Good Pay Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description

A non-union commercial production is hiring experienced crew members for a paid wellness product shoot in Thousand Oaks, California. The client is Just Ingredients, and the production is seeking local crew for a one-day commercial shoot on July 16, 2026.

Multiple crew positions are available across camera, lighting, sound, production, wardrobe, makeup, and production support. Some roles require applicants to provide their own equipment or have access to a rental house.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform duties specific to your selected crew position.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure an efficient commercial shoot.
• Arrive prepared with any required equipment.
• Follow production schedules and safety protocols throughout the filming day.

Available Positions

• Assistant Director (AD)
• Director of Photography (DP) (own equipment or rental house connection required)
• Assistant Camera (AC) (own equipment required)
• Gaffer (own equipment or rental house connection required)
• Key Grip (own equipment or rental house connection required)
• Best Boy
• Swing
• Audio (own equipment required)
• Set Decorator
• Wardrobe
• Hair & Makeup Artist (HMUA) (touch-ups; beginners with certification welcome)
• Behind-the-Scenes (BTS)
• Production Assistants (PAs)

Requirements

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Thousand Oaks, CA.
• Non-union crew only.
• Submit:
  • Contact information
  • Desired crew position
  • Ideal rate
  • Resume, portfolio, website, or reel
  • Food restrictions
• Applicants with serious or life-threatening food allergies should not apply due to the food-based nature of the shoot.
• Only selected applicants will be contacted.

Compensation

• Negotiable, based on position and experience.

Job Description

CodedDNA is casting eight speaking roles for a paid workplace training video series produced for a nonprofit human services organization. This professional, dialogue-driven production will feature realistic office scenarios centered on leadership, workplace communication, and managing professional relationships.

Filming will take place in the Nashville area on July 31 and August 1. The project includes six scripted training videos ranging from 30 to 60 seconds each and will be filmed in office and conference room settings.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted dialogue in realistic workplace scenarios.
• Collaborate with the production team and follow on-set direction.
• Deliver authentic, professional performances suitable for corporate training content.
• Attend filming on your assigned production day(s).

Requirements

• Non-union performers.
• Diverse actors of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Multiple speaking roles are available across various age ranges and character types.
• Submit:
  • Headshot
  • Resume (or brief acting experience)
  • Demo reel (or a 1–3 minute monologue if no reel is available)
  • Role(s) of interest
  • Availability for July 31 and/or August 1
• Character descriptions reflect creative preferences only, and strong performances from all qualified actors will be considered.

Compensation

• Half Day (up to 5 hours): $100
• Full Day (up to 10 hours, including lunch): $200
• Lunch provided for all cast members.

Funeral Scene Background Actors for A-List TV Series

Job Description

An A-list television series is seeking background actors for a funeral scene filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting directors are looking for a diverse group of men, women, and youth to portray funeral attendees. This is a paid opportunity for local talent interested in working on a high-profile TV production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a funeral attendee in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Be available for the entire filming day.

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities.
• Men, women, and youth are encouraged to apply.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be available for an all-day shoot.
• Must be local to the Atlanta area or able to self-report to set.

Compensation

• $150 for up to 12 hours of work.

The Scientist – Featured Role for Student Short Film

Job Description

A student short film is seeking an actor for the featured role of The Scientist, a silent yet commanding character whose presence drives tension through subtle performance. This role is ideal for actors who excel at conveying authority without dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured character with no spoken lines.
• Communicate emotion and authority through physical performance.
• Collaborate with the production team during filming.
• Follow creative direction on set.

Requirements

• Male, 50s to 60s.
• White.
• Strong on-camera presence.
• Ability to convey power and emotion without dialogue.
• Non-union performers only.

Compensation

• Non-paid opportunity.
• Meals provided.
• Film credit.

Mrs. Lloyd – Lead for Student Short Film

Job Description

A student short film is casting the lead role of Mrs. Lloyd, an elegant and loving mother whose polished exterior conceals deeper emotional complexities. This dramatic role is ideal for experienced performers capable of balancing warmth with subtle tension.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead role in a dramatic student short film.
• Work closely with the director and cast.
• Deliver a layered emotional performance.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming.

Requirements

• Female, 50s to 60s.
• African American.
• Strong dramatic acting abilities.
• Must portray sophistication, warmth, and emotional complexity.
• Non-union performers only.

Compensation

• Non-paid opportunity.
• Meals provided.
• Film credit.

Mason Lloyd – Lead for Student Short Film

Job Description

A student short film is seeking an actor for the lead role of Mason Lloyd, a man struggling to reconnect with life after profound personal loss. This emotionally rich role relies heavily on expressive, nonverbal acting and offers performers the chance to lead a compelling dramatic story.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the lead role in a dramatic short film.
• Convey emotion through subtle physical performance.
• Collaborate with the creative team throughout production.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming.

Requirements

• Male, late 20s to early 30s.
• African American.
• Strong nonverbal acting abilities.
• Non-union performers only.

Compensation

• Non-paid opportunity.
• Meals provided.
• Film credit.

Marsha – Featured Role for Student Short Film

Job Description

A student short film is casting Marsha, a featured role portraying a longtime resident of a unique therapeutic community. This character requires a subtle, emotionally grounded performance in a dramatic story exploring healing and personal transformation.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured character in the short film.
• Work collaboratively with the cast and production team.
• Follow creative direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Female, mid-40s.
• Afro-Latina or Latina.
• Height between 5’5″ and 5’7″.
• Must be able to portray a calm yet quietly observant presence.
• Non-union performers only.

Compensation

• Non-paid opportunity.
• Meals provided.
• Film credit.

Dr. X – Lead for Student Short Film

Job Description

A student short film is casting the lead role of Dr. X, a charismatic psychotherapist leading an unconventional therapeutic community. This complex character offers an excellent opportunity for actors looking to showcase emotional depth and commanding screen presence in a dramatic short film.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the lead role in a dramatic student short film.
• Collaborate with the creative team throughout production.
• Deliver a nuanced and compelling performance.
• Follow direction during rehearsals and filming.

Requirements

• Male, mid-60s.
• African American.
• Dark-skinned or brown-skinned.
• Height between 5’11” and 6’3″.
• Must portray a charismatic yet mysterious therapist.
• Non-union performers only.

Compensation

• Non-paid opportunity.
• Meals provided.
• Film credit.

Grown Hattie (Harriett) – Lead for Student Short Film

Job Description

A student short film is casting for the lead role of Grown Hattie (Harriett) in an upcoming production filming in Atlanta, Georgia. This emotionally driven story follows a woman confronting the lingering effects of childhood trauma after entering an unconventional recovery center. The project offers actors the opportunity to collaborate with emerging filmmakers while gaining valuable on-camera experience in a creative, character-focused production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character in a dramatic short film.
• Collaborate closely with the director and student filmmakers.
• Deliver an emotionally layered and authentic performance.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled.

Requirements

• Female, mid-30s to early 40s.
• African American.
• Dark-skinned or brown-skinned.
• Able to portray a socially withdrawn yet emotionally resilient woman confronting past trauma.
• Non-union performers only.

Compensation

• Non-paid opportunity.
• Meals provided.
• Film credit.

Background Pedestrians for Faith-Based Feature Film

Job Description

A faith-based feature film is casting non-union background actors to portray pedestrians in scenes filming throughout the Nashville area. This is a great opportunity for local talent looking to gain on-set experience while working on a professional film production. Casting is open to a wide range of performers who can commit to a flexible filming schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a pedestrian as background talent in featured scenes.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Arrive prepared and available for the full production day.

Requirements

• Non-union performers.
• Open to all genders.
• Ages 18–65.
• Must be local to the Nashville, Franklin, or Antioch, Tennessee area, or surrounding communities.
• Must be available for up to 12 hours if needed.

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours.
• Overtime paid at time and a half after 8 hours.
• Guaranteed minimum pay of $100.