Los Angeles Extras Casting Call

Job Description

Whitley Theatrical is accepting virtual submissions for San Diego-based performers for the ensemble of GRIM, a new musical comedy premiering at La Jolla Playhouse. The production is seeking an excellent vocalist who is also a very strong mover to portray a range of characters throughout the musical.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as part of the ensemble in the new musical GRIM.
• Portray a range of characters throughout the production.
• Perform featured ensemble material as assigned.
• Demonstrate strong vocal and movement abilities.

Requirements

• Male or nonbinary-identifying performers.
• Ages 20–50.
• All ethnicities.
• Must be an excellent tenor, baritone, or bass vocalist.
• Must be a very strong mover.

Compensation

• AEA LORT B+ rate.

Travel Model Casting Call – San Francisco

Job Description

A paid modeling production is seeking a Caucasian model ages 20–30 for an upcoming shoot in San Francisco. This casting opportunity is open to talent based locally in the San Francisco area as well as models willing to travel at their own expense. Selected talent will work with the creative production team during a professional eight-hour shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a professional production in San Francisco.
• Participate in on-camera or photography setups as directed.
• Follow posing, styling, and creative direction.
• Collaborate professionally with the production team.
• Arrive prepared and maintain a professional presence throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Caucasian model.
• Ages 20–30.
• Must be local to San Francisco or willing to travel.
• Comfortable working in a professional modeling environment.
• Reliable and able to follow creative direction.

Compensation

• $650 for 8 hours.
• Travel and lodging expenses are not provided.

Job Description

APE Castings is seeking a male model/actor with ginger or auburn hair for an upcoming paid production in Los Angeles, California. The project is expected to film in late August or early September, with the exact date still to be determined. The production is seeking talent who closely matches the requested ginger/auburn-haired look shown in the casting reference.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as featured talent for the upcoming production
• Model and/or act on camera as required
• Follow creative direction from the production team
• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for the shoot
• Collaborate professionally with the production crew

Requirements

• Male model/actor
• Ginger or auburn hair
• Should closely match the general look requested by casting
• Professional and comfortable working on camera

Compensation

$1,250

Job Description

APE Castings is casting a parent and young teen for an upcoming healthcare commercial filming in El Segundo, California. The production needs a mother or father appearing alongside a young teenager. Filming is scheduled for August 23, with selected talent working for up to eight hours. Interested applicants should send current photos through direct message.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a parent-and-teen pairing in a healthcare commercial
• Perform natural family interactions for the camera
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Participate in assigned commercial scenes
• Maintain professional conduct throughout production

Requirements

• Seeking a mother or father
• Must submit with a young teen
• Comfortable appearing together on camera
• Professional and able to follow production direction

Compensation

$200 per person for up to 8 hours

Job Description

APE Castings is seeking a family consisting of a mom, dad, and grandpa for an upcoming healthcare commercial filming in El Segundo, California. The commercial is scheduled to shoot on August 23. The production is looking for family members who are comfortable appearing together on camera. Interested families should submit current family photos via direct message.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray natural family interactions on camera
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Participate in required commercial scenes
• Remain professional and prepared throughout filming
• Be available for up to eight hours on the scheduled shoot date

Requirements

• Seeking a family consisting of Mom, Dad, and Grandpa
• Comfortable appearing on camera in a commercial
• Professional and able to follow production direction

Compensation

$200 per person for up to 8 hours

Job Description

A non-union short film titled New Mutiny is urgently casting a lead actor, ages 18–24, to convincingly portray a 16-year-old character. Production will film in Los Angeles, California, on August 29–30, 2026. The character, Juliet, is nonbinary. The production especially encourages nonbinary and transgender actors to submit, although actors of all gender identities will be considered. Juliet is cast in their high school production of Romeo & Juliet. Sensitive, thoughtful, and quietly courageous, they carry the weight of rejection from their mother but ultimately choose vulnerability over fear.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the lead role of Juliet in New Mutiny
• Convincingly portray a 16-year-old high school student
• Deliver emotionally nuanced and dialogue-driven scenes
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Participate in virtual rehearsals if required

Requirements

• Actors ages 18–24
• Must convincingly portray age 16
• Character is nonbinary
• Nonbinary and transgender actors are strongly encouraged to submit
• Actors of all gender identities will be considered
• Casting will be conducted from submitted tapes with no callback scheduled

Compensation

$150/shoot day, plus a digital copy of the film, credit, and meals

Job Description

A new game show pilot is seeking an experienced behind-the-scenes (BTS) videographer to capture the energy, fun, and production process during filming in East Los Angeles, California, specifically the Boyle Heights area. The videographer is needed for August 14 and 15 and should have access to microphones/audio equipment suitable for capturing behind-the-scenes content.

Job Responsibilities

• Capture engaging behind-the-scenes video during production of a game show pilot
• Document candid moments and the overall production experience
• Record usable audio using appropriate microphone equipment
• Film cast, crew, and production activity as directed
• Collaborate with the production team to capture relevant BTS moments
• Maintain professional conduct while working around an active film set
• Be available for filming on the required production dates

Requirements

• Experience in videography, BTS production, or similar video work
• Must have access to suitable microphone/audio equipment
• Ability to capture engaging, spontaneous behind-the-scenes footage
• Submit a videography reel or examples of previous work
• Professional and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment

Compensation

$500/day

Job Description

The independent short film Paradiso is seeking a Gaffer for an upcoming low-budget, self-funded production filming in Los Angeles, California. Inspired by Hollywood’s golden age, Paradiso is a modern noir following Xavier, an aspiring young actor whose pursuit of success brings him face-to-face with the darker side of the film industry. The production is looking for a crew member interested in dark, moody filmmaking and a run-and-gun independent production style.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as Gaffer for the short film production
• Support the cinematographer and director with lighting needs
• Help establish the production’s dark, atmospheric noir aesthetic
• Assist with lighting setups across different filming locations
• Work efficiently within a run-and-gun production environment
• Collaborate professionally with the camera and production teams

Requirements

• Experience or working knowledge of film lighting and gaffer responsibilities
• Interest in dark, atmospheric, and noir-inspired filmmaking
• Comfortable working on a low-budget, self-funded production
• Filmmakers looking to expand their portfolios are encouraged to apply

Compensation

Unpaid / Volunteer

Male Supernatural Entity Actors for Horror Production

Job Description

A horror production filming in Santa Clarita, California, is casting male performers to portray supernatural, ghost-like entities in intense day and night scenes. Talent must be comfortable with full-frontal nudity and being covered in theatrical fake blood. This role is suited for confident performers comfortable with physically and visually demanding horror content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a supernatural, ghost-like entity in a horror production.
• Perform scenes involving full-frontal nudity.
• Work while covered in theatrical fake blood as required by the scene.
• Participate in both daytime and nighttime filming.
• Follow direction from the production, makeup, and creative teams.
• Maintain professionalism during sensitive and demanding scenes.

Requirements

• Male performers.
• Must be comfortable with full-frontal nudity.
• Must be comfortable being covered in theatrical fake blood.
• Must be available for both required filming days.
• Must be able to work in Santa Clarita, California.
• Casting is seeking new faces who have not previously worked on the production.

Compensation

• Selected talent will receive compensation details directly from the production team.

Job Description

The independent short film Paradiso is seeking a Sound Recordist to join its volunteer production crew in Los Angeles, California. The self-funded, low-budget short film is a modern noir inspired by Hollywood’s golden age. It follows an aspiring actor named Xavier as a promising career opportunity draws him into the darker side of the entertainment industry. The production will use a run-and-gun indie filmmaking approach while shooting at various classic Hollywood locations.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as Sound Recordist during production
• Capture production audio throughout filming
• Coordinate with the director and other crew members
• Support filming at multiple Los Angeles and Hollywood locations
• Adapt to a fast-moving, independent filmmaking environment
• Maintain professional and collaborative conduct throughout production

Requirements

• Sound recording experience or relevant production knowledge
• Comfortable working within an independent filmmaking environment
• Interest in low-budget and portfolio-building film projects
• Interest in noir and atmospheric filmmaking is a plus

Compensation

Unpaid / Volunteer