Austin Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Content Creators for Skincare Brand

Job Description:
Bennett Marketing Agency is seeking experienced content creators based in Austin, TX, or surrounding cities to produce engaging and authentic UGC (User-Generated Content) for a leading skincare brand. This opportunity offers a highly competitive day rate for individuals with prior experience creating UGC content.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create high-quality video content that showcases the skincare brand authentically.
• Follow creative direction and brand guidelines provided by the production team.
• Submit a video audition to demonstrate content style and presentation.
• Be available and punctual for scheduled production dates.

Requirements:

• Must be based in Austin, TX, or surrounding areas.
• Age range: 35 to 50 years old.
• Open to all genders and ethnicities.
• Must have prior experience creating UGC content and a portfolio showcasing work for brands.
• Ability to submit a video audition for consideration.
• Must be professional, reliable, and able to engage naturally on camera.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $1,000+ per day.

Casting Call for Stunt Performer – Major A-List Artist Music Video (Houston, TX)

Job Description:
Esprit Casting is seeking a male African-American stunt performer for a high-profile music video featuring a major A-list artist. The role requires comfort with stunt fighting and wrestling in a professional, dynamic setting. This is a paid opportunity to showcase your skills and gain exposure in a major production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform stunt fighting and wrestling sequences as directed by the production team.
• Follow safety protocols and collaborate with stunt coordinators for accurate and safe movements.
• Bring energy and professionalism to the role, executing actions convincingly for the camera.
• Arrive on time and remain focused throughout the shoot.

Requirements:

• Male, African American.
• Age range: 18 to 35 years old.
• Height: 5’7″ to 5’11”.
• Must be experienced and comfortable with stunt fighting and wrestling.
• Ability to take direction and work collaboratively with the production crew.
• Must be local to Houston, TX, or able to work as a local hire.

Compensation Details:

• Pay rate: $1,000 for 4 hours of work.

Casting Call for Grandma Role in Pediatric Vaccine Commercial

Job Description:
Miami Talent Casting is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) actress to portray a grandmother for a nationwide pediatric vaccine commercial. The production will take place in Austin, Texas, with travel expenses covered. This role requires an experienced actress who can bring warmth, humor, and authenticity to the character.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a grandmother navigating modern parenting dynamics in a professional commercial setting.
• Deliver lines fluently in both English and Spanish.
• Attend a Zoom callback and a fitting session prior to filming.
• Collaborate with the production team to bring the character to life.

Character Description:
The grandmother is always happy to help her daughter but finds herself a bit exasperated by all the new gadgets, rules, and information about child-rearing. She raised her children without any of it and feels she did just fine!

Requirements:

• Female, aged 50–80.
• African American or Hispanic.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Comfortable working in a professional production environment.

Compensation:

• Fitting: $100.
• Session: $700 for 12 hours.
• Buyout: $7,000.
• Travel to Austin, Texas, covered.

Casting Call for Jenny Role in Pediatric Vaccine Commercial

Job Description:
Miami Talent Casting is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) actress to portray Jenny, a confident and opinionated young woman, in a nationwide pediatric vaccine commercial. The production will take place in Austin, Texas, with travel expenses covered. This role calls for someone who can embody a vibrant, Type-A personality with humor and authenticity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Jenny, a character with a strong and outspoken personality, in a professional commercial setting.
• Deliver lines fluently in both English and Spanish.
• Attend a Zoom callback and a fitting session prior to filming.
• Collaborate with the production team to bring the character’s distinct personality to life.

Character Description:
Jenny is the ultimate Type-A personality: always fit, never tired, and always perfectly put together. She has strong opinions, insists she knows best, and takes credit for everything—even if she hasn’t done it herself.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 25–35.
• Any ethnicity.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Comfortable working in a professional production environment.

Compensation:

• Fitting: $100.
• Session: $700 for 12 hours.
• Buyout: $7,000.
• Travel to Austin, Texas, covered.

Casting Actors for Live Script Reading at Austin Film Festival

Job Description:
Ashley Guaragna Casting is seeking talented actors to participate in a live script reading of a horror script at ColdTowne Theater. This is an exciting opportunity to bring characters to life in front of an audience, with writers and directors present. A mandatory rehearsal with the creative team will be held before the live reading.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform a live reading of assigned character roles in front of an audience.
• Collaborate with writers and directors during the rehearsal to bring authenticity to the script.
• Engage the audience with a strong, dynamic performance.

Requirements:

• Actors of various ages to fill the following roles:
  • Rosie (30s, Latina): A nanny in nursing school and mother of a seven-year-old daughter.
  • Lupita (7, Latina): Adorable and innocent.
  • Julie (Mid 40s): Put-together but emotionally chaotic.
  • Ted (Mid 40s): Living out a midlife crisis.
  • Sophie (14): Teenager with dyed hair rebelling against her parents.
  • TJ (10): Annoying younger brother.
  • Aunt Cheryl (60s–80s): Quirky and kind antique shop owner.
  • Cliff (Early 40s): Sleazy brother to Ted.
  • Jill (Late 30s): Sultry and confident wife of Cliff.
• Strong reading and performance skills.
• Availability for both the rehearsal and the live reading.

Compensation Details:

• Actors will receive Austin Film Festival badges or film passes based on the number of live readings they complete:
  • 1 reading = 1 free Film Pass.
  • 2 readings = 1 free Lone Star Badge.
  • 3 readings = 1 free Weekend Badge.
  • 4 readings = 1 free Conference Badge.
  • 5 readings = 1 free Producers Badge.
• Participation will also qualify actors for a Film Pass to AFF 2025.

Scouting 12-Month-Old Babies for Upcoming Projects in DFW Area

Job Description:
The Clutts Agency is scouting for 12-month-old babies (boys and girls) to participate in upcoming projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This is a great opportunity for parents to introduce their little ones to the world of modeling and entertainment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Babies will be featured in various projects, such as photoshoots or commercials, requiring them to stand unassisted.
• Parents or guardians must accompany their child and assist as needed during the session.
• Ensure the baby is comfortable and cooperative on set.

Requirements:

• Babies must be 12 months old and able to stand unassisted.
• Open to boys and girls.
• Must reside in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area and be available for weekday bookings.

Compensation Details:

• Compensation details will be provided upon booking.

Casting Call: Male Featured Extra for Commercial (Lockhart, TX)

Job Description:

We are seeking a male featured extra for a commercial shoot in Lockhart, TX. This role requires a large frame/plus-size individual aged 55–65. This is a one-day shoot with the potential opportunity for a principal role upgrade.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a featured extra in a commercial production, ensuring a strong and professional on-screen presence.
• Follow directions from the director and production team to meet scene requirements.
• Arrive on time and prepared for filming with a positive and cooperative attitude.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Age Range: 55–65
• Body Type: Large frame/plus size
• Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
• Must be available for the specified shoot date in Lockhart, TX
• Professional demeanor and reliability

Compensation:

• Rate: $300 (plus 20% agency fee if applicable)
• Meals and refreshments provided during production
• Potential chance for a principal role upgrade

Stand-Ins for Untitled Linklater Project in Austin, TX

Job Description:
Vicky Boone Casting is seeking stand-ins for the untitled Linklater project filming in Austin, Texas. Stand-ins will work in place of principal actors to help the camera and lighting crews prepare setups during filming. This role requires patience, attention to detail, and a good attitude.

Job Responsibilities:

• Stand in for principal actors to assist with lighting and camera setups.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure accurate blocking and positioning.
• Maintain availability and readiness throughout scheduled filming days.

Requirements:

• Must meet the physical descriptions and height/weight requirements of the roles:
  • Male SI 1: 5’11”, 165 lbs, brownish hair, Caucasian, ages 25–40.
  • Male SI 2: 5’5″, 170 lbs, bald, African American, ages 40–60.
  • Male SI 3: 5’9″, 150 lbs, dark blonde/light brown hair, Caucasian, ages 25–40.
  • Female SI 1: 5’4″, 175 lbs, dark hair, Caucasian, ages 25–40.
  • Female SI 2: 5’4″, 110 lbs, blonde, Caucasian, ages 25–40.
• Must be available for all scheduled workdays.
• Professional attitude and ability to take direction on set.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $150/day.

Casting Real Families for National Commercial in Austin, TX

Job Description:
Sarah Dowling Casting is seeking real families to appear in a national commercial for a major internet and cable provider. Families with 3–5 members, including kids, parents, grandparents, and tweens, are encouraged to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to represent authentic family dynamics in a high-profile project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as a family in a professionally produced national commercial.
• Showcase natural interactions and expressions as directed by the production team.
• Collaborate with the director to achieve a compelling and authentic portrayal.
• Complete a self-taped audition from home prior to selection.

Requirements:

• Families of 3–5 members, including kids aged 2–10, tweens, parents, and/or grandparents.
• All looks, body types, and ethnicities are welcome.
• Must be local to the Austin, TX area (local hire only).
• Ability to provide a group photo or individual photos of all family members when submitting.

Compensation:

• Adults: $500 session fee/day + $1,500 usage (+20% for agency representation).
• Minors: $350 session fee/day + $1,250 usage (+20% for agency representation).

Casting Real Allstate Auto Insurance Customers in Austin, TX

Job Description:
We are seeking genuine Allstate Auto Insurance customers in the Austin, TX area for a fun and authentic campaign. This project will feature you in a mini-documentary where you’ll share your personal experiences with Allstate, showcasing how their services have benefited you. The campaign aims to highlight feel-good, real-life stories about Allstate customers.

Responsibilities:

• Share your personal story about switching to or using Allstate Auto Insurance, including how it has helped save money or simplified your insurance needs.
• Participate in an on-camera interview and filming session in your home or nearby location.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure an authentic and engaging portrayal of your experience.

Requirements:

• Must be a current Allstate Auto Insurance customer.
• Reside in the Austin, TX area.
• Comfortable sharing your story on camera and being filmed in a documentary-style production.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid opportunity. Rates and additional details will be provided upon selection.