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Casting Call for Featured Roles in Independent Horror Feature Film

A suspense-driven independent horror film is casting for several featured roles, including characters with limited lines but strong on-screen presence. The story follows a group of festival-bound friends whose trip spirals into a chilling fight for survival. Filming takes place in the Austin/Bastrop area, and all talent must be local or able to work as a local hire. This project involves stylized horror, suspense, and emotional intensity.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver memorable performances in brief but impactful scenes
• Follow direction in emotionally charged or action-driven sequences
• Help build suspense through presence and physical expression

Requirements

• Must be non-union and fully available from May 15–23
• Must be based in or able to work as a local hire in the Austin/Bastrop area
• Comfortable with stylized horror content; some roles require swimming or romantic physical contact

Compensation

• $250 per day, paid per booking
• Featured roles include:
  • Ryan: Male, mid-20s, open ethnicity. Shirtless, carefree festival-goer with a guitar and a wild streak. Comfortable swimming.
  • Wade: Male, early 20s, open ethnicity. Chill, laid-back college student and friend of Brian.
  • Taco Stand Girl: Female, early to mid-20s, Hispanic/Latina. Flirty, playful, and striking.
  • Nina: Female, early to mid-20s, white. Summer traveler with earbuds, messy hair, and a scrappy attitude.
  • Travis: Male, mid-30s, white. Clean-cut, confident cop type with a conservative edge.

Casting Call for Lead Roles in Independent Feature Film

A gritty new horror-thriller feature film is now casting principal talent for several lead roles. Set against the backdrop of a road trip to a major Texas music festival, the film follows a group of friends whose plans take a dark and deadly turn. Seeking fearless actors who are comfortable performing in stylized, violent scenes. Must be a local hire or able to self-report to Bastrop, TX.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver dynamic, emotionally layered performances in a horror/thriller environment
• Collaborate with the director and cast through scenes involving suspense, physicality, and stylized violence
• Be fully available for filming dates and flexible with scheduling changes

Requirements

• Must be non-union and 100% available from May 15–23
• Must be a local hire to the Austin/Bastrop area or willing to travel without reimbursement
• Comfortable with intense themes, physical contact, and swimming (where applicable)
• Must submit a self-taped audition

Compensation

• DALLAS (Lead): White male, late 20s. Rugged, magnetic van driver. $750/day
• KATY (Lead): White female, early 20s. Intuitive, spiritual, dark energy. Comfortable swimming. $750/day

Casting Call for Co-Lead Roles in Independent Horror Feature Film

An upcoming independent horror-thriller feature is seeking dynamic co-lead talent for a gripping survival story set en route to a Texas music festival. Filming will take place in the Austin/Bastrop area, and all actors must be local hires or able to self-report without travel reimbursement. This project involves stylized violence and emotionally intense scenes, ideal for bold performers ready to bring layered characters to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in multiple scenes as part of a central ensemble cast
• Deliver emotionally compelling and physically expressive performances in high-stakes situations
• Collaborate closely with the director and lead actors during horror and thriller sequences
• Portray romantic and friendship dynamics with realism and depth

Requirements

• Must be non-union and available from May 15–23
• Must be local to Austin/Bastrop or able to work as a local hire
• Comfortable with implied cannabis use, romantic physical contact, swimming, and stylized horror content
• Strong character work and on-camera chemistry required

Compensation

• $250 per day, paid per role assignment

• Roles include:

  • Jess: Female, mid-20s, all ethnicities. Fiery, confident leader of the friend group. Loud, bold, and unapologetically in control.
  • Chloe: Female, early 20s, all ethnicities. Quiet, artistic, and observant with a reserved nature.
  • April: Female, mid-20s, all ethnicities. Fearless and fun-loving. Lives impulsively and drags others along for the ride.
  • Brian: Male, early 20s, all ethnicities. Small-town jock on the brink of change. Romantic and slightly adventurous.

Casting Call for College Staff Roles in HBO Limited Series

A major HBO limited series is seeking background actors to portray college campus staff in upcoming scenes. This is a great opportunity to be featured in a professional TV production while helping bring a realistic academic setting to life. Filming takes place in Midtown, GA.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray college staff such as administrators, faculty, or maintenance workers
• Follow direction to create believable campus environments
• Maintain continuity and a professional demeanor throughout filming

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be able to realistically portray a college staff member
• Must be local to or available to work in Midtown, GA

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours of work
• Payment provided after production

Casting Call for Moms in HBO Limited Series

An HBO limited series is now casting background actors to portray moms in college campus scenes. This is a great opportunity to be part of a high-quality production and bring authenticity to family-oriented scenes set in a university environment. Filming will take place in Midtown, GA.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a mom visiting or interacting on a college campus
• Follow direction to create natural, supportive background energy
• Maintain professionalism and consistency throughout filming

Requirements

• Must be age 18 or older
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be able to convincingly portray a parent of a college student
• Must be local to or available to work in Midtown, GA

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours of work
• Payment issued after filming

Casting Call for Dads in HBO Limited Series

A new HBO limited series is casting background actors to portray dads in college campus scenes. This is a unique chance to appear in a major television production and bring warmth and realism to family-focused moments on screen. Filming will take place in Midtown, GA.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a dad in scenes set on a college campus
• Follow direction to create authentic, natural background action
• Maintain professionalism and consistency during filming

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older
• Open to all ethnicities
• Should convincingly portray a parent of a college-aged student
• Must be local to or available to work in Midtown, GA

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours of work
• Payment provided after the shoot

Casting Call for College Students in HBO Limited Series

A new HBO limited series is now casting background actors to portray college students on a vibrant campus setting. This is a great chance to gain on-set experience and be featured in a professionally produced television series filming in Midtown, GA.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a college student in various campus scenes
• Follow on-set direction to support realistic, energetic background moments
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Must be age 18 or older
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be able to realistically portray a college student
• Must be local to or able to work in Midtown, GA

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours of work
• Payment provided following production

Casting Call for Car Owners with 1995–2005 Vehicles

A commercial production is seeking car owners with vehicles from the years 1995 to 2005 for an upcoming shoot. This is a great opportunity to have your car featured on screen in a professionally produced commercial. Ideal models include Honda Civics, Toyota Corollas, or similar everyday cars from that era.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide your vehicle for use during a commercial shoot
• Be available on set to oversee the vehicle’s usage if needed
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure safe and accurate representation of the car

Requirements

• Car must be from 1995–2005 (Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, or similar preferred)
• Must be located in or near Saratoga, NY
• Available for a shoot taking place the week of April 17
• Must provide clear photos of the car along with year, make, and model

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; specific rate shared upon booking

Casting Call for Adult Women’s Basketball Teams

A commercial production is seeking a women’s basketball team for an upcoming shoot. This is a great opportunity for teams or pick-up groups who play together regularly to appear in a professionally produced commercial. The shoot will highlight authentic team dynamics and energy on the court.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a team in on-camera basketball scenes
• Follow direction from the production crew during filming
• Maintain high energy and natural teamwork on set

Requirements

• Team must include 6–7 adult women
• Must play together regularly (league or pick-up style)
• Must be based in or near Saratoga, NY
• Available for filming the week of April 17
• Submit contact info for the team and any relevant experience

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; full details provided upon selection

Casting Call for Baristas for Upcoming Feature Film

An upcoming feature film is casting actors with real-life barista experience to play background roles in a café setting. If you’ve worked as a barista and are comfortable on camera, this is a great opportunity to bring authenticity to the screen and be part of a professional film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a barista in a coffee shop scene with natural movements and interactions
• Take direction from the production team to ensure realism
• Maintain professionalism and consistency during takes

Requirements

• Ages 20–35, open to all ethnicities
• Must have actual barista experience
• Bonus if you have a photo of yourself in barista uniform
• Must be local to Atlanta, GA or willing to work as a local hire

Compensation

• $150 for 12 hours of work
• Paid via check after filming