Los Angeles Acting Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description

A paid commercial campaign is casting Los Angeles-area mother and daughter duos for an upcoming Claire’s advertisement. The production is seeking daughters who have never had their ears pierced and are willing to have the experience documented as part of the campaign. This is a great opportunity for families looking to participate in a heartfelt commercial project with competitive compensation.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate together in a commercial advertising campaign.
• Record and submit a short selfie video introducing yourselves.
• Share why the ear-piercing experience is meaningful or exciting.
• Attend the scheduled commercial shoot if selected.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Mother and daughter duos only.
• Daughter must be between 13–16 years old.
• Daughter must never have had her ears pierced.
• Daughter must be willing to have her ears pierced as part of the campaign.
• Must be located in the Los Angeles area.
• Submit a selfie video introducing yourselves and explaining your interest.
• Include both names, ages, and phone numbers with your submission.

Compensation

• $600 for the mother.
• $600 for the daughter.
• Additional $2,500 each if the campaign is selected for social media usage.

African American Kids Background Casting Call for OWN Movie

Job Description

A paid background casting opportunity is now available for African American child actors to appear in an upcoming OWN movie filming in Los Angeles, California. This SAG production is seeking energetic young performers who are comfortable on set and ready to be part of a professional film project. This is a great opportunity for children looking to gain experience in television and film productions.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in an OWN movie.
• Follow directions from the production team on set.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.
• Participate in scenes as directed.

Requirements

• African American children.
• Ages 9–12 years old.
• Comfortable working in a professional production environment.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Los Angeles, California.

Compensation

• SAG Rate: $251/6 hours

Job Description

CKC Projects is casting non-union talent for a well-known R&B artist’s music video filming in Los Angeles, California. Multiple paid roles are available for performers who are available to work immediately.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as featured talent or background talent in a music video.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Be available for the scheduled filming date in Los Angeles.

Requirements

• 1 Couple willing to kiss/make out on camera.
• Female bodybuilder (actively training).
• Male or female rollerskaters.
• Male and female extras, ages 20–45.
• Must be non-union talent.
• Must submit recent images before the application deadline.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Teen Talent for Major YouTube Channel Series

Job Description

A major YouTube channel is seeking energetic teen performers for a paid content series filming in the Los Angeles area. This exciting opportunity is open to outgoing teens who are comfortable on camera and ready to participate in fun challenges, comedy skits, and entertaining digital content. If you have a big personality and enjoy creating engaging videos, this could be your chance to appear on one of YouTube’s largest platforms.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in challenge videos, skits, and other YouTube content.
• Deliver natural, energetic, and engaging on-camera performances.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Collaborate with fellow cast members during filming.

Requirements

• Ages 15–18.
• Must have a confident and outgoing personality.
• Comfortable performing on camera.
• Must live within driving distance of Los Angeles.
• Available for the scheduled filming.

Compensation

• Paid YouTube production opportunity.

Psychological Horror Short Film Casting Call for Lead and Supporting Roles

Job Description

A proof-of-concept psychological horror short film is casting lead and supporting actors for an upcoming production in the Los Angeles area. The coming-of-age story explores themes of identity, memory, queer desire, and personal conflict. Casting welcomes performers of all experience levels, with queer and BIPOC actors especially encouraged to apply. This project offers an opportunity to collaborate on a film selected for a prestigious proof-of-concept accelerator program.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead or supporting role in a psychological horror short film.
• Collaborate with the director and creative team to bring emotionally driven characters to life.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
• Deliver authentic, character-focused performances on camera.

Requirements

• Seeking actors for the following roles:
  • Maya: Female, 18+ to portray a 15-year-old, emotionally expressive with the ability to portray innocence, curiosity, and psychological unraveling.
  • Diane: Female, 40s–50s, modest and grounded with strong emotional range. Experience portraying complex characters is a plus.
  • Rattail: Male, 20s–30s, charismatic with emotional depth, strong improvisational skills, and the ability to portray a rebellious personality.
• Open to performers of all ethnicities unless otherwise specified by the role.
• Queer performers are encouraged to apply.
• No acting experience is required.
• Must be available to film in the Los Angeles area.

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity.

Actors for Short Film “How to Ride a Bike”

Job Description

A new short film, How to Ride a Bike, is casting Los Angeles-based actors for a heartfelt coming-of-age drama. Written and directed by Bao Nguyen, the film follows a Vietnamese refugee in Southern California who enrolls in an adult cycling class to connect with his young son, uncovering a deeply personal journey of fatherhood, displacement, and second chances. No prior acting experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for both emerging and experienced performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a featured role in the short film.
• Collaborate with the director and cast throughout production.
• Portray emotionally authentic and engaging characters.
• Follow creative direction during rehearsals and filming.

Requirements

• Must be based in the Los Angeles area.
• No previous acting experience is required.
• Must match one of the following roles:
  • Tommy: Vietnamese male, approximately 7 years old. Bright, energetic, and observant child who longs to learn how to ride a bike with his father.
  • Instructor: Male, any ethnicity, 30s–60s. Gentle, supportive adult cycling instructor.
  • Tall Man: White male, 50s. Determined and supportive student learning to ride a bike later in life.
  • Kevin: Male, any ethnicity, approximately 8 years old. Skilled young bike rider with a confident personality.
  • Celina: Latina or Black female, 50s. Warm-hearted widow learning to ride a bike after losing her husband.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Compensation details will be shared with selected actors.

Short Film Casting Call for In the Water

Job Description

A paid non-union short film, In the Water, is casting multiple speaking roles for an intimate family drama filming over two days in Los Angeles this fall. Casting directors are seeking talented actors for a range of emotionally layered characters spanning children, adults, and seniors. Several roles require performers who are comfortable filming in or around water. This is an excellent opportunity for actors looking to work on a character-driven independent film.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a principal role in an independent short film.
• Collaborate with the director and cast during rehearsals and filming.
• Deliver emotionally authentic performances.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.
• Participate in water-based scenes if required by the role.

Requirements

• Non-union performers.
• Must be a Los Angeles local.
• Available for filming over two days this fall.
• Seeking the following roles:
  • Jessica: Female, White, ages 40–45. A restrained, emotionally complex mother. Must be comfortable filming underwater.
  • Danny: Male, White, ages 40–45. A dependable father balancing charm with quiet control.
  • Margot: White girl, ages 7–11. Bright, playful, emotionally expressive. Must be comfortable filming underwater.
  • Kyra: Female, all ethnicities, ages 30–40. Warm, socially intuitive, and naturally charismatic.
  • Brendon: Male, all ethnicities, ages 30–40. Easygoing, humorous, and personable.
  • Eleanor: White female, ages 60–70. Grandmother role. Must be comfortable swimming and filming underwater.

Compensation

• Jessica: $175 per filming day.
• Danny: $125 per filming day.
• Margot: $125 per filming day.
• Kyra: $100 per filming day.
• Brendon: $100 per filming day.
• Eleanor: $100 per filming day.

Job Description

An independent passion project is casting a male actor to portray a politician in an upcoming short film filming in Long Beach, California. The production is seeking a committed performer who is passionate about acting and interested in collaborating on a character-driven project with the potential for additional filming days.

This guerrilla-style production is ideal for actors looking to expand their reel while working with an independent filmmaking team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a politician in a scripted short film.
• Perform scenes for a seven-page screenplay.
• Collaborate with the director and production team during filming.
• Be available for possible future shoot dates to complete the project.
• Maintain professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Playing age: 30–45.
• Able to convincingly portray a politician.
• Passionate about independent filmmaking and acting.
• Available to film in Long Beach, California.
• Willing to submit a video audition.
• Flexible for potential future filming dates if needed.

Compensation

• $100 per day.
• Gas reimbursement provided.
• Approximately 6–8 hours of filming per day.
• Opportunity to build your acting reel with an independent short film.

ob Description

The independent drama Nhang (Incense) is casting lead and supporting actors for a heartfelt feature film filming in Garden Grove, California. No previous acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for aspiring performers. The story follows Tien, a devoted but emotionally reserved parent, as she navigates grief and family memories through a Vietnamese memorial ceremony. Applicants should be comfortable speaking Vietnamese phrases.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead or supporting character in the feature film.
• Deliver authentic, emotionally grounded performances.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Participate in rehearsals and scheduled filming.
• Collaborate with fellow cast members to bring the story to life.

Requirements

• No previous acting experience required.
• Must be local to the Orange County/Los Angeles area.
• Comfortable speaking Vietnamese phrases.
• Tien: Female, plays ages 25–40. Vietnamese American. A modern, hardworking parent carrying deep emotional grief. Fluent English required; conversational Vietnamese preferred.
• Young Tien: Female, plays ages 8–11. Vietnamese American. Curious, energetic child appearing in family memory sequences. English or bilingual English/Vietnamese preferred.
• Nguyet: Female, plays ages 8–15. Vietnamese American. Funny, thoughtful child with a strong emotional connection to family traditions. English is sufficient.

Compensation

• Opportunity to star in an independent feature film.
• Gain valuable on-camera experience in a character-driven drama.
• Work with an emerging filmmaking team on a meaningful story.