Columbus Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Brand Ambassador Casting Call for Cincinnati Music Festival

Job Description

A paid brand ambassador opportunity is available for outgoing, reliable, and professional promotional talent to represent Network For Hope during the Cincinnati Music Festival. Casting directors are seeking energetic individuals to engage with event attendees at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced brand ambassadors and event staff looking for promotional work at a major live event.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent Network For Hope at the Cincinnati Music Festival.
• Engage professionally with festival attendees.
• Promote the brand in a positive and approachable manner.
• Maintain a polished appearance throughout the event.
• Arrive on time and work the full scheduled shifts.

Requirements

• Friendly, outgoing, and professional demeanor.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Previous promotional or brand ambassador experience is a plus.
• Must be available to work the scheduled event dates in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Must wear black jeans, pants, or appropriate-length black shorts and black comfortable athletic shoes.

Compensation

• Team Lead: $35 per hour.
• Brand Ambassador: $30 per hour.
• Weekly pay via 1099.

Job Description

An independent feature film is casting lead and supporting actors for an ensemble drama filming in Cincinnati, Ohio. This non-union, unpaid production explores themes of faith, family, love, and accountability through the lives of three families raised in a close-knit church community. The production offers IMDb credit and meals, making it an excellent opportunity for actors looking to build their portfolios.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead or supporting character in an ensemble feature film.
• Collaborate with the director and cast throughout production.
• Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
• Deliver authentic, character-driven performances.

Requirements

• Non-union actors.
• Casting multiple lead and supporting roles for adults, teenagers, and children.
• Clean script with no sexual content or nudity.
• Submit:
  • Headshot
  • Age range
  • Resume
  • Role of interest

Compensation

• Unpaid opportunity.
• IMDb credit provided.
• Meals provided during production.
• Professional feature film experience.

Female Stand-In for Feature Film Drifter

Job Description

The upcoming feature film Drifter is casting a female stand-in for production filming in Northeast Ohio. This paid opportunity is ideal for performers who closely match the production’s physical specifications and are available to work multiple filming days. Stand-in performers play an essential role in supporting the cast and crew by assisting with lighting, camera setups, and scene preparation.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the stand-in for a principal actor during production.
• Work with the camera and lighting departments during scene setup.
• Match actor positioning and movements for technical rehearsals.
• Follow direction from the assistant director and crew.
• Maintain availability throughout the scheduled filming period.

Requirements

• Female.
• White.
• Age 18 or older.
• Height: 5’5″–5’7″.
• Weight: 100–120 lbs.
• Must be available for approximately eight filming days between July 15 and July 24.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Northeast Ohio area.
• Stand-in experience preferred but not required.

Compensation

• $128 for 8 hours.
• Approximately eight days of work.

Paid Background Extras for Feature Film “Raleigh VS”

Job Description

A paid background casting opportunity is now available for the upcoming feature film Raleigh VS, filming in Wooster, Ohio. Casting directors are seeking local background extras to appear in scenes scheduled across two filming dates. Talent may be available for one or both shoot days and will still be considered. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring actors and extras looking to gain on-set experience and build professional industry connections.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in feature film scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors.
• Maintain continuity during filming.
• Arrive on time and remain professional throughout the production day.

Requirements

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Wooster, Ohio.
• Available for one or both filming dates.
• Comfortable working on a professional film set.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow on-set instructions.

Compensation

• $75 flat rate for up to 8 hours.
• Paid background acting opportunity.
• Gain valuable feature film experience.

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