Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting for Real Families, Couples, or Siblings for Food-Centric Project

Job Description:

Trigger Casting is seeking real parts of families, couples, or siblings where one person is an amateur cook, and the other loves to enjoy their cooking! This is a unique opportunity to showcase the cultural and emotional significance of food within your family. We are looking for diversity in all forms—age, gender, race, ethnicity, and sexuality are a priority for this project.

Responsibilities:

• Represent your family, couple, or sibling pair in a heartfelt project about the love of cooking and food.
• Share your family’s favorite dish and the story behind it.
• Provide insight into your family’s cooking traditions and culinary passions.

Requirements:

• Open to real families, couples, or siblings (not actors) where one person is a decent amateur cook and another person loves to eat their food.
• Families of 2-3 people are welcome.
• Must have a favorite family dish that reflects your culture, background, or tradition.
• Open to diverse family backgrounds in terms of age, gender, race, ethnicity, and sexuality.

Compensation:

• $5000 for a family/couple of 2-3 people for the 1-day shoot.

Background Actor – Wheelchair User for Café Scene in The Up & Comer Movie

Job Details:

We are seeking a Wheelchair User to participate in a café scene for The Up & Comer movie. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an inclusive film production and showcase diversity on screen.

Responsibilities:

• Role: Wheelchair User for Café Scene
• Description: You will be portraying a customer in a café, enjoying the atmosphere while in your sports wheelchair. The scene will involve natural interactions and movements within the café setting.

Requirements:

• Wheelchair: Must bring your own sports wheelchair.
• Assistance: You may bring someone to assist you in getting to the location, and they will also be compensated as an extra.
• Gender and Ethnicity: Open to all genders and ethnicities.

Compensation:

• Rate: $129.60 for up to 8 hours of work, with time and a half for overtime.
• Bump: An additional $20 bump for the use of your wheelchair.
• Parking: Provided at the shoot location.
• Check: Paid at wrap.

Background Actor – Waitstaff with Experience for The Up & Comer Movie

Job Details:

We are looking for Waitstaff with Serving Experience to appear in an upscale restaurant scene for The Up & Comer movie. This is a great chance to showcase your skills in a dynamic role on a professional film set.

Responsibilities:

• Role: Waitstaff with Experience
• Age Requirement: 25–40 years old
• Description: You will be portraying waitstaff in a high-end restaurant, responsible for serving guests in a professional and elegant manner. Experience in the service industry is required to ensure authenticity in handling trays, taking orders, and interacting with patrons.

Requirements:

• Experience: Must have previous experience as a server.
• Age: Must be between 25–40 years old.
• Gender and Ethnicity: Open to all genders and ethnicities.

Compensation:

• Rate: $129.60 for up to 8 hours of work, with time and a half for overtime.
• Parking: Provided at the shoot location.
• Check: Paid at wrap.

Background Actor – Fancy Restaurant Patrons for The Up & Comer Movie

Job Details:

We are seeking Fancy Restaurant Patrons to appear in an upscale dining scene for The Up & Comer movie. This is a fantastic opportunity to play an essential role in a key scene while enjoying a day on a professional film set.

Responsibilities:

• Role: Fancy Restaurant Patrons
• Age Requirement: 40–80 years old
• Description: As a Fancy Restaurant Patron, you will be portraying an elegant diner at an upscale restaurant. Your role will involve sitting at a table, enjoying a meal, and interacting with the atmosphere as a refined guest. You may be asked to engage in light conversations or react naturally to the dining setting.

Requirements:

• Age: Must be between 40–80 years old.
• Gender and Ethnicity: Open to all genders and ethnicities.
• Location: Must be available to work in Lincoln Park, Downtown Chicago on Monday, October 21, 2024.

Compensation:

• Rate: $129.60 for up to 8 hours of work, with time and a half for overtime.
• Parking: Provided at the shoot location.
• Check: Paid at wrap.

Background Actor – General Extras for The Up & Comer Movie

Job Details:

We are seeking General Extras to appear in a bustling scene set inside Union Station for The Up & Comer movie. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a professional film production and experience the filmmaking process firsthand.

Responsibilities:

• Role: General Extras
• Age Requirement: 18 years old and above
• Description: As a General Extra, you will blend into the background in a busy Union Station scene. You will be part of the crowd and contribute to the lively atmosphere of the station as you walk, stand, or engage in simple activities as directed.

Requirements:

• Age: Must be 18 years old or older.
• Gender and Ethnicity: Open to all genders and ethnicities.

Compensation:

• Rate: $129.60 for up to 8 hours of work, with time and a half for overtime.
• Parking: Provided at the shoot location.
• Check: Paid at wrap.

Background Actor – Funeral Goers for The Up & Comer Movie

Job Details:

We are currently seeking background actors to portray Funeral Goers for an upcoming scene in The Up & Comer movie. This is a great opportunity to participate in a professionally run film set while playing an important role in a dramatic sequence.

Responsibilities:

• Role: Funeral Goers
• Age Requirement: 60 years old and above
• Description: You will be playing attendees of a funeral inside the iconic Union Station in Chicago. As background talent, your role will involve blending into the scene while maintaining a solemn, respectful demeanor.

Requirements:

• Age: Must be at least 60 years old.
• Gender and Ethnicity: Open to all genders and ethnicities.
• Location: Must be able to work in Downtown Chicago on Friday, October 18, 2024.
• Photos: Please submit current color photos showcasing your current hairstyle and any facial hair.

Compensation:

• Rate: $129.60 for up to 8 hours of work, with time and a half paid for any overtime.
• Parking: Provided at the shoot location.
• Check: Will be paid at wrap.

Casting Call: Photo Double for “All Her Fault”

We are currently seeking a photo double for the role of Lia in the upcoming project All Her Fault. This is a great opportunity to be part of a professional production team and work closely with the main cast.

Job Details:

• Project: All Her Fault
• Role: Lia Photo Double

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a photo double for the character Lia, standing in for scenes where a match in appearance, height, and build is needed.
• Assist the production team by ensuring continuity during filming and matching the primary actor in all necessary scenes.
• Be available for the entire duration of the specified work dates.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 25-45.
• Height: 5’7 1/2″.
• Shirt Size: Medium.
• Dress Size: 6/8.
• Jeans Size: 29.
• Must be available for filming from Thursday, October 24th to Sunday, October 27th.
• Should closely match the physical description provided, with attention to detail for matching the lead actress.

Compensation:

• $200 per 8-hour day worked, with overtime paid as per industry standards if necessary.

Casting Call: Silver Convertible European Car for “Up and Comer”

We are seeking a 2018-2025 Silver Convertible European Car for an upcoming production, Up and Comer, filming in Chicago. This is a fantastic opportunity for car owners to have their vehicle featured in a major project.

Job Details:

• Project: Up and Comer
• Role: 2018-2025 Silver Convertible European (Mercedes, BMW, Audi, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Provide your silver convertible European car for use in the production on the specified filming dates.
• Your vehicle will be featured in various scenes, contributing to the overall look and feel of the production.
• Ensure that your car is in excellent working condition and available for filming on the scheduled dates.

Requirements:

• Vehicle must be a 2018-2025 model.
• Silver in color (any other color except white or red is acceptable).
• Car owners must be available on both October 22nd and October 24th for the filming schedule.

Compensation:

• $500 per film date for the use of the vehicle.

Detective Photo Double – “All Her Fault”

Job Description:
We are seeking a Caucasian male actor for the role of Detective Photo Double in the project “All Her Fault.” This role requires a close physical match to the lead actor and will involve doubling for them during specific scenes. This is a background role with a focus on matching the appearance and movements of the primary actor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Photo Doubling: Stand in for the lead actor during specific scenes, ensuring that your appearance matches the actor closely.
• Collaboration: Work with the director, crew, and other actors to achieve the desired look and continuity for the film.
• Professionalism: Be prepared to follow detailed instructions to match the lead actor’s movements, appearance, and style.
• Wardrobe: You will need to fit the provided wardrobe and potentially adjust your hair and appearance to match the lead actor exactly.

Requirements:

• Gender/Ethnicity: Caucasian male.
• Age: 25-40 years old.
• Height: 5’11”.
• Pant Size: 33.
• Hair Type: Must have an exact or similar hair type to the lead actor (see provided photo reference).
• Availability: Must be available for all working dates.
• Location: Must be able to work as a local hire in the shooting location.

Compensation:

• Rate: $200 for 8 hours of work.

Casting Call for Marathon Runner – Indie Film “Beyond Belief”

Job Description: 4 Star Casting is seeking male and female actors of all ethnicities, aged 18-65, to portray Marathon Runners in the indie film Beyond Belief. The shoot will take place in a suburb of Chicago, and the role will involve scenes of running and physical activity. This is an excellent opportunity for actors with an active lifestyle who are comfortable running on camera.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a marathon runner in various scenes, which will involve running and physical movement.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure a smooth and accurate portrayal of the role.
• Participate in physically active scenes for the film.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male or Female
• Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
• Age Range: 18-65 years old
• Must be physically capable of running for multiple takes during filming.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Chicago suburbs.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $112 for 8 hours + $25 running bump.
• State minimum wage of $14 per hour applies for any additional time worked.