Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions
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Job Description
Casting real HUEGUARD® SPF users for an upcoming campaign centered on authentic stories and real-life routines. This opportunity is for individuals who genuinely use HUEGUARD® products (including Skin Tint, 3-in-1, Invisible Stick, Glotion, and an upcoming new launch) and feel comfortable sharing how SPF fits into their everyday life on camera.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear on camera for a branded HUEGUARD® SPF campaign and share your personal experience using the product.
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Participate in an in-person casting call and follow producer direction during filming.
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Communicate naturally on camera about your routine, lifestyle, and how you use SPF day-to-day.
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Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to be filmed (styling details shared with selected talent).
Requirements
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Must be a genuine HUEGUARD® SPF user.
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Must have a unique, personal story about how you use HUEGUARD® in real life.
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Comfortable on camera and excited to share your experience.
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Must be 18+.
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Must live within driving distance of Los Angeles and have reliable transportation.
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Must be available for the casting call and for filming (details shared with selected talent).
Compensation Details
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Product + swag provided to all participants.
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Additional compensation was not specified in the post
Job Description
An independent short film titled “Recycle” (psychological thriller) is casting talent for a lead role and multiple background roles in the Atlanta area. Production is seeking a charismatic, intense lead actor and background performers to support key scenes in this suspense-driven short film.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform scripted scenes as a principal actor (lead) or appear on camera as background talent.
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Follow direction from the director and production team on set.
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Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and a collaborative attitude throughout filming.
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Provide requested submission materials and accurate contact information.
Requirements
Lead Role: Jaden (Lead)
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African American male, ages 28–35.
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Charismatic and intense presence.
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Comfortable carrying a lead role in a psychological thriller short film.
Background Roles (4)
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African American women, ages 22–35.
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Non-speaking roles.
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Comfortable appearing on camera in a thriller environment.
Compensation Details
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Unpaid
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On-screen credit
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Meals provided
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Footage provided for acting reel
Job Description
Casting four professional models for an upcoming beauty photoshoot. This paid opportunity is seeking NYC and New Jersey–based models with on-camera experience who can confidently showcase skincare and beauty products in polished, product-forward imagery.
Job Responsibilities
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Model beauty and skincare products for a professional brand photoshoot.
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Follow creative direction from the photographer and ESW Beauty creative team.
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Pose for close-up beauty shots emphasizing skin, texture, and product usage.
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Maintain a professional attitude and be camera-ready throughout the shoot.
Requirements
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Models based in New York City or New Jersey.
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Professional modeling experience preferred.
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Comfortable modeling beauty and skincare products.
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Must be reliable, punctual, and able to follow creative direction.
Compensation Details
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Paid opportunity (exact compensation not specified).
Job Description
Seeking a professional beauty photographer in the NYC or New Jersey area for an upcoming beauty photoshoot. This opportunity is for experienced photographers who can capture polished skincare/beauty imagery with strong lighting, composition, and product-forward storytelling.
Job Responsibilities
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Photograph beauty/lifestyle content featuring models and ESW Beauty products.
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Execute clean, high-quality lighting setups and consistent beauty tones.
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Collaborate with the creative team to match the shoot’s visual direction and shot list.
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Deliver professional-grade images suitable for brand marketing, social media, and web use (final delivery details determined by production).
Requirements
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Professional photography experience, specifically in beauty photography.
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Must be based in or able to work in the NYC or New Jersey area.
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Ability to produce high-quality beauty images with strong attention to detail (skin tones, product clarity, and styling).
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Reliable communication and professionalism on set.
Compensation Details
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Compensation details were not specified in the post.
Job Description
Looking for a short actor demo scene for an actor reel project and is seeking a scene partner. This is a paid, non-union opportunity featuring a “frat brother” type scene. Talent should be comfortable performing in a short scripted scene designed specifically for an acting reel.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform as a scene partner in a short scripted demo scene.
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Take direction from the production team to achieve the intended tone and pacing.
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Arrive prepared, professional, and ready to film.
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Provide required submission materials (reel, headshot, and resume).
Requirements
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Male actor, ages 19–25.
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Non-union.
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Must fit a “frat brother” scene type.
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Must have a headshot to be considered.
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Must have a reel (preferred) and resume.
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Must be able to work locally with reliable transportation.
Compensation Details
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$100 (paid role)
Job Description
A major recording artist’s music video is seeking one female model for an on-camera role. This opportunity is ideal for talent who are confident on set, comfortable performing in a music video environment, and able to take direction quickly while maintaining a polished, camera-ready look.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear on camera in a music video for a major artist.
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Follow creative direction from the director and production team throughout filming.
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Maintain a professional, punctual, and camera-ready presence on set.
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Provide requested photos and contact information for consideration.
Requirements
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Female model (1 position).
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Comfortable being filmed in a professional music video setting.
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Must be able to submit current photos and a contact number via DM.
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Must be local to, or able to work in, Atlanta with reliable transportation.
Compensation Details
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$200 (rate listed)
Job Description
A music video featuring a major recording artist is seeking energetic female models for an on-camera performance. This production is looking for confident performers who can bring high energy, rhythm, and stage presence to a professional music video environment.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform choreographed and freestyle dance movements on camera, including twerking.
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Follow direction from the director and production team during filming.
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Maintain a professional attitude on set and work efficiently within a fast-paced shoot.
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Arrive camera-ready with hair and makeup completed as required by production.
Requirements
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Female models ages 18–35.
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply.
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Must be able to twerk confidently on camera.
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Must be hair and makeup ready.
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Reliable transportation required.
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Comfortable appearing in a music video setting featuring a high-profile artist.
Compensation Details
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$150 flat rate
Job Description
A major home and design television network is casting nationwide for a new home renovation competition series. Producers are seeking experienced designers, renovators, home flippers, realtors, and creative problem-solvers with bold personalities, strong vision, and hands-on skills. Selected participants will compete in high-stakes renovation challenges inside a well-known home setting for a chance to win a significant cash prize and gain major exposure.
Job Responsibilities
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Compete in on-camera renovation and design challenges for a televised competition series.
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Collaborate with production, crew, and (where applicable) teammates to complete time-sensitive builds.
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Demonstrate hands-on renovation skills including planning, problem-solving, and executing design decisions under pressure.
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Communicate clearly on camera about design choices, challenges, and creative process.
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Follow production guidelines, schedules, and safety requirements on set.
Requirements
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Must be 18+ and a legal U.S. resident.
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Experienced in one or more of the following:
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Interior design
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Home renovation
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Home flipping
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Real estate / realtor work
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Construction or hands-on remodeling
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Creative problem-solving in home projects
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Competitive, confident under pressure, and comfortable being filmed.
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Bold personality with a unique style, strong point of view, and something to prove.
Compensation Details
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Significant cash prize (exact amount not specified).
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Major exposure on a home & design television network (non-monetary benefit).
Job Description
A short film titled “Twyla” is casting for upcoming roles in a coming-of-age horror drama. The story follows a young woman struggling to enter adulthood who takes a job on an isolated farm—where a caged dog and a neighbor’s strange, obsessive behavior push her to confront a painful wound from her childhood.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform scripted scenes for a narrative short film.
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Collaborate with the director and production team to develop character and tone.
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Take direction well and maintain professionalism on set.
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Attend scheduled rehearsals and filming as required by production.
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Provide requested audition materials (headshot, reel/demo, resume, and the role you’re interested in).
Requirements
Twyla (19)
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Sensitive, intuitive, and curious, but troubled by a difficult past.
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A college dropout who appears to have derailed her life.
Tyler (16) — Actor must be 18+
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Stunted and socially inept; antisocial in behavior.
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Unkempt with poor emotional regulation.
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Character commits a serious crime in response to romantic rejection (actors must be comfortable portraying dark subject matter).
Mrs. Dweyer (60s)
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No-nonsense, hardworking woman who owns a farm.
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Strong and reserved; emotionally distant with a slightly masculine edge.
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Deeply sensitive and empathetic underneath.
Compensation Details
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$100/day rate
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On-screen credit
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Meals provided
Job Description
A queer dark comedy short film titled “Kissing With Tongue” is accepting video submissions for a featured role. Production is seeking a strong performer who can bring a punk edge and emotional nuance to a character-driven story.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform scripted scenes as the character Trip in a narrative film project.
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Collaborate with the director and production team to develop character tone and comedic timing.
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Attend scheduled rehearsals and filming as required by production.
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Provide requested self-tape/video submission materials (headshot + demo/self-tape).
Requirements
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Trip (18, he/him): Tall, scrawny punk teenage boy.
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Comfortable performing in a queer dark comedy film environment.
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Must be able to submit headshots and demos (or equivalent acting footage).
Compensation Details
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Compensation details were not specified in the casting materials.


