Chicago Modeling Gigs

TV Production Casting Call – Boy Photo Double

Job Description

A television production filming in the Chicago area is seeking a Caucasian boy to work as a paid photo double. The selected child will match a principal actor in general build, complexion, and hair color and may appear in wide shots or insert shots in place of the actor. This is a non-speaking role that includes on-set schooling during each workday.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for a principal actor
• Appear in wide shots and insert shots as needed
• Match the positioning and movements required for the scene
• Participate in rehearsal and filming as directed
• Follow instructions from the production team
• Attend required on-set schooling

Requirements

• Caucasian boy
• Ages 7–8
• Approximately 4’2″–4’4″ tall
• Approximately 50–55 lbs.
• Blonde or light brown curly hair
• Must reasonably match the principal actor’s build, complexion, and hair
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states
• Parent or guardian must be available to accompany the child as required

Compensation

• $170 for 6 hours
• Time-and-a-half after 6 hours

Feature Film Casting Call – Real First Responders

Job Description

A feature film filming in Portland, Oregon, is seeking real first responders for paid on-camera roles. The production is looking for police officers, firefighters, and other emergency response professionals who can bring authentic real-world experience to the screen. This opportunity is ideal for first responders interested in using their professional knowledge to help create realistic emergency scenes for a feature film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a first responder in feature film scenes
• Bring authentic professional experience and knowledge to the role
• Perform emergency response actions naturally and accurately on camera
• Follow creative and production direction while filming
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other performers

Requirements

• Real first responder experience required
• Police officers, firefighters, and other emergency workers are encouraged
• Must have relevant professional emergency response experience
• Must be available to work in Portland, Oregon
• Comfortable performing professional first responder actions on camera
• SAG-AFTRA production
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• $449 per day
• Approximately 1–3 days of paid work

TV Series Casting Call – Male Stand-In

Job Description

A television production is seeking a Caucasian male stand-in to work in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate should closely match the actor’s general hair color, weight, and complexion to assist the production team with lighting and camera blocking. This opportunity is open to experienced stand-ins as well as talent interested in gaining professional stand-in experience. Local talent from Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby border states is encouraged.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for a principal actor during production
• Assist the camera and lighting departments with blocking and setup
• Follow positioning and movement instructions from the production team
• Maintain consistency throughout lighting and camera rehearsals
• Remain professional, punctual, and attentive while on set

Requirements

• Caucasian male
• Ages 50s–60s
• Height between 5’11” and 6’1″
• Weight between 175–200 lbs
• Must reasonably match the actor’s hair color, complexion, and overall appearance
• Previous stand-in or extra experience is a plus
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states
• Reliable and comfortable working closely with the camera and lighting departments

Compensation

• Paid stand-in opportunity

Job Description

A Temple MFA thesis film titled A Tuesday in Fall is casting an actor for the supporting role of a Security Guard. The project follows several characters whose everyday conversations reveal their experiences with loneliness, online information, conspiracy theories, and social uncertainty. The Security Guard appears in a scene discussing a humorous religious conspiracy theory with a coworker. The performer should be able to approach the unusual conversation naturally and make the interaction feel like a believable exchange between coworkers.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a security guard in a supporting scene.
• Perform dialogue involving a humorous religious conspiracy theory.
• Create natural chemistry within a coworker interaction.
• Follow direction from the filmmaker and production team.

Requirements

• Age open.
• Strong conversational acting ability.
• Comfortable performing comedic or unusual dialogue naturally.
• Philadelphia-area talent preferred.

Compensation

• Modest flat stipend.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A Temple MFA thesis film titled A Tuesday in Fall is seeking an actor to portray a Workout Instructor in a supporting scene. The film uses encounters between ordinary people to explore loneliness, modern media consumption, conspiracy theories, and social disconnection. The Workout Instructor works at a gym and becomes involved in a conversation with a coworker about a conspiracy theory. The role calls for a performer who can make unusual subject matter feel believable within an otherwise ordinary workplace conversation.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a workout instructor working in a gym environment.
• Perform a conversational scene involving a conspiracy theory.
• Keep the character and dialogue grounded and believable.
• Take direction and collaborate with the production team.

Requirements

• Age open.
• Comfortable portraying a fitness or gym instructor.
• Strong natural and conversational acting ability.
• Philadelphia-area talent preferred.

Compensation

• Modest flat stipend.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A Temple MFA thesis film titled A Tuesday in Fall is casting an actor for the supporting role of a Bar Regular. The film presents interconnected characters navigating loneliness, social tension, online influences, and the changing world around them. The Bar Regular appears in a conversational scene while smoking a cigarette and discussing neighborhood gentrification. The production is looking for someone who can deliver the interaction naturally and create the feeling of an authentic neighborhood regular rather than an overly polished performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a believable neighborhood bar regular.
• Perform dialogue centered around neighborhood gentrification.
• Bring a relaxed and natural quality to the scene.
• Follow direction from the filmmaker during production.

Requirements

• Age open.
• Comfortable performing conversational dialogue.
• Able to portray an authentic, everyday neighborhood character.
• Philadelphia-area talent preferred.

Compensation

• Modest flat stipend.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A Temple MFA thesis film titled A Tuesday in Fall is seeking a male actor for the lead role of Alex. The project explores loneliness, identity, online culture, conspiracy theories, and the ways people attempt to find meaning and connection in an increasingly fragmented society. Alex is a man in his 20s or 30s who has developed an online persona centered around masculinity and confidence. While he presents himself publicly as self-assured, his private life reveals someone searching for identity, belonging, and direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Alex, an online masculinity-influencer personality.
• Deliver both confident public-facing and vulnerable private moments.
• Bring nuance to the character’s search for identity and belonging.
• Work collaboratively with the director and production team.

Requirements

• Male actor in his 20s–30s.
• Strong dramatic and character acting ability.
• Able to portray confidence alongside emotional vulnerability.
• Philadelphia-area talent preferred.

Compensation

• Paid role.
• Modest flat stipend.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A Temple MFA thesis film titled A Tuesday in Fall is casting a male actor for the lead role of Beto. The film follows a group of people moving through routines shaped by isolation, online media, conspiracy theories, and growing social disconnection. Beto is a musician in his 20s or 30s who is struggling with depression, financial pressure, and an increasing sense of detachment from the world around him. The role requires an actor who can bring emotional depth and authenticity to a character dealing with difficult internal circumstances.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Beto, a musician experiencing financial and emotional struggles.
• Perform emotionally grounded dramatic material.
• Develop a believable portrayal of the character’s increasing disconnection.
• Collaborate with the director and follow performance direction.

Requirements

• Male actor in his 20s–30s.
• Strong dramatic acting ability.
• Comfortable portraying emotionally complex material.
• Philadelphia-area talent preferred.

Compensation

• Paid role.
• Modest flat stipend.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A major tech company is casting an experienced male actor for an upcoming non-union commercial filming in New York. The production is seeking a seasoned performer with strong acting ability who can confidently deliver commercial copy and monologues on camera. This role is specifically intended for an experienced actor rather than a beginner. Talent should have a strong command of scripted material, feel natural and comfortable in front of the camera, and be capable of delivering polished commercial performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a non-union commercial for a major tech company.
• Deliver commercial copy and scripted monologues confidently on camera.
• Provide a polished, professional performance appropriate for a major commercial campaign.
• Take direction and adapt performances as requested by the production team.

Requirements

• Male actor ages 33–46.
• Must be an experienced, seasoned actor.
• Must be comfortable reading and performing commercial copy.
• Must be confident performing monologues.
• Must be able to work in New York.
• Beginners should not apply.

Compensation

• $12,000 flat rate.
• Non-union production.

Feature Film Casting Call – Front Line Community Support Workers

Job Description

A feature film filming in Portland, Oregon, is seeking real front line community support workers for paid on-camera roles. The production is looking for professionals with authentic, real-world experience in community care and support services, including case managers, doctors, shelter workers, peer support professionals, and similar roles. Selected talent will work for approximately one to three days.

Job Responsibilities

• Bring authentic front line community support experience to the feature film
• Perform naturally on camera using real-world professional knowledge
• Help create realistic community support and care-related scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain a professional and collaborative presence on set

Requirements

• Real front line community support workers
• Case managers, doctors, shelter workers, and peer support professionals are encouraged
• Similar community support professionals may also be considered
• Must have relevant real-world professional experience
• Must be available to work in Portland, Oregon
• SAG-AFTRA production

Compensation

• $449 per day
• Approximately 1–3 days of paid work