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Pink Palace Hotel Staff – 1980s Feature Film

Job Description
A major feature film set in 1980s Florida is casting hospitality and service industry professionals to portray hotel staff in scenes filming in New Orleans and Chalmette, Louisiana. This paid background acting opportunity is open to men and women ages 18 and older with real bartending, serving, or hotel staff experience.

Casting directors are seeking talent who can confidently carry drink trays, handle service interactions naturally, and embody authentic 1980s hotel staff energy. The production is recreating a vibrant 1980 setting, so selected talent must meet period-specific grooming and appearance requirements.

This is a great opportunity for hospitality professionals and aspiring actors to work on a feature film with a professional production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hotel staff members in 1980s-set scenes

• Confidently carry drink trays and simulate real service tasks

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Attend a mandatory wardrobe fitting

• Maintain continuity and period-appropriate appearance on set

Requirements

• Men and women, age 18+

• Real bartending, serving, or hotel staff experience required

• Must be local to New Orleans or Chalmette, LA (or able to work as a local hire)

• Available for one or more listed filming dates

• Men must be open to clean-shaven look or 1980s-style facial hair

• Women must have natural nail color and 80s-style hair

• No unnatural hair colors

• No facial piercings

• No visible tattoos (must be coverable depending on wardrobe)

Compensation

• $150 for 12-hour filming day

• $50 mandatory wardrobe fitting

• Paid background role in a feature film

• On-set experience in a period production

Dressed Police Officers for TV Series

Job Description
A Chicago-based television series is casting paid background actors to portray dressed police officers in an upcoming scene. This opportunity is open to local talent in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and Illinois border states only.

Casting directors are seeking clean-shaven men with short hair and women with a natural look (no false eyelashes or long painted nails), ages 20s–40s, of all ethnicities. Talent must present a professional, uniform-ready appearance suitable for portraying law enforcement officers.

This is a great opportunity for background actors looking to gain experience on a major television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray dressed police officers in background scenes

• Maintain a clean, professional appearance on camera

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Be available for a full filming day

Requirements

• Men: Clean-shaven with short hair

• Women: Natural look (no false eyelashes or long painted nails)

• Ages 20s–40s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be local to Chicago or surrounding Illinois border states

• Submit recent color photo

• Include last date worked on the show (if applicable)

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Paid background television role

• On-set experience on a major series

Chicago Fire Department Students and White Shirt Role

Job Description
A Chicago-based television series is casting paid background actors for two roles: Chicago Fire Department students and a featured “white shirt” role. This opportunity is open to local talent in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and Illinois border states only.

Casting directors are seeking clean-shaven men with short hair, ages 20s–40s, of all ethnicities to portray fire department students in training scenes. Production is also looking for an African American male, ages 40s–60s, clean-shaven with short hair, to portray a “white shirt” (supervisory fire department role).

This is a great opportunity for background actors to gain experience on a major network television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Chicago Fire Department students or supervisory personnel

• Maintain a professional, uniform-ready appearance

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Remain available for a full filming day

Requirements

• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or Illinois border states

• Fire Department Students: Clean-shaven men, short hair, ages 20s–40s, all ethnicities

• White Shirt Role: African American male, ages 40s–60s, clean-shaven, short hair

• Include last date worked on the show (if applicable)

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Paid background television role

• On-set experience on a major series

Corporate Types with Business Suits for TV Series

Job Description
A Chicago-based television series is casting corporate types for a paid background acting role. Production is seeking men and women ages 25–40 of all ethnicities who own business suits and can convincingly portray professionals in a corporate environment.

Casting directors are looking for polished, executive-looking talent who can bring an authentic office or corporate presence to the screen. This role requires talent to arrive in their own business attire suitable for a professional setting.

This is a local hire opportunity open to those in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and bordering Illinois states.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray corporate professionals in background scenes

• Wear your own business suit on set

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism during filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 25–40

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must own a business suit

• Must be local to Chicago or surrounding IL border states

• Submit a recent color photo wearing a business suit

• Include last date worked on the show (if applicable)

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Paid background acting role

• Television production experience

Residents with Cars for TV Background Role

Job Description
A television production is casting men and women to portray residents with cars for an upcoming scene filming in Griffin, Georgia. This paid background acting opportunity is open to adults ages 18 and up of all ethnicities.

Casting directors are seeking everyday types who can realistically portray local residents. Talent must own a vehicle that is not red, black, or white. Selected background actors will use their personal vehicles in the scene to create an authentic neighborhood setting.

This is a local hire opportunity for Georgia-based talent looking to gain on-set experience in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a resident in a background scene

• Use your personal vehicle during filming

• Follow direction from the assistant director and crew

• Maintain professionalism and continuity on set

Requirements

• Men and women, age 18+

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must own a car (no red, black, or white vehicles)

• Provide photo of your car

• Include year, color, make, and model of vehicle

• Submit at least three photos (including dated and full-body)

• Provide age, height, weight, and contact information

• Must be local to Griffin, GA

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• $35 car bump

• Paid background acting role

• On-set television production experience

Lookie Loo Background Extras

Job Description
A television production is casting men and women to portray “lookie loos” in an upcoming scene filming in Jonesboro, Georgia. This paid background acting opportunity is open to adults ages 18 and up of all ethnicities.

Casting directors are seeking everyday types who can convincingly portray curious bystanders observing a situation. Talent should bring natural reactions and believable expressions suitable for a crowd scene.

This is a great opportunity for local Georgia actors and aspiring extras to gain on-set experience in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lookie loo (curious bystander) in a background scene

• React naturally within a crowd environment

• Follow direction from the assistant director and crew

• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set

Requirements

• Men and women, age 18+

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be local to Jonesboro, GA

• Submit at least three photos (including one dated photo and one full-body photo)

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Paid background acting role

• On-set television production experience

African American Son for Short Film Background Role

Job Description
A short film production is casting an African American male to portray a featured background role as a son in a picture pick scene. Casting directors are seeking a man in his 40s with a natural, grounded presence for this one-day shoot in Wilmington, North Carolina.

This short film background role requires availability for the full shoot day. Talent should have a believable, authentic look suitable for a family-based scene. Local Wilmington, NC talent only.

While this is a volunteer background acting role, selected talent will receive a stipend to help cover expenses.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a family member in a background scene

• Be present and available for the entire shoot day

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

• African American male

• 40s age range

• Must be local to Wilmington, NC

• Available for the full shoot day

• Submit name, photo, and contact information

Compensation

• $100 stipend to cover expenses

• On-set experience in a short film production

• Opportunity to add a film credit

Football Fans and Family Member Types for TV Scene

Job Description
A television production is casting football fans and select family member types for a morning shoot in the Stone Mountain / Decatur, Georgia area. This paid background acting opportunity is open to energetic student types and adults who can authentically portray fans in a spirited scene.

Casting directors are seeking a mix of college-aged talent (18–20s) to play football fans, as well as additional adults ages 20s–50s to portray specific family members in the scene. Talent should bring natural enthusiasm and a believable, everyday look suitable for a community football environment.

This is a great opportunity for local Georgia actors and aspiring extras to gain on-set experience in a dynamic crowd scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray football fans in a lively game-day setting

• Perform natural crowd reactions and background action

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain continuity and professional behavior during filming

Requirements

• Ages 18–20s for student football fan types

• Ages 20s–50s for family member roles

• Must be local to the Stone Mountain / Decatur, GA area

• Comfortable working in a crowd scene

• Submit a recent photo and full contact information

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• On-set television production experience

• Opportunity to work in a fun football-themed scene

College Professors for Educational Tech Video

Job Description
An educational technology video is casting college professors in the San Francisco Bay Area for a paid, non-union project. Production is seeking adults ages 20 and older of all genders and ethnicities who can authentically portray real professors on camera.

Casting directors are looking for individuals with a credible academic presence and strong communication skills. Talent must be local to the SF Bay Area, as this project will film locally over one scheduled shoot day.

This is a great opportunity for educators or professionals with a professor look to gain paid on-camera experience in an educational tech production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a college professor in an educational tech video

• Deliver natural, confident on-camera presence

• Follow direction from the production team

• Be available for one scheduled filming day

Requirements

• Adults ages 20+

• Open to all genders and ethnicities

• Must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area

• Comfortable speaking and appearing on camera

• Non-union talent only

Compensation

• $2,000 flat rate

• One-day filming commitment

• Professional educational video credit

College Students and Football Player Types for Campus Scene

Job Description
A television production is casting college students and football player types for a fun campus scene filming in the Athens, Georgia area. This paid background acting opportunity is open to young adults who can authentically portray students in a lively college environment.

Casting directors are seeking men and women ages 18 to early 20s to play college students, as well as athletic male talent ages 18 to mid-20s to portray football players. This smaller scene will capture natural campus energy, so talent should feel comfortable interacting casually on camera.

This is a great opportunity for local Georgia talent looking to gain on-set experience and expand their background acting credits.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray college students or football players in a campus scene

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain natural, energetic reactions on camera

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for a casual campus setting

Requirements

• College students: Ages 18 to early 20s

• Football players: Ages 18 to mid-20s with athletic build

• Must be local to the Athens, GA area

• Comfortable working in a background acting role

• Submit recent photo and full contact information

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

Corporate Business Suit Extras for TV Series

Job Description
A hit Chicago-based television series is casting men and women who own business suits and can pull off a strong corporate look. This paid background acting opportunity is open to talent ages 30s–60s of all ethnicities who are local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or Illinois border states.

Casting directors are seeking professionals with a polished, executive appearance to portray corporate employees in office or business-related scenes. Talent must have their own business suit and be able to present a believable corporate presence on camera.

This is a great opportunity for experienced extras and aspiring actors looking to work on a major TV production filming in Chicago.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray corporate professionals in background scenes

• Arrive on set wearing a business suit

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 30s–60s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must own and wear a business suit

• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding Illinois border states

• Submit recent color photo wearing a business suit

• Include last date worked on the show (if applicable)

Compensation

• Paid background extra role

• Television production experience

• Opportunity to work on a major network series

College Football Player Type Background Actor

Job Description
A television production is casting an additional college football player type for an upcoming shoot in Atlanta. Casting directors are seeking athletic male talent, ages 18–30, who can convincingly portray a college football player in game-day or practice scenes.

This paid background acting role is ideal for individuals with real football experience, though experience is not required. Talent who own cleats or football gear are encouraged to apply, as this role may lead to more featured opportunities.

If you have the build, athletic presence, and confidence to portray a collegiate athlete on camera, this is a great opportunity to gain valuable on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a college football player in background scenes

• Perform light football-related action as directed

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Arrive prepared with athletic gear if available

Requirements

• Male, ages 18–30

• Athletic build with college football player look

• Football experience preferred but not required

• Cleats or football gear a plus

• Submit recent photo, clothing sizes, and full contact information

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• Opportunity for more involved or featured roles

• On-set experience on a television production