Upscale Café Background Actors

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is available for an upcoming production filming in Alliston and Crossroads Springs. Casting directors are seeking attractive men and women ages 20–45 to portray upscale café patrons in featured scenes. Applicants must be local to the area and available for the scheduled filming day. All talent is subject to casting approval.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray upscale café patrons in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set.
• Be available for the full production schedule if selected.

Requirements

• Women ages 20–45 with an attractive, upscale look.
• Men ages 20–45 with an attractive, clean-shaven appearance (no facial hair).
• Must be local to Alliston or Crossroads Springs.
• Must not have worked on this production during the restricted eligibility period.
• All applicants are subject to casting approval.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.

Youth Basketball Players for Sporting Goods Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial casting opportunity is seeking skilled youth basketball players for an upcoming sporting goods print and video campaign. Casting directors are looking for boys, girls, and young women ages 10–22 with real basketball experience and the ability to perform natural on-court movements, including dribbling, shooting, passing, layups, and stretching. This is an excellent opportunity for athletes to showcase their basketball skills in a national commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform authentic basketball skills on camera.
• Participate in print and video commercial production.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Demonstrate natural athletic movement and teamwork.

Requirements

• Boys and girls, ages 10–12.
• Men, ages 16–22.
• Women, ages 16–22.
• Must have real basketball experience.
• Comfortable dribbling, shooting, passing, performing layups, stretching, and other basketball movements.
• Must be available for fittings, travel (if required), and filming.

Compensation

• Minors: $500 session fee + $1,000 usage.
• Adults: $500 session fee + $1,500 usage.
• $500 travel/workday rate, if applicable.
• Flights, hotel, and per diem provided for booked out-of-town talent

American Jewish Storytelling Campaign

Job Description

A paid documentary-style campaign is seeking American Jewish participants from all walks of life to share their personal stories on camera. Casting directors are looking for men and women of all races, backgrounds, ages, professions, and interests to celebrate the diversity of Jewish life in America. Individuals from a wide range of careers, hobbies, and communities are encouraged to apply for this meaningful storytelling project.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your personal story and life experiences on camera.
• Participate in interviews as directed by the production team.
• Represent the diversity of American Jewish communities.
• Be available for the scheduled production period if selected.

Requirements

• American Jewish men and women.
• Open to all races, backgrounds, ages, professions, and interests.
• Individuals from all lifestyles and career fields are encouraged to apply.
• Comfortable participating in an on-camera interview.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity for selected participants.

Content Creators Collaboration Opportunity

Job Description

A collaboration opportunity is available for aspiring and emerging content creators looking to grow their presence and work with a leading industry platform. Creators of all experience levels are encouraged to apply, with no minimum follower count required. This opportunity is designed to support smaller creators through brand collaborations, event access, and promotional opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for collaborative campaigns.
• Represent participating brands through authentic social media content.
• Attend events and promotional activities when selected.
• Collaborate with the creative team on content initiatives.

Requirements

• Open to beginner and aspiring content creators.
• No minimum social media following required.
• Passion for creating engaging digital content.
• Willingness to collaborate on future campaigns and events.

Compensation

• Brand collaboration opportunities.
• Free event tickets.
• Brand gifts.
• Presenting opportunities.

Lead Actor with Mobility Disability for SAG Short Film

Job Description

A paid SAG short film is seeking a lead actor to portray Jonah, a young man recently paralyzed who is navigating life with resilience, wit, and determination. This acting opportunity welcomes performers with ambulatory or non-ambulatory mobility disabilities, including wheelchair users and individuals living with or who have lived with paralysis. Actors of all experience levels are encouraged to apply for this Los Angeles local hire role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character, Jonah, in a dramatic short film.
• Deliver an authentic and emotionally engaging performance.
• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.
• Participate in scheduled rehearsals and production days as required.

Requirements

• Male, age 18+ to portray a character in their late teens to early 20s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be ambulatory or non-ambulatory, a wheelchair user, living with or having lived with paralysis, or have a mobility disability.
• Expressive performer capable of portraying a thoughtful, guarded, and quietly humorous character.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Los Angeles.
• Union and non-union performers are welcome.
• No prior acting experience is required.

Compensation

• Paid SAG short film.

Elite Male Basketball Players for Commercial

Job Description

A major commercial project is casting elite-level male basketball players for a paid production filming in Los Angeles. Producers are seeking experienced athletes with strong on-court skills who match specific height and weight profiles. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your basketball talent in a high-profile commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform advanced basketball skills on camera.
• Participate in commercial filming over multiple production days.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Demonstrate athletic ability in a professional filming environment.

Requirements

• Male elite-level basketball player.
• Must match one of the following height and weight combinations:
  • 6’9″ – 205 lbs
  • 6’8″ – 210 lbs
  • 6’6″ – 220 lbs
  • 6’2″ – 190 lbs (left-handed)
  • 6’7″ – 180 lbs
  • 6’2″ – 200 lbs
  • 6’10” – 250 lbs
• Strong basketball experience and advanced playing ability.
• Must be available to work in the Los Angeles area during the middle of August.
• Ability to provide a self-tape demonstrating basketball skills.

Compensation

• $1,000 for a 10-hour day.
• Overtime paid after 10 hours.

Sports Agents for TV Series Background Roles

Job Description

A television series is seeking polished non-union background actors to portray sleek, high-powered sports agents in business attire. Filming will take place in Manhattan, and production is looking for professionals who can bring confidence, sophistication, and executive presence to scenes set in the competitive world of sports management.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray sports agents in background scenes for a television series.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Maintain a polished, professional appearance throughout filming.
• Help create an authentic corporate and sports business environment.

Requirements

• Non-union performers.
• Professional, polished look with executive or corporate style.
• Comfortable portraying high-powered sports agents.
• Must have business attire suitable for a corporate setting.
• Must be available to work in Manhattan.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Party Goers for TV Pilot

Job Description

A television pilot is seeking background actors to portray party goers in recurring scenes filming in Kure Beach, North Carolina. Casting is open to men and women of all ethnicities who can help create an energetic and authentic party atmosphere throughout multiple filming days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray party guests in recurring background scenes.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity across multiple filming days.
• Contribute to a lively and realistic party environment.

Requirements

• Male and female performers.
• Ages 20–50s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be available for recurring filming.

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours guaranteed.
• Time and a half after 8 hours.

Podcast Casting Call for New England College Freshmen and Sophomores

Job Description

A paid podcast casting opportunity is now available for real college students attending schools in New England. Casting directors are looking for incoming college freshmen and sophomores to participate in an upcoming podcast project. This is a great opportunity for students interested in sharing their college experiences, and no acting experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professionally produced podcast episode.
• Share authentic stories and perspectives about your college journey.
• Work with the production team during the recording session.
• Be available for the scheduled production date if selected.

Requirements

• Must be an incoming college freshman or sophomore.
• Must be enrolled at a college or university in New England.
• Comfortable speaking on camera or in a recorded podcast setting.
• No prior acting or performance experience required.

Compensation

• $1,200 if selected

East Asian Grandparents for Netflix Series Background Roles

Job Description

A Netflix series is seeking non-union background actors of East Asian descent to portray grandparents in scenes set in Manhattan’s Chinatown. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for older performers who can bring authenticity and warmth to the production while working on location in New York City.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray grandparents in background scenes for a television series.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Help create an authentic Chinatown community setting.
• Maintain continuity throughout the filming day.

Requirements

• Non-union performers.
• East Asian descent.
• Ages 65–85.
• Must be available to work in Manhattan, New York.
• Comfortable participating in outdoor filming.

Compensation

• $187 for 10 hours.