Good Pay Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description

A faith-based feature film is seeking background actors for church crowd scenes in an upcoming production. No acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for individuals interested in gaining on-set experience and becoming part of a meaningful film project.

Selected participants will help create authentic church congregation scenes for the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray church attendees in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors.
• Maintain continuity during filming.
• Arrive prepared and available for scheduled filming activities.
• Contribute to creating realistic church crowd environments on camera.

Requirements

• Open to men and women of all backgrounds.
• No previous acting experience required.
• Must be able to follow on-set instructions.
• Comfortable appearing in church congregation scenes.
• Reliable and available for filming dates.

Compensation Details

• Compensation details were not specified by the production.
• Opportunity to gain film set experience and participate in a feature film production.

Job Description

An independent comedy short film is casting three featured interview roles for a key comedic sequence. The project centers on a job interview that becomes increasingly bizarre, with the featured characters portraying professionals attempting to maintain their composure while reacting to absurd situations.

Casting directors are seeking performers with strong comedic instincts, expressive reaction skills, and the ability to deliver believable deadpan performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured interview panel character in a comedy short film.
• Deliver reaction-based performances with strong comedic timing.
• Participate in filming of key comedy sequences.
• Follow direction from the production team and collaborate with fellow cast members.
• Attend filming and complete any required audition submissions.

Requirements

Eugene

• Male, ages 20–30.
• Any ethnicity.
• Modern tech-industry appearance and demeanor.
• Strong reaction-based acting skills.
• Ability to balance professionalism with comedic responses to unusual situations.

Izzy

• Female, ages 20–30.
• Any ethnicity.
• Stylish, creative, and expressive personality.
• Strong deadpan comedic instincts.
• Comfortable portraying a highly observant and professional character with unique personal style.

Gladys

• Female, ages 50–60.
• Any ethnicity.
• Strong presence and commanding demeanor.
• Ability to portray an elegant and intimidating HR representative.
• Excellent expressive reaction skills.

Compensation Details

• Paid opportunity.
• Non-union production.

Requirements

• Must be non-union (not SAG-AFTRA).
• Strong comedic timing and reaction-based acting ability.
• Must be local to the area or able to self-report to set.
• Audition tape required.

Job Description

A feature film production is seeking featured extras for several upcoming scenes. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals and families looking to gain on-set experience, work alongside a professional production team, and become part of an exciting independent film project.

Casting directors are specifically seeking Spanish-speaking talent to portray members of a Colombian family, as well as men and women of all backgrounds for an elegant fundraising gala scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a featured extra in various film scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors.
• Participate in group and crowd scenes while maintaining continuity.
• Portray assigned background characters authentically.
• Attend scheduled filming dates and remain professional on set.

Requirements

Colombian Family Scene

• Spanish-speaking men, women, and families.
• Comfortable portraying members of a Colombian family.
• Previous acting experience is welcome but not required.

White Party Gala Scene

• Men and women of all races and ethnicities.
• Must be willing to wear classy white attire suitable for an upscale fundraising event.
• Comfortable participating in elegant social event scenes.

Submission Materials

Applicants should include:

• Full name
• Recent photos
• Age range
• Contact information
• Whether they speak Spanish
• Previous acting or extra experience (if applicable)

Compensation Details

• Featured extra opportunity.
• Gain professional on-set experience.
• Opportunity to be considered for future productions.
• Selected participants may have opportunities to audition for speaking roles in an upcoming feature film.

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking a real family or a group of actors who can convincingly portray a family for an upcoming commercial shoot. Casting directors are looking for diverse families who can bring warmth, authenticity, and natural chemistry to the screen.

Both real families and actor groups who can realistically represent a family unit are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial photo and video shoot.
• Portray a believable family dynamic on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Attend all scheduled shoot dates and production activities.
• Work collaboratively with fellow cast members and crew.

Requirements

Parent Roles

• One mother and one father.
• Ages 30–40.
• Comfortable appearing together as a family unit on camera.

Child Roles

• Two children.
• Ages 6–10.
• Comfortable participating in a commercial production environment.

Additional Requirements

• Real families preferred, but groups of actors who can convincingly portray a family are welcome.
• Diverse backgrounds and ethnicities encouraged to apply.
• Must be available for the scheduled shoot dates.

Compensation Details

• $300 per day, per person.

Job Description

A UCLA Extension student short film is seeking a talented actress for a lead role in an upcoming narrative production. The project is looking for a performer with strong on-camera presence and the ability to portray a wide range of emotions naturally and authentically.

This opportunity is ideal for actors looking to gain additional footage for their reel, build their portfolio, and collaborate on a creative short film project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead character in a narrative short film.
• Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging on-camera performances.
• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.
• Attend scheduled rehearsals and production activities as required.
• Follow creative direction while contributing to the storytelling process.

Requirements

• Female actress, ages 23–35.
• Strong on-camera presence.
• Ability to portray a broad range of emotions naturally and authentically.
• Comfortable working on a student film production.
• Open to all ethnicities and backgrounds.
• Prior acting experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation Details

• Unpaid opportunity.
• Professional footage for your acting reel.
• Portfolio-building material.
• Experience working on a narrative short film production.

Job Description

The upcoming feature film UnMASKed is casting lead and supporting actors for a dark horror-comedy production filming in the Philadelphia and Bucks County area. The project combines elements of comedy, horror, music, and drama, offering performers the opportunity to portray memorable characters in a unique genre film.

Actors with strong comedic timing, dramatic range, musical abilities, or stage presence are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned characters in a feature-length horror-comedy film.
• Attend rehearsals, filming dates, and production meetings as required.
• Collaborate with the director and cast to develop authentic performances.
• Follow on-set direction and production schedules.
• Participate in scenes involving special effects makeup and mature subject matter when required by the role.

Requirements

Amanda / The Mask (Lead)

• Female, mid-to-late 20s.
• Lead singer of a local band.
• Strong dramatic and comedic acting ability.
• Comfortable with sensitive subject matter and simulated gore.
• Must be comfortable wearing prosthetics and special effects makeup.
• Singing ability preferred but not required.

Jackson (Supporting)

• Male, mid-to-late 20s.
• Amanda’s best friend and bandmate.
• Easygoing personality with strong comedic and dramatic range.
• Guitar-playing experience preferred but not required.

Patrick (Supporting)

• Male, mid-to-late 30s.
• Band manager, producer, and Amanda’s former boyfriend.
• Strong dramatic acting skills required.
• Guitar-playing experience preferred but not required.

Submission Requirements

Please submit:

• Headshot
• Acting résumé
• Acting reel
• Singing reel (if applicable)
• Instrument performance reel (if applicable)

Compensation Details

• Paid acting opportunity.
• Meals provided during production.
• IMDb credit included.

Job Description

Valencia College Film Production students are casting actors for several upcoming final summer film productions. These non-union student films offer performers the opportunity to gain on-screen experience while collaborating with emerging filmmakers on a variety of dramatic projects.

Multiple productions are casting lead, supporting, and character roles across different genres and storylines. Filming is scheduled to take place throughout the summer in the Orlando area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned characters in student film productions.
• Attend auditions, rehearsals, and filming dates as required.
• Collaborate with directors and fellow cast members.
• Follow production schedules and creative direction.
• Deliver authentic and engaging performances suited to each project.

Requirements

Project 1 Roles

Dan

• Male, late 40s.
• Ethnicity open.
• Retired military father struggling to reconnect with his family.

Debbie

• Female, late 40s.
• Ethnicity open.
• Perfection-driven mother struggling to emotionally connect with her son.

Evan

• Male, ages 17–18.
• Ethnicity open.
• Quiet teenager dealing with depression and anxiety.

Dr. Desai

• Any gender, 40s–50s.
• Dedicated medical professional with a direct demeanor.

Project 2 Roles

Agnes

• Female, age 16.
• Hispanic.
• Strong dramatic acting skills required.

David

• Male, 40s–50s.
• Hispanic.
• Working-class father figure with emotional depth.

Mother

• Female, 30s–40s.
• Hispanic.
• Warm and resilient parent character.

Nunu

• Female, 60s.
• Hispanic.
• Energetic and expressive grandmother role.

Mara

• Female, late 30s.
• Hispanic.
• Character shaped by hardship and life experience.

Police Officer

• Male, 40s–50s.
• Latino.
• Authority figure role.

Project 3 Roles

Eugenia

• Female, approximately 60 years old.
• Hispanic.
• Spanish-speaking role.

The Translator

• Male, mid-20s.
• Hispanic.
• Spanish-speaking role.

The Doctor

• Male, 45–60 years old.
• Professional medical role.

The Mother

• Female, approximately 70 years old.
• Hispanic.
• Spanish-speaking role.

Project 4 Roles

Mike

• Male, approximately 20 years old.
• Character drawn toward danger despite wanting a better life.

Nikol

• Female, 20s–30s.
• Protective and ambitious character.

Anna

• Female, 20s–30s.
• Strong-willed and determined personality.

Project 5 Roles

Amara

• Female, late teens.
• Ethnicity open.
• Former track athlete recovering from cancer.

Lynn

• Female, 30s.
• Ethnicity open.
• Devoted mother role.

Chris

• Male, 40s.
• Ethnicity open.
• Complex antagonist role.

Nurse

• Female, 40s.
• Caring and supportive character.

Dr. Haines

• Male, 30s.
• Professional medical role with minimal dialogue.

Compensation Details

• Non-paid opportunity.
• Non-union student film productions.
• Valuable experience working with Valencia College filmmakers.

Job Description

An independent feature drama is casting multiple principal and supporting roles for Man of Honor, a compelling story centered on loyalty, betrayal, redemption, and personal choices. The production is seeking talented actors to portray dynamic characters navigating life, relationships, and challenges within an urban environment.

Filming will take place in Dallas, Texas. Actors of strong dramatic ability and authentic screen presence are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned character in a feature-length drama film.
• Attend rehearsals, filming dates, and production meetings as required.
• Collaborate with the director and cast members to bring characters to life.
• Deliver emotionally engaging and authentic performances.
• Follow production schedules and on-set direction.

Requirements

Reece (Lead)

• Black male, ages 25–35.
• Ambitious, disciplined, and determined.
• Must portray a character balancing the weight of his past while building a better future.

Tyler (Supporting)

• Black male, ages 24–32.
• Charming and street-smart.
• Able to portray loyalty, trust issues, and internal conflict.

Carter (Supporting)

• Black male, ages 35–45.
• Strong dramatic presence.
• Must portray a calculated and powerful figure with leadership qualities.

Sticks (Supporting)

• Black male, ages 40–55.
• Experienced performer preferred.
• Able to portray a wise mentor figure with a complex past.

Angela (Supporting)

• Black female, ages 25–35.
• Intelligent, independent, and driven.
• Strong emotional range and dramatic acting skills required.

Submission Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• Current headshot (clear and professional)
• Acting résumé (PDF format)
• Acting reel (2–3 minutes maximum)

Please include the role name in the email subject line.

Compensation Details

• Roles are currently unpaid.
• Independent film production.

Job Description

A stage production is seeking a Jewish actor to portray an Israeli soldier in an upcoming satirical black comedy drama. The play explores themes surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict and follows the story of a British Zionist who unexpectedly travels to Palestine in an effort to prove to his former girlfriend that he is not a Zionist.

The production is looking for a talented performer who is comfortable working with sensitive subject matter and can contribute to a thought-provoking theatrical experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the role of an Israeli soldier in a live stage production.
• Attend scheduled rehearsals and performances.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members throughout the rehearsal process.
• Perform scenes involving the use of non-firing prop weaponry.
• Engage professionally with complex and sensitive themes presented in the production.

Requirements

• Jewish actor.
• Male, approximately 30s–40s.
• Comfortable portraying an Israeli soldier.
• Able to work with material related to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
• Comfortable handling non-firing prop weapons on stage.
• Available for all rehearsals and performances.
• Strong stage presence and commitment to live theater performance.

Compensation Details

• Unpaid opportunity.
• Travel expenses reimbursed.
• Performers will receive a share of box office revenue from performances.

Job Description

A healthcare video production is seeking a male actor for a paid, non-speaking role in an upcoming studio shoot. The selected talent will appear in educational healthcare content and demonstrate breathing exercises on camera. No prior medical experience or healthcare knowledge is required.

This opportunity is open to experienced and aspiring actors who can present a natural, healthy, and approachable appearance on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform breathing exercises on camera as directed by the production team.
• Participate in a professional studio video shoot.
• Follow on-set direction and maintain a natural, authentic presence.
• Attend the scheduled filming session and be available for production requirements.

Requirements

• Male actor, approximately 50–60 years old.
• Fit and healthy with no pre-existing health conditions.
• Well-groomed with limited facial hair.
• Good teeth and short, neat nails.
• Trim physique.
• Natural appearance.
• Open to all ethnicities and backgrounds.
• Comfortable performing simple breathing demonstrations on camera.

Compensation Details

• Paid acting opportunity.
• Compensation details will be provided to selected applicants.