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Featured Female Lieutenant and CFD Headquarters Background Actors

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking non-speaking background actors for scenes set at CFD Headquarters. The production is looking for a featured female performer to portray a fire lieutenant, along with men and women to portray office staff, firefighters, and lieutenants. Talent should have a professional appearance appropriate for a fire department headquarters environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a fire lieutenant, firefighter, office employee, or other CFD headquarters professional.
• Perform natural non-speaking background actions during scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity and a professional on-camera appearance.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting if selected and required.

Requirements

• Featured Female Lieutenant: Women ages 40–60, open to all ethnicities.
• Additional Roles: Men and women ages 20–60, open to all ethnicities.
• Male firefighter talent must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Male talent should be comfortable portraying firefighters, lieutenants, or office professionals.
• Female talent should be comfortable portraying lieutenants or office professionals.
• Must be able to work in the Chicago area.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; rate details will be discussed.

Job Description

Yellow Bike Films is seeking a male actor to portray Sam in a paid proof-of-concept short for its upcoming feature film POSERS. The team is looking for a young actor with a compelling on-camera presence who can deliver a natural performance and contribute to establishing the feature film’s characters and overall direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Sam in the POSERS proof-of-concept short.
• Deliver a natural and engaging on-camera performance.
• Perform scripted material according to creative direction.
• Work collaboratively with the director, cast, and production crew.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Ages 18–20.
• Open to any ethnicity.
• Strong and confident on-camera presence.
• Must be able to work in Springfield, Missouri.

Compensation

• Paid role.

Job Description

Yellow Bike Films is casting a male actor to portray Austin in a paid proof-of-concept short for the upcoming feature film POSERS. The production is seeking a young performer with a strong, natural on-camera presence who can help introduce the characters and tone of the larger feature project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Austin in the POSERS proof-of-concept short.
• Perform scripted scenes naturally and confidently on camera.
• Follow creative direction from the director and production team.
• Collaborate professionally with fellow cast and crew members.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Ages 18–20.
• Open to any ethnicity.
• Strong on-camera presence.
• Must be able to work in Springfield, Missouri.

Compensation

• Paid role.

Job Description

House of Films is casting an actress to portray Ester Kang in a paid, non-union vertical micro-drama series filming in Calgary, Alberta. Ester is the formidable, status-obsessed matriarch of the King family. Stern, controlling, and highly calculated, she fiercely protects her family’s reputation and will go to extreme lengths against anyone who threatens their elite standing.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Ester Kang in a dramatic vertical series.
• Bring a commanding, calculating, and authoritative presence to the character.
• Perform emotionally intense and character-driven scenes.
• Follow direction and collaborate with the cast and production team.
• Maintain consistency in the character’s personality throughout filming.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• Playing age: late 40s–50s.
• Strong dramatic acting ability.
• Able to portray a stern, sophisticated, controlling family matriarch.
• Comfortable performing emotionally complex material.
• Must be able to work in Calgary, Alberta.

Compensation

• Paid role.
• Non-union production.

Servers and Chef for Golf Trip Production

Job Description

A golf trip production filming in Stone Mountain, Georgia, is seeking men and women to portray servers and a chef. This paid background acting opportunity is open to adults of all ethnicities, with candidates who have real restaurant, hospitality, serving, or culinary experience especially encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a server or chef in golf trip production scenes.
• Perform realistic restaurant and hospitality-related background actions.
• Interact naturally with other performers during filming.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain a professional and believable on-camera presence.

Requirements

• Men and women ages 18 and older.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Server, restaurant, hospitality, or culinary experience is preferred.
• Must be comfortable portraying a server or chef on camera.
• Must be able to work in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Compensation

• $168 for 12 hours.

Job Description

5 Stage Film Commission is casting seven male actors for distinct henchmen roles in The Purple Hour. These characters appear throughout the series as tough, street-smart members loyal to the operation. Each henchman will have a different presence, ranging from quiet and intimidating enforcers to unpredictable wild-card personalities.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of seven distinct henchmen.
• Perform dramatic and action-oriented scenes as directed.
• Bring a unique personality and physical presence to the assigned character.
• Follow choreography, blocking, and production direction.
• Maintain a believable tough and street-smart presence on camera.

Requirements

• Male actors.
• Playing age: 20s–40s.
• Open to varied looks and backgrounds.
• Must be comfortable performing action scenes.
• Must take direction well and work collaboratively.
• Prior acting experience is a plus but not required.
• Must be able to work in Cleveland, Ohio.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

5 Stage Film Commission is seeking a female actor for the role of Detective Sarah Minelli in The Purple Hour. Sarah is a seasoned investigator digging deeper into the Purple Hour case. Tough, determined, and emotionally layered, she requires a performer who can bring strength and authenticity without making the character easily fooled.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Detective Sarah Minelli throughout the series.
• Deliver emotionally layered dramatic performances.
• Convincingly portray an experienced and determined investigator.
• Perform scripted investigative and character-driven scenes.
• Work collaboratively with the director, cast, and crew.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• Playing age: 30s–40s.
• Strong, authentic dramatic presence.
• Able to portray intelligence, determination, and emotional complexity.
• Must be able to work in Cleveland, Ohio.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

5 Stage Film Commission is casting a male actor to portray Dr. Hale in The Purple Hour, an original series filming in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Hale is a brilliant and calculating medical professional with a morally gray personality and a darker agenda connected to the Purple Hour operation. The role calls for an actor who can balance intelligence and charm with a subtle sense of menace.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Dr. Hale in scripted dramatic scenes.
• Convey intelligence, charm, calculation, and underlying menace.
• Develop the character’s morally complex personality authentically.
• Take direction and collaborate with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Playing age: 40s–60s.
• Strong dramatic and character acting ability.
• Must convincingly portray an intelligent and morally ambiguous professional.
• Must be able to work in Cleveland, Ohio.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

Aftertaste Studios is seeking background talent for Forty After Seven, a student thesis drama about two brothers coping with their mother’s death. The production needs performers for several background and featured-extra roles to create an authentic community environment around the story.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in background and supporting scenes.
• Portray assigned characters naturally on camera.
• Follow blocking and instructions from the production team.
• Maintain continuity during filming.

Requirements

• Roles include Store Vendor, Teacher, Kid Extras, and Bisita/Visitors.
• Approximately 5–6 kid extras needed.
• Approximately 7 visitors needed.
• Must be comfortable appearing on camera.
• Able to work in Cavite and Metro Manila.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

Aftertaste Studios is casting several minor characters for Forty After Seven, an undergraduate thesis short film from De La Salle University–Manila students. Available roles include Aling Tess, Aling Lorna, Carlo, and Kuya Nestor. Performers will help build the family and community surrounding the film’s two grieving brothers.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the listed minor characters.
• Perform scripted scenes naturally and authentically.
• Support the film’s family and community setting.
• Follow direction and collaborate with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Actors needed for Aling Tess, Aling Lorna, Carlo, and Kuya Nestor.
• Comfortable performing in a dramatic short film.
• Natural on-camera presence.
• Able to work in Cavite and Metro Manila.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.