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Short Film Casting Call for Extras

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Job Description
Aalto Production is seeking talented and diverse background actors for an upcoming film project. This is a great opportunity to be part of a creative production and gain on-set experience in a professional filming environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as a background extra in various film scenes
  • Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
  • Maintain professionalism on set throughout filming
  • Be punctual and prepared for scheduled shoot times
  • Collaborate with cast and crew to support production needs

Requirements

  • 1 Older Man (Person of Color)
  • 2 Teenage Boys
  • Father & Son Duo
  • 1 Quirky / Eccentric-Looking Man
  • Must be based in or able to work in London
  • Previous acting experience is a plus but not required
  • Ability to follow instructions and adapt to different scenes

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity (rate disclosed upon selection)

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Job Type:
Model
Skills:
Modeling

Job Description

BETH Model Management is holding an open casting call in London to discover the next generation of modeling talent. The opportunity is open to aspiring and emerging models ages 16–25, including those who are completely new to modeling as well as talent currently seeking professional agency representation. The open call gives prospective models an opportunity to meet the BETH London team and be considered for representation.

Job Responsibilities

  • Attend the BETH London open casting call in person
  • Present yourself professionally to the agency’s scouting team
  • Showcase your modeling potential, confidence, and natural presence
  • Follow instructions provided by the BETH London team during the casting
  • Be prepared to discuss your interest in modeling and agency representation

Requirements

  • Models ages 16–25
  • Women: 5’7″–6’0″
  • Men: 6’0″–6’3″
  • New and aspiring models are welcome
  • Models seeking professional representation are encouraged to attend

Compensation

Compensation details  not provided.

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Job Description

Late Night Bite, a psychological horror short film directed by Jacob Baimbridge and produced by Trey Jordan, is casting a male actor ages 20–29 for the role of Chad. Principal photography will take place September 9–13, 2026, in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, with primarily overnight filming. Chad is Mia’s fraternity friend and is characterized as arrogant, entitled, and someone who thinks very highly of himself. The production is looking for an actor who can confidently bring this distinct personality to the character-driven horror story.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the character of Chad in the psychological horror short film
  • Deliver a convincing performance reflecting the character’s arrogant and entitled personality
  • Work collaboratively with the director and fellow cast members
  • Take and implement creative direction during filming
  • Maintain professionalism throughout production
  • Be prepared for primarily overnight shoots

Requirements

  • Male actor, ages 20–29
  • Able to portray Mia’s fraternity friend, Chad
  • Comfortable portraying an arrogant, entitled, highly self-confident personality
  • Must be comfortable with primarily overnight filming

Compensation

Compensation details not provided.

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Job Description

Late Night Bite, a psychological horror short film directed by Jacob Baimbridge and produced by Trey Jordan, is casting a male actor ages 25–35 to portray Trav. Filming will take place in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, with principal photography scheduled for September 9–13, 2026. Trav is Abraham’s coworker, described as a player and a dirtbag who regularly slacks off and cuts corners. His behavior has put him on his boss’s last straw.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the character of Trav in the psychological horror short film
  • Bring Trav’s careless and self-serving personality to the screen
  • Deliver a convincing, character-driven performance
  • Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team
  • Follow creative direction throughout filming
  • Be prepared for primarily overnight shoots

Requirements

  • Male actor, ages 25–35
  • Able to portray Abraham’s coworker, Trav
  • Comfortable portraying a player/dirtbag personality who slacks off and cuts corners
  • Must be comfortable with overnight filming
  • Submit a headshot or recent photo

Compensation

Compensation details not provided.

Job Description

LADbible is seeking a London-based female content creator for an upcoming paid content shoot. The selected creator should be comfortable appearing on camera and able to style herself to look “like a celebrity” as part of the creative concept. The shoot will take place on August 20 and offers a £500 payment. This opportunity is suited to a confident content creator who can bring personality, style, and a strong on-camera presence to the production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera for a LADbible content shoot
  • Dress and style yourself according to the “celebrity” creative concept
  • Perform naturally and confidently in front of the camera
  • Follow creative direction from the production team
  • Collaborate professionally with the crew during filming

Requirements

  • Female content creator
  • Comfortable appearing on camera
  • Able to dress and present herself “like a celebrity”
  • Strong personality and on-camera presence

Compensation

£500

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

Ukairo Casting is seeking a Black or Brown male performer in his mid-20s to early 30s to portray a love interest in an upcoming artist visualiser filming in Southwest London. The production is looking for someone who is confident and natural in front of the camera and has some previous acting experience. The role is required for a paid half-day shoot and does not involve any intimacy. Applicants must already be based in London.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a male love interest in an artist visualiser
  • Perform naturally and confidently on camera
  • Follow creative direction from the director and production team
  • Work effectively with other performers during filming
  • Be available for the required half-day shoot
  • Maintain a professional attitude throughout production

Requirements

  • Black or Brown male talent
  • Mid-20s to early 30s
  • Some acting experience required
  • Confident and comfortable performing on camera
  • Role does not include intimacy

Compensation

Compensation not specified

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Multigenerational Family for Tourism Photo and Video Shoot

Job Description

A tourism project is seeking non-union talent to portray a multigenerational family in Williamsburg, Virginia. The production will capture non-speaking photos and B-roll at accessible attractions, including an archaeology center and art museums. Casting is open to mixed-race and open-ethnicity families, including parents, children, grandparents, and other relatives. The production is also interested in including a younger wheelchair user to highlight accessible tourism experiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray members of a multigenerational family for tourism content
• Participate in professional photography and B-roll filming
• Visit designated tourism attractions during the production
• Follow direction from the creative and production teams
• Perform naturally in non-speaking lifestyle scenes
• Participate in a full-day shoot

Requirements

• Non-union talent
• Mixed-race and open-ethnicity families encouraged
• Parents approximately ages 30–40
• Two to three children approximately ages 7–16
• Grandparents or additional relatives, such as an aunt or uncle
• Couples and family groups may be considered
• Younger wheelchair users are encouraged to be considered for accessible tourism scenes
• Must be able to work in Williamsburg, Virginia

Compensation

• $1,400 for an extended family consisting of parents, 2–3 children, and 2 additional family members
• $800 for a family consisting of parents and 2–3 children
• $600 for a couple
• Rates are for a full-day booking and usage, less applicable fees

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

1950s Period Drama Casting Call for Female Maids

Job Description

A 1950s period production is seeking two Caucasian female actors to portray maids. This background casting opportunity calls for performers with a natural, period-appropriate appearance who can authentically fit the production’s 1950s setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a maid in a 1950s period production
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain a natural, period-appropriate appearance
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting
• Perform professionally throughout filming

Requirements

• Caucasian female
• Ages 34–37
• Bust measurement approximately 27–30 inches
• Shoulder-length natural hair
• No dyed hair, fake nails, fake eyelashes, or obvious cosmetic fillers
• Must meet the production’s 1950s period look
• Must not have previously worked on Scott and Friends
• Union status requested by production

Compensation

• Rate not provided

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

1950s Period Drama Casting Call for Psychiatric Patients

Job Description

A 1950s period production is seeking non-union or AABP male and female background actors to portray psychiatric patients. The production is looking for performers with distinctive, character-driven appearances who can convincingly portray patients within a period setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a psychiatric patient in a 1950s period production
• Take direction from the production team during filming
• Maintain the required period appearance while on set
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting
• Perform naturally and professionally as background talent

Requirements

• Men and women
• Non-union or AABP talent
• Women must be no larger than size 12
• Men must have a waist no larger than 34 inches and jacket size no larger than 42
• Performers with distinctive facial features are encouraged
• Men must be clean-shaven with no shaved sides of the head
• Women should have shoulder-length natural hair with no dyed hair, fake nails, fake eyelashes, or obvious cosmetic fillers
• Must not have previously worked on Scott and Friends

Compensation

• Rate not provided

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

1950s Period Drama Casting Call for Male Orderly

Job Description

A 1950s period production is seeking a Caucasian male actor to portray an orderly. This background acting opportunity requires talent with a clean-shaven, period-appropriate appearance and natural hair with no shaved sides. Applicants should be comfortable completing a wardrobe fitting before filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an orderly in a 1950s period production
• Follow direction from the production team while on set
• Maintain a period-appropriate appearance throughout filming
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting
• Perform professionally as background talent

Requirements

• Caucasian male
• Clean-shaven appearance
• No shaved sides of the head
• Waist no larger than 34 inches
• Jacket size no larger than 42
• Must meet the production’s 1950s period look
• Must not have previously worked on Scott and Friends
• Union status requested by production

Compensation

• Rate not provided

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Kim – Lead Role for Family Drama Short Film

Job Description

An upcoming non-union short film shooting in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking an Asian or mixed Asian female actor to portray Kim, a principal character in a family drama set within the world of an underground casino. Kim is a quiet, observant woman in her mid-20s with a strong moral compass who feels increasingly out of place in the world created by her father. Actors and non-actors are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Kim, a principal character in a dramatic short film.
  • Deliver a grounded and emotionally authentic performance.
  • Portray a quiet, observant character navigating complex family dynamics.
  • Perform scenes in both English and French.
  • Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

  • Female, ages 25–30.
  • Asian or mixed Asian, including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian backgrounds.
  • Must speak English and French.
  • Actors and non-actors may apply.
  • Must be able to work in Montreal, Quebec.
  • Non-union.

Compensation

  • $500 per day for principal role.
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Peter – Lead Role for Family Drama Short Film

Job Description

An upcoming non-union short film filming in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking an Asian or mixed Asian male actor to portray Peter, a principal character in a family drama set around an underground casino. Peter is in his mid-40s and seeks connection and validation but often undermines himself. As one of the casino’s loyal customers, he spends much of his time losing money while struggling with his personal circumstances.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Peter in a principal dramatic role.
  • Deliver an authentic and emotionally nuanced performance.
  • Perform scenes involving complex personal and family dynamics.
  • Perform dialogue in English and French.
  • Follow creative direction and collaborate professionally with the production team.

Requirements

  • Male, ages 40–50.
  • Asian or mixed Asian, including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian backgrounds.
  • Must speak English and French.
  • Actors and non-actors may apply.
  • Must be able to work in Montreal, Quebec.
  • Non-union.

Compensation

  • $500 per day for principal role.
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Zach – Lead Role for Family Drama Short Film

Job Description

An upcoming non-union short film filming in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking an Asian or mixed Asian male actor to portray Zach, a principal character in a family drama set within an underground casino. Zach is confident, loud, confrontational, charismatic, and threatening, using his dominant personality to conceal deep insecurity and fears of inadequacy.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Zach in a principal role for a dramatic short film.
  • Deliver a confident, charismatic, and confrontational performance.
  • Bring emotional depth to a character masking underlying insecurity.
  • Perform dialogue naturally in English and Thai or another Asian dialect.
  • Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

  • Male, ages 40–50.
  • Asian or mixed Asian, including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian backgrounds.
  • Must speak English.
  • Must speak Thai or another Asian dialect.
  • Actors and non-actors may apply.
  • Must be able to work in Montreal, Quebec.
  • Non-union.

Compensation

  • $500 per day for principal role.

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