Los Angeles Acting Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Tom Role – Commercial Casting Call

Job Description
A commercial production is casting a rugged, outdoorsy male performer to portray an active character named Tom. This role emphasizes confidence, athletic energy, and comfort performing physical actions on camera, including driving.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an outdoorsy, athletic character

• Drive a vehicle on camera as required

• Perform natural, active lifestyle scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

Requirements

• Male actors, late 30s to 40s (flexible)

• Open to all ethnicities

• Rugged, athletic, hiker-type appearance

• Comfortable driving on camera

• Facial hair welcome (must be willing to shave if requested)

Compensation

• Paid non-union commercial role

• Professional production experience

• Commercial screen credit

Dad Role – Commercial Casting Call

Job Description
A commercial project is casting a male performer to portray a friendly, suburban father. This role requires a natural, approachable presence and comfort working with a child and dogs in a family-focused environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a father figure on camera

• Interact naturally with a child and dog

• Follow creative direction during filming

• Participate in lifestyle-style commercial scenes

Requirements

• Male actors in their 30s

• Open to all ethnicities

• Friendly, approachable suburban look

• Comfortable working with dogs and young children

• Real families encouraged to apply together

Compensation

• Paid non-union commercial role

• Professional on-camera credit

• Commercial experience

Mom Role – Commercial Casting Call

Job Description
A commercial production is casting a friendly, relatable female performer to portray a suburban mom. This role focuses on natural interaction, warmth, and authenticity in a family-oriented setting. Talent should feel comfortable working on camera alongside a child and dogs.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera portraying a mother in a commercial

• Interact naturally with a child and family dog

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Perform relaxed, lifestyle-based scenes

Requirements

• Female actors in their 30s

• Open to all ethnicities

• Friendly, approachable suburban look

• Comfortable working with dogs and young children

• Real families encouraged to apply together

Compensation

• Paid non-union commercial role

• Professional on-camera experience

• Commercial screen credit

Beauty Commercial Casting Call for Women

Job Description
A beauty brand commercial is now casting women in their 40s with visible acne scarring for an upcoming one-day stills and motion shoot. This project celebrates real skin and authentic beauty, seeking confident women who are comfortable appearing on camera in a professional skincare-focused production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for still photography and motion content

• Represent real, natural skin in a beauty-focused commercial setting

• Follow creative direction from the production and photography team

• Participate professionally during a one-day shoot

Requirements

• Women in their 40s

• Visible acne scarring

• Comfortable appearing on camera without heavy retouching

• Must be available for a one-day shoot

• Los Angeles-based talent preferred

Compensation

• Competitive rate

• Agency fee provided

• Paid beauty commercial role

Job Description
A non-union, festival-bound short thriller is casting a male actor for a lead role in a suspense-driven narrative. The project centers on a psychologically complex character whose charm and persuasion mask darker intentions. This role is ideal for an actor comfortable exploring layered, intense material in a cinematic short film setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a central character in a short thriller film

• Perform scripted scenes requiring emotional depth and psychological nuance

• Collaborate closely with the director to develop character motivation and tension

• Participate in scenes involving light intimacy, including kissing

• Maintain professionalism on set during scheduled shoot days

Requirements

• Male actors ages 35–55

• Strong dramatic acting ability

• Comfortable portraying a manipulative, complex character

• Willing to perform scenes involving intimacy

• Must be able to work locally in Los Angeles

Compensation

• Copy and screen credit

• Meals provided during production

• Transportation provided

Kids for Law Firm Commercial

Job Description
A kids commercial is casting young performers for a family breakfast scene in a paid law firm advertisement. This project is seeking natural, expressive children who can deliver a short line in Spanish on camera. The role is simple, upbeat, and focused on authentic family moments.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a family breakfast scene for a commercial

• Deliver a short Spanish line naturally on camera

• Follow light direction from the director

• Participate in a self-tape audition

Requirements

• Boy around 8 years old

• Girl around 6 years old

• Must be able to say the line “¡Y él nos protege!” in Spanish

• Comfortable on camera in a family-style setting

• Natural, expressive personality

• Parent or guardian support required

Compensation

• Paid commercial role

• Industry-standard child performer rates

• Professional on-set experience

Marching Band Performers for Major Apparel Campaign

Job Description
A major apparel brand is casting a local marching band for a professional commercial shoot. This project is seeking experienced musicians who can perform confidently on camera and visually represent a high school–style marching band. Talent will participate in fittings and a full shoot day as part of a high-profile apparel campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as part of a marching band in a commercial shoot

• Play marching band instruments such as drums, brass, woodwinds, or percussion

• Follow creative and performance direction on set

• Maintain energy, timing, and visual coordination during filming

Requirements

• Must be a local hire

• Legal age 18+ but must convincingly look like a high school senior

• Open to all genders and all ethnicities

• Must have marching band experience

• Must provide photos or videos demonstrating musical skills

• Comfortable working on camera in a performance setting

Compensation

• Fitting pay: $250 (up to 3 hours)

• Session pay: $500 (up to 8-hour shoot day)

• Usage pay: $1,500 (guaranteed at booking)

• Usage rate subject to standard industry deductions

Featured Performers for Music Video

Job Description
A music video for a rap and alternative artist is casting featured performers to appear in visually driven scenes. This project is seeking confident, camera-ready individuals who can bring energy, style, and presence to a professionally produced music video. The shoot will focus on mood, movement, and visual storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a stylized music video

• Follow creative direction from the director and production team

• Perform natural movement, posing, or light action as needed

• Maintain professionalism and energy throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male and female performers

• Ages 18 and older

• Comfortable appearing on camera in a music video setting

• Reliable and able to work in a fast-paced production environment

Compensation

• Paid music video opportunity

• Compensation based on role and shoot length

Lead Roles for Dark Comedy Pilot

Job Description
A non-union pilot episode for a modular dark comedy is now casting lead roles. This Southern California–based project is seeking bold, confident performers with strong comedic instincts and big personalities. The production is looking for actors and improv performers who can think quickly, bring originality to their roles, and thrive in a character-driven comedy environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead character in a scripted comedy pilot

• Bring strong comedic timing, personality, and improvisational ability

• Collaborate with the director and creative team to shape character moments

• Perform confidently on camera in a fast-paced production setting

Requirements

• Young Black male, ages 18–25, super-macho type

• Young Black male, ages 18–25, genius or tech-savvy type

• Young Latinx or racially ambiguous male, ages 18–25, longer hair a plus, ladies’ man/class clown type

• Young White male, ages 18–25, loves rap music and has strong personal style and swagger

• Must be confident, expressive, and comfortable with comedic performance

• Acting, improv, or comedy experience strongly preferred

Compensation

• Paid non-union lead roles

• Compensation discussed with selected talent

• Opportunity to star in a comedy pilot with strong creative exposure

Job Description

A comedy-horror short film is seeking two Producers to join the creative team on a paid production. This project centers on bold, socially driven storytelling and is specifically looking to collaborate with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ producers. The producers will support the project from development through post-production, contributing to both creative and logistical aspects of the film.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with fundraising efforts including investors, crowdfunding, and grants

• Support production planning and organization from pre-production through post-production

• Coordinate with the creative team to ensure smooth workflow and communication

• Assist with production paperwork and administrative tasks

• Support social media and promotional efforts as needed

Requirements

• Open to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ producers

• Experience or interest in fundraising for short films

• Ability to start immediately and remain involved through post-production

• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills

• Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a collaborative environment

• Social media experience preferred

• Previous experience with SAG-AFTRA low-budget or micro-budget paperwork preferred but not required

• Must be based in Los Angeles

Compensation Details

• Paid opportunity