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Casting Call: 1970’s Series Background Actors Needed!

Job Detail: Join us in a thrilling new 1970’s themed television series! We are currently seeking males and females, ages 18 and above, of all ethnicities to fill the background role of “AIRPORT TRAVELER”.

Costume Fitting: Must be available for a costume fitting on either January 6th, 8th, or 9th.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Accurately portray the role of an airport traveler in the 1970s.
  • Follow directions from the director and crew to ensure the scene’s authenticity.
  • Participate in costume fittings and adhere to wardrobe requirements.
  • Be punctual and professional on set.

Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Must have reliable transportation to the location in Albuquerque.
  • Must be available for the specified working and costume fitting dates.
  • Comfortable being on set for extended periods and able to follow COVID-19 safety protocols.
  • Prior acting or extra work experience is a plus, but not necessary.

Compensation: $105 for 8 hours of work, plus additional pay for costume fitting.

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Job Description
A production is seeking experienced spray paint artists to portray spray paint students in an upcoming scene. This background acting opportunity is open to any gender and any ethnicity, ages 18+, and is best suited for talent with real-world experience using spray paint (graffiti, murals, street art, or similar). Selected talent should be comfortable being featured as an artist in a classroom-style setting and bringing authentic creative energy on camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a spray paint student in a realistic, natural way

  • Participate in scene action that reflects real artistic practice

  • Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes

  • Arrive prepared and ready to work professional production hours

Requirements

  • Ages 18+

  • Any gender, any ethnicity

  • Must be an experienced spray paint artist (previous work required)

  • Must be comfortable having work reviewed as part of the selection process

  • Must be able to provide and wear own wardrobe if requested by production

Compensation

  • $250 for up to 12 hours

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Male Soccer Players Needed for Major Auto Brand Background Shoot

Job Description
A major auto brand commercial is seeking male soccer players ages 16–20 (all ethnicities) for a background acting opportunity in Austin, TX. Talent does not need to be professional—any level of soccer experience is welcome, as long as performers are comfortable wearing soccer gear and playing soccer on camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a soccer player in a commercial background scene

  • Wear soccer wardrobe and move naturally on camera

  • Play soccer comfortably during filming as directed

  • Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes

Requirements

  • Male talent, ages 16–20

  • All ethnicities encouraged

  • Must be comfortable playing soccer on camera

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin, TX

  • Minors must be able to work with a parent/guardian as required by production

Compensation

  • $350 for up to 10 hours

  • 15% agency fee

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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a community center employee or volunteer in a realistic manner

  • Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes

  • Interact naturally within the scene environment

  • Arrive prepared, professional, and camera-ready

Requirements

  • Ages 18+

  • Any gender, any ethnicity

  • Must be comfortable appearing in a scene that references addiction counseling

  • Reliable, professional, and able to take direction

Compensation

  • Pay rate details provided to selected talent

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Job Description
A production is seeking talent to portray college professors for an upcoming scene. This background acting opportunity is open to any gender and any ethnicity, ages 25+, and is ideal for performers who can deliver a polished, scholarly on-camera presence. Talent should be comfortable wearing their own wardrobe, since a professional academic look will be needed for the role.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a college professor with a believable, professional presence

  • Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across multiple takes

  • Arrive camera-ready in appropriate wardrobe as requested

  • Work efficiently in a classroom or campus-style environment

Requirements

  • Ages 25+

  • Any gender, any ethnicity

  • Should have a scholarly, professional look

  • Must be able to provide own wardrobe (academic/professional attire)

  • Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well

Compensation

  • Rate details provided to selected talent

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Job Description
A production is seeking college students with bicycles for a scene featuring students riding on camera. This background acting casting opportunity is open to any gender and any ethnicity, ages 18+, and is ideal for talent who can confidently ride a bike while carrying a backpack. Performers should be comfortable taking direction and repeating simple action for multiple takes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a college student in a realistic, natural way on camera

  • Ride a bicycle safely during the scene as directed

  • Repeat basic movement/action for multiple takes while maintaining continuity

  • Follow on-set direction and arrive prepared and camera-ready

Requirements

  • Ages 18+

  • Any gender, any ethnicity

  • Must have a bicycle and be comfortable riding it on camera

  • Must be able to ride in the scene while wearing a backpack

  • Must be reliable, professional, and able to follow direction

Compensation

  • Rate details provided to selected talent

  • $20 prop bump (if selected)

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Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a neighbor/background character in outdoor TV scenes

  • Follow direction from the background team and maintain continuity

  • Arrive on time, camera-ready, and ready to work outdoors

  • Provide a natural, believable on-camera presence

Requirements

  • Male and female talent, all ethnicities, ages 20s–60s

  • Must be able to work as a local in Chicago and surrounding areas (IL only)

  • Must be comfortable filming outdoors on the North Side of Chicago

  • If you have not worked in the past two weeks and are not currently scheduled, you may be prioritized

  • Must be able to provide recent photos and basic stats if selected

Compensation

  • Pay rate will be provided to selected talent

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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a county official with a natural, professional on-camera presence

  • Follow direction from the assistant director and background team

  • Maintain wardrobe, continuity, and performance consistency across multiple days

  • Arrive on time, camera-ready, and ready to work a full day on set

Requirements

  • Caucasian man, age 25+

  • Must be available for multiple shoot days as scheduled by production

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in the Southeast Atlanta area (including Conyers/Jonesboro)

  • Reliable, responsive, and able to take direction quickly

Compensation

  • $96 for 8 hours

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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a digging volunteer in a believable, natural way

  • Perform light digging action as directed for multiple takes

  • Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity throughout scenes

Requirements

  • African American men and women, age 18+

  • Comfortable performing digging action on camera

  • Reliable, professional, and able to follow direction

  • Must be able to provide current photos and basic stats if selected

Compensation

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  • $20 dig bump

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Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a football player as background talent in staged game or field moments.

  • Follow on-set direction, blocking, and continuity notes throughout filming.

  • Arrive camera-ready with a professional attitude and maintain set etiquette.

  • Be available for full shoot days as scheduled, with possible time changes pending the final call sheet.

Requirements

  • Male background performers.

  • Athletic appearance; football experience preferred.

  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work long production hours if needed.

  • Comfortable in a busy set environment and able to take direction quickly.

Compensation

  • $108/6 hours.

  • $145/8 hours (if working 6–8 hours).

  • $200/10 hours (if working 8–10 hours).

  • $235/12 hours (if working 10–12 hours).

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Job Responsibilities

  • Portray horse trainers in background scenes with natural, experienced behavior

  • Work closely around horses and handle basic trainer-style actions as directed

  • Follow on-set direction for movement, timing, and continuity

  • Maintain a calm, controlled presence around animals in a production setting

Requirements

  • Male and female talent, all ethnicities

  • Age range: 35–60

  • Must have experience working around and closely with horses

  • Must be local to the Atlanta, GA area (no travel or lodging provided)

  • No visible tattoos unless fully coverable (or appropriate clearance can be provided)

  • Must be available for both a wardrobe fitting and the filming day

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  • $168/day for up to 12 hours

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Job Responsibilities

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  • Work naturally around horses and follow direction for movements and actions

  • Support scene realism with grounded, hardworking behavior and presence

  • Maintain continuity with wardrobe, props, and blocking across takes

Requirements

  • Male and female talent, all ethnicities (primarily Hispanic encouraged)

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  • Must be local to the Atlanta, GA area (no travel or lodging provided)

  • No visible tattoos unless fully coverable (or appropriate clearance can be provided)

  • Must be available for both a wardrobe fitting and the filming day

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  • $168/day for up to 12 hours

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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities

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  • Handle basic grooming tasks and work naturally around horses as directed

  • Follow on-set direction for timing, movement, and continuity

  • Maintain a calm, confident presence around animals in a production environment

Requirements

  • Male and female talent, all ethnicities (primarily Hispanic encouraged)

  • Age range: 20–55

  • Must have experience working around horses and grooming them

  • Must be local to the Atlanta, GA area (no travel or lodging provided)

  • No visible tattoos unless fully coverable (or appropriate clearance can be provided)

  • Must be available for both a wardrobe fitting and the filming day

Compensation

  • $168/day for up to 12 hours

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02-04-2024

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