Cleveland Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

John Hamm Look-Alikes for Feature Film Promotional Event

Job Description

A paid promotional event is seeking non-union performers who closely resemble actor Jon Hamm for a live event supporting an upcoming feature film. This exciting opportunity is ideal for talented look-alikes who can confidently portray the recognizable appearance of the character during a public promotional activation in Downtown Cleveland.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Jon Hamm look-alike during a live promotional event.
• Interact professionally with event attendees as directed.
• Maintain the assigned look and character throughout the event.
• Follow direction from the event and production teams.
• Represent the promotional campaign in a professional manner.

Requirements

• Must closely resemble Jon Hamm.
• Non-union talent only.
• Must be able to work in Downtown Cleveland.
• Professional demeanor and reliability are required.
• Comfortable participating in a live promotional event.

Compensation

• $400 for a 4-hour event.
• Paid promotional opportunity for a feature film campaign.

Landscaping Professionals for Outdoor Tool Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial is casting real landscaping and outdoor maintenance professionals for an upcoming outdoor tool campaign filming in Northeast Ohio. Casting directors are seeking authentic workers in their 20s and early 30s who have hands-on experience using professional landscaping equipment. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your real-world skills in a high-profile commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping and outdoor maintenance tasks naturally on camera.
• Demonstrate safe and authentic use of professional outdoor power tools.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Help create realistic worksite scenes for the commercial.

Requirements

• Real landscaping or outdoor maintenance professionals.
• Ages 20s to early 30s.
• Open to all ethnicities, with Hispanic/Latinx talent strongly encouraged to apply.
• Must have experience using one or more professional landscaping tools, including:
  • String trimmer
  • Straight shaft edger
  • Fixed pole hedge trimmer
  • Backpack blower
  • Handheld blower
  • Telescoping pole saw
  • Chainsaw
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Northeast, Ohio.
• Comfortable using landscaping equipment on camera in a realistic work environment.

Compensation

• $300 for the fitting day.
• $1,000 plus 20% per shoot day.
• Talent will be needed for one to two filming days.
• Global photo and video buyout in perpetuity for non-broadcast usage.

Hispanic Female Actor Casting Call for Commercial Campaign

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking a Hispanic female actor for a featured role in a lifestyle and product marketing campaign filming in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Selected talent will appear in social media content, web advertisements, e-commerce videos, and product photography. This opportunity is ideal for performers with a natural, relatable presence and strong commercial appeal.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in lifestyle and product-focused commercial content
• Participate in video shoots and professional photography sessions
• Follow creative direction from the production team
• Help demonstrate products in realistic everyday scenarios
• Be available for the full two-day filming schedule

Requirements

• Hispanic or Latina female talent ages 20–35
• Strong on-camera presence and commercial appeal
• Comfortable performing in lifestyle marketing content
• Professional, reliable, and able to follow direction
• Must be available for both filming days in the Cleveland, Ohio area
• Self-tape audition required

Compensation

• $1,000 plus 20% per day
• Guaranteed two-day booking
• Featured role in a commercial campaign
• Opportunity to appear in web, social media, and e-commerce content

Audition Instructions

O N – CAMERA REQUIREMENTS

• Comfortable speaking to camera with light scripting. These are friendly how-to and lifestyle demos, not heavy dialogue.
• Natural with their hands. They will unbox a product, set it up, adjust a dial and timer, add oil, and show it running, so we want people who handle a product on camera without looking stiff.
• Able to take direction and reset takes quickly across a full shoot day.

LOOK AND TONE

• Clean, polished, aspirational, but relatable. The brand sits at a high-end look with a competitive price point, so the casting net is wide on purpose.
• These people should look at home in a beautiful space and make a premium product feel
  trustworthy and easy to use.
• Real and warm over glossy or modelly.

PLEASE READ BELOW:

Remove the diffuser head and twist off the bottle. Add your favorite fragrance oil to the bottle. Replace the bottle and diffuser head. Press the power button to turn on the diffuser. Use the button to select your desired diffusion mode or intensity. Set the timer for up to 12 hours.

(They will be doing an unboxing and tutorial for air diffusers.)

Senior Female Actor Casting Call for Commercial Campaign

Job Description
A commercial production filming in the Cleveland, Ohio area is seeking a senior female actor for a featured role in a lifestyle product campaign. The project will include web content, social media advertising, e-commerce marketing materials, and product-focused videos. Casting directors are looking for a natural and relatable performer who can authentically represent the brand in both video and photography content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured character in lifestyle and product-focused commercial content
• Participate in video shoots and still photography sessions
• Follow direction from the creative and production teams
• Help demonstrate product usage in authentic, engaging scenarios
• Be available for the full two-day filming schedule

Requirements

• Female talent able to portray ages 60–79
• Open to all ethnicities
• Strong on-camera presence and natural performance style
• Comfortable participating in commercial video and photo shoots
• Must be available for both filming days in the Cleveland, Ohio area
• Self-tape audition required

Compensation

• $1,000 plus 20% per day
• Guaranteed two-day booking
• Featured role in a commercial campaign
• Professional commercial experience and exposure

Audition Instructions

O N – CAMERA REQUIREMENTS

• Comfortable speaking to camera with light scripting. These are friendly how-to and lifestyle demos, not heavy dialogue.
• Natural with their hands. They will unbox a product, set it up, adjust a dial and timer, add oil, and show it running, so we want people who handle a product on camera without looking stiff.
• Able to take direction and reset takes quickly across a full shoot day.

LOOK AND TONE

• Clean, polished, aspirational, but relatable. The brand sits at a high-end look with a competitive price point, so the casting net is wide on purpose.
• These people should look at home in a beautiful space and make a premium product feel
  trustworthy and easy to use.
• Real and warm over glossy or modelly.

PLEASE READ BELOW:

Remove the diffuser head and twist off the bottle. Add your favorite fragrance oil to the bottle. Replace the bottle and diffuser head. Press the power button to turn on the diffuser. Use the button to select your desired diffusion mode or intensity. Set the timer for up to 12 hours.

(They will be doing an unboxing and tutorial for air diffusers.)

Background Extras for Feature Film “Drifter”

Job Description

A feature film is seeking paid background extras for an upcoming production filming in Northeast Ohio. This is a great opportunity for local talent interested in gaining on-set experience and working alongside a professional film production team. Casting directors are looking for individuals available to work as background performers throughout the filming period.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in various feature film scenes
• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team
• Maintain continuity during filming
• Arrive on set prepared and on time
• Work professionally throughout the production schedule

Requirements

• Must be local to the Northeast Ohio area
• Available during the filming period
• Comfortable working on a professional film set
• Able to follow on-set instructions and direction
• Reliable and punctual

Compensation

• $120 for 8 hours
• Paid background acting opportunity
• Professional feature film experience
• Opportunity to work with a film production team

Teen Girl Needed for Humanitarian Project

Job Description

A paid humanitarian-focused production is casting a teenage girl for an upcoming project filming in Northeast Ohio. The production is seeking authentic young talent for a meaningful project scheduled to film between June and September. This opportunity is ideal for aspiring performers interested in participating in a professionally produced project with a strong social impact message.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured role in a humanitarian-themed production
• Follow creative direction from the production team
• Participate in scheduled filming days
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew
• Help bring authentic storytelling to the project

Requirements

• Female talent
• Ages 13–16
• Comfortable on camera
• Able to work in Northeast Ohio
• Reliable and available for scheduled filming dates
• Previous acting experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

• $600 per filming day
• Additional 20% compensation as specified by production
• Estimated 1–2 filming days
• Professional production experience
• Opportunity to participate in a meaningful storytelling project

Dunkin’ Mascot Performer

Job Description

A live promotional event is seeking an energetic and dependable mascot performer to represent Dunkin’ at a special community event in Akron, Ohio. The selected talent will bring excitement and engagement to attendees while appearing as the brand mascot during a memorable celebration supporting local teens. This opportunity is ideal for outgoing individuals who enjoy interactive event work and creating positive guest experiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the Dunkin’ mascot during a live event
• Engage with attendees through non-verbal interactions and photo opportunities
• Maintain character and professionalism throughout the event
• Follow event staff instructions and brand guidelines
• Help create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for guests

Requirements

• Outgoing and dependable personality
• Comfortable performing in a mascot costume for the duration of the event
• Strong customer service and public interaction skills
• Reliable transportation to the event location
• Ability to work professionally as part of an event team
• Available to work in Akron, Ohio

Compensation

• $120 flat rate
• Additional opportunities may be available for promotional event work
• Weekly pay
• Experience working with a nationally recognized brand

Broadcast Production Runner

Job Description

A major sports broadcast production is seeking an experienced Runner to support on-site operations during a live semifinal game broadcast. This role is ideal for production assistants and broadcast professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and have experience supporting live television or remote productions.

The selected candidate will assist operations and production teams, coordinate logistics, and help ensure the smooth execution of broadcast activities throughout the event.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist production and operations teams during live broadcast events
• Run errands and deliver materials as needed
• Coordinate announcer arrivals and departures
• Distribute information to crew members and stakeholders
• Support show-related logistics and operational tasks
• Adapt to changing production needs and priorities
• Assist with general broadcast and event operations

Requirements

• Must live within 100 miles of the event location
• At least 21 years old
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license required
• Previous Runner or Production Assistant experience required
• Reliable phone, text, and email communication
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with the local area and venue preferred
• Knowledge of basic broadcast operations

Compensation

• Paid broadcast production opportunity
• Work on a high-profile live sports broadcast
• Gain experience with professional television production teams
• Networking opportunities within the sports broadcasting industry

Background Extras for Cleveland Documentary

Job Description
A documentary production is now casting background extras for a two-day shoot filming in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Casting directors are seeking local talent interested in appearing in documentary-style scenes for a professional production.

This opportunity is ideal for aspiring background actors and local performers looking to gain on-set experience in a documentary project.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra in documentary scenes
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams
• Maintain professionalism during filming
• Be available for assigned production scheduling
• Participate in natural, realistic background performances

Requirements

• Must work local to the Cleveland, Ohio area
• Comfortable working as background talent on camera
• Reliable and professional applicants encouraged to apply
• Must be available for one scheduled filming day
• Flexible availability preferred during the production window

Compensation

• $50 flat rate
• Approximately 2–4 hours of work

Job Description
A talent agency is hiring male and female promotional staff for a hydration beverage activation event in Cincinnati. The production team is seeking fit and energetic individuals who are comfortable working outdoors in a sponsor tent environment during the event. This paid promotional opportunity is ideal for outgoing talent with strong professionalism and event experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent a hydration beverage brand at the event activation
• Work inside a sponsor tent interacting with attendees
• Maintain a professional and energetic attitude throughout the event
• Assist with promotional activities and brand engagement
• Arrive on time and remain available for the full scheduled shift

Requirements

• Seeking one male and several female staff members
• Must be fit and comfortable working outdoors
• Ability to work long event hours in a fast-paced environment
• Prior promotional or event staffing experience preferred but not required
• Must provide 3–4 current photos and contact number for submission
• Must be available for the Cincinnati event

Compensation

• $30 per hour
• Payment issued by the following Monday