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Casting Call for Dark Horror Feature Film “CARA”

Casting Call for Dark Horror Feature Film “CARA”

Job Description: Black Octopus Productions is casting for a dark horror feature film titled “CARA.” Several key roles are available, with a focus on strong character portrayals in a chilling and suspenseful story. The film involves physical roles, combat scenes, and the use of makeup effects to bring the horror elements to life. Filming will take place in Manchester.

Available Roles:

  1. Bernadette
    • Description: Female, aged 50-60, with darker hair and a Scottish (or capable Scottish accent). Bernadette is Cara’s mother and holds the key to dark secrets she’d prefer to remain buried.
    • Responsibilities: Portray a character with deep emotional layers, potentially involved in dramatic or unsettling scenes.
    • Requirements: Scottish accent proficiency preferred.
  2. Sam
    • Description: Male, aged 19-25. Sam is a low-level drug dealer involved with Cara.
    • Responsibilities: This is a physical role that involves combat and periods of restraint (safely).
    • Requirements: Must be comfortable with physically demanding scenes.
  3. Michael
    • Description: Male, aged 50-60. Michael is Cara’s father, incapacitated after a stroke.
    • Responsibilities: This role requires significant makeup effects and involves challenging scenes, including portraying a character who is physically limited but emotionally complex.
    • Requirements: Must be comfortable with makeup and acting in a physically restrained manner.
  4. Benny
    • Description: Male, aged mid 20s to mid 30s. Benny is a tall, well-built dangerous dealer.
    • Responsibilities: Combat scenes and makeup effects are involved in this role.
    • Requirements: Physically fit, must be comfortable with action sequences.

Compensation:

  • Pay ranges from £100–£150 per day.
  • Includes food, travel, and reasonable expenses.

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Commercial Shoot Casting (Airline Crew + Passengers)

Job Description
A paid commercial shoot in Manassas, Virginia is casting on-camera talent for a commercial/web project with standard industry usage. Casting needs 2 males and 2 females (any ethnicity) with a professional, camera-ready presence. Roles include airline crew (pilot and cabin attendant) and airline passengers with a polished, mid-career look. Wardrobe is provided for crew, while passenger roles require multiple business-ready looks.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform naturally on camera in a commercial/web production setting

  • Follow direction for movement, timing, and reactions during filming

  • Maintain continuity across takes and wardrobe changes

  • Arrive prepared and stay professional for a full-day shoot

Requirements

  • Must be able to work on location in Manassas, Virginia

  • Comfortable on camera and able to take direction quickly

  • Any ethnicity; 2 men + 2 women needed

  • Role options:

    • Airline Crew (Pilot / Cabin Attendant): ages 24–32 (wardrobe provided)

    • Passengers: ages 35–45 (requires 2–3 wardrobe changes)

  • Passenger wardrobe looks:

    • Business casual

    • Light business

    • Full professional attire

  • Standard model release required prior to participation

Compensation

  • $750 per talent (less agency fees)

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Austin, TX Feature Film Extras Casting (Non-Union, Paid)

Job Description
A feature film casting in Austin, Texas is hiring non-union background actors (extras) for multiple shoot days. This paid extras casting is open to kids, teens, and adults of all ethnicities, with specific age ranges needed on different filming dates. Talent should be dependable, camera-ready, and able to provide full availability for any dates submitted. This is a strong opportunity for anyone seeking Austin background acting jobs and paid extra work on a feature film.

Job Responsibilities

  • Work as general background talent in a feature film scene

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

  • Maintain professional set etiquette and stay ready between takes

  • Arrive on time and remain available for the full workday as scheduled

Requirements

  • Must be non-union and able to work in Austin, TX

  • All ethnicities welcome

  • Must only submit for dates with full availability

Compensation

  • $125/12 (paid)

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Regular Men and Women for Cigarette Commercial (On-Camera Talent)

Job Description
A Los Angeles cigarette commercial is casting regular men and women for a paid on-camera advertising project. This tobacco commercial casting is for LA local talent only and seeks grounded, relatable individuals with a natural, everyday look and an authentic on-camera presence. This role involves appearing in content that includes tobacco use, so comfort with the subject matter is required.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform on camera for a commercial shoot in Los Angeles

  • Follow direction and deliver natural, believable reactions and actions

  • Attend a fitting session and work scheduled shoot days as needed

  • Maintain professionalism, continuity, and readiness throughout production

Requirements

  • Regular men and women, ages 35–45

  • Must be 35+ and legally able to consent to tobacco work

  • Must be able to work as a Los Angeles local (no travel covered)

  • Must be comfortable with smoking real tobacco cigarettes or using tobacco props on set

  • Must be comfortable appearing in an ad for tobacco use

  • Must not participate in anti-tobacco work for the duration of the usage term

Compensation

  • Fitting: $250 (includes 3-hour fitting)

  • Session: $500 (per 10-hour shoot day)

  • Usage: $6,000 (guaranteed at time of booking)

  • Pre-negotiated usage renewal option may apply (not guaranteed)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Miami Speedo Fitness Commercial Casting (Swimmers Only)

Job Description
A Miami fitness commercial casting is seeking experienced swimmers for a Speedo commercial. This is a local hire only project (no travel), and talent must fit the specific wardrobe sizes listed for each role. Production is casting adults, kids, and teens who are confident in the water and able to perform athletic, camera-ready movement. Multiple shoot days may be needed, but days are not guaranteed.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform swim and fitness actions on camera in a commercial setting

  • Follow direction for movement, pacing, and expressions during takes

  • Wear provided swim/fitness wardrobe and match required sizes

  • Maintain professionalism and safety awareness around water and set activity

Requirements

  • Must be a strong swimmer (do not submit if you do not swim)

  • Must be able to work as a Miami local (no travel provided)

  • Must fit one of the specific roles below (sizes are required):

    • Kids: confident, playful, expressive swimmers

    • Girls (Caucasian), ages ~10–12, size Small/Medium

    • Athletic men, all ethnicities, ages ~30–40, waist 32 / size Medium

    • Athletic women, all ethnicities, ages ~30–40, size 6 (or size Medium)

    • Girls & boys, all ethnicities, ages ~6–9, clothing size XXS–XS / 5–6 Kids

    • Boys & girls, all ethnicities, ages ~12–15, clothing size S–M / 8–10

  • Must be able to attend fitting and shoot dates as scheduled (multiple days possible)

Compensation

  • Adult rate: $2,000 (includes fittings and usage)

  • Minors session rate: $600 (includes fittings)

  • Minors usage rate: $600

  • All rates are -20% agency

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Women with Buzzed Hair for Cigarette Commercial (On-Camera Talent)

Job Description
A Los Angeles cigarette commercial is casting women with buzzed hair for a paid on-camera advertising project. This tobacco commercial casting is for LA local talent only and features a grounded, relatable presence with a strong personal style. This role involves appearing in content that includes tobacco use, so comfort with the subject matter is required.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform on camera for a commercial shoot in Los Angeles

  • Follow direction and deliver natural, relatable on-screen moments

  • Participate in wardrobe fitting and shoot days as scheduled

  • Maintain professionalism, continuity, and set readiness throughout production

Requirements

  • Women with buzzed hair only (short/buzzed; blonde is a plus)

  • Must be 35+ (must legally be 35 years old or older)

  • Must be able to work as a Los Angeles local (no travel covered)

  • Must be comfortable with smoking real tobacco cigarettes or using tobacco props on set

  • Must be comfortable appearing in an ad for tobacco use

  • Must not participate in anti-tobacco work for the duration of the usage term

Compensation

  • Fitting: $250 (includes 3-hour fitting)

  • Session: $500 (per 10-hour shoot day)

  • Usage: $6,000 (guaranteed at time of booking)

  • Pre-negotiated usage renewal option may apply (not guaranteed)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Rush Call: Male Photo Double / Police Officer (Atlanta Area, 2-Day Booking)

Job Description
A rush-call casting is filling a two-day background booking for a movie filming in the Atlanta area (near Camp Creek Parkway). The role is a photo double / police officer portrayal for a featured bank scene. Talent must be available for both days and able to match the requested sizing and wardrobe notes. This is ideal for Atlanta background actors seeking paid TV/movie extra work with a professional set and crew.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a police officer in a bank scene as background/photo double talent

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

  • Maintain a professional, ready-to-work attitude throughout the shoot

  • Arrive prepared with appropriate wardrobe items as requested

Requirements

  • Male talent, ages 18–50

  • Must be available for both shoot days (two-day booking)

  • Must be able to work in the Atlanta area near Camp Creek Parkway

Compensation

  • $130/10 hours (unless otherwise stated)

Job Description
A paid UGC collaboration is available for mom content creators to film beach lifestyle content with kids. This opportunity is ideal for UK and Europe-based creators who produce family-friendly short-form videos and can capture bright, natural moments outdoors. In addition to paid collaboration, free travel towels are included as product perks.

Job Responsibilities

  • Film beach-themed UGC content featuring mom-and-kids lifestyle moments

  • Capture clean, well-lit footage with stable video and clear audio

  • Follow a simple creative brief and deliver content on schedule

  • Provide a polished, family-friendly on-camera presence

Requirements

  • Mom creators who can film content with children in a beach setting

  • Based in the UK or Europe (UGC creators preferred)

  • Comfortable filming short-form social content on a phone

  • Able to follow brief and meet early next-week availability

  • Portfolio of previous UGC or lifestyle content available to share

Compensation

  • Paid collaboration (rate discussed upon selection)

  • Free travel towels provided as an added perk

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description
A paid short film is casting union and non-union talent in Brooklyn, NY for two featured roles. This project is ideal for actors who excel at nuanced, character-driven work, including strong internal performance and grounded, natural dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

  • Deliver emotionally honest performances with strong on-camera presence

  • Follow direction, blocking, and continuity throughout the shoot

  • Collaborate professionally with cast and crew in a fast-paced environment

  • Maintain character consistency across takes and setups

Requirements

  • Open to union and non-union talent

  • Must be able to work in Brooklyn, NY

  • Availability for either an evening shoot (4:00 PM call time) or an early morning shoot (4:00 AM call time)

  • Role 1: Pran — Male, 20s–30s; calm exterior with intense inner life; strong internal acting required

  • Role 2: Mariah — Female, 20s–30s; warm, sharp, grounded; confident, intelligent on-screen presence

Compensation

  • Paid role (rate provided upon selection)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

A New York City casting call is seeking five male actors to portray police officers in a major Latin artist trailer. Talent should deliver a believable law enforcement presence on camera, take direction well, and be ready for a professional, fast-paced set. This is a solid opportunity for NYC actors pursuing trailer acting roles and paid on-camera work.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a police officer with authentic body language and screen presence.

  • Follow direction from the director and production team for blocking and performance.

  • Maintain continuity across takes, including movement, posture, and reactions.

  • Arrive prepared, stay set-ready, and work professionally with cast and crew.

Requirements

  • Male actors, age 25+.

  • Must be able to work in New York City (call time to be announced).

  • Ability to take direction quickly and perform confidently on camera.

  • Professional attitude, punctuality, and reliable availability for the full shoot.

Compensation

  • $200 for 10 hours (paid).

  • Call time: TBD.

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Men for Music Album Trailer (A-List Artist Project)

Job Description
A paid music project is casting men ages 25–45 for an upcoming album trailer tied to a major A-list Latin artist. This is an on-camera opportunity for NYC-based talent who can bring confident presence, natural style, and strong camera energy. Talent must be able to work as a local hire in New York City.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera in a promotional album trailer scene

  • Follow direction for movement, timing, and performance beats

  • Maintain a professional, camera-ready look on set

  • Work efficiently through multiple takes and setups

Requirements

  • Men ages 25–45

  • Any ethnicity

  • Must be local to New York City, NY

  • Comfortable on camera and able to take direction well

  • Reliable, punctual, and professional on set

Compensation

  • $200 for 10 hours

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Key of Bones (Independent Film) – Multiple Roles Casting

Job Description
An independent feature film is casting multiple speaking and featured roles for a horror-comedy project filming in Key West, Florida. This is a paid, non-travel casting—talent must be based in Key West or able to work as a local hire (no lodging or transportation provided). Roles range from locals and tourists to supernatural characters, with some parts requiring stunts or light fight choreography. If you’re comfortable on camera and can bring strong character energy, this is a great opportunity to build credits in an indie film.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as a named character in an independent film

  • Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

  • Bring authentic comedic, dramatic, or supernatural energy depending on the role

  • For stunt roles: perform physical action safely and professionally as directed

  • Collaborate on set with cast and crew in a fast-moving indie production

Requirements

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in Key West, FL (no travel/lodging provided)

  • Ages, genders, and ethnicities vary by role (see role list below)

  • Comfortable performing in a horror-comedy style project

  • Some roles require stunts, choreography, or physical performance

  • If the role requires a special skill (example: swimming), you must be able to do it

Compensation

  • $249/day

  • Local hire only (no travel or lodging)

Roles Available

  • Dave – Male, 30s–50s, any ethnicity. Local historian and paranormal enthusiast.

  • Ezekiel – Male, 20s–40s, African American. Resurrected spirit of a freedman who died in Key West in the 1800s; physically imposing.

  • Barbara – Female, 60s–80s, White. Former lighthouse keeper; minimal stunts; emotional wisdom and ghostly authority. Moderate stunt work and choreographed fight moments typical of horror-comedy (including pirate swordplay and physical comedy).

  • Ernesto – Male, 40s–60s, Hispanic. Cuban-American city councilman. Must know how to swim.

  • Desiree – Male/Female (in drag), 25–50, any ethnicity. Tall, glamorous drag performer at a Key West club; fearless, funny, magnetic.

  • Chelsea – Female, 20s–30s. Haunted tour guide; high energy, funny/dramatic, great storyteller who sells spooky stories with flair.

  • Stella – Female, 60s–70s. Local activist for “Save Houseboat Row”; eccentric, outspoken, determined.

  • Beth – Female, 20s–50s. High-strung and paranoid; overreacts with comedic panic in a memorable scene.

  • Deb – Female, 20s–50s. Down-to-earth and practical; warm, no-nonsense presence during tense moments.

  • King & Pierce – Males, 20s–40s. Best friends/tourists; laid-back bros with comedic chemistry and a touch of action.

  • Kyle & Brad – Males, 30s–50s. Beach bros; small but funny moments with local flavor and comic energy.

  • Delilah – Female, 30s–60s. Homeless woman who becomes possessed by dark forces; must convey vulnerability, terror, and transformation.

  • Police Officer – Any gender, 30s–50s. If you own your own uniform, note it.

  • Man on Beach – Male, 20s–50s. One-liner role; simple comedic beachgoer moment.

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Liberian/West African Family & Friends + Featured Dad (Background Actors)

Job Description
An independent film is casting paid background actors in Atlanta, Georgia to portray an authentic Liberian/West African family and friends gathering during a lively home celebration scene. Production is prioritizing talent who can naturally represent the culture and already own wardrobe that fits the look of a modern Liberian household with American influence. One featured background role is also available for an attractive, clean-cut male in his 30s to portray a featured family dad with strong on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray family members and friends in a vibrant home celebration scene

  • Create natural background action (mingling, laughing, reacting, social moments)

  • Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity across takes

  • Arrive camera-ready in the required wardrobe and maintain the look throughout filming

Requirements

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, GA

  • Ages 18+; seeking Liberian, West African, Black/African-American talent to authentically fit the scene

  • Featured BG Dad: Male, 30s, attractive, clean-cut, confident presence on camera

  • Must bring your own wardrobe that matches production guidelines (required)

  • Wardrobe style includes patterned button-downs, solid polos, sweaters/light layers, optional African/West African-inspired accents, jeans/chinos, loafers/sneakers

  • Comfortable on camera and able to take direction in a busy group scene

Compensation

  • $125 for up to 8 hours

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