Casting Call – Anthology Series by Malik Pollard

Job Description
A non-union short film titled Finding Happiness is casting actors for lead and supporting roles. The story follows Emily Wilson, a student who transfers to a new school after experiencing a tragic loss in her family. As she adjusts to her new environment, she encounters new friendships, social conflicts, and unexpected romance that challenge her understanding of life and relationships.

The film will be shot in multiple Pennsylvania locations, including Allentown, Philadelphia, Lahaska, and Hatfield. Production will take place across several filming days in late May and early June.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a narrative short film production.

• Collaborate with the director and cast to portray emotionally driven characters.

• Participate in scheduled filming days and rehearsals if required.

• Deliver natural and engaging performances suited for a coming-of-age drama.

• Work professionally with the production team throughout filming.

Roles

James Jackson (Lead) – Caucasian Male
College senior and football player. Confident and athletic, James initially prioritizes sports above everything until his relationship with Emily begins to change his perspective on life.

Mark Matthews (Supporting) – Caucasian Male
College junior and one of Emily’s close friends. Confident, stylish, and in a relationship with Alex. Actors must be comfortable portraying a character in a same-sex relationship.

Alex Anderson (Supporting) – Caucasian Male
Another of Emily’s best friends. A grounded college junior who is in a relationship with Mark. Actors must be comfortable portraying a character in a same-sex relationship.

Shannon Carter (Supporting) – Blonde Caucasian Female
The popular “Queen Bee” of the school. A stylish college senior who is dating James and embodies the typical mean-girl persona.

Requirements

• Actors ideally in their late 20s who can portray college-aged characters.

• Strong acting ability and ability to work in a collaborative film environment.

• Availability for filming between May 26 and June 10 depending on role.

• Comfortable performing dramatic scenes within a coming-of-age story.

Compensation

• Lead and supporting roles are paid.

• IMDb credit.

• Meals provided on set.

• Footage for actor reels.

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking bilingual young girls for a paid principal role in an upcoming commercial filming in Round Rock, Texas. Casting directors are looking for confident child performers who are comfortable appearing in a leading role on camera. This project offers a professional opportunity for young talent to participate in a commercial production scheduled to film in mid-April.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a commercial production as a principal role.

• Follow direction from the director and production team during filming.

• Deliver natural and engaging on-camera performance.

• Participate in filming scenes as required for the commercial production.

• Work collaboratively with cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• Girls aged 8–14 years old.

• Must be bilingual.

• Comfortable performing in a principal role.

• Must be available for filming in mid-April.

• Parent or guardian must submit application information.

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity.

• Professional on-set production experience.

Child Actor for Morning Routine Scene

Job Description
A pharmaceutical print campaign focused on migraine awareness is casting a child actor to appear in a morning routine scene. The production is seeking a young performer who can naturally portray a child interacting with a parent in lifestyle photography.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a morning routine scene alongside an adult actor

• Follow direction from the production team during photography

• Deliver natural reactions suitable for a family lifestyle scene

• Help create an authentic home environment for the campaign

Requirements

• Male child actor ages 8–10

• Open to all ethnicities

• Comfortable appearing on camera with adult performers

• Able to follow simple direction on set

Compensation

• $250 for the shoot

Job Description
Casting talent for Pool Envy, a six-episode comedic social media campaign centered around suburban “pool envy.” This playful and character-driven digital series will feature a self-aware comedic tone with light fourth-wall breaks. The project will be filmed in the San Antonio, Texas area and will be used for organic social media content and paid digital advertising across company platforms.

The production team is seeking performers with strong comedic instincts and improvisation skills. Scripts will be provided, but actors should be comfortable adding natural improvisation and comedic reactions on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in scripted and improvised comedic scenes for a digital campaign.

• Collaborate with the director and creative team to bring characters to life.

• Deliver natural, comedic performances suitable for social media content.

• Participate in filming for digital marketing and promotional materials.

• Follow direction while maintaining strong on-camera presence and comedic timing.

Roles

Dan (Male, 30–55)
Lovable but stubborn suburban dad who tries to solve problems with misplaced confidence. Must be comfortable appearing in swimwear for pool scenes.

Susan (Female, 30–55)
Sharp and grounded partner with subtle comedic timing and dry wit. Must be comfortable appearing in swimwear.

Dillon (Male, 10–14)
Older son who is observant, slightly skeptical, and delivers natural reactions.

Sam (Male, 6–10)
Younger son who is innocent, sincere, and expressive with natural reactions.

Pool Envy Guy (Male, 26–45)
Charismatic comedic narrator who breaks the fourth wall and addresses the camera directly. Strong improvisation skills required. Must be comfortable appearing in swimwear.

Supporting Roles

• Grandma (Female, 60+)

• Neighbor (Male, 35–55)

• Grandson (Male, 4–5)

Requirements

• Strong comedic acting ability.

• Experience with improvisation preferred.

• Comfortable performing in a collaborative, fast-paced production environment.

• Ability to follow scripts while incorporating natural comedic reactions.

• Must be able to work locally in the San Antonio, Texas area.

• Some roles require comfort appearing in swimwear for pool scenes.

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity (rate commensurate with experience).

• Estimated shoot time of 2–3 days depending on role.

• Opportunity to appear in a branded social media campaign with digital distribution.

Male Extras for Outdoor Celebration Scene

Job Description
A pharmaceutical print campaign is seeking male background extras to appear in an outdoor celebration scene. The production is looking for individuals who can naturally portray everyday social moments during a lifestyle shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra in a celebration scene

• Follow direction from the production and photography team

• Maintain natural presence during the shoot

• Help create an authentic environment for the campaign

Requirements

• Male talent ages 25–30

• Healthy build

• Comfortable appearing in lifestyle photography

• Reliable and able to follow direction

Compensation

• $250 for the shoot

Job Description
A production team is casting performers for a short play titled Safe Places: An Odyssey of Therapy as part of the New York Theater Festival Summer Fest. This non-union production will feature a 30-minute absurdist comedy exploring the complexities of family life, therapy, and personal growth. Selected actors will participate in rehearsals and live performances as part of the theater festival, with opportunities to be seen by scouts and industry professionals attending the event.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a live theatrical production as part of the New York Theater Festival Summer Fest.

• Rehearse with the production team to prepare for scheduled performances.

• Interpret and perform comedic and character-driven material in a stage environment.

• Collaborate with the director and cast to bring the script and characters to life.

• Deliver engaging performances in front of live festival audiences.

Role Available

• Dr. Kolt / Luna – Ages 30–50. A slow-speaking, unnervingly calm therapist whose behavior blurs the line between deep spiritual awareness and uncomfortable impropriety. The character communicates heavily through physical proximity and subtle physical actions. Requires strong physical comedy skills and the ability to portray contrasting emotional states, including calm stillness and sudden hysteria. The role also doubles as Luna, David’s young daughter.

Requirements

• Actors aged 30–50.

• Strong comedic timing and physical performance ability.

• Comfortable performing in a stage production environment.

• Ability to portray multiple emotional tones and physical performance styles.

• Availability for rehearsals and performances during the festival schedule.

Compensation

• Non-union production.

• No monetary compensation.

• Actor profile will be placed in the New York Theater Festival database for scouts and industry professionals.

• Opportunity to perform in front of audiences and industry attendees.

Female Extras for Outdoor Celebration Scene

Job Description
A pharmaceutical print campaign is casting female background extras to appear in an outdoor celebration scene. The production is seeking talent who can help create an authentic and lively environment for lifestyle photography.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra in an outdoor celebration scene

• Follow direction from the production team during the shoot

• Maintain natural reactions and presence during photography

• Support the overall atmosphere of the scene

Requirements

• Female talent ages 25–30

• Healthy build

• Comfortable appearing in lifestyle advertising photography

• Able to follow direction on set

Compensation

• $250 for the shoot

Morning Routine Mom for Pharma Print Campaign

Job Description
A pharmaceutical print campaign about migraine awareness is casting a female actor to portray a mom in a morning routine scene. The production is seeking talent who can represent everyday family life in relatable lifestyle photography.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a mother during a morning routine scene

• Follow direction from the production and photography team

• Deliver natural lifestyle moments suitable for healthcare advertising

• Work alongside other cast members appearing in the scene

Requirements

• Female talent ages 30–40

• Ethnically ambiguous appearance preferred

• Comfortable portraying a parent in lifestyle photography

• Professional and reliable on set

Compensation

• $500 session fee

• $5,000 buyout

• $100 fitting fee

Volunteer Coach for Pharma Print Campaign

Job Description
A healthcare-themed pharmaceutical print campaign is casting a female actor to portray a volunteer coach in a community sports scene. The production is seeking talent who can naturally portray an encouraging, supportive adult participating in a coaching moment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a volunteer coach during a lifestyle sports scene

• Follow direction from the production team during photography

• Deliver natural interactions with other cast members

• Help create authentic community-style scenes for the campaign

Requirements

• Female talent ages 30–40

• Ethnically ambiguous appearance preferred

• Comfortable portraying a coach or mentor figure on camera

• Professional attitude and ability to follow direction

Compensation

• $500 session fee

• $5,000 buyout

• $100 fitting fee

Outdoor Celebration Mom for Pharma Print Campaign

Job Description
A pharmaceutical print campaign focused on migraine awareness is casting a female actor to portray a mom enjoying an outdoor celebration scene. The production is seeking talent who can portray a relatable, everyday parent in a natural lifestyle moment. This opportunity is ideal for performers interested in appearing in a professional healthcare advertising campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a mother participating in an outdoor celebration scene

• Follow direction from the production and creative team during the shoot

• Deliver natural expressions and lifestyle moments for print photography

• Collaborate with other cast members appearing in the scene

Requirements

• Female talent ages 30–40

• Ethnically ambiguous appearance preferred

• Comfortable appearing in lifestyle-focused print advertising

• Able to portray a relatable parent character

Compensation

• $500 session fee

• $5,000 buyout

• $100 fitting fee

Job Description
A live entertainment production company is seeking dynamic performers for upcoming performance contracts. Casting directors are looking for high-energy talent including actors, singers, dancers, musicians, and variety performers who thrive in fast-paced, interactive environments. Selected performers will participate in immersive live entertainment productions designed for audiences in engaging venues and performance spaces.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in live entertainment productions including acting, singing, dancing, musicianship, or variety acts.

• Deliver energetic performances that engage live audiences.

• Participate in rehearsals and production preparations as required.

• Adapt performances for interactive or immersive entertainment environments.

• Collaborate with directors, choreographers, and production teams during performances.

• Maintain a professional attitude and reliability throughout production schedules.

Requirements

• Experience in live performance such as acting, singing, dancing, music performance, or variety entertainment.

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

• Strong improvisation and audience engagement skills.

• Comfortable performing in non-traditional venues such as theme parks, outdoor stages, cruise ships, touring productions, or immersive theater environments.

• Reliable, punctual, and professional.

• Experience in interactive theater, cruise lines, touring productions, or theme park entertainment is a plus.

Compensation

• Weekly pay opportunities.

• Paid performance contracts.

• Opportunities to perform in professional live entertainment productions.

Ariunna Role for True Crime TV Recreation Series

Job Description
A network true crime recreation series is casting a Black female actor to portray the role of Arunna in upcoming scenes filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. Casting directors are seeking talent who can match the hairstyle and general appearance needed for the role while delivering a natural and believable performance for the dramatic reenactment. This is a great opportunity for actors interested in appearing in a professionally produced true crime television series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character Ariunna in a dramatic true crime recreation scene

• Match the hairstyle and general appearance required for the role

• Follow direction from the director and production team during filming

• Deliver natural reactions and performance suitable for reenactment scenes

Requirements

• Black female actor, 20s

• Must be able to match the hairstyle similar to the character reference

• Comfortable appearing on camera in a dramatic recreation series

• Able to follow direction and maintain professionalism on set

Compensation

• $200 for the filming day