Los Angeles Acting Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description

A Los Angeles production titled Girls Night is casting two Black actors in their late 20s to early 30s for the roles of Jasmine and Marcus. Jasmine is charismatic, stylish, confident, and quick-witted, with a vulnerable side beneath the surface. Marcus is easygoing, confident, and grounded, serving as Nicole’s longtime boyfriend. The production is seeking performers with natural comedic instincts, strong screen presence, and the emotional range to bring authentic relationships and character-driven moments to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray either Jasmine or Marcus in the production.
• Deliver natural, engaging, and emotionally grounded performances.
• Bring strong comedic instincts and timing to character-driven scenes.
• Follow creative direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Black male and female actors.
• Late 20s to early 30s.
• Jasmine: Strong comedic timing, confidence, charisma, and emotional range.
• Marcus: Natural comedic instincts, grounded charisma, and emotional intelligence.

Compensation

• Meals provided.
• Copy and screen credit provided.

Major Artist Music Video – Homegirls and Neighborhood Guys

Job Description

A major artist music video is casting men and women for featured roles in Los Angeles, California. The production is seeking authentic personalities to portray homegirls and neighborhood guys, bringing natural confidence, style, and energy to the music video.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as featured talent in a major artist music video
• Portray a homegirl or neighborhood guy naturally on camera
• Bring personality, confidence, and authentic energy to each scene
• Follow creative direction from the production team
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Women, ages 20–30, to portray homegirls
• Men, ages 20–50, to portray neighborhood guys
• Open to all ethnicities
• Strong, authentic, and camera-ready presence
• Must be available to work in Los Angeles, California

Compensation

• $350 for 10 hours

Job Description

A short film shooting in San Francisco is casting background actors to portray bar patrons in an upcoming scene. The production is seeking a diverse mix of adults to create a natural and believable bar atmosphere, with talent in their late 30s through 50s especially encouraged to apply. This is a background extra opportunity for San Francisco-area talent comfortable appearing naturally on camera and following on-set direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bar patron in background scenes.
• Perform natural background actions and interactions as directed.
• Follow blocking and instructions from the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Ages 21 and older.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Talent in their late 30s–50s especially encouraged to apply.
• Confirm availability when applying.

Compensation

• Unpaid background role.

Job Description

A major artist music video filming in Los Angeles is casting talent for multiple featured roles. The production is seeking a young Black couple with natural on-camera chemistry, as well as older male talent from all ethnic backgrounds. Selected performers will appear in professionally produced music video scenes and should be comfortable taking direction, performing naturally on camera, and working in a fast-paced production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in assigned scenes for a major artist music video.
• Follow creative direction from the director and production team.
• Deliver natural and confident on-camera performances.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production.
• Young couple talent should portray believable chemistry on camera.

Requirements

• Young Black Couple: Black male and female adult talent with natural on-camera chemistry.
• Older Male Talent: Men ages 50–80, all ethnicities.
• Comfortable performing on camera.
• Reliable and able to follow production direction.

Compensation

• $350 for up to 10 hours of work.

Lead Actress for Major Artist Music Video

Job Description

A major artist music video filming in Los Angeles, California, is seeking a female lead actress for a featured on-camera role. The production is looking for a confident, expressive performer who can bring strong screen presence and personality to the music video across two shoot days.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the lead actress in a major artist music video

• Portray the creative direction and mood of the production on camera

• Deliver expressive and engaging performances throughout each scene

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain professionalism and continuity across both filming days

Requirements

• Female performers

• Strong acting ability and natural on-camera presence

• Confident portraying a prominent lead role

• Comfortable working in a professional music video production

• Must be able to work in Los Angeles, California

• Must be available for both required shoot days

Compensation

• $1,600/10 hours per shoot day

• $3,200 total for both shoot days

Job Description

An independent short film titled “The Death of America” is casting three performers for a character-driven story filming in Sacramento, California. The film follows America, a funny and fiercely hopeful homeless woman who is close to securing housing when budget cuts cause her application to be denied. Sent back to an encampment, she experiences a devastating relapse that threatens the fresh start she had been working toward.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead or supporting role in the short film.
• Deliver an emotionally grounded performance suited to the film’s dramatic subject matter.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members during production.
• Follow creative direction and arrive prepared for filming.

Requirements

• America – Feminine Lead, 20+: Quirky, determined, and hopeful, with a strong belief in achieving the American Dream.
• Katie – Supporting Role, 30+: Dry, sarcastic, slightly tough around the edges, and possessing a raspy voice.
• Danny/Dani – Supporting Role, 20+: A social worker doing their best to support and work with America.
• Each shoot day is expected to last approximately six hours.
• Non-union production.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Food will be provided on shoot days.

Los Angeles Film – Charismatic Black Woman

Job Description

An independent film production is seeking a charismatic Black woman, ages 60–80, for an upcoming role in Los Angeles. Casting directors are looking for a performer with commanding presence, confidence, and natural charisma—the kind of personality that immediately captures attention when entering a room.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an on-camera role in an independent film production.
• Bring confidence, charisma, and a commanding presence to the character.
• Deliver an authentic and engaging performance.
• Follow creative direction from the director and production team.
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew throughout production.

Requirements

• Black woman ages 60–80.
• Must be based in the Los Angeles area.
• Strong, charismatic screen presence.
• Confident and expressive on camera.
• Able to take direction and deliver a natural performance.

Compensation

• Compensation will be discussed with selected candidates.

Job Description

Sixth String Pictures is casting background actors and extras for a passion project short film filming in San Francisco. The production is looking for Bay Area talent to help bring several realistic industry and social settings to life on screen. Selected performers may portray actresses competing for a lead role, actors participating in a professional table read, or patrons in a lively bar environment. Talent should be comfortable working as part of an ensemble, taking direction, and delivering natural background performances that support the atmosphere and story of each scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in assigned short film scenes.
• Portray industry professionals, audition participants, or bar patrons as assigned.
• Deliver natural and believable background performances.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Work collaboratively with cast, crew, and fellow background performers.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout production.

Requirements

• Must be 18+, with certain roles requiring talent to be 21+.
• Seeking female Asian performers ages 18–30.
• Seeking White performers ages 18+.
• Seeking performers of any ethnicity ages 21+.
• Older performers are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Must be comfortable taking direction and performing naturally in an ensemble environment.

Compensation

Unpaid / Passion Project

Job Description

Moens Casting is seeking Junior League baseball players ages 10–13 for a fun non-union project with a major toy brand in Los Angeles. The project will film on September 9 and 10 and is open to young baseball players of any ethnicity and any gender. Kids may submit individually or together with their teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional commercial production for a major toy brand.
• Perform baseball-related activities on camera.
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams.
• Be available for the scheduled filming dates in Los Angeles.

Requirements

• Ages 10–13.
• Open to any gender and ethnicity.
• Must be a Junior League/baseball player.
• Submit 3 recent photos, with at least one photo in a baseball uniform.
• Submit a video playing baseball if available.
• Provide age and sizes, including height, clothing, and shoe size.

Compensation

$500 per 8-hour day, up to $1,000 total for the two filming days.

Job Description

Mollie Maguire Casting is seeking athletes and their families—either blood-related or chosen family—for an upcoming campaign shooting in Los Angeles. The project celebrates the idea that no athlete becomes who they are alone and highlights the authentic relationships and support systems behind athletes. Families can include parents, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, mentors and mentees, coaches, teammates, and schoolmates. At least one person within each group must participate in a sport, with the rest of the family showing how they support that athlete in ways unique to their relationship. Casting is open to applicants across the United States, with all ages and backgrounds encouraged to submit.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate with your real or chosen family in an upcoming campaign shoot in Los Angeles.
• Represent an authentic relationship between an athlete and their support system.
• Work collaboratively with the production team during the shoot.
• Be comfortable appearing on camera as part of a family or chosen-family group.

Requirements

• At least one person in the group must be an athlete in a sport.
• Open to both blood-related and chosen families.
• Blood-related families may include parents, children, grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
• Chosen families may include friends, mentors, mentees, coaches, athletes, teammates, and schoolmates.
• Open to all ages and backgrounds.
• Groups should have a genuine, close, and authentic connection.

Compensation

This is a paid opportunity. Travel to Los Angeles will be covered by the client.