Lavender Menanced – Background Talent Call

Lavender Menanced – Background Talent Call

Job Description

Lavender Menaced, an indie production written by Tickwanya Jones and Lily Malm and directed by Tickwanya Jones, is seeking 10 to 15 background actors to fill a vibrant nightclub world. Filming takes place at Giggles Night Club in Glendale, California.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as background talent in nightclub scenes
• Bring your personal style, energy and presence to set

Requirements

• Seeking BIPOC, queer, creative and magnetic talent
• Available for the filming day in Glendale
• Email headshot and Instagram handle with the required subject line

Compensation

• $50 payment
• Craft services, catering and film credit

Background talent call in Glendale for an indie nightclub production. Apply now on Project Casting

“Fog City” Casting Call for African American Background Actors

Job Description

Casting African American men and women ages 30-55 as background actors portraying working-class people in 1930s San Francisco for the period film Fog City. San Francisco Bay Area local hires only.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray working-class people in 1930s San Francisco as a background actor
• Be available for one full shoot day between October 15-19
• Attend a paid wardrobe fitting between September 28 and October 2

Requirements

• African American male or female, ages 30-55
• No visible tattoos or piercings
• San Francisco Bay Area local; travel not reimbursed
• Submit full name, phone number, recent selfie and full-body photo, preferred fitting date/time, and October 15-19 availability

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA $231 per 8 hours, plus fitting paid at 1/4 check

Job Description

Jenny Alison Casting is seeking diverse minors ages 8-12 for featured background work on 911: Nashville, filming Tuesday, September 29 in Nashville, Tennessee. These picture-picked roles are open to Black, Hispanic, Asian, and other diverse ethnicities; all ethnicities may submit.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as featured background talent on a network TV series
• Be available regardless of call time on September 29
• Complete I-9 verification on set

Requirements

• Minors ages 8-12, all ethnicities (diverse talent especially encouraged)
• Local hire to the Nashville area
• Submit full name, height, age, location, and cell number with 3 current photos (at least 1 full body, no filters, hats, or sunglasses)

Compensation

• $100 per 8 hours ($12.50/hr, 8-hour guarantee, time and a half after)

Job Description

Lenz Casting is seeking volunteer background actors for Yucca Hollow, a Christian thriller filming in Austin, Texas and surrounding areas. The story follows a former preacher turned private investigator searching for a missing teenager.
Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background actor on a feature film set
• Follow direction from the production team
• Be available for scheduled filming dates

Requirements

• All ages and types welcome as volunteer background talent
• Available in the Austin, Texas area

Compensation

• Unpaid volunteer opportunity
• Copy, credit, and meals provided

Job Description

A Tennessee tourism campaign is casting non-union background talent to play theme park patrons at Dollywood and Anakeesta in the Pigeon Forge area. Open to real families; roles will be picture picked by the client. Local hires only.
Job Responsibilities

• Portray theme park patrons on camera
• Commit to 12+ hours on set regardless of call time

Requirements

• All genders, ages 9 to 50
• Must be an experienced background actor
• Local to the Pigeon Forge area

Compensation

• $375 for 8 hours, time and a half after 8 hours

Job Description

A 20th Century Television series is casting a non-union photo double for background work in the Nashville area. Seeking a black male to play the younger version of an actor, with a chance for a SAG upgrade. Local hires only.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double on set
• Commit to 12+ hours on set regardless of call time

Requirements

• Black male, ages 28 to 38
• Nashville-area local
• Available regardless of call time

Compensation

• $200 for 12 hours, time and a half after 12 hours

Job Description

A production is seeking a male performer to appear in a VFX blue suit. Open to all ethnicities, filming in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform on camera wearing a VFX blue suit each day
• Take direction well from the production team

Requirements

• Male, 5’10”, thin frame
• Ages 18 and up, all ethnicities
• Comfortable wearing a VFX blue suit

Compensation

• $210 for a 12-hour day

Job Description

Chicago Fire is casting paid, non-speaking background talent to portray bystanders. Seeking men and women of all ethnicities for filming starting at 6:30 AM.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bystander on camera
• Follow direction from the production team on set

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s to 40s, all ethnicities
• Must not have worked on the show in the last two weeks
• Valid government ID and Social Security card, or a current U.S. passport

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours, time and a half after 8 hours

Job Description

A high-profile televised singing competition is casting an enthusiastic, camera-ready studio audience for tapings in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Audience members may be positioned near the judges’ area.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a standing audience member
• Bring great energy and expressive reactions
• Follow direction from the production team during tapings

Requirements

• Enthusiastic, camera-ready presence
• Available for one or more taping dates
• Able to stand for extended periods; breaks provided between segments

Compensation

• $17.50 per hour with a 4-hour minimum guarantee

Job Description

A Lifetime film is casting background talent for its final week of filming. Two women or men are needed to portray 1980’s neighbors in a small scene of five background performers filming at Tyler Perry Studios in East Point, Georgia.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a 1980’s neighbor on camera
• Take direction from the production team on set

Requirements

• Caucasian women or men, ages 25 to 48
• Local to Georgia only

Compensation

• $140 for a 12-hour day

Job Description

A Lifetime film is casting background talent for its final week of filming. Three men are needed to portray 1980’s officers in a small scene of five background performers filming at Tyler Perry Studios in East Point, Georgia.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a 1980’s officer on camera
• Provide own tactical boots and black tactical pants
• Take direction from the production team on set

Requirements

• Caucasian men, ages 25 to 48
• Clean shaven or mustache; no beards, crew cuts, visible arm or neck tattoos, or ear gauges
• Local to Georgia only

Compensation

• $140 for a 12-hour day

Job Description

5309 Casting and CROWDshot Casting are seeking extras for a USAA commercial filming in Waco, Texas from October 6 to October 10. Most talent will work one paid day.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background extra on a USAA commercial shoot
• Be available for at least one day between October 6 and October 10 in Waco
• Submit headshot and full-body presentation photos with the application

Requirements

• Background/extras talent of all types
• Available in Waco, Texas during October 6-10
• Complete the online application form with contact details and photos

Compensation

• 50 per day