize she has given it to an impostor. Forced to partner with the real agent, she must race to recover the stolen drive before losing her only chance at freedom.

This opportunity is ideal for filmmakers looking to gain on-set experience, collaborate with other creatives, and add a project to their reel. Participants will receive copy, credit, and meals.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in production roles depending on assigned crew position

• Collaborate with the director and production team during filming

• Support filming logistics and on-set operations

• Help maintain production continuity and organization

• Contribute creatively and technically to the project

Open Crew Positions

• Producer / Assistant Director (AD)

• Casting Director

• Cinematographer

• Script Supervisor

• Costume Designer

• Key Grip / Gaffer

• Boom Operator

• Additional production or post-production roles may also be considered

Requirements

• Interest in film production and collaborative projects

• Ability to work on set during the scheduled shoot dates

• Relevant experience for the selected role is preferred but not required

• Resume or portfolio recommended for submission

Compensation

• Volunteer position

• Copy, credit, and meals provided

• Opportunity to gain experience and build a professional portfolio

Male and Female Talent for Crocs UGC Campaign

Job Description
A user-generated content (UGC) campaign is casting men and women to appear in promotional content for a Crocs TikTok Shop shoot filming in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles. Casting directors are seeking individuals with natural, relatable looks who can represent a casual lifestyle brand on social media. Selected talent will participate in short-form content designed for digital platforms.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in short-form promotional content for a TikTok Shop campaign

• Model or showcase products naturally on camera

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Help create engaging lifestyle content for social media

Requirements

• Male and female talent

• Must be comfortable appearing on camera for social media content

• Must be available for filming in the Los Angeles area (Sherman Oaks)

• Comfortable with digital usage rights for the campaign

Compensation

• $250 for up to 8 hours or less of filming

Job Description
A production team is seeking a reliable and motivated Production Assistant to support an upcoming film or media production in San Diego, California. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in the film and television industry while working closely with a professional production crew.

The Production Assistant will help ensure smooth day-to-day operations on set by assisting with logistics, coordination, and general support tasks. This position requires strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the production team with on-set coordination and logistics

• Support various departments with general production tasks

• Help manage equipment, materials, and production supplies

• Run errands and assist with set preparation and breakdown

• Communicate with crew members to ensure smooth production operations

• Follow instructions from production managers and department leads

Requirements

• Previous production assistant experience preferred but not required

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment

• Professional attitude and reliability on set

• Ability to follow directions and support multiple departments as needed

• Must be local to the San Diego area

Compensation

• Compensation details provided upon selection

• Opportunity to gain valuable on-set production experience

• Networking opportunities with industry professionals

Job Description
A production team is seeking background actors and performers for an upcoming short film project filming in Los Angeles, California. The production is casting a diverse group of talent to portray art gallery attendees, staff members, waiters, and a featured performer within a high-art gallery setting.

This project will involve filming scenes that capture the atmosphere of a contemporary art gallery event. Selected talent will help create a realistic and engaging environment as guests, staff, and performers within the scene. This is a non-union opportunity that provides copy, credit, and meals for participants.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as background talent in an art gallery event scene

• Portray gallery attendees, staff members, or service staff as directed

• Follow on-set direction from the production team and assistant directors

• Maintain character and natural interactions during filming

• Arrive on time and remain professional throughout the production day

Requirements

• Male or female performers ages 21–60 for gallery attendee roles

• Male or female performers of any race or ethnicity for gallery staff or waiter roles

• Female BIPOC performer in their 20s for a featured performer role

• Comfortable performing as background talent in a gallery event setting

• Must be able to provide a resume and headshot when applying

• Ability to follow production instructions and collaborate with cast and crew

Compensation

• Non-union project

• Unpaid opportunity

• Copy, credit, and meals provided

Real Moms and Daughters for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film production is casting real mothers and daughters for an upcoming project filming in San Francisco. Casting directors are looking for authentic family pairs who can naturally portray a mother and child relationship on screen. This opportunity is ideal for real-life moms and their daughters who can bring warmth and genuine connection to a film scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a real-life mother and daughter relationship in a feature film scene

• Participate in natural family-style moments on camera

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Help create authentic emotional moments in the story

Requirements

• Real mother and daughter pairs

• Daughter must be between 6–8 years old

• Must be based in the Bay Area

• Comfortable appearing on camera together in a feature film

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity

• Opportunity to appear in a professional feature film production

Job Description
A production team is seeking male and female talent for a user-generated content (UGC) commercial shoot promoting Crocs for TikTok Shop. The project will film in the Los Angeles area, specifically Sherman Oaks, and will feature talent showcasing Crocs products in engaging social media-style content designed for digital advertising and e-commerce marketing.

Selected talent will appear in promotional content that highlights the comfort, style, and versatility of Crocs footwear. This is a paid opportunity for performers who are comfortable appearing in branded social media content and granting usage rights for the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a UGC-style video shoot promoting Crocs products

• Perform natural, lifestyle-style actions on camera for TikTok and digital marketing content

• Follow direction from the director and creative team during filming

• Represent the brand in a positive and engaging manner

• Arrive prepared and maintain professionalism throughout the production

Requirements

• Male and female talent

• Must be available to work in the Sherman Oaks / Los Angeles area

• Comfortable appearing in social media promotional content

• Must be willing to grant usage rights in perpetuity for the project

• Professional attitude and ability to follow direction on set

• Ability to provide full name, sizes, email, and phone number upon submission

Compensation

• $250 for up to 8 hours of work

• Opportunity to participate in a branded TikTok Shop campaign

• Professional on-set production experience

Community Members for Health Campaign Commercial

Job Description
A health campaign commercial is casting community members and actors from the Sacramento, California area for several featured roles in an upcoming production. Casting directors are looking for real people and performers with authentic personalities to appear in relatable lifestyle scenes that highlight everyday community moments. Selected talent will participate in a short commercial shoot portraying natural interactions in a variety of health-focused storytelling scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray community members in lifestyle scenes for a health campaign commercial

• Participate in everyday activities such as visiting a farmers market, spending time with friends, or interacting in family settings

• Follow direction from the production team to deliver natural on-camera performances

• Help create authentic and relatable moments that reflect real community life

Requirements

• Must be local to the Sacramento, California area

• Open to both actors and real community members

• Farmer role: male, 25–45 years old

• Porch scene role: male, 70–80 years old

• Individual with a visible disability, around 50 years old

• Female, 25–35 years old to portray a patient

• Unhoused father and son duo (real-life pair encouraged)

• Comfortable performing naturally on camera in lifestyle-style scenes

Compensation

• $2,000 for select one-day roles

• $2,000–$2,500 for patient role (1–2 day shoot)

• $5,000 for real father/son duo role

• Paid commercial opportunity with professional production

Young Actors With 1990s–2000s Cars for SAG Film

Job Description
A SAG feature film is casting young background actors to appear in scenes for the upcoming project Deep Cuts filming in the San Francisco and Berkeley area. Casting directors are seeking performers who can portray authentic young adults in a period-style setting, especially those who own cars from the 1990s to early 2000s. Talent will help create realistic street and lifestyle scenes that match the film’s time period.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in a feature film production
• Use your personal vehicle in scenes when required
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Maintain natural background performance for continuity in scenes

Requirements

• Ages 18–30 (must be over 18)
• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply
• Must have a car from the 1990s to early 2000s (preferred)
• Vehicles should not be red or bright colors
• Comfortable performing background work on a film set
• Actors without cars may still apply if they match the look

Compensation

• SAG background rate
• Additional car bump if your vehicle is used in filming

Job Description

A production team is seeking a cinematographer to work on an upcoming short thriller film scheduled to shoot in Los Angeles. The project is designed as a festival-bound short film and will take place at a single filming location. The selected cinematographer will collaborate closely with the director and creative team to capture cinematic visuals and bring the story’s suspenseful tone to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the cinematographer for a short thriller film production.

• Collaborate with the director to establish the visual style and mood of the film.

• Operate camera and oversee lighting and shot composition.

• Coordinate with the production team to capture high-quality footage throughout the shoot.

• Maintain visual continuity and cinematic storytelling during filming.

Requirements

• Experience working as a cinematographer or director of photography on narrative film projects.

• Strong portfolio or narrative reel demonstrating cinematography work.

• Ability to collaborate with directors and creative teams on visual storytelling.

• Familiarity with lighting, camera equipment, and shot composition.

• Availability for the scheduled filming dates.

Compensation

• Copy of the completed film.

• Film credit.

• Meals provided during production.

• Opportunity to contribute to a festival-bound short film project.