Baton Rouge Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Older Adults for Major Soft Drink Commercial in New Orleans

Job Description
A major soft drink brand is seeking older adults for an upcoming commercial filming in New Orleans. This exciting opportunity is perfect for individuals with big personalities and a love for social activities. Those who enjoy playing board games are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a commercial for a major beverage brand

• Follow direction from the production team

• Engage naturally in scenes, especially if familiar with board games

• Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Ages 50–100

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be local or able to work in New Orleans

• Playing board games is a plus

Compensation

• $550 for 8-hour shoot day

• Additional $2,300 usage fee if featured in the final edit

Casting Call for Vaseline Commercial – New Orleans

Job Description
A major brand is seeking passionate and charismatic individuals from New Orleans for an upcoming Vaseline commercial. This project will feature heartfelt interviews highlighting resilience, healing, and local pride. Participants will be filmed during a short on-camera session applying Vaseline to their skin.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a 15-minute on-camera interview

• Apply Vaseline to visible skin areas (face, arms, or legs)

• Share personal stories about life in New Orleans and community resilience

• Engage authentically and comfortably in front of the camera

Requirements

• Open to African-American, Caucasian, and all other nationalities

• Ages 18–70

• Must live in or have ties to New Orleans (Ninth Ward is a plus)

• Musicians (able to play their instrument on camera)

• Open to mother-daughter duos and multi-generational groups

• Comfortable being interviewed on camera

• Preferably have a visible scar (not required)

Compensation

• $50 gift card per participant

Casting Drivers with New Model Cars for Feature Film Love of Your Life

Job Description
A feature film titled Love of Your Life is now seeking drivers with new model cars to appear in a 2030 futuristic scene. This is a great opportunity for car owners who want to showcase their vehicles on camera. Drivers with hybrids and electric cars are especially encouraged to apply.

Love of Your Life is an upcoming Amazon MGM romantic drama starring Gabriel Basso and Margaret Qualley. Directed by award-winning cinematographer-turned-director Rachel Morrison, the film explores themes of love, loss, and resilience. The story follows a young widow, played by Qualley, as she navigates life after the death of her husband and embarks on a journey of self-discovery.

Produced by Ryan Gosling and Jessie Henderson under Open Invite Entertainment, the film features an ensemble cast including Aaron Pierre (The Underground Railroad) and Patrick Schwarzenegger (The White Lotus). Basso, best known for The Night Agent and Hillbilly Elegy, takes on a new dramatic role, adding depth to this emotionally charged narrative. The screenplay, written by Julia Cox (Nyad), has been widely praised and sparked a competitive bidding war between studios before Amazon MGM acquired it.

With filming set across picturesque European locations, Love of Your Life promises a blend of heartfelt storytelling and cinematic beauty, making it one of the most anticipated romantic dramas of the year.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive your vehicle during on-set filming

• Follow direction from production staff and maintain safety at all times

• Remain on set for the full duration of filming as required

• Present a clean, camera-ready vehicle

Requirements

• Must own a new model, hybrid, or electric vehicle (preferred)

• Must be available for the entire day of filming

• Open to all genders and backgrounds

• Must be comfortable driving on camera

Compensation

• Paid opportunity with an additional $35 vehicle bump

Casting Classroom Background Actors for The Birthday Song

Job Description
A meaningful short film, The Birthday Song, directed by two award-winning New Orleans-based filmmakers, is now casting background actors for an upcoming classroom scene. The story is set in 2005, and the production seeks young talent to help bring authenticity and emotion to this powerful project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a student in a classroom setting

• Follow direction from the film’s creative team

• Maintain focus and professionalism throughout filming

• Arrive on set with approved hairstyle (per production guidelines)

Requirements

• Black/African American children, ages 11–14

• Must have natural hair (no wigs, braids, or protective styles)

• Must be local to the New Orleans area

• Must be available for one filming day

• Parent/guardian must submit current photo, headshot, and body shot showing current hairstyle

Compensation

• $50 gift card

Classroom Background – Short Film The Birthday Song (New Orleans, LA)

Job Description
Casting Black/African American children (ages 11–14) to appear as classroom background students in The Birthday Song, a heartfelt short film by award-winning New Orleans-based directors. This meaningful project is set in 2005, offering young actors a great opportunity to be part of a story with emotional depth and cultural authenticity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a student in a classroom setting

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Maintain a natural and period-accurate appearance suitable for a 2005 setting

• Be punctual and cooperative on set

Requirements

• Black/African American children, ages 11–14

• Must have clean, natural hair (no braids, wigs, or protective styles)

• Filming in New Orleans, LA

• Parent/guardian must provide:

  • Child’s name, age, height, weight, contact number, city/state, and guardian name

  • Recent headshot and full-body photo showing current hairstyle

Compensation

• $50 flat rate (via gift card)

Stand-In – Jason (Feature Film: Love of Your Life)

Job Description
The upcoming feature film Love of Your Life is hiring a Stand-In for the character “Jason,” filming in New Orleans, LA. The production is seeking someone who closely matches the physical characteristics of the lead actor, with dirty blonde to brown hair and medium to tall height. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience working directly with the camera and lighting departments on a major feature film.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for “Jason” during lighting and camera setups

• Follow precise direction from the director and cinematography team

• Maintain consistency in positioning and movement for each scene

• Be punctual, professional, and available for all scheduled shoot days

Requirements

• Dirty blonde to brown hair

• Medium to tall height

• Must be local to New Orleans, LA (no travel or lodging provided)

• Stand-in experience preferred; include details of previous work if applicable

• Submit one headshot and one full-body photo (taken against a plain background with good lighting)

Compensation

• $175 for 12 hours per day

Stand-In – Maya (Feature Film: Love of Your Life)

Job Description
The upcoming feature film Love of Your Life is seeking a Stand-In to work in New Orleans, LA. The production is looking for talent with a fair skin complexion, dark-colored hair, and medium to tall height who is available all three filming days. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain on-set experience and work closely with the production team on a major feature.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for the lead actress “Maya” during lighting and camera setup

• Follow direction from the cinematography and lighting teams

• Maintain availability and punctuality for all scheduled shoot days

• Demonstrate professionalism and reliability on set

Requirements

• Fair skin complexion

• Dark-colored hair

• Medium to tall height

• Must have open availability October 22–24

• Must be local to New Orleans, LA (no travel or lodging provided)

• Stand-in experience preferred (please note any prior experience)

• Submit one headshot and one full-body photo against a plain background

• Include name, age, location, contact number, height, and weight

Compensation

$175 for 12 hours per day

Feature Film – Love of Your Life

Job Description
Be part of the upcoming feature film Love of Your Life, filming this fall in New Orleans. This romantic drama invites you to step into the world of Maya, a witty and warm nurse whose journey through love transforms her life in unexpected ways. Set against the vibrant backdrop of New Orleans, this film offers an immersive experience for both cast and crew.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in background and supporting roles as directed

• Follow on-set instructions and collaborate with production staff

• Help bring authenticity and life to scenes set throughout New Orleans

• Maintain professionalism and enthusiasm during filming days

Requirements

• Open to all ages 6 and up

• No experience necessary – newcomers welcome

• Must be available during filming dates in late October

• Positive attitude and willingness to take direction

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Creole, Zydeco, and Blues Bands for TV Commercial

Job Description:
A major soft drink brand is seeking Creole, Zydeco, and Blues bands in the NOLA area for a paid television commercial. This exciting opportunity is perfect for local musicians ready to showcase their sound and energy in a one-day shoot.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform live music for a commercial shoot

• Represent authentic Creole, Zydeco, or Blues styles

• Collaborate with the production team during filming

Requirements:

• Bands based in or around New Orleans (NOLA)

• Must have performance experience in Creole, Zydeco, or Blues genres

• Submit contact information, band photos, location, and links to music

Compensation:

• $550 for an 8-hour shoot per band member

• Additional $2300 usage fee if the band appears in the final edit

Background Actors – Feature Film “Love of Your Life”

Job Description
A new feature film titled Love of Your Life is casting background actors of all ages to appear in an upcoming shoot. This heartfelt story follows Maya, a smart and witty nurse, as she embarks on an unexpected love story that changes her life forever. Filming will take place in New Orleans, capturing the city’s vibrant atmosphere and charm.

This is a great opportunity to gain on-set experience, work alongside a professional production team, and be part of a major motion picture. No prior acting experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in various scenes

• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set

• Contribute to the energy and authenticity of the scene

Requirements

• Open to all genders and ethnicities, ages 6+

• Must be local to New Orleans, LA

• No prior acting experience necessary

• Must be comfortable on a film set

• Musical ability is a plus (please include in submission)

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate provided upon selection)