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Short Film Casting Call for Multiple Speaking Roles

Job Description

A paid short film casting call is now accepting submissions for several speaking roles in the upcoming independent film Penelope & Gertrude’s Last Day, filming in Brooklyn, New York. The story follows a Brooklyn woman on the day before her breast reduction surgery as she embarks on one final heartfelt and surreal adventure with her closest friends. Casting directors are seeking talented actors for diverse, character-driven roles in this emotional and comedic production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the featured speaking roles in the short film.
• Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members throughout production.
• Attend filming as scheduled in Brooklyn, New York.

Requirements

• Drea: Black woman, late 20s to early 30s. Petite frame with large breasts. A shy but warm and introspective character who is comfortable in her body despite ongoing discomfort. Partial nudity (shoulders up with pasties) is required. No sexual scenes.
• Grandmother: Jamaican woman, late 60s to early 70s. Must be able to speak Jamaican Patois and improvise naturally. Warm yet stern personality with strong family values.
• Alex: Black, mixed-race, or non-White woman, late 20s. Costume designer and creative professional with a grounded, spiritual personality who enjoys yoga and meditation.
• Sheem: Black or Hispanic queer male, late 20s to early 30s. A personable personal trainer and community favorite with an outgoing, flamboyant personality.
• Tash: Black woman, late 20s. Fitness enthusiast with a professional career in advertising. Confident, responsible, and physically capable of running comfortably.
• Must be available to film in Brooklyn, New York.

Compensation

• Sheem: $150 flat rate.
• Tash: $150 flat rate.
• Other roles are paid. Compensation will be discussed upon selection.

Job Description

A public awareness photography campaign is casting an Indigenous female (Kookum) for a paid non-union still photography project in Manitoba. Production is seeking women approximately 45–70 years old to participate in a one-day photography session at Birds Hill Park.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a public awareness still photography campaign.
• Follow creative direction during the shoot.
• Attend the scheduled photography session.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout production.

Requirements

• Indigenous female (Kookum).
• Ages 45–70 or close to that range.
• Must be non-union.
• Must have transportation to Birds Hill Park.
• Must be fully available on both scheduled production dates.
• Submit recent close-up and full-body photos.

Compensation

• $200 per person.

Job Description

A non-union public awareness photography campaign is seeking an Indigenous person who uses a wheelchair for a paid still photography project in Manitoba. The production is looking for authentic representation and welcomes applicants of any age and gender.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a public awareness photography campaign.
• Follow direction from the creative team.
• Attend the scheduled photography session.
• Be available for the assigned production day.

Requirements

• Indigenous person who uses a wheelchair.
• Any gender.
• Any age.
• Must be non-union.
• Must have transportation to Birds Hill Park.
• Must be fully available on both scheduled production dates.
• Submit recent close-up and full-body photos.

Compensation

• $200 per person.

Job Description

A paid public awareness photography campaign is seeking a Muslim family for a non-union still photography project in Manitoba. Production welcomes real family submissions and is looking for authentic participants for a one-day photography session at Birds Hill Park.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a public awareness photography campaign.
• Follow creative direction during the photo session.
• Attend the scheduled shoot at Birds Hill Park.
• Be available for the assigned production day.

Requirements

• Muslim family.
• Real families preferred.
• Must be non-union.
• Must have reliable transportation to Birds Hill Park.
• Must be fully available on both scheduled production dates.
• Submit recent close-up and full-body photos.

Compensation

• $200 per person.
• Family of four: $800.
• Family of five: $1,000.

Job Description

A public awareness photography campaign is seeking a real Indigenous family for a paid non-union photography project in Manitoba. Real families are preferred, although individual submissions may also be considered. Filming will take place at Birds Hill Park, and selected talent must be available on one of the scheduled photography days with reliable transportation.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a public awareness still photography campaign.
• Follow direction from the photographer and creative team.
• Attend the scheduled photography session at Birds Hill Park.
• Arrive prepared and available for the assigned shoot day.

Requirements

• Indigenous family.
• Open to real families, with preference given to family submissions.
• Must be non-union.
• Must have transportation to Birds Hill Park.
• Must be fully available on both scheduled production dates.
• Submit recent close-up and full-body photos for each family member.

Compensation

• $200 per person.
• Family of four: $800.
• Family of five: $1,000.

Job Description

A Grammy Award-winning artist is casting featured models for an upcoming music video filming in Los Angeles. Production is seeking African American talent with unique, eccentric features for paid featured roles. This is an exciting opportunity for models looking to work on a high-profile music video production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a featured model in a music video.
• Follow creative direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout the shoot.
• Be available for the scheduled filming day.

Requirements

• African American talent.
• Any gender.
• Ages 18–40.
• Must have unique or eccentric features.
• Must be available to work in Los Angeles.

Compensation

• $400 for a 10–12 hour shoot.

Job Description

A Walmart commercial is casting female talent for a paid commercial shoot in Los Angeles. Production is seeking women to portray everyday Walmart shoppers in featured roles. This opportunity includes a travel stipend, session fee, and commercial usage payment for selected talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a relatable Walmart shopper in a commercial.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Attend the scheduled one- or two-day shoot in Los Angeles.
• Maintain a professional and engaging on-camera presence.

Requirements

• Millennial Shopper: Caucasian woman, ages 35–40, blonde, plus-size.
• Gen X Shopper: Asian American woman, ages 50–55.
• Must be available to film in Los Angeles.
• Must be able to work one or two shoot days.

Compensation

• $300 travel stipend.
• $500 session fee (+20% agency fee, if applicable).
• $2,000 usage fee (+20% agency fee, if applicable).

Job Description

A major food brand is casting diverse talent for a paid parts modeling campaign in New York City. The production is seeking adults ages 30–40 of all genders and skin tones for non-speaking modeling roles. Selected talent will participate in a one-day shoot with images used across print, digital, and PR campaigns throughout North America.

Job Responsibilities

• Model specific body parts for a commercial food brand campaign.
• Attend the scheduled one-day photoshoot in New York City.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain a professional appearance and punctuality throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Ages 30–40.
• Open to all genders and skin tones.
• No tattoos above the waist.
• Must be available to work in New York City.
• Submit recent photos, social media links, and parts modeling images.

Compensation

• $1,000 base rate.
• Additional 20% agency fee, if applicable.
• Three-year usage across consumer print, digital media, PR, direct mail, and out-of-home advertising in North America.

Job Description

A horror film is casting a local photo double for a teenage girl in the Schenectady, New York area. Production is seeking a white female, ages 13–17, with light brown hair to match the featured performer for scenes set in the 1940s. This paid background opportunity is open to local hires only, with filming taking place between late July and early October.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for a featured character in a horror film.
• Attend scheduled filming and costume fittings as needed.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain a 1940s-appropriate hairstyle if required.
• Work professionally throughout the production schedule.

Requirements

• White female, ages 13–17.
• Light brown hair.
• Must be local to the Schenectady, NY area.
• Parent or legal guardian must accompany all minors on set.
• Valid New York Child Performer Work Permit and Trust Account required (or be eligible to obtain one).
• Must be comfortable with a 1940s haircut.
• No braces.
• No wool allergies.
• Must be comfortable working around smoke effects.
• Submit current clear photos, including full-length and side-view images.

Compensation

• $270 for an 8-hour day.
• Tutoring available on set if working more than three days.

Job Description

A featured background acting opportunity is available for the TV series Chicago Fire. Production is seeking men to portray high-ranking firefighter white shirts in a featured, non-speaking role. Selected talent must attend a wardrobe fitting before filming and should be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states to Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a high-ranking firefighter in featured background scenes.
• Attend a required wardrobe fitting before filming.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Maintain the required professional appearance throughout production.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 40s to early 60s.
• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
• Bigger build with a fit appearance.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states to Illinois.
• Submit a recent color photo showing your current hairstyle and facial hair (if applicable).
• Include height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes with your submission.

Compensation

• $165 for up to 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.
• $40 for a wardrobe fitting (up to 2 hours).