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Kids Extras (Schoolyard Scene)

Job Description
A docu-film is casting kids to appear as background extras in a schoolyard scene filming in Savannah, Georgia. This is a quick, paid shoot looking for children who can take simple direction and look natural on camera in a period setting. Production will be pulling costumes, so accurate kid sizing is important. This is a local hire only—no travel or lodging provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a student in a schoolyard background scene

• Follow direction for simple movement, reactions, and continuity

• Arrive on time and remain attentive during filming

• Work with wardrobe/costumes for a period-appropriate look

Requirements

• Kids ages 8–12

• Must be local to Savannah, GA (no travel or lodging provided)

• Parent/guardian must be available for communication and supervision

• Must provide recent photos and accurate sizing details

• Reliable transportation to and from set

Compensation

• $100/day

Stand-In (Caucasian Female, Red/Reddish Hair)

Job Description
A television production is casting a Caucasian female stand-in to work on set in the Chicago area. This paid stand-in role is for someone with red or reddish hair and a slim to medium build who can match an actor’s general look. As a stand-in, you’ll be used for lighting, camera blocking, and setup before the principal actor steps in—so being patient, professional, and comfortable taking technical direction is key.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for an actor during lighting setups and camera blocking

• Follow direction from the crew for marks, timing, and positioning

• Maintain continuity in posture and movement while scenes are prepped

• Remain focused and available on set for repeated technical adjustments

Requirements

• Caucasian female, ages 20s–40s

• Red or reddish hair

• Slim to medium build

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states to IL

• Comfortable working closely with the crew in a technical stand-in role

• Must provide a current color photo showing your current look (no headshots, no sunglasses, no hats, no cropped head/hair)

• Prior stand-in or extra experience helpful but not required

Compensation

• Paid stand-in role (rate provided if selected)

Firefighter (Male Background Extra)

Job Description
A television production is casting male background actors to portray firefighters in an upcoming scene. This paid background extra role is seeking talent with a clean, uniform-ready look who can follow direction and appear authentic on camera in a professional firehouse environment. Production is only considering local hires in the Chicago area and nearby border states that touch Illinois, and they are prioritizing new faces who have not worked on the show recently.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a TV scene as background talent

• Follow direction for blocking, placement, and continuity

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready appearance on set

• Be comfortable wearing firefighter-related wardrobe as assigned by production

Requirements

• Male, ages 30s–50s

• African American, Asian, Indian, or Latino

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states to IL

• Must provide a current color photo that accurately shows your current facial hair/hair

• Photo rules: no headshots, no comp cards, no sunglasses, no hats, no cropped heads/hair

• Do not apply if you worked on this production within the last week

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate provided if selected)

Chicago-Area Extras (Cars, Pedestrians, Medics, Looky-Loos)

Job Description
A television production is casting local Chicago-area background talent for multiple extra roles, including people with cars, pedestrians, clean-shaven men with short hair to portray medics, and general “looky-loos” who can react naturally on camera. This paid background acting opportunity is open to all ethnicities and a wide age range. If you have a vehicle that fits the guidelines, you may be featured driving or parked on camera, but you can also be considered without a car.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a background extra in street and public scene setups

• For drivers: bring your vehicle and follow direction for staging and movement

• For pedestrians/looky-loos: provide natural reactions and realistic background action

• For medic roles: appear professional and uniform-ready as directed

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Male and female, all ethnicities, ages 20s–70s

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois

• Do not apply if you worked on this production within the last week

• If submitting with a car: vehicle must be any color except red, black, or white

• Must provide a current color photo showing your current look (no headshots, no sunglasses, no hats, no cropped head/hair)

• Must provide full clothing sizes (production requires accurate sizing)

• For medics: clean-shaven men with short hair

Compensation

• Paid background roles (rate provided if selected)

Bar Patron (Male Background Extra)

Job Description
A television production is casting male background actors to portray bar patrons hanging out at a bar scene. This paid background extra opportunity is seeking talent with a natural, everyday look who can bring relaxed “barfly” energy on camera. Production is only considering local hires in the Chicago area and nearby border states that touch Illinois, and they are prioritizing new faces who haven’t worked recently on this show.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bar patron in a casual bar hangout scene

• Follow direction for background action, placement, and continuity

• Maintain a natural, camera-ready appearance throughout filming

• Remain professional on set and available for the full workday

Requirements

• Male, ages 30s–40s

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states to IL

• Must provide a current color photo showing your current facial hair (if any)

• Photo rules: no headshots, no old pics, no sunglasses, no hats, no cropped heads/hair

• Do not apply if you worked on this production within the last week

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate provided if selected)

Little League Baseball Teams + Coaches + Families (Background Roles)

Job Description
A production filming near Wilmington, North Carolina is casting real Little League baseball teams for an upcoming scene. They’re looking for 1–2 teams of different sizes with true Little League (Majors) experience, plus potential coaches and family crowd to fill out the stands. This is a paid background opportunity for youth athletes and supporting community members who can bring authentic baseball energy on camera. Teams must be within reasonable driving distance of Wilmington and able to work as local hires.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in on-camera baseball scenes as a real Little League team

• Follow direction from the production team for gameplay beats and staging

• Maintain continuity across takes (positions, actions, reactions)

• For coaches: support the scene as an on-camera coach presence

• For families: portray a lively crowd with natural cheering and reactions

Requirements

• Little League Baseball Teams: Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 9–12

• Teams must have Little League (Majors) level experience

• Seeking 1–2 teams of different sizes

• Coaches: Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 18+ (real team coaches preferred if requested)

• Families/Crowd: Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 8+

• Must be able to provide your own wardrobe based on production guidelines or attend a fitting if needed

• Must be within driving distance (local hire; no travel provided)

Compensation

• Guaranteed $96 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

Handsome Featured Dad (30s) + Family & Friends Background

Job Description
An independent film is casting a handsome featured dad (male, 30s) plus additional family and friends background talent for a lively, family celebration scene. This paid background acting opportunity will portray an authentic Liberian/West African family gathering in a warm, modern suburban home setting. Production is looking for people who can naturally fit the cultural vibe and ideally already own wardrobe that matches the scene’s style. This is a local hire in the Atlanta area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured dad or background family/friends in a home celebration scene

• Bring natural, believable energy—laughing, mingling, and reacting authentically

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

• Arrive camera-ready in wardrobe that matches the requested look and cultural setting

Requirements

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

• Featured Dad: Male in his 30s, clean-cut, attractive, confident on camera

• Family & Friends BG: Adults who can authentically represent a Liberian/West African family vibe

• Must be comfortable on camera with strong presence and natural performance

• Must bring your own wardrobe that matches the scene’s style (required)

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

Compensation

• $125 for up to 8 hours

Healthcare Commercial Extras (Non-Union)

Job Description
A non-union healthcare commercial is casting background extras in Austin, Texas. This paid commercial extra opportunity is open to adults ages 20s–50s+ of all ethnicities. Most talent will be booked for one day only, making it a great option for local performers looking to book commercial background work and gain on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a background extra in a healthcare-themed commercial scene

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and natural actions on camera

• Maintain continuity and a professional, camera-ready presence

• Arrive on time and remain available for the full workday

Requirements

• Adults ages 20s–50s+

• All ethnicities welcome

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

• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable on set

• Available for at least one day during the production window

Compensation

• $250/day

• Most bookings are for one day only

Dad Role (Dinner Dance Commercial)

Job Description
A paid commercial is casting a Caucasian male to play a warm, well-meaning dad in a “dinner dance” spot. This on-camera role is looking for someone with friendly comedic charm and a slightly awkward, lovable energy—think supportive family dad who jumps into the moment with genuine enthusiasm. Dance experience is helpful, but not required, as long as you’re comfortable learning simple choreography. This is a local hire in Miami (no travel).

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a playful, supportive dad in a family-focused commercial scene

• Perform simple choreography and follow movement direction on set

• Deliver natural, expressive reactions with light comedic timing

• Maintain continuity, energy, and a camera-ready look throughout filming

Requirements

• Caucasian male, ages 25–30 (approx.)

• Must be local to the Miami area (no travel provided)

• Comfortable with simple choreography; dance experience is a plus

• Warm, approachable, expressive presence with subtle comedic charm

• Clean, polished, relatable look

• Comfortable wearing colorful, modern, aspirational home-casual wardrobe

• Must be available for both scheduled shoot days (dates provided by production)

Compensation

• $500–$2,000 (session fee range)

• Paid commercial role

• No travel provided (local hire only)

Child Role (Featured Background)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting child talent for a featured background role in an on-camera reenactment scene. This paid opportunity is for young performers who can follow direction well and appear naturally on camera. Talent will be featured walking through a mall environment as part of surveillance-style footage.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a featured child in a mall/surveillance-style scene

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Remain calm, focused, and professional while filming

• Work cooperatively with the production team on set

Requirements

• Black male, ages 8–10

• Able to follow simple directions and stay engaged on set

• Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian as required

• Reliable and available for the scheduled shoot time

Compensation

• $100/day

Townspeople With Cars (Background Role)

Job Description
A production is seeking men and women to portray townspeople with their personal vehicles for a paid on-camera background opportunity. This role is perfect for talent who can bring natural, everyday energy to a scene while featuring their car on camera. Vehicles must meet specific color requirements, and you should be ready to provide accurate vehicle details.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a townsperson in a background scene with your personal vehicle

• Drive, park, or stage your car on camera as directed by production

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

• Arrive camera-ready and remain professional throughout the workday

Requirements

• Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 18+

• Must have a vehicle that is NOT red, black, or white

• Must be comfortable having your vehicle used on camera

• Able to provide the year, color, make, and model of your car

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• Guaranteed $96 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Additional $35 car bump

Mall Security Officer (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a Mall Security Officer for a featured on-camera scene. This paid role is a great fit for talent who can portray a professional, observant security presence and react naturally while assisting law enforcement. You’ll appear on camera as the person who shows footage to police, so a grounded, believable performance is important.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a mall security officer in a true crime reenactment scene

• Show or reference surveillance footage to law enforcement on camera

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready look throughout filming

Requirements

• Male

• Comfortable portraying a security professional on camera

• Able to take direction and remain consistent across takes

• Reliable, punctual, and professional on set

Compensation

• $75/day