Austin Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

This is a paid freelance, remote position – that means you can work from anywhere, on your own schedule.

Screen Rant is the #1 entertainment website on the web and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV, video games, and comic books. Our editorial team is looking for eager writers to contribute Reality TV Features content under the leadership of the Reality TV Lead Editor. The selected candidates will have tremendous career growth opportunity within the organization. Please note that this role does not involve video production or script writing.

Above all else, we are looking for applicants with a passion for the type of content we cover. Before applying, please visit screenrant.com and review our Reality TV coverage. If you think you belong within our enthusiastic community of pop culture aficionados but have no professional writing experience, we would be more than happy to consider your application nonetheless. We pride ourselves on having a passion-first, experience-second approach to hiring writing talent. In your cover letter, make sure to let us know how your knowledge and love of Reality TV applies to Screen Rant’s content!

Responsibilities

• Write a minimum of 5-10 articles per week in Screen Rant’s house style (following the requisite training and peer mentorship period)
• This will include fact checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)
• Pitch story ideas when none are readily available
• Remain up to date on upcoming releases and rumours
• Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
• Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team

Requirements

• A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industry
• Broad knowledge of Reality TV shows, or expert knowledge of the content types listed above
• Quick learner with strong sense of urgency
• Excellent command of the English language
• Ability to write articles free of typos and grammatical errors
• Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment

Applicants with experience in the following areas will be given favourable consideration:

• Understanding of what it means to write a “Feature”
• Relevant experience in writing and/or editing roles (digital publications, entertainment content)
• Familiarity with WordPress
• Image editing
• SEO
• Analytics (GA)

What Screen Rant Has To Offer

• Open schedule – write as much as you like, whenever you like, from wherever you like!
• Future bonusing opportunities for high contributors of quality articles
• Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
• An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis

NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of hit Reality TV content in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included. Please note that the next step in the hiring process involves a writing evaluation.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Screen Rant

Ascension Medical Commercial Shoot Casting Call

Vicky Boone Casting is looking for women with young children and pregnant women for background roles in an Ascension Medical commercial shooting in Austin, TX!
Project: Ascension
Casting Director: Vicky Boone
Start Date: 5/3/2022, 05/04/2022(will work 1 day only)
Rate of Pay: Background rate – $200/person
Location: Austin, TX

CASTING:

Background Woman w/Child 0-3y/o – 20 to 50 years old woman and a child 0 to 3 years old, any ethnicity.
Will play a mother with young child in a maternity clinic. 

Ascension Medical Commercial Shoot Casting Call

Vicky Boone Casting is looking for women with young children and pregnant women for background roles in an Ascension Medical commercial shooting in Austin, TX!
Project: Ascension
Casting Director: Vicky Boone
Start Date: 5/3/2022, 05/04/2022(will work 1 day only)
Rate of Pay: Background rate – $200/person
Location: Austin, TX

CASTING:

Background Expecting Women – 20 to 45, pregnant women, any ethnicity. Will play an expecting mother in a maternity clinic.

Casting Call for True Crime Series / Episode 3 (203) 

New specs for a true crime series/Episode THREE (203): Note: we are casting talent that look similar to the real people portrayed in the storyline.
Shoot days:  5/10/22, 5/11/22, 5/12/22 (ONLY LEAD works all three days) in San Antonio.  Local hire.

Storyline: A cash-strapped spoken word artist mother of four turns to escorting then identity theft and credit card fraud to make ends meet. She eventually lands herself in prison at Camp Cupcake before reinventing herself as a successful lady boss.

Casting: 

LACOLA:  Black female, 35 to 45 years old. 5’2″ tall and Curvy. Doey-eyed/long brown hair.
She has pretty hands and her nails are always manicured in the latest trend.
She has three personas: Artist, Dominatrix, and Upscale Businesswoman. Actor must be comfortable in Dominatrix outfits
***No Nudity***
LaCola is a social go-getter by nature. 

NOTE: If you are interested in being part of our Extras pool for the entire series of 10 episodes, please note that in your email. We have an on-going Extras roster and present everyone on or roster to production for each episode. We also keep you in mind for future Featured and Lead roles if you fit the specs.

Casting Call for True Crime Series / Episode 3 (203) 

New specs for a true crime series/Episode THREE (203): Note: we are casting talent that look similar to the real people portrayed in the storyline.
Shoot days:  5/10/22, 5/11/22, 5/12/22 (ONLY LEAD works all three days) in San Antonio.  Local hire.

Storyline: A cash-strapped spoken word artist mother of four turns to escorting then identity theft and credit card fraud to make ends meet. She eventually lands herself in prison at Camp Cupcake before reinventing herself as a successful lady boss.

Casting: 

AUNT BERNIE (BERNADETTE):  Black female, 60-65 years old. 5’7″ tall, Slim/thin build. Medium complexion. Short hair, well styled.  LaCola’s Aunt. They are very close. They call her the spiritual center of the family. Has been through some challenging times but still looks good. She modeled when she was younger and makes sure to always look put together.

NOTE: If you are interested in being part of our Extras pool for the entire series of 10 episodes, please note that in your email. We have an on-going Extras roster and present everyone on or roster to production for each episode. We also keep you in mind for future Featured and Lead roles if you fit the specs.

Vicky Boone Casting Call

Vicky Boone Casting is looking for East Asian women and Middle Eastern men and women for an Ascension Medical commercial shooting in Austin, TX! 
Project: Ascension 
Casting Director: Vicky Boone
Audition Dates: Tapes Only – Due 04/20/2022
Callback Date(s): No callback
Start Date: 5/3/2022, 05/04/2022(will work 1 day only)
Rate of Pay: Principal Rate – $500 session fee, $1800 use fee, $100 stipend for fitting(will fit on day of shoot)
Usage: 1 year, regional broadcast
Location: Austin, TX

CASTING:

Recovery Wife – 40 to 50 years old woman, Middle Eastern background. Will play the supportive spouse of a patient recovering from a surgery in the hospital.

Vicky Boone Casting Call

Vicky Boone Casting is looking for East Asian women and Middle Eastern men and women for an Ascension Medical commercial shooting in Austin, TX! 
Project: Ascension 
Casting Director: Vicky Boone
Audition Dates: Tapes Only – Due 04/20/2022
Callback Date(s): No callback
Start Date: 5/3/2022, 05/04/2022(will work 1 day only)
Rate of Pay: Principal Rate – $500 session fee, $1800 use fee, $100 stipend for fitting(will fit on day of shoot)
Usage: 1 year, regional broadcast
Location: Austin, TX

CASTING:

Recovery Husband – 40 to 50 years old man, Middle Eastern background. Will play a patient in the hospital recovering from a surgery.

Vicky Boone Casting Call

Vicky Boone Casting is looking for East Asian women and Middle Eastern men and women for an Ascension Medical commercial shooting in Austin, TX! 
Project: Ascension 
Casting Director: Vicky Boone
Audition Dates: Tapes Only – Due 04/20/2022
Callback Date(s): No callback
Start Date: 5/3/2022, 05/04/2022(will work 1 day only)
Rate of Pay: Principal Rate – $500 session fee, $1800 use fee, $100 stipend for fitting(will fit on day of shoot)
Usage: 1 year, regional broadcast
Location: Austin, TX

CASTING:
Home Patient – 65 to 75 years old woman, East Asian background. Will play a patient receiving a prescription at home from a delivery.