Baton Rouge Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call for Real Couples – Feature Film “Love of Your Life”

Job Description
A feature film titled Love of Your Life is seeking a real couple to appear in an intimate, photo-selected scene filming in New Orleans. The scene will capture a genuine connection between two people and requires chemistry and comfort on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a couple naturally and authentically during a kissing scene.

• Follow on-set direction while maintaining professionalism and realism.

• Participate in a short, featured shoot for the film sequence.

Requirements

• Real couples of any ethnicity, gender, or background.

• Both individuals must be 18 years or older.

• Must be available for the scheduled filming date in New Orleans.

• Comfortable performing a brief kissing scene on camera.

• Submit current photos (individual headshots and full-body shots; couple photo preferred).

Compensation

• Rate: $200 per person for 12 hours.

Casting Call for Major Soft Drink Commercial – New Orleans

Job Description
A major soft drink brand is casting Hispanic men in the New Orleans area for an upcoming commercial shoot. The production is seeking individuals and groups, ideally family or friends, to authentically represent a multi-generational dynamic. This is a great opportunity for those who bring personality, warmth, and on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial shoot showcasing community and connection.

• Work collaboratively with other cast members in a group or family-style setting.

• Follow direction from the production team to create engaging and natural performances.

Requirements

• Hispanic men, ages 50–100.

• Open to groups, friends, or multi-generational family members (father and son pairs encouraged).

• Must be available for the shoot in New Orleans.

• Comfortable on camera with a friendly and expressive demeanor.

Compensation

• $550 for an 8-hour day per person.

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

Casting Bike Riders for Film Shoot in New Orleans

Job Description:
A new film titled Love of Your Life is seeking locals from the Bywater area of New Orleans who own bikes to appear in an upcoming scene. Selected participants will walk and ride their bikes during the shoot, helping capture authentic NOLA neighborhood energy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear on set as a background performer riding or walking with your bike.

• Follow direction from the production team to ensure smooth, coordinated movement in each scene.

• Maintain professionalism and be prepared for potential late-night filming.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 or older.

• Must have your own bicycle.

• Must be local to New Orleans, specifically the Bywater area.

• Must be available for filming on October 24.

Compensation:

• $150 for 12 hours plus a $15 bicycle bump.

Casting Second Line Musicians for Feature Film in New Orleans

Job Description:
A feature film titled Love of Your Life is seeking talented second line musicians to perform on set during an upcoming shoot in New Orleans. This is a great opportunity for experienced brass and rhythm players to bring authentic New Orleans sound and energy to a major production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform live music during filming as part of a second line ensemble.

• Work with the production team to deliver coordinated performances.

• Maintain professionalism and energy throughout the shoot.

Requirements:

• Must own your instrument and be able to play confidently.

• Open to individual musicians and full bands.

• Instruments needed: Brass, drums, tuba, and sousaphone.

• Must be available for filming in New Orleans, LA.

Compensation:

• $500 for a 12-hour day.

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