Short Film Casting Call for Background Extras

Job Description

A student short film titled “As the Sun Sets” is casting Florida-based talent for two parent roles in a heartfelt drama centered on a Latin family. The production is seeking performers who can bring authenticity and emotional depth to the roles of Sandra, the mother, and Cruz, the father. No prior acting experience is required. The project will film in Tallahassee, Florida, with travel, accommodations, and meals provided for selected talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a parent in a family-centered dramatic short film.
• Perform emotionally grounded and natural scenes.
• Work collaboratively with the student filmmaking team.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Sandra – Mom: Hispanic/Latina woman, ages 40–59; Puerto Rican or Cuban preferred; caring, sensitive, and stubborn personality; must be a native Spanish speaker.
• Cruz – Dad: Hispanic/Latino man, ages 40–59; Cuban-American preferred; dreamy, ambitious, and avoidant personality; must understand Spanish and be able to drive.
• Florida locals are encouraged to apply.
• No previous acting experience required.

Compensation

• Unpaid roles.
• Travel and accommodations covered.
• Meals provided on set.

Military Experienced Actors for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking men and women with real military experience for paid, non-speaking background roles in an upcoming exterior scene filming in the Chicago area. This opportunity is looking for authentic military professionals and veterans who can bring their real-world experience, discipline, and presence to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a non-speaking background actor on “Chicago Fire.”
• Use real-world military experience to bring authenticity to the scene.
• Perform natural background actions as directed by the production team.
• Follow on-set instructions and maintain continuity between takes.
• Remain professional and prepared throughout an extended filming day.

Requirements

• Men and women with real military experience.
• Ages 20s–60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Male talent must be clean-shaven with short hair in accordance with the requested look.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.
• Must be comfortable working an exterior scene.
• Early morning availability may be required.

Compensation

• $206 for 8 hours.
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
• Additional $25 special ability bump.

Female Massage Therapist for Short Film Shoot

Job Description

A production in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking a female massage therapist for a short filming assignment. The production is looking for someone who can authentically demonstrate professional massage techniques and natural hand movements on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform authentic massage techniques during filming.
• Demonstrate natural and professional hand movements on camera.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain a professional presence throughout the shoot.
• Help create a realistic massage therapy scene.

Requirements

• Female massage therapist.
• Must have experience performing massage techniques.
• Comfortable demonstrating massage skills on camera.
• Must be able to work in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity.

Job Description

A coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a male performer in his 20s for a dual actor and voice-over role connected to Reese’s ex-boyfriend. The performer will provide the voice for an AI character with six lines and will also appear as Reese’s ex-boyfriend in a non-speaking capacity. The character has a musician/film-bro quality and is somewhat lost in life but genuinely trying his best.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform six lines as the AI voice.
• Appear on camera as Reese’s ex-boyfriend.
• Portray the ex-boyfriend naturally without spoken dialogue.
• Bring a believable musician/film-bro quality to the character.
• Follow performance and voice-over direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Male performer in his 20s.
• Open ethnicity.
• Comfortable performing both voice-over and on-camera work.
• Able to portray a slightly directionless but sympathetic young man.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a principal performer to play Evan, Reese’s roommate and best friend. Evan is kind, thoughtful, and emotionally perceptive, with an ability to see the bigger picture when emotions become overwhelming. When Reese wakes Evan up with a plan to egg her ex-boyfriend’s house, Evan is hesitant but ultimately wants to support her friend. The character requires a warm, grounded performance with natural comedic timing and believable friendship chemistry.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Evan in a principal role.
• Develop a convincing roommate and best-friend dynamic with Reese.
• Balance Evan’s hesitation with genuine loyalty and care for her friend.
• Deliver thoughtful, naturalistic comedic and dramatic moments.
• Follow direction and collaborate with the production team.

Requirements

• Female or non-binary performer in their 20s.
• Open ethnicity.
• Able to portray a kind, thoughtful, emotionally intelligent character.
• Strong naturalistic acting and comedic timing.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a principal performer to play Reese, a woman in her 20s who is navigating a difficult breakup. Reese is stubborn, deeply caring, honest, and sometimes impulsive. She carries shame about how she has handled the breakup and worries that she has relied too heavily on her best friend and roommate, Evan. The role calls for a performer who can balance comedy with emotional vulnerability and portray Reese as messy, relatable, and sincere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Reese in a principal role.
• Deliver a grounded performance combining comedy and emotional vulnerability.
• Capture Reese’s impulsive personality, heartbreak, and complicated friendship with Evan.
• Build believable chemistry with the other principal performer.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Female performer in her 20s.
• East Asian or Southeast Asian.
• Strong comedic and dramatic acting ability.
• Able to portray an emotionally vulnerable, stubborn, and impulsive character naturally.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Grandfather for “911 Nashville” Wedding Scene

Job Description

The 20th Century Television series “911 Nashville” is seeking a male background actor to portray the grandfather of the groom in an upcoming wedding scene filming in Franklin, Tennessee. This non-union background acting opportunity is looking for talent who can bring a natural and authentic family presence to the on-camera celebration.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the groom’s grandfather in a wedding scene.
• Participate naturally in family and wedding-related background activity.
• Interact authentically with other performers as directed.
• Follow instructions from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism during an extended filming day.

Requirements

• Black male.
• Ages 55–70.
• Comfortable portraying the grandfather of the groom.
• Must be prepared for a filming day of 12 hours or longer.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Franklin, Tennessee, and surrounding areas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours.
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Male Patient for Healthcare Commercial

Job Description

A healthcare commercial shooting in Pittsburgh is seeking a male actor for a non-speaking principal patient role. Casting is looking for Hispanic or diverse talent who can portray a healthcare patient authentically through expressive reactions and natural on-camera behavior.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patient in a healthcare commercial.
• Deliver natural expressions and reactions without dialogue.
• Participate in staged healthcare interactions as directed.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain consistency and professionalism during filming.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Hispanic or diverse background.
• Late 50s to early 60s.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Must work as a local hire.

Compensation

• $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
• Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.

Female Healthcare Technician for Commercial

Job Description

A healthcare advertising production in Pittsburgh is casting a female actor to portray a technician. This non-speaking principal role is open to talent of all races and ethnicities and requires someone who can bring an authentic, professional presence to a healthcare environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a healthcare technician in a commercial.
• Perform realistic workplace actions without dialogue.
• Follow instructions and creative direction from production.
• Interact naturally with patients and other healthcare characters.
• Maintain a believable professional presence on camera.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Early 40s.
• Open to all races and ethnicities.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Must work as a local hire.

Compensation

• $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
• Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.

Athletic Male Surgery Patient for Healthcare Commercial

Job Description

A Pittsburgh healthcare commercial is seeking an athletic male actor to portray a surgery patient. This non-speaking principal commercial role is looking for talent with a fit appearance who can naturally portray a patient and communicate believable reactions without dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a surgery patient in a healthcare commercial.
• Deliver realistic patient reactions and expressions.
• Perform the role without spoken dialogue.
• Follow creative direction throughout the shoot.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity on set.

Requirements

• Caucasian male.
• Late 20s.
• Athletic, fit, or in-shape appearance.
• Non-union talent.
• Must live within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Must work as a local hire.

Compensation

• $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
• Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.

Father for Healthcare Commercial

Job Description

A healthcare commercial filming in Pittsburgh is casting a male actor to portray the father of a pediatric patient. This non-speaking principal role requires a warm, authentic on-camera presence. Real fathers with children who fit the pediatric role are encouraged to participate as a duo.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the father of a pediatric patient.
• Perform natural parent-and-child interactions without dialogue.
• Convey authentic emotions through expressions and body language.
• Follow direction from the commercial production team.
• Maintain continuity between takes.

Requirements

• Caucasian male.
• Early 40s.
• Non-union talent.
• Real father-and-child duos are welcome.
• Must be within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Must work as a local hire.

Compensation

• $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
• Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.

Child Actor for Healthcare Commercial

Job Description

A Pittsburgh healthcare commercial is seeking a young actor for a non-speaking principal pediatric patient role. Boys and girls are welcome, and real father-and-child duos are encouraged to participate together. The role calls for a child who can comfortably follow simple direction and perform naturally on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a pediatric patient in a healthcare commercial.
• Perform natural, age-appropriate reactions without dialogue.
• Follow simple instructions from the production team.
• Interact naturally with the actor portraying the father.
• Remain comfortable and professional in an on-camera environment.

Requirements

• Caucasian boy or girl.
• Ages 5–10.
• Non-union talent.
• Real father-and-child duos are welcome.
• Must be within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Must work as a local hire.

Compensation

• $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
• Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.