El Paso Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

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.

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.