El Paso Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description

The upcoming paid short film “Cold Motion” is casting actors for three male roles in a modern-day Texas story about two ranch hands whose attempt to steal cattle goes horribly wrong. The production is seeking talent who can bring an authentic, grounded quality to characters shaped by ranch life, cattle work, and small-town Texas. Casting is taking place in New York, with filming scheduled in Austin, Texas.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the featured characters in the short film.
• Perform story-driven scenes involving ranch and cattle life.
• Bring an authentic and grounded presence to the assigned character.
• Follow creative direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Javi Olmo: Male, ages 30–40, all ethnicities. Experienced ranch hand who has worked various odd jobs involving cattle.
• Teddy Coy: Male, ages 18–25, all ethnicities. Ranch hand with experience working odd jobs involving cattle who lives in a small town outside Austin.
• Cattle Buyer: Male, ages 40–60, all ethnicities. Ranch owner who operates a ranch outside Austin.
• Must be available to work in Austin, Texas.
• Applicants from outside Texas may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Travel arrangements provided for talent traveling from outside Texas.

Hand Models for Fast Food Commercial

Job Description

A fast food chain commercial filming in Austin, Texas, is seeking male and female hand models for a paid advertising production. This casting opportunity is open to talent of all ethnicities who can showcase their hands professionally on camera for commercial footage.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a hand model for a fast food commercial.
• Follow posing, movement, and positioning directions from the production team.
• Maintain consistent hand placement during multiple takes.
• Work professionally and efficiently with the commercial production crew.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Ages 20s–40s.
• All ethnicities are welcome.
• Must be available to work in Austin, Texas.
• No visible tattoos on the hands or arms.
• Comfortable performing detailed hand movements for the camera.

Compensation

• $500 session fee.
• SAG usage fees if selected footage appears in the final edit.

Film Crew for Horror Short Film

Job Description

A horror short film selected for the Texas Horror Cult Film Festival is seeking crew members for an upcoming production in Dallas, Texas, and surrounding areas. The project follows an emergency dispatcher on leave who unleashes a demon sealed inside a liquor bottle, promising to fulfill his deepest desires in exchange for possession of his body. Multiple behind-the-camera crew positions are available for filmmakers interested in gaining hands-on experience on a horror production.

Job Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the production team throughout filming.
• Perform duties associated with the assigned crew department.
• Support the creative and technical needs of the horror short film.
• Follow instructions from department leads and production leadership.
• Maintain professionalism, reliability, and strong communication on set.
• Help ensure an efficient and organized production environment.

Requirements

• Seeking Grip & Electric (G&E) crew members.
• Seeking Makeup/SFX artists.
• Seeking Editors.
• Seeking Composers.
• Seeking Sound Mixers.
• Seeking Production Assistants (PAs).
• Relevant filmmaking, production, or department-specific experience is preferred.
• Must be able to work in Dallas, Texas, or surrounding areas.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced film production environment.

Compensation

• Compensation details have not been disclosed.

Job Description

On The Hunt Casting is seeking three real youth sports teammates and their real parents for a SAG-AFTRA commercial for a national burger chain filming in Austin, Texas. The production is looking for kids who genuinely play together on the same sports team and share natural friendship and team camaraderie. Talent should be outgoing, energetic, funny, quirky, and naturally expressive on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a national burger chain commercial alongside real teammates and parents.
• Showcase genuine friendship, energy, and team camaraderie on camera.
• Participate in sports-related commercial scenes as directed.
• Follow production and on-set direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Three real friends/teammates who currently play on the same youth sports team.
• Children must be over 5 years old.
• Open to any sport.
• Real parents, approximately ages 30s–50s, are also needed.
• Must work as a local hire in Austin, Texas.
• SAG-AFTRA commercial; OCP roles.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA scale.

Bilingual Hispanic and Latino Actors for Non-Union Commercial

Job Description

A non-union commercial production is seeking bilingual Hispanic and Latino actors across Texas for multiple roles. The casting is open to teens, adults, and seniors who are fluent in both spoken English and Spanish. Talent must be able to work as a local hire in Corpus Christi, Texas, as travel and lodging will not be provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned role in a non-union commercial production.
• Deliver a natural, engaging, and authentic on-camera performance.
• Communicate fluently in both English and Spanish.
• Collaborate professionally with the production team and follow creative direction.
• Participate in required production activities based on the assigned role.

Requirements

• Seeking bilingual Hispanic and Latino talent across Texas.
• Must be fluent in spoken English and Spanish.
• Must be willing and able to work as a Corpus Christi local hire.
• Mom: Woman, ages 35–45; warm and funny with a family-leader presence.
• Dad: Man, ages 35–45; caring, goofy, and supportive.
• Grandpa: Man, ages 65–75; lovable, independent, and endearingly skeptical of technology.
• Daughter: Girl/young woman, ages 15–17; stylish, optimistic, and ambitious.
• Son: Boy, ages 14–16; playful, warm, and rascally.
• Rally ITM Rep: Woman, ages 28–35; warm, friendly, and ready to help.
• Rally Home Loans Rep: Woman, ages 28–35; polished, approachable, and kind.
• Rally Banking Rep: Man, ages 28–35; clean-cut, approachable, and caring.
• Dealership Employee: Man, ages 28–35; polished, approachable, and never pushy.
• Must be available for all required filming days.
• Bank and credit-union conflicts apply in Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley during the usage term.
• Talent must meet financial-client background requirements.

Compensation

• $1,500 usage.
• $500 per spot.
• Plus 20% agency fee.
• Additional $400 per talent for travel, fitting, and table read/rehearsal.
• Hold days: $250 per day.
• Total compensation varies based on the number of spots in which the assigned role appears.

Job Description

A promotional event in Bee Cave, Texas, is seeking a brand ambassador to represent Jose Cuervo during a sparkling canned variety pack sampling activation. The selected ambassador will engage with customers, support product sampling, and help create an approachable and professional brand experience in a retail setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent Jose Cuervo during the in-store sampling activation.
• Engage customers and introduce the featured products.
• Assist with product sampling and promotional activities.
• Maintain a friendly and professional presence.
• Follow event and retail location guidelines.

Requirements

• Must be legally eligible to participate in an alcohol sampling event.
• Outgoing and comfortable interacting with customers.
• Strong communication and customer engagement skills.
• Must be able to work at the Total Wine location on Market Street in Bee Cave, Texas.

Compensation

• $35 per hour

Jim Brewster – Lead Role for “Slugger” Independent Movie

Job Description

The independent feature film “Slugger” is seeking an actor to play Jim Brewster, a lead role filming in Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas. Jim is a minor league baseball pitcher who respects the game and competition but becomes nervous before an upcoming matchup against Casey Robinson, known as “Slugger,” a batter he has never defeated. This non-union role is ideal for an athletic actor who can bring both strong dramatic performance and authentic baseball ability to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Jim Brewster, a minor league baseball pitcher and lead character.
• Perform scripted dramatic scenes throughout the independent feature film.
• Participate in baseball sequences and realistically portray a pitcher.
• Collaborate with the director, cast, and production team.
• Maintain character and performance continuity across multiple filming phases.
• Be prepared to work approximately 9–10 production days.

Requirements

• Male talent who can portray someone in his early 20s.
• Caucasian.
• Athletic appearance.
• Strong acting ability suitable for a lead film role.
• Baseball experience preferred, particularly pitching experience.
• Must be comfortable performing baseball-related scenes on camera.
• Must be able to work in Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $50 per day.
• Rate may increase if additional production funding is secured.

Moms With Pregnancy-Related Complications and Their Child for PSA

Job Description

A public service announcement is seeking real mothers and their young children for a maternal health campaign filming in Austin, Texas. The production is looking for Latina or Black mothers who experienced urgent maternal warning signs during pregnancy or within the year after pregnancy that were later diagnosed as serious or life-threatening pregnancy-related complications. Selected mothers will share their real experiences in a testimonial-style PSA.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera with your child in a maternal health PSA.
• Share your personal pregnancy and maternal health experience in a testimonial-style interview.
• Discuss urgent maternal warning signs and pregnancy-related complications from your real experience.
• Follow production direction throughout the shoot.
• Participate professionally and comfortably in an on-camera setting.

Requirements

• Latina or Black mothers.
• Must be a mother of a child up to 5 years old.
• Must have experienced urgent maternal warning signs during pregnancy or within one year after pregnancy.
• Experience may include swelling of the feet or hands, persistent headaches with vision changes, dizziness, or trouble breathing.
• Symptoms must have later been diagnosed as a serious or life-threatening pregnancy-related complication, such as severe preeclampsia, stroke, or blood clots.
• Must be comfortable discussing the experience on camera.
• Spanish- and English-speaking talent are encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.

Compensation

• $2,500 per booked mother and child combination.

“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.

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.