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$5,000 Television Commercial New Zealand Casting Call

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Casting LGBTQI+ Teen Boy and Family Member for NZ Television Commercial

Job Description:
Catch Casting is looking for an LGBTQI+ teen boy and a family member (mum, aunt, or cousin) to feature in a heartwarming television commercial for a New Zealand company. The ad centers around the themes of community, family, and looking after one another. We are particularly interested in young people who enjoy wearing makeup and share a close bond with their family members. Non-binary and trans individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate in a family-centric commercial showcasing authentic relationships and community values.
  • Work collaboratively with the production team to deliver a natural and engaging on-screen presence.
  • Represent themes of diversity, acceptance, and support through storytelling.

Requirements:

  • LGBTQI+ Teen Boy (or non-binary/trans): Aged 13-18, comfortable wearing makeup and performing on camera.
  • Family Member (Mum, Aunt, or Cousin): Must share a close bond with the teen and be comfortable appearing on camera.
  • Both participants must be based in New Zealand and available for one day of filming.

Compensation Details:

  • $5,000 NZD per person (minus tax).
  • Commercial usage: TV, internet, and cinema in New Zealand for one year.

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description:
A low-budget short film is casting East-Asian actors for featured extra roles in a touching, narrative-driven story. The film centers around Victor Leung, a 65-year-old car repair shop owner navigating the emotional challenge of his adult son Gabriel moving out. This story captures themes of fatherhood, nostalgia, and saying goodbye.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray a father and young son in a supporting extra role

  • Appear on set for scheduled filming day

  • Contribute natural, subtle background presence that supports the lead storyline

Requirements:

  • Father: Male, 30s–40s

  • Son: Male, 5–7 years old

  • Preferably East-Asian ethnicity

  • Real-life father and son pairs are strongly encouraged to apply

  • Must be available for one-day shoot in Markham

Compensation:

  • Paid opportunity (rate shared upon selection)

  • Professional credit and potential footage for reel

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Job Description
An independent comedy series is now casting English-speaking actors for recurring and supporting roles. The show is being developed by a dynamic production team and will be shot in Paris. With a creative tone similar to Fleabag, Community, and Atlanta, this series blends sharp humor and heartfelt moments, making it a compelling project for performers eager to collaborate on a meaningful production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray recurring or supporting characters in an episodic comedic setting

  • Embody the series’ comedic tone and emotional depth

  • Collaborate with directors and cast to bring an ensemble dynamic to screen

  • Participate in table reads, rehearsals, and on-location shoots in Paris

  • Maintain consistency and character growth across multiple episodes

Requirements

  • Must be fluent in English

  • Ages 18–80 from all backgrounds welcome

  • Comfortable with recurring and supporting on-camera roles

  • Open to creative direction and able to deliver dynamic performances

  • Based in or able to work in Paris (accommodation details not provided)

Compensation

  • Details to be discussed with selected talent

  • Recurring and supporting roles offer ongoing exposure and networking opportunities

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description
A one-day shoot for a heartfelt micro-film project is now casting actors to join a creative, passion-driven team in the DMV area. “Rent-A-Family” is a quirky short film centered on a woman who hires strangers to pose as her family for an awkward dinner with her boyfriend. This is a great opportunity for actors looking to build their reels, collaborate with other creatives, and be part of a unique story that blends comedy and emotion.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray realistic, engaging characters in a short narrative film

  • Collaborate closely with the director and cast to deliver emotional and comedic moments

  • Participate in a one-day shoot and contribute to the project’s creative vision

  • Use footage for your personal acting reel (with credit provided)

Requirements

  • Maya (Lead): Black Female, 28–38, emotionally guarded

  • Jordan: Black Male, 28–38, genuine and kind

  • Fake Mother: Black Female, 40–60, warm and maternal

  • Fake Father: Black Male, 40–60, stoic, compassionate

  • Fake Sister: Black Female, 20s–30s, light, witty

Compensation

  • Unpaid passion project

  • Meals and film credit provided

  • Reel footage available for use

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description:
A student short film is now casting talent for two lead roles in Pulling Punches, a compelling character-driven project exploring trauma, revenge, and personal transformation. Set in a gritty urban environment, this emotionally rich narrative follows a young man coping with violence through intense physical training and the relationships he builds along the way. Performers should be skilled in dramatic storytelling and comfortable working closely with an emerging filmmaker for a student production.

Job Responsibilities:
• Portray emotionally complex characters with authenticity
• Participate in scheduled rehearsals and shoot dates
• Collaborate with a small, passionate student crew
• Take direction during both remote auditions and on-set filming

Requirements:
• Elias (Male, early 20s, any ethnicity): A quiet, anxious young man haunted by a recent mugging. He joins the gym to seek revenge and must navigate his internal conflict. Must convey vulnerability and determination.
• Marian (Female, late 20s–40s, any ethnicity): No-nonsense café manager. Assertive, sharp, and unafraid to stand her ground. Should be confident and deliver dialogue with authority.
• Ability to submit a virtual audition tape or participate in a Zoom callback

Compensation:
• This is an unpaid student project; actors will receive footage for reels and experience working on an independent film

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Child Actor for Hospital Scene in TV Drama

Job Description
A long-running primetime TV drama is casting Union and Non-Union minors to portray children who are patients suffering from a rare illness. Talent must be comfortable performing in scenes that involve hospital settings and may require portraying emotional distress. Some scenes may include wheelchair use or props like oxygen masks and tubes. This is a single-day shoot in the NYC area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray sick and emotionally vulnerable children in hospital scenes

  • Participate in emotionally challenging moments on camera

  • Be comfortable acting in a wheelchair and/or with medical props (oxygen mask, tubes)

Requirements

  • Ages 7–14, all genders and ethnicities welcome

  • Must have a valid NY work permit, trust account, and I9 documents

  • Comfortable portraying discomfort, distress, or frailty

  • Must be able to sit in a wheelchair and use tubes or an oxygen mask

  • Interview required before booking (paid at $56)

Compensation

  • SAG-AFTRA rate: $224 for 8 hours

  • Interview rate: $56 (¼ check)

  • Work location: NYC area (exact location TBD)

  • Work date: One-day shoot

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Job Description
A powerful coming-of-age short film is now casting for two lead teen roles. The story follows Marco, a shy teen who joins a lifeguard training course and develops a heartfelt connection with his classmate, Xavier. As they train together, Marco’s confidence grows, and a bond blossoms between them—challenging both to confront their identities, fears, and feelings. This emotionally rich queer narrative explores themes of friendship, identity, and vulnerability, all set against the backdrop of aquatic training.

Job Responsibilities
• Portray emotionally layered characters in a character-driven short film
• Participate in water-based scenes including CPR and in-water drills
• Collaborate with cast and crew during swim training and rehearsals
• Embrace physicality in performance, including scenes in swimwear and shirtless appearances
• Comfortably engage in scenes exploring queer themes and a brief, intimate kiss

Requirements
• Must be confident swimmers and provide a swim test video or verified proof of swim training
• Must be able to portray ages 16–18 (actors must be 18+)
• Comfortable performing in swimwear and shirtless as part of character portrayal
• Strong emotional range and ability to communicate internal conflict
• Open to talent of all ethnicities

Compensation
• Principal Role: $249.66 per 8-hour shoot day (+ fringes + HST if applicable) or $445 flat (TBD)
• Actor Role: $209.60 per 8-hour shoot day (+ fringes + HST if applicable) or $445 flat (TBD)
• Fitting (if required): $36.00/hour for a minimum of 2 hours (+ fringes + HST if applicable)
• Union paid based on ACTRA Tier 3 LBG rates

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

 

Original Series Title: "THE EIGHTH DOOR"

Genre: Psychological Thriller / Supernatural Drama
Episodes: 8
Format: 1-hour episodes
Tone: Dark, intense, binge-worthy
Target Platform: Netflix / Streaming

In a small, ultra-modern town with a dark past, a young psychiatrist returns home to investigate the mysterious death of her twin brother — only to discover a secret clinical program testing memory manipulation. As she descends into her own trauma, she unlocks the terrifying existence of an eighth mental door — a state of consciousness no one is meant to access. Each episode unveils deeper conspiracies as she’s hunted by both external enemies and her own mind.

Themes: Identity, memory, grief, reality vs. perception
Hook: Think Black Mirror meets Sharp Objects with a splash of Inception and Behind Her Eyes. JOB POSTINGS FOR "THE EIGHTH DOOR"
Below is a full list of roles needed from pre-production through distribution and marketing.

SECTION A: DEVELOPMENT & PRE-PRODUCTION ROLES


1. Showrunner / Series Creator

  • Type: Creative Leadership

  • Gender: Any

  • Description: Oversees the entire creative vision of the show from script to screen. Manages writers' room, creative direction, tone, and final story arcs.

  • Skills:

    • Mastery of episodic storytelling

    • Leadership & collaboration

    • Experience in series showrunning

  • Requirements:

    • At least 1 credited series as showrunner or head writer

    • Portfolio of past scripts

    • Availability for full production lifecycle


2. Series Writers (Staff Writers / Story Editors)

  • Type: Writing

  • Gender: Any

  • Description: Collaborate in the writers' room to shape dialogue, character arcs, and plot for each episode.

  • Skills:

    • Excellent pacing and dialogue

    • Collaborative brainstorming

    • Knowledge of Netflix-style pacing

  • Requirements:

    • Submit 1-2 sample scripts

    • Must be fluent in Final Draft or equivalent

    • Previous TV writing experience preferred


3. Casting Director

  • Type: Pre-Production Casting

  • Gender: Any

  • Description: Responsible for casting lead and supporting roles. Works closely with the director and producer.

  • Skills:

    • Strong talent network

    • Negotiation & deal-making

    • Script breakdown & character profiling

  • Requirements:

    • Experience with TV/streaming casting

    • Must be union-compliant

    • 3+ years in casting preferred


4. Line Producer

  • Type: Budgeting / Scheduling

  • Gender: Any

  • Description: Manages day-to-day operations, budgets, scheduling, and resources during production.

  • Skills:

    • Production budgeting (Movie Magic Budgeting, etc.)

    • Staff supervision

    • Logistics & problem-solving

  • Requirements:

    • Prior experience as Line Producer

    • Strong references

    • Must be available for 6+ months


5. Production Designer

  • Type: Art Department

  • Gender: Any

  • Description: Leads the overall visual aesthetic, including sets, colors, props, and environments.

  • Skills:

    • Set and mood board creation

    • Scene-by-scene design matching tone

    • Collaboration with DP and director

  • Requirements:

    • Portfolio of work

    • Experience in psychological thrillers preferred

  • SECTION B: PRODUCTION ROLES


    6. Director (Pilot + Lead Director)

    • Type: Creative Leadership

    • Gender: Any

    • Description: Directs key episodes and sets the tone for the series' visual and emotional language.

    • Skills:

      • Shot design and actor direction

      • Performance and emotional nuance

      • Team leadership on set

    • Requirements:

      • Must have directed at least 1 distributed TV series or indie film

      • Showreel required


    7. Director of Photography (DP)

    • Type: Camera/Visuals

    • Gender: Any

    • Description: Oversees camera work, lighting, and visual tone. Works closely with Director and Production Designer.

    • Skills:

      • Camera systems (RED, Arri, Sony)

      • Lighting composition

      • Visual storytelling

    • Requirements:

      • Strong cinematography reel

      • Prior streaming/TV experience preferred


    8. Gaffer / Lighting Technician

    • Type: Technical

    • Gender: Any

    • Description: Leads lighting setup and team. Supports DP in mood creation.

    • Skills:

      • Light rigging and safety

      • DMX lighting systems

    • Requirements:

      • Previous on-set experience

      • Availability for full shoot window


    9. Sound Mixer (On-Set)

    • Type: Audio

    • Gender: Any

    • Description: Captures high-quality audio during filming. Manages boom op and mics.

    • Skills:

      • Field recording

      • Dialogue isolation

    • Requirements:

      • Equipment provided preferred

      • Experience with multi-cam TV


    10. Script Supervisor

    • Type: Continuity

    • Gender: Any

    • Description: Tracks all script-related changes and continuity on set.

    • Skills:

      • Detail tracking

      • Real-time script annotation

    • Requirements:

      • Prior work on set

      • Excellent attention to continuity


    11. Assistant Director (AD)

    • Type: Scheduling / Set Management

    • Gender: Any

    • Description: Manages set logistics, call times, crew coordination.

    • Skills:

      • Efficient coordination

      • Commanding leadership

    • Requirements:

      • Must have worked as 1st or 2nd AD on similar productions

    • SECTION C: POST-PRODUCTION ROLES


      12. Editor (Series)

      • Type: Post Production

      • Gender: Any

      • Description: Edits raw footage into finished episodes. Works with director and showrunner.

      • Skills:

        • Narrative pacing

        • Adobe Premiere / DaVinci / Avid

      • Requirements:

        • Must provide past reel of narrative work

        • TV/streaming experience preferred


      13. Sound Designer

      • Type: Audio / Post

      • Gender: Any

      • Description: Designs ambient sound, mood, and effects for each scene.

      • Skills:

        • Foley

        • Atmosphere layering

      • Requirements:

        • Past work in thrillers/sci-fi preferred

        • Deliver 5.1 mix capability


      14. Colorist

      • Type: Post Production

      • Gender: Any

      • Description: Color grades final cut of each episode to match mood and tone.

      • Skills:

        • DaVinci Resolve

        • Color theory & visual mood

      • Requirements:

        • Experience in dark-toned series or features

        • Showreel required

        • SECTION D: MARKETING / DISTRIBUTION


          15. Publicist / PR Coordinator

          • Type: Marketing

          • Gender: Any

          • Description: Handles press releases, social buzz, and public-facing content.

          • Skills:

            • Media pitching

            • Crisis PR readiness

          • Requirements:

            • Must have streaming or film/TV marketing experience


          16. Social Media Manager

          • Type: Digital

          • Gender: Any

          • Description: Creates teasers, behind-the-scenes, manages Instagram/TikTok/X presence.

          • Skills:

            • Adobe Creative Suite

            • Trend tracking

          • Requirements:

            • Past campaigns in entertainment required


          17. Distribution Manager / Coordinator

          • Type: Business & Legal

          • Gender: Any

          • Description: Manages licensing, Netflix compliance, and platform delivery.

          • Skills:

            • Legal paperwork

            • Platform spec compliance

          • Requirements:

            • Netflix delivery spec knowledge

            • Proven credits in streaming distribution

            • CUSTOM CASTING CALLS FOR “THE EIGHTH DOOR”
              Production Company: Glassline Pictures
              Project Title: The Eighth Door
              Type of Production: TV & Video – 8-Episode Psychological Thriller
              Platform: Targeting Netflix
              Location: United States (Atlanta-based production)
              Union Status: SAG-AFTRA
              Rate: Paid (Rates vary by role; see below)
              Shooting Schedule: February – May 2026

              SERIES PREMISE
              A young psychiatrist returns to her seemingly perfect hometown to investigate her twin brother’s mysterious death. What she uncovers is a secretive memory-manipulation clinic and an ancient psychological phenomenon called The Eighth Door — a level of consciousness never meant to be opened. Reality bends, identities shift, and no one is who they seem in this mind-bending thriller.

              CASTING BREAKDOWNS + APPLICATION INFO
              ROLE 1: Dr. Lyra Vance (Lead)
              Gender: Female

              Age Range: 28–35

              Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities

              Description: A brilliant, emotionally closed-off psychiatrist with a history of childhood trauma. She is skeptical, fiercely intelligent, and haunted by her twin brother’s mysterious death. Lyra is a woman who hides deep instability beneath controlled precision.

              Character Arc: Starts grounded and logical, but slowly unravels psychologically as she questions reality, identity, and her own memories.

              Required Skills: Strong dramatic range, subtle emotional shifts, must carry complex psychological scenes.

              Rate: $2,000/day (8–10 shoot days across season)

              Union Status: SAG-AFTRA preferred

              ROLE 2: Dorian Vance (Lead / Flashback & Vision Role)
              Gender: Male

              Age Range: 28–35

              Ethnicity: Same or similar to Lyra

              Description: Lyra’s deceased twin brother. Charismatic, impulsive, and philosophical. Appears in flashbacks and hallucinations, representing both her guilt and the mystery of the town’s secrets.

              Character Arc: His presence grows more sinister and surreal throughout the series, blurring the line between memory and manipulation.

              Required Skills: Dual-tone performance — warm and unsettling. Ideal for actors with experience in layered or symbolic roles.

              Rate: $1,800/day (6–8 days total)

              Union Status: SAG-AFTRA preferred

              ROLE 3: Dr. Eamon Rusk (Supporting – Antagonist)
              Gender: Male

              Age Range: 45–60

              Ethnicity: Open to all

              Description: The lead psychiatrist at the experimental memory clinic. Calm, elegant, and unnervingly composed. Speaks like a philosopher, hides like a predator.

              Character Arc: Beneath his tranquil exterior lies obsession and ambition. He sees Lyra as both threat and test subject.

              Required Skills: Strong stage or screen presence. Ability to blend charm with cold menace.

              Rate: $1,200/day (5–6 shoot days)

              ROLE 4: Mina Ellery (Supporting – Best Friend / Hacker)
              Gender: Female

              Age Range: 25–32

              Ethnicity: Open (BIPOC strongly encouraged)

              Description: Lyra’s childhood best friend, now a conspiracy theorist and dark web coder. Sardonic, street-smart, emotionally loyal but unfiltered.

              Character Arc: Comic relief meets emotional tether. As Lyra falls deeper into the psychological abyss, Mina pulls her back — until she too is pulled in.

              Required Skills: Comedic timing + dramatic range. Comfort with technical dialogue.

              Rate: $1,000/day (5–7 shoot days)

              ROLE 5: Ezra Kellan (Supporting – Clinic Patient)
              Gender: Male

              Age Range: 30–40

              Ethnicity: Open

              Description: A mysterious patient who knows more than he should. Distant, cryptic, emotionally fractured. He appears throughout the series as a potential ally or a figment of Lyra’s psyche.

              Character Arc: Symbolizes the broken mind and the risk of opening "the eighth door."

              Required Skills: Emotionally expressive, subtle physical acting, strong with abstract dialogue.

              Rate: $1,000/day (4–5 shoot days)

              HOW TO APPLY (All Roles)
              Send the following to: [email protected]
              Subject Line: [Role Name] – The Eighth Door

              Full name

              Resume / CV

              Reel or 1-minute monologue (YouTube or Vimeo link preferred)

              2 Headshots (standard + character look)

              Union Status

              Availability (Feb–May 2026)

 

 

Dirt Bike Riders for Streetwear Commercial

Job Description
A major sneaker and streetwear brand is seeking real dirt bike riders for a high-energy commercial shoot. This casting call is for African American, Black, and Hispanic men and women who can bring authenticity, skill, and street culture vibes to the screen. This opportunity is ideal for riders with charisma, confidence, and a passion for performance and urban fashion.

Job Responsibilities

  • Ride and perform on-camera with confidence and style

  • Showcase dirt bike handling in a controlled, cinematic environment

  • Work closely with a commercial production team and take direction

  • Represent urban culture and streetwear lifestyle in an authentic way

Requirements

  • Must be African American, Black, or Hispanic

  • Must be between ages 18–25

  • Experienced dirt bike rider with strong on-camera presence

  • Must be based in or able to work as a local in Los Angeles

Compensation

  • $250–$500 for 10 hours

  • Work date is scheduled; call time TBD

  • Commercial for a major retail brand

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On-Camera Talent for Short Film

Job Description
A short-form film production is seeking charismatic and creative on-camera talent from Blackpool. This is a unique opportunity to shine a spotlight on the real voices and personalities of the city, in a bold and vibrant 90-second film. If you’re an expressive performer ready to celebrate everything that makes your hometown extraordinary, this is your chance to be seen and heard.

Job Responsibilities

  • Deliver a memorable on-camera presence for a short film project

  • Represent Blackpool in an authentic and spirited manner

  • Work collaboratively with a production team to convey a clear message

  • Bring personality, creativity, and energy to a fast-paced filming session

Requirements

  • Must be a resident of Blackpool

  • Open to actors, dancers, musicians, spoken word artists, boxers, or any performance-driven individuals

  • Comfortable being filmed and able to express yourself confidently on camera

  • Submit a recent photo or short video introducing yourself

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity (details provided upon selection)

  • Gain exposure through a highly visible, socially conscious campaign

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Hispanic Female Actor for Principal Role in Feature Film

Job Description
An upcoming feature film is casting for a principal role in an emotionally charged story centered on psychological suspense and deception. The film explores the life of a reclusive heir manipulated by scammers—unaware he’s orchestrating a darker twist of his own. The role calls for a fluent Spanish-speaking Hispanic woman with rich emotional depth and strong screen presence.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a warm yet stoic caregiver with emotional restraint

  • Collaborate with directors to bring subtle, layered expressions to the screen

  • Embody a character who silently observes and supports the protagonist’s journey

  • Be available for approximately 5 shooting days

Requirements

  • Female, 65–75 years old

  • Hispanic (Argentinian, Paraguayan, Peruvian, or Chilean descent)

  • Must speak fluent Spanish

  • Strong ability to express emotion through presence and nuance with limited dialogue

  • Non-union talent only

Compensation

  • $600/day, up to 12 hours

  • Filming takes place in Metro Vancouver (Out of Zone)

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Hispanic Male Actor for Principal Role in Feature Film

Job Description
A gripping feature film is casting a major role in a psychological thriller filled with suspense, deception, and emotional unraveling. The story follows a calculated heir manipulated by scammers—only for the con to backfire. This pivotal role offers a deep, dramatic arc for a seasoned actor to showcase charisma, complexity, and vulnerability on screen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a sophisticated and elegant life coach hiding personal turmoil

  • Perform emotionally layered scenes, including a staged police sting

  • Bring authenticity and nuance to a character whose facade begins to crack

  • Collaborate with the director and cast across multiple shooting days

Requirements

  • Male, 45–60 years old

  • Hispanic (Argentinian descent strongly preferred)

  • Must demonstrate both charisma and emotional vulnerability

  • Strong experience with dramatic roles and character development

  • Non-union talent only

Compensation

  • $600/day, up to 12 hours

  • Shooting location: Metro Vancouver (Out of Zone)

  • Large principal role with multiple shoot days

SAG-AFTRA Male Actors for Commercial

Job Description
A major commercial opportunity is now casting professional male SAG-AFTRA actors for an upcoming production featuring a leading soap brand and a top national retail store. This is a high-profile commercial shoot calling for talent with presence, versatility, and confidence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in a commercial spot for a major consumer brand

  • Take direction well and adapt to on-set needs

  • Represent the brand with authenticity and professionalism

  • Be available for scheduled shoot dates and potential prep

Requirements

  • SAG-AFTRA status required

  • Male actors, ages 30–60

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • Must be local to Los Angeles or able to work as a local hire

  • Available for both scheduled shoot dates

Compensation

  • $822.30 per 8-hour day, based on SAG-AFTRA commercial rate

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