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Background Actors for Feature Film

Job Description
A low-budget feature film is casting background actors and extras for upcoming shoot days in the Houston and Sugar Land, TX areas. This paid extra job is looking for dependable talent with full-day availability who can portray high school students in school-day scenes and a Halloween party sequence. If you’re reliable, comfortable working indoors and outdoors, and can provide your own wardrobe for the scene, this is a great background acting opportunity to build on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as background talent in high school and party scenes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes

• Arrive camera-ready with appropriate wardrobe and any required props

• Remain available for the full shoot day with no schedule conflicts

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 15+

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be able to portray a high school student

• Full-day availability required (no time conflicts)

• Houston-area scenes: must have your own school-appropriate outfit; backpack and school props preferred

• Sugar Land-area scenes: must have your own Halloween costume

• Comfortable filming indoors and outdoors

Compensation

• $50 flat rate (paid)

Tech Photoshoot Casting Real People to Portray Computer and IT Professionals

Job Description
A paid tech photoshoot is seeking everyday people to portray computer technicians and IT professionals for a professional image library shoot. This is a great opportunity for new talent—no modeling or acting experience is required. The production is looking for a diverse mix of men and women with all body types and abilities, ages 35–65, who can look natural and confident on camera in a workplace setting. If you have real experience working with computers or in IT, that’s a big plus.

Filming will take place near Houston, Texas, and selected talent will work one shoot day during the scheduled production window. Some roles may be eligible for additional pay if final images are used.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a tech employee (computer technician/IT professional) in a staged workplace environment

• Take simple direction for natural posing, expressions, and realistic on-the-job actions

• Arrive prepared and professional for a full-day photoshoot

• Work comfortably with a crew in a studio/location shoot setting

Requirements

• Ages 35–65

• Open to all genders, ethnicities, body types, and abilities

• Must be a local hire in the Houston, TX area (no travel provided)

• Comfortable being photographed for a commercial image library

• Not required to be a professional actor or model

• Bonus: real experience in computers, IT, or technical work

Compensation

• $500 for the shoot day

• Additional $500 if photos are used (potential total $1,000)

• One-day booking within the shoot window (exact day provided upon selection)

Hospital Commercial Extra Role

Job Description
A hospital commercial is seeking a male actor to appear as an extra in an upcoming shoot. This is a one-day opportunity for someone who can bring professionalism and natural presence to a commercial production setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as an extra in a hospital commercial scene

• Follow on-set directions from the director and production team

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality throughout the shoot

• Be available for a full day of filming as scheduled

Requirements

• Male, Caucasian, ages 30–50

• Must be available for early morning call time

• Reliable transportation to the set location

• Comfortable performing in a professional medical environment

• Non-union talent only

Compensation

• $150 for up to 8 hours of work