Baton Rouge Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Pink Palace Hotel Staff – 1980s Feature Film

Job Description
A major feature film set in 1980s Florida is casting hospitality and service industry professionals to portray hotel staff in scenes filming in New Orleans and Chalmette, Louisiana. This paid background acting opportunity is open to men and women ages 18 and older with real bartending, serving, or hotel staff experience.

Casting directors are seeking talent who can confidently carry drink trays, handle service interactions naturally, and embody authentic 1980s hotel staff energy. The production is recreating a vibrant 1980 setting, so selected talent must meet period-specific grooming and appearance requirements.

This is a great opportunity for hospitality professionals and aspiring actors to work on a feature film with a professional production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hotel staff members in 1980s-set scenes

• Confidently carry drink trays and simulate real service tasks

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Attend a mandatory wardrobe fitting

• Maintain continuity and period-appropriate appearance on set

Requirements

• Men and women, age 18+

• Real bartending, serving, or hotel staff experience required

• Must be local to New Orleans or Chalmette, LA (or able to work as a local hire)

• Available for one or more listed filming dates

• Men must be open to clean-shaven look or 1980s-style facial hair

• Women must have natural nail color and 80s-style hair

• No unnatural hair colors

• No facial piercings

• No visible tattoos (must be coverable depending on wardrobe)

Compensation

• $150 for 12-hour filming day

• $50 mandatory wardrobe fitting

• Paid background role in a feature film

• On-set experience in a period production

Paid Background Actors for Feature Film

Job Description
A major feature film is now casting paid background actors, ages 18 and older, for scenes filming in the New Orleans and Chalmette, Louisiana area. The film is set in 1980, so selected talent must be comfortable portraying period-appropriate looks.

Production is seeking reliable background actors who can attend a required costume fitting prior to filming. This project offers the opportunity to work on a high-profile feature film alongside an acclaimed creative team.

Filming will take place on select March dates, and talent should have flexible availability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in a 1980s-set feature film
• Attend a scheduled costume fitting prior to filming
• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team
• Maintain continuity and professional behavior on set
• Adapt appearance to fit period styling requirements

Requirements

• Ages 18+
• Must be local to New Orleans or Chalmette, LA (or able to work as a local hire)
• Available for listed filming dates
• Submit two recent photos (including one full-body and one headshot)
• List any visible tattoos
• Indicate willingness to wear a swimsuit on camera (not mandatory)
• Men must confirm willingness to be clean-shaven and/or receive period haircut if required

Compensation

• $150 for 12-hour filming day
• $50 for costume fitting
• Paid background film role
• On-set experience on a major feature production

Paid Background Casting Call – “A Christmas Kind of Love”

Job Description:
A family-friendly Christmas movie titled A Christmas Kind of Love is now casting paid background talent in the New Orleans, Northshore, and Slidell, Louisiana areas. This heartwarming holiday film will shoot across multiple weeks, and producers are seeking local talent of various ages to appear in festive community and lifestyle scenes.

This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and local performers to gain on-set experience in a feature-length holiday production. Most filming will take place in the Northshore/Slidell area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear as background talent in holiday-themed scenes

• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff

• Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming

• Be available for scheduled shoot dates

Requirements:

• Open to various ages

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

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

• Include height and weight information

• Provide contact information and city/state of residence

• Musical instrument skills (if applicable)

• On-set stand-in experience (if applicable)

Compensation:

• Paid background role

• Professional feature film credit

• On-set experience in a holiday movie production

College Girl 1, 2 & 3 – Featured Background

Job Description:
A suspense short film is seeking featured background talent to portray college friends in vibrant social scenes. These roles require high energy and natural chemistry in dance-driven moments.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray college students in featured background scenes

• Participate in dance challenges and social interactions

• Maintain continuity and high energy on set

Requirements:

• Female, early 20s

• African American

• Comfortable dancing on camera

• Strong, expressive personality

Compensation:

• Featured background credit

• Non-union short film opportunity

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