Animal Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Actors for Paid Independent Feature Film “The World Itself”

Job Description
A paid independent feature film is now holding an open casting call for multiple roles in Adelaide. This character-driven sci-fi drama follows an anthropologist sent to evaluate three lifelike androids in a secluded villa, where hidden desires begin to surface and the fragile order of the house starts to unravel.

Casting directors are seeking talented actors for paid roles ranging from lead to supporting characters. This is a strong opportunity for performers looking to work on an independent feature film with layered storytelling and emotionally complex roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray principal or supporting characters in a feature-length indie film

• Deliver emotionally nuanced performances

• Attend rehearsals and scheduled shoot dates

• Collaborate closely with the director and production team

Requirements

• Ability to perform dramatic, character-driven material

• Comfortable exploring psychological and sci-fi themes

• Submit headshot, resume, reel, and contact details

• Indicate role preference when applying

• Available for the full shooting period (May 18 – June 12)

• Based in or able to work in Adelaide

Roles Available

• Ashley – Female, 20–50. Anthropologist. Razor-observant and emotionally contained, with curiosity beneath her composure.

• Sam – Female, 18–30. Senior android. Quietly formidable with controlled intensity.

• Jamie – Female, 18–30. Android with dry wit and emotional agility; warm exterior with inner steel.

• Charlie – Male, 18–30. Introverted and sensitive with hidden depth and vulnerability.

• Manager – Male, 30–45. Corporate operator in damage-control mode; sharp and fast-thinking.

Compensation

• Ashley – $1,000 (14–15 days)

• Sam – $1,000 (14–15 days)

• Jamie – $800 (13–14 days)

• Charlie – $700 (11–12 days)

• Manager – $300 (2–3 days)

• Paid feature film opportunity

Female Actors for MFA Student Short Film

Job Description
An MFA student short film is now casting female actors for multiple supporting roles in an upcoming production filming in Slate Hill, NY (Orange County area). This short film casting call is seeking performers comfortable with light physical comedy and brief dialogue in a wedding-themed setting.

The story features affluent wedding guests whose interactions highlight themes of status, excess, and social dynamics. This is a great opportunity for actors looking to gain film credit, build experience, and collaborate on a student film project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray wedding guests and supporting characters in a short film

• Perform brief dialogue and participate in ensemble scenes

• Engage in light physical comedy as directed

• Attend scheduled filming day in Slate Hill, NY

Requirements

• Auntie – Female, 40+

• Tara – Female, 20+

• Piper – Female, 20+

• Bridesmaids – Female, 20+

• Eden – Female, 8–13 years old

• Comfortable performing in a wedding guest setting

• Available for filming in Orange County, NY

Compensation

• Unpaid opportunity

• Copy, credit, and meals provided

• One-day shoot

Female Professional Ballet Dancer with Acting Experience for Pharmaceutical Commercial

Job Description
A pharmaceutical commercial is now casting a female professional ballet dancer with strong acting skills for a paid commercial project in New York City. Casting directors are seeking a trained ballet performer in her early to late 30s who can bring both technical dance ability and emotional depth to camera.

This commercial casting call is ideal for experienced ballet dancers with on-camera experience or formal acting training. Talent should be comfortable performing ballet sequences while delivering a compelling, natural performance suited for a commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform professional-level ballet choreography for a commercial shoot

• Deliver expressive, camera-ready acting performance

• Participate in rehearsals and scheduled shoot dates

• Collaborate with directors and creative team on set

Requirements

• Female professional ballet dancer

• Early to late 30s

• Strong acting experience required

• Based in or able to work in New York, NY

• Submit current photo and video of ballet performance (if available)

• Provide name, location, height, contact information, and ballet background

• Resume and agent information (if applicable)

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Low Budget Digital Waiver Scale

• Paid commercial opportunity

Veteran Fathers, Father Figures & Sons for Unscripted Series

Job Description
A new unscripted vertical micro-series is now casting veteran fathers, father figures, and sons for a powerful storytelling project exploring real-life relationships shaped by military service. This paid opportunity focuses on authentic duos willing to share their experiences through hands-on challenges, teamwork, and honest conversations.

Each episode will bring a father and son pair together to reconnect, build something meaningful, and reflect on how military service has influenced their communication, values, identity, and bond. This is not an acting role. Casting directors are seeking real families with real stories.

Production will not pair participants. Applicants must apply as a duo.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a real father/son or father-figure/son duo

• Engage in hands-on activities and filmed conversations

• Share personal experiences related to military service and family dynamics

• Be open, collaborative, and comfortable on camera

Requirements

• Veteran fathers and sons

• Active duty, retired, or reserve service members and their sons

• Father figures whose military background influenced the men they helped raise

• Ages 10–75

• Comfortable discussing identity, responsibility, growth, and connection

• Based in or near the Tri-State area (within 2 hours of New York preferred)

• Must apply as an existing duo

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

• One-day shoot

Latina Women (30s–40s) for Paid Film Role

Job Description
A paid film casting call is now seeking Latina women in their 30s to 40s for an upcoming movie filming in the Okanagan region. Casting directors are looking for authentic, natural performers who can bring depth and realism to a featured role in a professional film production.

This is a great opportunity for experienced and aspiring actors looking to land a paid acting job in a film and gain valuable on-set experience. Talent must meet eligibility requirements to be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character role in an upcoming feature film

• Follow direction from the film’s director and production team

• Participate in scheduled rehearsals and filming days

• Deliver authentic and emotionally grounded performances

Requirements

• Latina women, ages 30–40s

• Must be local to the Okanagan region

• Must be a BC taxpayer

• Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident

• Available for filming as scheduled

Compensation

• Paid film role (rate disclosed upon selection)

Actors for Boston University Student Films – Boston, MA (Unpaid)

Job Description
Boston University student filmmakers are casting actors for upcoming medium-length productions designed to meet film festival standards. These student films will be developed, produced, directed, shot, recorded, and edited by BU students and may be incorporated into professional demo reels.

This is an unpaid acting opportunity; however, selected talent will receive a copy of the finished footage for portfolio and reel use. These projects are ideal for actors looking to collaborate on strong storytelling pieces while gaining valuable footage and on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray lead or supporting characters in student film productions

• Attend rehearsals and scheduled shoot days

• Collaborate with student directors and production teams

• Deliver authentic, emotionally grounded performances

• Follow creative direction and maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

Project 1: “Qué Te Dije?”

• Juan Rivera (Lead): Male, 18+ (must look 15–16), Hispanic, darker facial features. Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license or out-of-state equivalent. Preferably understands Spanish and can speak naturally; all dialects welcome.

• Claudia Rivera (Supporting): Female, 35–45, Hispanic, darker facial features. Must speak Spanish; all dialects welcome. Preferably able to use an accent when speaking English. Strong, fierce, and emotionally layered presence required.

Project 2: “Azalea”

• Haley Hart (Lead): Female, looks 25–33. Complex character with emotional depth; stubborn yet loyal and loving.

• Azalea Hart (Supporting): Older child actor who can believably portray a small 4–5-year-old girl. Non-speaking role. Quiet, observant presence.

• Must be available to film in the Boston area

• Strong memorization and performance skills preferred

• Comfortable working in a collaborative student film environment

Compensation

• Unpaid student film opportunity

• Copy of finished footage for demo reel use

• Film festival-quality production credit

• Valuable networking and on-set experience

Basketball Players for National Commercial – Memphis, TN

Job Description
A national non-union commercial shooting in Memphis, TN is casting athletic male basketball players for a high-profile advertising campaign. This paid commercial opportunity is seeking talent with strong basketball skills and an athletic build to appear in dynamic sports-focused scenes.

Production is looking for local Memphis-area talent who can work as a local hire and commit to full-day availability. This is a great opportunity for basketball players and athletes looking to gain commercial credits while earning competitive pay.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform basketball drills and gameplay actions on camera

• Demonstrate strong athletic movement and coordination

• Follow direction from the director and commercial production team

• Maintain high energy and professionalism on set

• Attend wardrobe fitting if required

Requirements

• Male, ages 18–28

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Athletic build with basketball skills preferred

• Must be local to Memphis, TN or able to work as a local hire

• Full-day availability required (early call times possible)

• Reliable transportation and ability to self-report to set

Compensation

• $800 for up to 10 hours

• $1,000 usage fee

• $100 fitting fee (if fitting is required)

• Non-union national commercial opportunity

• Professional on-set experience

Commercial Casting – Daughter Role (Girls Ages 4–6) – Orlando, FL

Job Description
A commercial project filming in Orlando, FL is casting a young girl for a featured daughter role in an upcoming advertisement campaign. This paid commercial casting call is seeking a child who can naturally portray a warm, relatable family dynamic on camera.

Producers are looking for girls who are ethnically ambiguous or Caucasian, ages 4 to 6, with expressive personalities and the ability to take simple direction on set. This is a non-union commercial opportunity offering strong compensation and a buyout.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the daughter in a family-focused commercial

• Follow simple on-set direction from the director and crew

• Engage naturally in lifestyle-style scenes

• Maintain focus and positive energy during filming

• Be available for the full production schedule

Requirements

• Female child, ages 4–6

• Ethnically ambiguous or Caucasian

• Comfortable on camera and able to take direction

• Parent or guardian must be present

• Available to work in Orlando, FL

Compensation

• $500 session fee

• $1,500 buyout

Church Members – Men & Women (18+) – Oxford, GA

Job Description
A production filming in Oxford, GA is casting men and women to portray church members in upcoming scenes. This paid background acting opportunity is open to adults of all ethnicities who can naturally fit into a church setting. Talent should be comfortable participating in realistic congregation scenes and working in a collaborative on-set environment.

This church member casting call is ideal for actors and background performers looking to gain experience on a professional film or television production in Georgia.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray church congregation members during interior scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain appropriate behavior and continuity throughout filming

• Arrive on set prepared and camera-ready

• Participate in group scenes with professionalism and focus

Requirements

• Men and women, age 18 and over

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be available to work in Oxford, GA

• Comfortable working in a church scene setting

• Reliable and professional on set

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Additional $20 gas bump

TV Series Extras – Medical Types & Looky-Loos – Chicago, IL

Job Description
A hit television series filming in Chicago, IL is casting paid non-speaking background actors for upcoming scenes. Production is seeking men and women to portray medical professionals, patients, and “looky-loos” for an exterior shoot. This is a great opportunity for local Chicago talent to gain experience on a fast-paced network TV set.

Casting directors are specifically looking for authentic medical types as well as individuals with vehicles to appear in exterior scenes. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray doctors, nurses, medical staff, or patients in hospital scenes

• Act as “looky-loos” in exterior scenes

• Follow on-set direction from assistant directors and crew

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

• Provide accurate sizing and wardrobe information if selected

• If submitting with a vehicle, have it camera-ready for exterior scenes

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s to 70s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

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

• Available for filming in Chicago

• Vehicles allowed except white, red, or black cars (no dents or rust)

• Must not have worked recently on this production

• Able to provide recent color photo and full sizing details

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking extra role

• Opportunity to work on a network television production

• Professional on-set experience

• Potential to feature your vehicle in exterior scenes