Austin Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description

A production company is seeking a Creative Video Producer to join its team and support the development, production, and delivery of high-quality video content. This role is ideal for a creative professional with strong storytelling skills, hands-on production experience, and the ability to manage projects from concept through final delivery. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and passionate about visual storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and produce video content from pre-production through post-production.

• Collaborate with creative teams, clients, and stakeholders to bring concepts to life.

• Oversee shoots, including coordinating crews, equipment, and schedules.

• Manage post-production workflows, including editing, revisions, and final delivery.

• Ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and aligned with creative goals.

• Contribute creative ideas and solutions to enhance video storytelling and production quality.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a video producer or in a similar production role.

• Strong understanding of video production workflows, from planning to final edit.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• A portfolio demonstrating creative video production work.

Compensation Details

• Compensation details are not listed in the provided posting (to be discussed during the hiring process).

Job Description

A theatre organization is hiring an Artistic Director to lead its artistic vision and programming. This role will shape creative direction, guide season planning, support production development, and help advance the organization’s mission through impactful theatrical work. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong communication skills and experience overseeing theatre programming and creative teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide overall artistic leadership and long-term creative vision for the organization.

• Develop and oversee season programming, including play selection and artistic planning.

• Lead and collaborate with directors, designers, artists, and production teams to ensure high-quality productions.

• Support casting and creative staffing for productions and artistic initiatives.

• Represent the organization in the community and build relationships with artists, partners, and stakeholders.

• Contribute to strategic planning and organizational leadership in collaboration with internal teams.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in artistic leadership, theatre direction, production leadership, or season planning.

• Strong understanding of theatrical production processes and creative development.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high artistic standards.

• Collaborative working style and comfort engaging with diverse teams and communities.

Compensation Details

• Compensation details are not listed in the provided posting (to be discussed during the selection process).

Job Description
A restaurant commercial project is casting San Antonio talent for paid on-camera roles. This is an online casting call seeking adults and kids with strong personality and camera presence, especially those comfortable dancing on camera. Filming will take place in San Antonio, Texas, with roles needed for featured talent and restaurant background.

Job Responsibilities

• Record and submit a short self-tape audition following the provided prompts.

• Perform on camera in a restaurant commercial, including simple dance movement when requested.

• Take direction well and bring natural energy and expression to the scene.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in San Antonio, TX.

• Casting needs include:

  • Mom: Female, 30–45, Hispanic or Anglo; attractive with strong smile; confident dancer.

  • Dad: Male, 30–45, Hispanic or Anglo; attractive with strong smile; confident dancer.

  • Son: Male, 7–12, Hispanic or Anglo; some dance experience preferred.

  • Daughter: Female, 7–12, Hispanic or Anglo; some dance experience preferred.

  • Restaurant Extras: Various ages, 18+; preference for adults 40+; any ethnicity; dance experience preferred but not required.

• Self-tape should include a photo and a short selfie video introducing yourself, followed by 15 seconds of best or worst dance moves (to any music).

Compensation

• Paid roles (rate provided upon selection).

Job Description

A feature-length dramatic film titled What Was Stolen is casting paid speaking roles for local actors. The project explores crime, loyalty, power, and family ties within a high-stakes urban setting. This production is seeking strong performers who can bring depth, intensity, and emotional range to complex characters in a dramatic narrative.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a principal speaking role in a feature film production

• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team

• Portray emotionally driven scenes that include suspense, confrontation, and dramatic tension

• Attend rehearsals, table reads, and filming sessions as required

• Follow production guidelines and maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

• Must be a local actor able to work as a Houston-area hire

• Strong acting ability with experience in dramatic or crime-based roles preferred

• Comfortable portraying intense, emotionally charged characters

• Must be reliable, professional, and able to take direction

• Open to African American male and female performers depending on role

Roles Being Cast Include:

• Rex: African American male, antagonist, intimidating and unpredictable street debt enforcer

• Marcus: African American male, calm, powerful figure with a mysterious past

• Michelle Carter: African American female, mid-30s, strong-willed mother and survivor with street smarts

Compensation

• Paid roles

• Compensation will be provided based on role and production agreement

Latino and Latino-Mixed Families for Sports Brand Commercial

Job Description
A sports brand commercial is casting real Latino and Latino-mixed families for a paid, non-union social media campaign. Production is looking for warm, authentic families with kids to appear in natural lifestyle scenes connected to a sports-forward environment. Families with children who have soccer experience are encouraged to apply, but all real families who fit the casting are welcome. This is a great opportunity for families seeking paid commercial casting and real people acting work in Austin.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real family in commercial lifestyle scenes

• Follow direction from the production team for simple actions and continuity

• Interact naturally as a family during filming (sports and everyday moments)

• Maintain a positive, professional presence on set

Requirements

• Real Latino or Latino-mixed/blended Latino families

• Kids ages 5–15

• Parents ages 30–45

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin, TX

• Soccer experience is a plus (especially for kids), but not required

Compensation

• $250/day per family member

Commercial Extras for Major Car Manufacturer

Job Description
A commercial shoot for a major car manufacturer is now casting adult extras ages 20–40 for a paid on-camera opportunity in Houston, Texas. Production is moving quickly and seeking talent who can bring a natural, everyday look and a professional set attitude. This is a great fit for performers looking for commercial extra work, paid background acting, and on-set experience in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a commercial extra in lifestyle-style scenes

• Follow direction from the production team for movement, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across multiple takes

• Arrive on time and work professionally during a full shoot day

Requirements

• Adults ages 20–40

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Houston, TX

• Must be available for one of the scheduled shoot days within the production window

Compensation

• $350/day

• Additional 15% agency fee may apply if selected

Day Player Role: Club Kid for Vertical Short Film

Job Description
A vertical short film is casting men ages 20–30 for an important day player role. Production is seeking a “frat-boy type with heart”—the kind of guy who steps up when it matters. This role includes physical action (slaps, punches, falls), with a stunt coordinator on set, and requires talent who are comfortable performing staged combat and wearing stage blood makeup. This is a local hire opportunity for San Antonio, TX talent with reliable transportation and flexible availability.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a featured day player role in a vertical short film

• Participate in physical action scenes (staged slaps, punches, falls) under stunt supervision

• Follow direction closely for timing, blocking, and safety during action sequences

• Wear stage blood makeup and maintain continuity across takes

Requirements

• Men ages 20–30

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be a San Antonio, TX local hire

• Reliable transportation required

• Must be comfortable with 12-hour shoot days

• Must be comfortable with stage combat and physical scenes (experience is a plus, not required)

• Flexible availability within the production window

Compensation

• $250 / 12-hour day

Day Player Role: Club Kid for Vertical Short Film

Job Description
A vertical short film is casting men ages 20–30 for an important day player role. Production is seeking a “frat-boy type with heart”—the kind of guy who steps up when it matters. This role includes physical action (slaps, punches, falls), with a stunt coordinator on set, and requires talent who are comfortable performing staged combat and wearing stage blood makeup. This is a local hire opportunity for San Antonio, TX talent with reliable transportation and flexible availability.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a featured day player role in a vertical short film

• Participate in physical action scenes (staged slaps, punches, falls) under stunt supervision

• Follow direction closely for timing, blocking, and safety during action sequences

• Wear stage blood makeup and maintain continuity across takes

Requirements

• Men ages 20–30

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be a San Antonio, TX local hire

• Reliable transportation required

• Must be comfortable with 12-hour shoot days

• Must be comfortable with stage combat and physical scenes (experience is a plus, not required)

• Flexible availability within the production window

Compensation

• $250 / 12-hour day

Youth Investment Account Commercial Casting for Kids Ages 5–16

Job Description
A youth investment account commercial is now casting everyday kids ages 5–16 for a paid commercial shoot. This project is seeking natural, relatable youth talent to appear on camera in a polished commercial production. This is a local hire opportunity for families based in Austin, Texas, and a great fit for kids interested in commercial acting and paid on-camera work.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as an everyday kid in a commercial scene

• Follow direction from the production team on set

• Maintain a positive, professional attitude during filming

• Participate in a required fitting as scheduled by production

Requirements

• Kids ages 5–16

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin, TX

• Parent/guardian must be available for communication and on-set support as needed

• Must be available for both a fitting and the shoot within the production window

Compensation

• $2,600 per person

• Paid fitting (rate provided by production)

Luxury Brand Model Casting Call

Job Description
A luxury fashion project is holding a model casting call for talent based in Dallas. This opportunity is ideal for models looking to expand their portfolio with elevated fashion imagery and brand-forward creative work. If you’re confident on camera and ready to present a clean, professional look, this casting is a strong chance to be considered for upcoming shoots.

Job Responsibilities

• Submit current photos for casting review and potential selection

• Present a polished, camera-ready look suitable for luxury fashion campaigns

• Provide accurate details for model profile evaluation

• Be available for follow-up steps if selected

Requirements

• Must be able to work in Dallas, Texas

• Comfortable submitting clear, recent snapshots/polaroids

• Ready to share basic details for casting consideration (name, age, height)

• Professional attitude and reliable communication

Compensation

• Paid modeling opportunity (rates shared upon selection)