Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

TV Series Casting – Background Role with Pick-Up Trucks

An Emmy-winning HBO series is seeking SAG or Non-Union background actors with access to pick-up trucks for an exciting production. This is your chance to feature in a highly acclaimed show while showcasing your vehicle.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent with your pick-up truck in designated scenes.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure seamless scene transitions.
• Follow on-set directions promptly and professionally.

Requirements

• Access to a pick-up truck (any make, model, year, or color).
• Must be 18+ and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• SAG-AFTRA or Non-Union talent are welcome.
• Submit clear photos of yourself and your truck.
• Provide contact information, location, truck details, and union status.
• Include your SAG ID if applicable.

Compensation

• SAG: $216/8 hours
• Non-Union: $140/8 hours plus car bump

TV Series – Stand-In Casting Opportunity

Are you a professional stand-in talent with experience? An exciting opportunity is available for a Caucasian male stand-in to join the production of a TV series in Los Angeles, CA. This role is perfect for those fitting the description and looking for their next standout gig in the entertainment industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for the lead actor during filming.
• Work collaboratively with the production team to ensure proper scene setup.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements

• Caucasian male, age 20+
• Height: 5’9″
• Black hair and mustache required
• Must be a SAG-AFTRA member
• Submit clear photos: close-up and full-body (no headshots)
• Provide full clothing sizes, including height, weight, and shoe size
• Confirm full availability for the work date

Compensation

• SAG rate: $253/8 hours

Content Creator – Thrive Market Campaign

Thrive Market, an online membership-based grocery store, is seeking content creators to promote their mission of making healthy living easy and affordable for everyone. Thrive Market offers a wide range of products, including organic groceries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, non-toxic beauty items, and more, catering to individuals passionate about health and wellness.

Job Responsibilities

• Create engaging content highlighting Thrive Market’s selection of organic and eco-friendly products.
• Showcase the convenience and value of Thrive Market’s membership-based grocery platform.
• Align content with the brand’s focus on health, nutrition, and sustainability.

Requirements

• Must have more than 35% U.S.-based audience.
• Reside in or have a U.S. address.
• Comfortable showing your face on camera.
• Preferred content verticals: Moms, health, nutrition, and food.

Compensation

• Details provided upon selection, with campaigns booked for February 2025.

Content Creator – FUM Product Campaign

FUM, an all-natural inhaler designed to help people break the smoking habit, is looking for content creators to represent their innovative product. This nicotine-free, smoke-free device uses essential oils to support a healthier lifestyle and provides a perfect alternative for those seeking to kick their smoking habit for good.

Job Responsibilities

• Create engaging content showcasing the benefits of FUM’s smoke-free and nicotine-free inhaler.
• Promote the product as a healthier alternative to smoking habits.
• Collaborate with the team to align content with FUM’s brand message.

Requirements

• Minimum 30% U.S.-based audience.
• Strong history of successful sponsorships.
• Have not previously mentioned or been sponsored by FUM.

Compensation

• Details provided upon selection, based on campaign scope and audience engagement.

Content Creator – Boot.Dev UGC Campaign

Boot.Dev is seeking passionate U.S.-based male creators, aged 25–44, to create engaging user-generated content. This opportunity is ideal for tech-savvy creators who love science, coding, programming, and RPG gaming and want to inspire others through creative content.

Job Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality content to promote Boot.Dev’s innovative e-learning platform.
• Showcase the platform’s use of game design to teach backend development effectively.
• Highlight features like hands-on lessons, active Discord community engagement, and real-world preparation for programming careers.

Requirements

• U.S.-based male creators, aged 25–44.
• Experience or interest in creating content within these verticals: science, coding, tech, programming, PC reviews, and general RPG gaming.
• Familiarity with popular games such as World of Warcraft, Runescape, Path of Exile, or Pokémon is a plus.

Compensation

• $0.03 CPV (cost per view).

Casting Call – Talent Needed for Two-Day Shoot in Atlanta

An exciting opportunity is available for talent in Atlanta to participate in a two-day shoot for a professional production. This is a great chance to showcase your skills while working with an experienced creative team.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a dynamic two-day shoot under professional direction.
• Represent the production’s creative vision authentically and confidently.
• Collaborate with the crew to ensure efficient filming.

Requirements

• Must be available for both shoot days.
• Comfortable working on set for up to 6 hours on the first day and 4 hours on the second day.
• Submit recent photos and confirm availability.

Compensation

• $350 total for both days.
• Payment provided in cash at wrap.

Casting Call – Mothers and Daughters for Jewelry Campaign

A major jewelry brand is seeking mothers based in New York with daughters for an upcoming campaign. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the bond between mother and child while representing a prestigious brand.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional photoshoot representing the brand’s vision.
• Showcase a natural and authentic bond with your daughter on set.
• Follow direction from the creative team to achieve campaign goals.

Requirements

• Mothers must be based in New York.
• Daughters must fall into one of the following age groups: 6 months, 3–5 years, or 13–16 years.
• Both mother and daughter must read ethnically ambiguous.
• Submit photos of both mother and daughter, along with your location.

Compensation

• Competitive pay, specific details to be provided upon selection.

Casting Call – Healthcare Workers and Cancer Survivors for Tech Campaign

A commercial campaign directed by an Oscar-winning filmmaker is seeking real people with lived experiences for a meaningful project in collaboration with City of Hope Hospitals. This non-union opportunity aims to promote an AI software that streamlines cancer treatment documentation into a single, efficient platform. Filming will take place in Los Angeles, CA.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent real-life roles authentically, based on personal experience.
• Collaborate with a professional production team to create impactful content.
• Be available for a 1–2 day shoot during the specified window.

Requirements

• Real healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses.
• Cancer survivors or individuals with family members who have experienced cancer (children, adults, and seniors).
• Comfortable being featured in a commercial campaign.

Compensation

• $850 per 10-hour shoot day.
• $5,000 On-Camera Principal (if appearing in the final cut).
• Additional print usage available at $1,500 with agent fees as applicable.

Casting Call – Female Model for High-Fashion Video Shoot

A fantastic opportunity is open for a female model to participate in a high-fashion video shoot in downtown Los Angeles. This role is ideal for confident and professional talent who can embody a high-fashion style.

Job Responsibilities

• Model in a professionally directed high-fashion video shoot.
• Collaborate with the creative team to achieve the vision for the project.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Female talent aged 20–30.
• Must be available for two consecutive shoot days.
• Current professional headshots or digitals preferred.
• Must be a local hire for downtown Los Angeles.

Compensation

• $300–$1,000, depending on project requirements.

Casting Call – Special Ability Potters for The Beauty

An exciting opportunity is open for skilled potters to portray a Bizen Potter in the production of The Beauty. The production is seeking both SAG-AFTRA and Non-Union talent with expertise in pottery for a special ability role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Bizen Potter authentically in professionally directed scenes.
• Demonstrate pottery skills as part of the role.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure seamless filming.

Requirements

• Must have experience and proficiency in pottery.
• Open to both SAG-AFTRA and Non-Union talent.
• Submit clear photos showcasing your pottery skills along with required details.
• Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Compensation

• $226 for 8 hours, with overtime after 8 hours.