Cleveland Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description
A Columbus tourism campaign is casting real friend groups to appear in a promotional video highlighting the city’s energy, culture, and community. The production is seeking authentic groups of friends who naturally enjoy spending time together and can showcase genuine interactions on camera.

No acting experience is necessary. If you and your friends love Columbus and want to be featured in a professional tourism video, this paid casting opportunity is a great chance to participate.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in lifestyle scenes with your friend group.
• Interact naturally during filming.
• Follow production instructions on set.
• Help showcase the spirit and culture of Columbus.

Requirements

• Friend group of five people.
• Ages 19–25 (Gen Z or younger Millennials).
• Real friend groups strongly preferred.
• No acting experience required.

Compensation

• $100 gift card for each selected participant.
• Professional production experience.
• Opportunity to appear in a Columbus tourism campaign.

Job Description
A Columbus tourism video is looking for real couples to appear in an upcoming promotional campaign showcasing the city’s people, attractions, and lifestyle. Casting directors want authentic couples who naturally enjoy spending time together and can bring genuine chemistry to the screen.

No previous acting experience is needed. This paid opportunity is open to local Columbus couples who want to represent their community in a professionally produced tourism campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together in lifestyle scenes throughout the tourism video.
• Interact naturally on camera.
• Follow production guidance during filming.
• Help promote Columbus through authentic storytelling.

Requirements

• Couples should be in their late 30s to early 40s.
• Genuine couples preferred.
• No acting experience required.

Compensation

• $100 gift card for each selected participant.
• Professional filming experience.
• Opportunity to be featured in a tourism campaign.

Job Description
A Columbus tourism campaign is casting real local families to appear in a professionally produced promotional video celebrating the city’s vibrant community and culture. Casting directors are searching for genuine families with natural chemistry who enjoy spending time together and love calling Columbus home.

No acting experience is required. This opportunity is ideal for everyday families who want to represent their city while participating in a paid tourism production. Selected families will appear in authentic lifestyle scenes that showcase the warmth and energy of Columbus.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professionally filmed tourism video.
• Interact naturally with your family during filming.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Help highlight the community spirit of Columbus.

Requirements

• Family of four.
• Two parents in their late 30s to early 40s.
• Children between ages 6–8 and 10–13.
• No acting experience required.

Compensation

• $100 gift card for each selected participant.
• Professional on-camera experience.
• Opportunity to appear in a Columbus tourism campaign.

Female Model for Wellness Spa Content Campaign

Job Description

A luxury wellness spa is seeking a female model with an engaged social media following for an upcoming lifestyle content campaign. This opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys sharing wellness experiences online and creating authentic social media content. Selected talent will participate in a spa content shoot while showcasing the brand across their social platforms.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a wellness spa content photo and video shoot.
• Capture and share lifestyle content from the spa experience.
• Create engaging social media posts featuring the brand.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Female, ages 35–65.
• Active and engaged social media following.
• Passion for wellness, lifestyle, and content creation.
• Comfortable creating and sharing social media content.
• Professional, friendly, and reliable.

Compensation

• Complimentary wellness spa experience.

Job Description:
The upcoming historical feature film Summary Justice is now casting 36 lead and supporting roles for its non-union production. Filming is scheduled to begin in March/April 2027 across northwest and central Ohio. Casting directors are seeking talented actors, with preference given to Ohio-based performers and those with screen experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform in a lead or supporting role in the feature film.
• Attend auditions and rehearsals if selected.
• Collaborate with the cast and production team during filming.
• Deliver authentic dramatic performances on camera.

Requirements:

• Open to actors applying for lead and supporting roles.
• Screen acting experience preferred.
• Dramatic acting ability.
• Submit a resume, headshots, and recent photos.
• Include an acting reel or dramatic acting samples.
• Apply by July 31, 2026.

Compensation:

• $500 per on-camera day.
• Roles range from 1 to 15 filming days.

Landscape Equipment Professionals for DeWalt Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial is seeking real landscaping and outdoor maintenance professionals for the DeWalt Pro Outdoor Campaign filming in Northeast, Ohio. This commercial casting call is looking for experienced workers in their 20s and early 30s who have hands-on experience using professional landscaping equipment in real-world settings. Open to all ethnicities, with Hispanic/Latinx professionals strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform authentic landscaping and outdoor maintenance tasks on camera.
• Safely operate professional landscaping equipment during filming.
• Follow production direction while demonstrating real-world skills.
• Attend a fitting and participate in scheduled filming days as needed.

Requirements

• Must be in your 20s or early 30s.
• Must be a local hire in Northeast, Ohio.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Real professional experience using one or more landscaping or outdoor maintenance tools.
• Experience with equipment such as string trimmers, straight shaft edgers, fixed pole hedge trimmers, backpack blowers, handheld blowers, telescoping pole saws, or chainsaws.
• Ability to safely operate landscaping equipment on set.

Compensation

• $300 for the fitting day.
• $1,000 plus 20% per shoot day.

Male Actor/Dancer for Music Video

Job Description

A music video is casting a talented male actor and dancer for a lead role in an emotionally driven story centered on a troubled relationship. Filming will take place in Cleveland, Ohio, and the production is seeking a performer with strong acting ability and experience in modern or jazz dance. This paid music video opportunity is ideal for performers who can combine expressive movement with compelling on-camera performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the male lead in a narrative-driven music video.
• Perform choreographed modern and jazz dance sequences.
• Deliver an emotional acting performance throughout the production.
• Collaborate with the director and choreographer during filming.

Requirements

• Male, mid-20s to early 30s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Height 5’10” or taller.
• Experience in modern and/or jazz dance.
• Strong acting skills with the ability to perform emotional scenes.
• Available to film for two days in late July in Cleveland, Ohio.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Job Description

A non-union indie ensemble drama is casting actors for Love Wins, a faith-based feature set in Cincinnati, Ohio. The story follows three childhood friends raised in a close-knit Christian community as they navigate faith, love, family, and accountability while entering adulthood.

This is a clean, family-friendly production with no sexual content or nudity. While the project is unpaid, cast members will receive meals and IMDb credit, making it an excellent opportunity for actors looking to build their portfolio in an inspiring dramatic production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead, supporting, or background role in a faith-based ensemble drama.
• Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
• Work collaboratively with the director and fellow cast members.
• Deliver authentic performances in dramatic and emotional scenes.
• Maintain professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

• Multiple roles are available, including:
  • Lead family roles portraying parents, adult children, and relatives.
  • Pastor Stevens (Male, ages 50–60) – speaking role.
  • Child performers for childhood scenes (ages approximately 4–9).
  • Teen performers for teenage scenes.
  • ICU medical staff including doctors and nurses.
  • The Gossipers (three speaking roles) with strong comedic timing.
  • Wedding Objector – featured speaking role.
  • Wedding party and background extras, including junior bride, ring bearer, flower girl, bridesmaids, groomsmen, church congregation, restaurant patrons, and other featured extras.
  • Videographer and Photographer featured roles.
• Open to performers of various ages and backgrounds, depending on the role.
• Some background roles require no prior acting experience.
• Submit a headshot, résumé, and age range with your application.

Compensation

• Non-paid independent film opportunity.
• Meals provided on set.
• IMDb credit.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a faith-based ensemble production.

Job Description

A short film is casting an actress to portray an older version of a college-age character in an upcoming production filming in Kentucky. Casting directors are looking for a performer who can balance dry humor with a sarcastic personality while delivering a memorable performance.

This is a paid opportunity for actresses interested in independent filmmaking and character-driven storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the older version of a college-age character.
• Deliver a performance with subtle comedy, deadpan timing, and sarcasm.
• Collaborate with the director and cast throughout production.
• Attend all scheduled filming days.
• Follow creative direction while maintaining professionalism on set.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• Playing age: 18–30.
• Able to portray a college-age character.
• Strong deadpan comedic timing and sarcastic delivery.
• Available for 3–4 filming days.
• Comfortable working on an independent short film.
• Headshot and resume preferred during the application process.

Compensation

• $150 per day.
• Paid acting opportunity.
• Featured role in an independent short film.
• Great opportunity to build your acting reel and portfolio.