El Paso Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

“Raising Cole” Feature Film – Young Cole

Job Description

The SAG-AFTRA feature film “Raising Cole,” filming in Austin, Texas, is seeking a young boy to portray the 3-year-old version of Cole, the film’s lead character. The ideal child is fearless, playful, adventurous, and enjoys being outdoors. This feature film casting opportunity is open to SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers who can work as Texas local hires.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the younger version of the lead character, Cole, in a feature film.
• Participate naturally in age-appropriate scenes and activities.
• Follow simple direction from the production team with parent or guardian support.
• Be comfortable interacting with other performers during filming.
• Be comfortable being safely lifted and held by other performers as required for scenes.

Requirements

• Boy, ages 3–4.
• White/Caucasian.
• Blonde or light brunette hair.
• Playful, fearless, and adventurous personality.
• Comfortable spending time outdoors.
• Comfortable being lifted and held by others during scenes.
• Must be based in Texas and able to work as an Austin local hire.
• SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers are welcome.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA feature film rate.

Job Description

A well-known brand campaign is casting background extras for an upcoming non-union production in Austin, Texas. The production is seeking three adults in their late 20s to mid-30s to appear as background talent. This paid casting opportunity is looking for two female extras and one male extra. Selected talent will help create a natural, authentic background environment for the campaign while following direction from the production team on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra in a commercial brand campaign.
• Perform natural background actions as directed on set.
• Follow instructions from the production and creative teams.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Two female talents, late 20s to mid-30s.
• One male talent, late 20s to mid-30s.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $250 total rate.

Commercial Casting – Real Baseball Catcher

Job Description

A commercial filming in Houston, Texas, is seeking an experienced male baseball catcher for an on-camera role. The selected talent will portray an MLB catcher while working alongside a professional baseball player at the plate. Applicants should have genuine playing or catching experience and be confident performing authentic catching actions on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an MLB catcher in a commercial.
• Catch at the plate alongside a professional baseball player.
• Perform authentic baseball and catching movements on camera.
• Follow creative and production direction during filming.
• Use real baseball experience to create a believable professional-level performance.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 25–30.
• Must have real experience as a baseball catcher or player.
• Must be comfortable catching at the plate.
• Should have the skills and appearance needed to convincingly portray an MLB catcher.
• Must be available to work in Houston, Texas.

Compensation

• $500 session fee.
• $2,500 usage fee.
• Up to $3,000 total if booked.

Commercial Casting – Real Baseball Umpire

Job Description

A commercial filming in Houston, Texas, is seeking an experienced male baseball umpire for an on-camera role. The selected talent will portray an MLB home plate umpire and should have authentic umpiring experience, including strong knowledge of balls, strikes, and proper game mechanics.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an MLB home plate umpire in a commercial.
• Perform authentic umpire movements and actions on camera.
• Demonstrate proper knowledge of calling balls and strikes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Bring professional baseball knowledge and authenticity to the role.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 55–70.
• Must have real baseball umpire experience.
• Must know how to call balls and strikes professionally.
• Comfortable portraying an MLB home plate umpire.
• Must be available to work in Houston, Texas.

Compensation

• $500 session fee.
• $2,500 usage fee.
• Up to $3,000 total if booked.

Job Description

A fashion retailer is searching for female models to join its modeling team for an upcoming Christmas content shoot in Dallas, Texas. The opportunity is open to young women ages 17–23 who are interested in fashion modeling and creating seasonal promotional content. Selected talent will participate in a Christmas-themed shoot featuring the retailer’s fashion and products. This model search is also an opportunity for new talent to be considered for the brand’s modeling team and future content opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Model clothing and products for Christmas-themed promotional content.
• Participate professionally in the scheduled content shoot in Dallas.
• Follow posing, styling, and creative direction during production.
• Represent the brand appropriately in photo and social media content.

Requirements

• Female models ages 17–23.
• Must be available to participate in the Christmas content shoot in Dallas.
• Comfortable modeling fashion products and posing for promotional content.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Fast Food Commercial Casting Call – Friend Groups

Job Description

A fast food commercial filming in Wylie, Texas, is seeking groups of friends for a Friday Night Lights-style production. Talent should have a genuine group dynamic and feel comfortable interacting naturally on camera. This paid commercial opportunity will film overnight.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear with friends in commercial background scenes
• Create natural and authentic group interactions on camera
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain energy and professionalism throughout filming
• Remain available for the full overnight production schedule

Requirements

• Groups or singles ages 20s–50s
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be available to work in Wylie, Texas
• Must be comfortable with an overnight production
• Must be able to fully commit to the shoot

Compensation

• $350 per person
• Plus 15% agency fee, if applicable

Fast Food Commercial Casting Call – Couples

Job Description

A fast food commercial filming in Wylie, Texas, is seeking couples for an energetic Friday Night Lights-style production. The commercial is looking for men and women who can appear naturally together on camera and bring an authentic, relatable presence to the project. This is an overnight shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a couple in commercial background scenes
• Interact naturally and authentically on camera
• Follow creative and production direction
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout filming
• Remain available for the entire overnight shoot

Requirements

• Men and women in their 30s–50s
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must apply and participate as a couple
• Must be available to work in Wylie, Texas
• Must be comfortable working overnight
• Must be able to fully commit to the production schedule

Compensation

• $350 per person
• Plus 15% agency fee, if applicable

Fast Food Commercial Casting Call – Families

Job Description

A fast food commercial filming in Wylie, Texas, is seeking real families for a Friday Night Lights-style production. Casting is open to families of any ethnicity, including dads, moms, teens ages 16 and older, and grandparents. This is an overnight commercial shoot, and selected families should be comfortable working through late-night and early-morning hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as a family in commercial background scenes
• Bring a natural, authentic family dynamic to the camera
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain professional behavior throughout the overnight shoot
• Remain available for the full production schedule

Requirements

• Dads, moms, and teens ages 16 and older
• Grandparents are a plus
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be available to work in Wylie, Texas
• Must be comfortable working an overnight shoot
• Must be able to fully commit to the production schedule

Compensation

• $350 per person
• Plus 15% agency fee, if applicable

Job Description

A non-union short film titled “Forget-Me-Nots” is casting actors for an upcoming production in Austin, Texas. The emotional story follows a young girl grieving the loss of her grandmother. As she plucks petals from a single flower, each petal unlocks a cherished memory until she is ultimately forced to confront what saying goodbye truly means. The production is seeking Texas-based talent from Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, and surrounding areas.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a scripted role in the short film “Forget-Me-Nots.”
• Portray emotionally grounded scenes centered on family, memory, grief, and connection.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as required.
• Take direction from the director and collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Must be a Texas-based actor.
• Submissions are being accepted from Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, and surrounding areas.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.
• Travel and lodging will not be provided.
• This is a non-union production.

Compensation

• Compensation was not specified.
• Travel and lodging are not provided.

Professional Ballet Dancers and Understudies

Job Description

A paid dance casting opportunity in Houston, Texas, is seeking professional ballet dancers for upcoming performance roles. Casting is looking for male and female understudies as well as one male ballet dancer. This opportunity is ideal for trained performers with strong classical ballet technique, stage presence, and the ability to work professionally within a performance ensemble.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform professional ballet choreography as assigned.
• Rehearse and prepare for designated performance roles.
• Understudies must learn choreography and be prepared to step into assigned roles when needed.
• Collaborate with choreographers, dancers, and the creative team.
• Maintain strong technique, performance quality, and professionalism throughout rehearsals and performances.

Requirements

• Professional ballet training and performance ability.
• Male and female dancers are being considered for understudy positions.
• One professional male ballet dancer is also being sought.
• Strong classical ballet technique and stage presence.
• Ability to learn and retain choreography efficiently.
• Must be based in or able to work in Houston, Texas.

Compensation

• Paid professional dance opportunity.
• Compensation details will be provided to selected dancers.