Baton Rouge Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Rider 2 / Rebecca (VO) – Day Player Role (Non-Union Short Film)

Job Description:
A suspense/thriller short film is casting Rider 2, a companion character whose influence shapes key decisions. This role involves physical performance and gestures, along with a voiceover component.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a companion character through actions and expressions

• Contribute voiceover performance as directed

• Collaborate with cast and director on key scenes

Requirements:

• Female, late 30s

• White

• Strong expressive acting ability

• Comfortable performing voiceover

Compensation:

• Day player role

• Voiceover credit

• Non-union short film experience

Rider 1 – Day Player Role (Non-Union Short Film)

Job Description:
A suspense short film is casting Rider 1, an inquisitive character with an interest in history and culture. This day player role requires subtle character work and strong screen presence in limited scenes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a curious and observant character

• Deliver dialogue with intelligence and nuance

• Work efficiently in a limited shooting schedule

Requirements:

• Male, late 30s

• Caucasian

• Strong character acting skills

Compensation:

• Day player credit

• Non-union short film experience

Erica Standfield – Supporting Role (Non-Union Short Film)

Job Description:
A non-union thriller short film is seeking an actress for Erica Standfield, a confident college student with a strong personality and social presence. This role adds depth to the college friend dynamic central to the story.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a college student in key supporting scenes

• Perform in social and dance sequences

• Deliver expressive and engaging on-camera presence

Requirements:

• Female, 22 years old (or able to portray)

• African American

• Approximately 5’9”

• Long hair, curvaceous figure

• Comfortable dancing and performing in group scenes

Compensation:

• Supporting role credit

• Short film performance opportunity

Renee Rider – Supporting Role (Non-Union Short Film)

Job Description:
A suspense short film is casting Renee Rider, a college student balancing financial struggles while maintaining her vibrant social life. This supporting role requires warmth, energy, and emotional range in a dramatic thriller setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a college student in supporting scenes

• Deliver natural, expressive performance

• Participate in dance and social scenes

• Collaborate with ensemble cast

Requirements:

• Female, 21 years old (or able to portray)

• African American (dark-skinned)

• Braided hair, manicured nails

• Comfortable dancing on camera

• Strong acting ability

Compensation:

• Supporting role credit

• Non-union short film experience

Tre – Supporting Role (Non-Union Short Film)

Job Description:
A non-union suspense/thriller short film is casting Tre, a powerful and sinister supporting character. This role calls for a commanding on-screen presence with the ability to convey quiet intensity and physical dominance. Minor stunt work is required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a strong, haunting supporting character

• Perform minor stunt sequences

• Deliver controlled, intense dramatic performance

• Work closely with production during action scenes

Requirements:

• Male, early 30s

• Caucasian

• Ginger/red facial hair

• Physically strong build

• Comfortable with minor stunt work

Compensation:

• Supporting role credit

• Non-union short film opportunity

• Professional film experience

Non-Union Short Film Casting Call – Suspense/Thriller

Job Description:
A non-union short film is now casting for a suspense/thriller project set in New Orleans. This independent film casting call centers on a gripping story about a motorist from Erath, Louisiana who struggles with addiction and finds herself in a dangerous situation while working in New Orleans.

Producers are seeking talented actors who can bring emotional depth, intensity, and authenticity to this dramatic thriller. This is a strong opportunity for performers looking to expand their indie film credits in a character-driven short film production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray complex, emotionally layered characters in a suspense/thriller short film

• Deliver compelling dramatic performances

• Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled

• Collaborate closely with the director and creative team

Requirements:

• Non-union actors

• Strong dramatic acting ability

• Comfortable performing in emotionally intense scenes

• Professional headshot, resume, and acting reel required for submission

• Available for filming in Louisiana

Compensation:

• Non-union short film credit

• Opportunity to work on a suspense/thriller project

• Professional on-set experience

Paid Background Actors – “The Statement” Feature Film

Job Description:
A major feature film titled The Statement is now casting paid background actors in the New Orleans and Chalmette, Louisiana areas. This period film, set in 1980 St. Petersburg, Florida, is written and directed by an acclaimed filmmaker known for award-winning projects and stars A-list talent.

Production is seeking adults 18+ to appear in various scenes that will recreate the look and style of the 1980s. All selected background actors will attend a costume fitting in advance to ensure period accuracy. This is a great opportunity to gain feature film experience alongside an award-winning production team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray background characters in a 1980s-set feature film

• Attend a required costume fitting prior to filming

• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff

• Maintain period-appropriate appearance and continuity

• Be fully available for listed filming dates

Requirements:

• Ages 18+

• Must be local to New Orleans or Chalmette, LA

• Comfortable portraying 1980s styles

• Provide headshot and full-body photo (current look)

• Include height, weight, and wardrobe measurements

• List any visible tattoos

• Indicate if willing to wear swimwear on camera (not mandatory)

• Provide availability for specified filming dates

• Men must confirm willingness to film clean-shaven and/or receive haircut if needed

Compensation:

• $150 for 12 hours (filming rate)

• $50 costume fitting fee

• Paid feature film background opportunity

• Professional on-set experience

Female Stenographer Hand Double for New Show

Job Description
A new television show is now casting a female stenographer hand double for an upcoming production filming in Louisiana. Casting directors are seeking a skilled performer who knows how to operate a stenography machine and can realistically type on camera for close-up shots of hands.

This hand double role requires comfort using a stenography machine, especially older-style models, as the project is set in 1980. You do not need to own a machine, but experience is required. The role will focus on detailed hand shots, so natural nails and accurate period styling are essential. Selected talent must be willing to have their nails styled to match the actress they are doubling. Any polish or fake nails will need to be removed.

Filming will take place in the Chalmette or New Orleans, Louisiana area, with a fitting scheduled prior to production. The role will likely work approximately two days during the filming window.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a hand double for a female stenographer character

• Accurately operate a stenography machine on camera

• Perform close-up typing shots for a 1980-set production

• Attend a required wardrobe fitting prior to filming

• Follow detailed continuity and styling direction

Requirements

• Female, 18+

• Must know how to use a stenography machine

• Comfortable typing on camera (close-up hand shots)

• Experience with older-style stenography machines preferred

• Willing to have nails styled to match lead actress

• No fake nails or polish at time of filming

• Available to work in Chalmette or New Orleans, LA

• Available for filming days within the scheduled window

Compensation

• $350 per 12-hour filming day

• $50 fitting fee

• Approximately 2 workdays

Background Actors of All Ages for “A Christmas Kind of Love” – Louisiana

Job Description
A heartwarming, family-friendly Christmas movie titled A Christmas Kind of Love is now casting paid background actors of all ages in the New Orleans, Northshore, and Slidell, Louisiana areas. Filming will take place from March through April, offering multiple opportunities for local talent to work on a festive feature film production.

Casting directors are seeking dependable background performers who are ready to bring authentic holiday energy to a professional movie set. If you’re based in Louisiana and looking to gain film experience in a Christmas-themed production, this is a great opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray townspeople, event attendees, or holiday background characters

• Follow on-set direction from assistant directors

• Be available for assigned filming dates between March and April

• Provide accurate personal and wardrobe details

• Maintain professionalism during long filming days

Requirements

• All ages welcome

• Must be local to New Orleans, Northshore, or Slidell, LA

• Submit headshot and full-body photo (no filters or heavy editing)

• Provide full contact information and city/state of residence

• Include height and weight

• List any musical instruments you play (if applicable)

• Note any on-set stand-in experience (if applicable)

Compensation

• Paid background roles

• On-set experience in a feature film

• Professional holiday movie credit

• Opportunity to work with Louisiana-based filmmakers

Marching Band & Parade Goers Casting Call – Slidell, LA

Job Description
A new production titled A Christmas Kind of Love is now casting background talent for a parade scene filming in Slidell, Louisiana. This paid casting call is seeking a marching band made up of middle school and high school–aged performers, as well as parade goers of all ages.

Producers are looking for energetic local talent to bring authenticity and excitement to a festive parade sequence. If you’re part of a marching band or simply want to appear as a parade attendee, this is a great opportunity to be part of a holiday-themed production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a marching band member in a parade scene

• Participate as a parade goer in background scenes

• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff

• Maintain enthusiasm and energy during filming

• Be available for the scheduled shoot day

Requirements

• Middle school and high school–aged marching band members (including baton twirlers and dancers)

• Parade goers of all ages

• Local to Slidell, LA or surrounding area

• Comfortable working as paid background talent

• Available for filming during the scheduled production window

Compensation

• Paid background role