Baton Rouge Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Date – 3/30/2022 – 3/31/2022

Project –  ESPN MFF – Slam Dunk Contest                 

Location – XAVIER CONVOCATION CENTER, NEW ORLEANS, LA

Position – Utility

Rate – $25 per hour Guarantee for 10 hour plus OT

Must be vaccinated

Rising Dawn Short Film

Open Casting Call for “Black” Baton Twirlers

Filming in Lafayette, Louisiana April 2022

Willing to work as local. Must be over 18 and look high school age.

All skill levels needed. Can you twirl one baton, two batons, fire, knives? We want you.

BACKGROUND ACTORS NEEDED FOR UPCOMING SHORT FILM, “WE MUST SAVE OUR SCHOOLS”!!!

Directed by Bianca Siplin

Scene: (1950s-1960s) Protest Marching Scene

When: Saturday, FEBRUARY 12, 2022 (Day Shoot)

Where: New Orleans, LA. 

Compensation: $40/ 4 hours

 Looking for 20 -Majority of Women (All Ethnicities) and Men. Women’s hair must be in natural toned color, no highlights or bleached colors, and no braids. Everyone is asked to wear plain brown or black clothing, and low flat plain heels (black or brown). Men are welcomed to participate but must have short hair and clean shaven. No beards. 

**SECOND LINE/UMBRELLA CASTING**

Major Disney feature shooting at the end of January is casting for an animated Umbrella Leader and second line band to work on the shoot.

All talent must be fully vaccinated per Disney’s Mandatory Zone A policies. 

Casting for an Umbrella Leader, 20-65 years, should be animated, and must be available for a fitting asap. 

NEW ORLEANS – MOVIE

EXTRAS $161, COVID FEE $65

• 10 – 70 / Any Gender / All Ethnicity
• Looking for all ages and ethnicity to portray tourists, BG with Cars, Funeral Goers, Artists, Parents and Kids
• Shoots Jan 27, 2022 – Feb 04, 2022
• Must be local, no travel paid.

Seeking a Minor and Adult Photo Double! 

SACRED MOTIVATION – STARRING WILL SMITH! 

Will be filming scenes in Houma/Thibodeaux area of Louisiana

This film will tell the horrific, yet heroic story of Whipped Peter, who escapes a Louisiana plantation. He was a pivotal figure in exposing the brutality of slavery and served as a soldier in the war. 

You do not have to be registered with Central Casting to work so share this casting notice with your friends and family! 

We are looking for our photo doubles to be available the week of Monday December 13th – Tuesday December 21st (weekdays only)

Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production’s requirements.

FILMING RATE: $175/12 hours (minors have strict 8-hour maximum work date)

COVID Test RATE: $100_

FITTING Rate: $43.75/2 hours

You must take a mid-nasal PCR COVID test every 48 hours prior to fitting or filming. 

Pre-Employment COVID Testing will be in the New Orleans area. A Costume Fitting is mandatory and will be in New Orleans (Harahan) on Friday 12/10.

MINOR PHOTO DOUBLE: Seeking submissions for children who appear to be black/African American to work as on-camera photo doubles to one of the principal child actresses.

You MUST be flexible in altering your hair to match the actresses. Her braids will be taken out and she will have natural hair. 

Please see sizes below and coordinating photos attached for skin tone reference!

• PD – MIT (Minor): Height: 4’3-4’5″, 50-60 lbs, 7/8 dress and 2 shoe
• PD – MIT (Adult): Height: 4’0″-5’1″ with a small frame.

Casting a Wilson Chinn Look a like 

SACRED MOTIVATION – STARRING WILL SMITH! 

**Higher rate for battlefield scenes!**

Filming battle scenes in the Covington, LA and Bush, LA areas! 

This film will tell the horrific, yet heroic story of Whipped Peter, who escapes a Louisiana plantation. He was a pivotal figure in exposing the brutality of slavery and served as a soldier in the war. 

You do not have to be registered with Central Casting to work so share this casting notice with your friends and family! 

Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production’s requirements.

• FILMING RATE: $250/12 hours (HIGHER RATE)
• GAS Bump: $40
• COVID Rate (for off set testing): $100

You must take a mid-nasal PCR COVID test every 48 hours prior to fitting or filming. Initial COVID testing in New Orleans or Bush, LA.

• WILSON CHINN: Seeking submissions for men can portray Wilson Chinn (18+ years old). This scene will be directly after the Civil War. Wilson Chinn, along with Peter – helped expose the cruelty of slavery by having his photograph distributed in the North. Must be willing to have your hair altered to reflect Wilson Chinn (please look at the photo below). Facial Hair is good! Filming will be exterior. Please no strong/modern cuts/styles (like locs or dreads) or unnatural colored highlights. The makeup department may add facial hair in some cases. 

**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**

Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set or while at any production facility (including testing center).

SACRED MOTIVATION – STARRING WILL SMITH! 

**Higher rate for battlefield scenes!**

Filming battle scenes in the Covington, LA and Bush, LA areas! This film will tell the horrific, yet heroic story of Whipped Peter, who escapes a Louisiana plantation. He was a pivotal figure in exposing the brutality of slavery and served as a soldier in the war. 

You do not have to be registered with Central Casting to work so share this casting notice with your friends and family! 

Battle scenes filming December 2nd through December 10th!

Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production’s requirements.

FILMING RATE: $210/12 hours (HIGHER RATE)

GAS Bump: $40

You must take a mid-nasal PCR COVID test the first day you work (likely around 5 AM) and every 48 hours prior to fitting or filming.

• UNION SOLDIERS: Seeking submissions for men who appear to be black teenagers and/or children (18+ years old) to portray soldiers fighting on the battlefield! Must be willing to grow out hair and be clean shaven! Filming will be exterior. Please no strong/modern cuts/styles (like locs or dreads) or unnatural colored highlights. The makeup department may add facial hair in some cases. 
• Casting 18-20 year olds who can portray teenagers 

**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**

Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set or while at any production facility (including testing center).

CASTING 12 – 15 yr old MINORS for a Disney Channel TV Series

*** You do not have to be registered with Central Casting to work***

ULTRA VIOLET AND BLACK SCORPION (Disney Channel TV series)

• This is an action-comedy superhero tale about the legacy of one family’s magical luchador mask! It’s a coming-of-age story told from the perspective of a young Mexican American girl! 
• Filming in Chalmette, LA – Wednesday Dec 1st 
• COVID Test in Chalmette, LA- Monday Nov 29th 

Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production’s requirements.

*HIGHER* FILMING RATE: $125/12 hours + $125 for guardian who brings the minor to set.

COVID Test RATE: $100

You must take a mid-nasal PCR COVID test at least 48 hours prior to fitting or filming.

CASTING 18yr old’s and older – Run of Show Stand Ins/Photo Doubles Who can Portray Hispanic for a Disney Channel TV Series

*** You do not have to be registered with Central Casting to work***

ULTRA VIOLET AND BLACK SCORPION (Disney Channel TV series)

This is an action-comedy superhero tale about the legacy of one family’s magical luchador mask! It’s a coming-of-age story told from the perspective of a young Mexican American girl! 

Filming in Chalmette, LA November – January 

COVID Testing in Metairie, LA

Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production’s requirements.

FILMING RATE: $175/12 hours

COVID Test RATE: $100 (You will be cadence tested every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)

You must take a mid-nasal PCR COVID test at least 48 hours prior to fitting or filming.