Good Pay Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

NBC “Chicago Fire” Season 15 Casting Call for Teen Actors

NBC’s “Chicago Fire” Season 15 is casting African American children and teens, male and female, ages 7–17, for paid non-speaking extra roles in an interior scene filming in the Chicago area. Talent must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois. Filming is scheduled for October 20, with a possible wardrobe fitting a few days before production.

Responsibilities

• Portray a background character in an interior scene.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Participate in a wardrobe fitting if required.
• Maintain continuity in appearance and wardrobe throughout filming.

Requirements

• African American male or female talent, ages 7–17.
• Must be local to Chicago, nearby suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.
• Children ages 7–15 must obtain a Joan Philo work permit.
• Must provide current appearance and accurate sizing information for casting and wardrobe purposes.
• Must be available for filming on October 20.

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking extra role.

STARZ “Untitled Rodeo Project” Casting Call for Real Families with Kids

A STARZ streaming series, “Untitled Rodeo Project,” is casting Black/African American families for background roles in Cedartown, Georgia. Production is seeking children ages 9–13 and parents approximately ages 29–45, with real families encouraged to work together. Ideally, casting is looking for a mom, dad, and two children, though this is not required and individuals may also be paired together to portray families. Filming is scheduled for October 6, with additional availability required for October 7 and October 8 if needed.

Responsibilities

• Portray a family attending a rodeo in background scenes.
• Work naturally together in family and crowd settings.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Remain available for filming on October 6 and, if needed, October 7 and October 8.

Requirements

• Black/African American families or individuals.
• Children should be ages 9–13.
• Parents should be approximately ages 29–45.
• Real families are preferred but not required.
• Minors must have a valid GDOL number.
• A parent or guardian must remain on set with any minor at all times.
• Must be a local hire or within reasonable self-driving distance of Cedartown, Georgia.
• New faces are preferred.

Compensation

• $110 for 10 hours, with additional pay after 10 hours if applicable.

STARZ “Untitled Rodeo Project” Casting Call for Rodeo Attendee – Female Kids

A STARZ streaming series, “Untitled Rodeo Project,” is casting Black/African American girls ages 9–13 to portray children attending a rodeo with their family in Cedartown, Georgia. Filming is scheduled for October 6, with additional availability required for October 7 and October 8 if needed. This is a non-union background role for local hires who can self-report to Cedartown.

Responsibilities

• Portray a young rodeo attendee in family and crowd scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Remain available for filming on October 6 and, if needed, October 7 and October 8.
• Have a parent or guardian remain on set with the minor at all times.

Requirements

• Black/African American female child, ages 9–13.
• Must have a valid GDOL number.
• Must be a local hire or within reasonable self-driving distance of Cedartown, Georgia.
• New faces are preferred.
• Parent or guardian must remain on set throughout filming.

Compensation

• $110 for 10 hours, with additional pay after 10 hours if applicable.

STARZ “Untitled Rodeo Project” Casting Call for Rodeo Attendee – Male Kids

A STARZ streaming series, “Untitled Rodeo Project,” is casting Black/African American boys ages 9–13 to portray children attending a rodeo with their family in Cedartown, Georgia. Filming is scheduled for October 6, with additional availability required for October 7 and October 8 if needed. This is a non-union background role for local hires who can self-report to Cedartown.

Responsibilities

• Portray a young rodeo attendee in family and crowd scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Remain available for filming on October 6 and, if needed, October 7 and October 8.
• Have a parent or guardian remain on set with the minor at all times.

Requirements

• Black/African American male child, ages 9–13.
• Must have a valid GDOL number.
• Must be a local hire or within reasonable self-driving distance of Cedartown, Georgia.
• New faces are preferred.
• Parent or guardian must remain on set throughout filming.

Compensation

• $110 for 10 hours, with additional pay after 10 hours if applicable.

Job Description

A fast-paced commercial production in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking two production assistants to support an indoor shoot at a local gym. This opportunity is ideal for reliable crew members who can assist with day-to-day production needs and help keep the set running efficiently.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the production team with general on-set tasks
• Support crew members throughout the commercial shoot
• Help maintain an organized and efficient production environment
• Follow instructions from production leadership
• Assist with additional production needs as assigned

Requirements

• Reliable and professional production assistants
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work in Nashville, Tennessee
• Must have liability insurance

Compensation

• $300 per day

Job Description

A commercial production in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking an experienced hair and makeup artist to provide light touch-ups for approximately 5–10 talent per day. This opportunity is suited to an HMU professional comfortable working efficiently on a fast-paced commercial set.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide light hair and makeup touch-ups for on-camera talent
• Maintain talent appearance and continuity throughout filming
• Work efficiently with approximately 5–10 performers per day
• Collaborate with the production team throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Professional hair and makeup experience
• Must be comfortable working with multiple talent during a production day
• Must be able to work in Nashville, Tennessee
• Must have liability insurance

Compensation

• $800–$1,000 per day

Job Description

A commercial production in Nashville, Tennessee, is hiring a photographer for an indoor gym shoot. The photographer will capture full-body portraits of approximately three to four people at a time using a professional backdrop and appropriate lighting. The client requires full image rights and usage in perpetuity.

Job Responsibilities

• Capture professional full-body portraits during the commercial production
• Set up a backdrop suitable for photographing three to four people
• Provide appropriate lighting for the photography setup
• Capture additional behind-the-scenes production images when time permits
• Deliver professional-quality images according to the production’s creative needs

Requirements

• Professional photography experience
• Must provide a suitable backdrop and lighting setup
• Must be able to work in Nashville, Tennessee
• Must have liability insurance
• Must be able to accommodate full-body group portraits

Compensation

• $1,500–$2,000 per day

Job Description

A commercial production in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking an experienced grip with a one-ton equipment package. The project will be filmed indoors at a local gym and requires a reliable crew member who can work efficiently in a fast-moving production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Handle grip responsibilities throughout the commercial shoot
• Support lighting and camera setups as needed
• Provide and manage a one-ton grip package
• Collaborate with the gaffer and other production crew members
• Work efficiently within a fast-paced shooting schedule

Requirements

• Professional grip experience
• Must have access to a one-ton grip package
• Must be able to work in Nashville, Tennessee
• Must have liability insurance

Compensation

• $600 per day
• Gear rate is negotiable

Job Description

A fast-paced commercial production in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking an experienced gaffer for an indoor shoot at a local gym. The production requires a skilled lighting professional who can work efficiently in a lower-budget commercial environment and help manage challenging window light during select scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and execute lighting setups for an indoor commercial shoot
• Work with high-output lighting equipment to control window light
• Collaborate with the production team to achieve the desired visual look
• Adapt quickly to the needs of a fast-paced production

Requirements

• Professional experience working as a gaffer
• Must be able to work in Nashville, Tennessee
• Must have liability insurance
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced commercial production environment

Compensation

• $800 per day

Job Description

A UDA production in Montreal is seeking male and female background actors for “Quidam” to portray people in a courthouse setting. Selected talent will participate as extras in professional production scenes and should be prepared for a potentially full-day filming schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in courthouse scenes
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Portray natural and believable courthouse activity on camera
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Male and female background actors
• Must be a UDA apprentice or active member
• Must be available to work in Montreal, Quebec
• Must be prepared for an approximate schedule between 6:00 AM and 7:30 PM

Compensation

• Compensation according to applicable UDA production rates