Los Angeles Extras Casting Call

“You Ain’t Gotta Lie To Kick It” Open Casting Call

Job Description

Casting is underway for “You Ain’t Gotta Lie To Kick It,” a short film directed by Keaton Greene with a screenplay by Kole Greene, shooting in late November in Los Angeles. The film is the second of three in the anthology series “You’re Missing The Point,” a multimedia social critique of contemporary society’s relationship to perception and authenticity. The production is casting three leads, one supporting role, and featured extras under a SAG-AFTRA Short Film Micro Budget Agreement, open to both union and non-union talent. Talent must be LA based or able to work as an LA local hire.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a 35mm short film shooting in late November in Los Angeles
• Portray one of the film’s leads, supporting characters, or featured extras

Requirements

• LA based or willing to work as an LA local hire
• Open to union and non-union talent
• Apply for one role: Young Man, Young Woman, Maxxer, Maxxer’s Mom, Server, or Patrons

Compensation

• Young Man (lead): $500/day x 2 days = $1,000
• Young Woman (lead): $500/day x 2 days = $1,000
• Maxxer (lead): $500/day x 1 day = $500
• Maxxer’s Mom (supporting): $250/day x 1 day = $250
• Server (featured extra): $200/day x 2 days = $400
• Patrons (featured extra): $200/day x 1 day = $200

$400 Trail Runners Casting Call for Sunglasses Shoot

Job Description

A sunglasses production is seeking experienced male and female trail runners for a paid shoot in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. The project is looking for athletic performers who are strong runners and have real trail running experience for an active lifestyle campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional sunglasses shoot.
• Perform authentic trail running actions on camera.
• Demonstrate strong running ability throughout the production.
• Follow creative and movement direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Asian male and female talent, ages 20–35.
• Must be a strong runner.
• Must have trail running experience.
• Must be able to work in the South Bay area of Los Angeles.

Compensation

• $400 for 4 hours.

$1,000 Major R&B Artist Music Video Casting Call for Lead Actress

Job Description

A major male R&B artist’s music video is seeking a female lead actress in Los Angeles. The production is looking for an experienced performer with strong acting skills who can confidently take on a prominent role in a professional music video.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the lead actress in a major R&B artist’s music video.
• Deliver a strong and engaging on-camera performance.
• Follow creative direction from the director and production team.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and crew throughout filming.

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 21–30.
• Asian or Latina.
• Strong acting experience required.
• Must be able to work in Los Angeles.

Compensation

• $1,000 for 8–10 hours.

$300 Sushi Shoot Casting Call for Male Talent

Job Description

A sushi-themed production is seeking one male performer for a paid shoot in Garden Grove, California. The selected talent should be comfortable eating sushi on camera and confidently using chopsticks for the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for a sushi-themed shoot.
• Eat sushi naturally while filming.
• Use chopsticks comfortably and correctly on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 20–35.
• Must know how to use chopsticks.
• Must be comfortable eating sushi.
• Must be able to work in Garden Grove, California.

Compensation

• $300 for 4 hours.

Job Description

A cinematic Nike spec commercial is seeking a Black male actor to portray a coach in a student-produced project filming in the San Francisco Bay Area. The short follows a runner during a cross-country run while his coach rides alongside him on horseback, pushing him to keep going. The production will feature an intense, raw, and physically demanding visual style.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a confident and commanding coach in a cinematic spec commercial.
• Perform scenes alongside a runner during a cross-country sequence.
• Deliver a strong physical and emotional performance as the coach challenges and motivates the runner.
• Spend significant portions of filming mounted on horseback.
• Follow performance, movement, and creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Black male actor, approximately late 40s–50s.
• Strong, weathered, confident, and commanding screen presence.
• Must be comfortable riding a horse.
• Previous horseback riding experience preferred.
• Must be able to work in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; specific rate has not been provided.

Job Description

A scripted psychological thriller for the Mack Hopkins YouTube channel is seeking four lead actors in Los Angeles, California. The story follows five strangers who wake up inside a sealed white room and are told that one of them is a robot. This contained, dialogue-driven production will feature close-ups, long takes, and intense dramatic performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead role in a scripted psychological thriller.
• Deliver dialogue-driven dramatic performances during close-ups and extended takes.
• Participate in scenes involving simulated gun violence, stage blood, and strong language.
• Follow acting, blocking, and creative direction throughout production.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Patrick: Male, 30s, any ethnicity, short or bald with tattoos; portrays a cop who takes the gun first and progresses from menace to remorse.
• Jana: Woman, 30s, Asian; calm and precise character who understands what is happening. Largest speaking role.
• Bella: Woman, early 20s, Black; terrified and interrogated at gunpoint before panicking and attacking.
• Walter: Male, 60s, any ethnicity; portrays a grandfatherly history teacher who ultimately begs for his life.
• Must be comfortable with simulated gun violence, stage blood, and strong language.
• Must be able to work in Los Angeles, California.

Compensation

• $250 per day flat rate.
• Wardrobe, meals, and props provided.

$2,000 Project Waldo Photo Shoot Casting Call

Job Description

Project Waldo is seeking real people with unique personalities of all genders for a new non-union print project shooting in Southern California. Casting is underway ASAP for individuals interested in participating in this exciting photo shoot opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a non-union print photo shoot in Southern California.
• Bring a unique personality and authentic presence to the project.
• Follow direction from the production team during the session.

Job Requirements

• Open to real people of all genders.
• Must have a unique personality suited to the project.
• Must be available to shoot in Southern California.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $2000 for usage and session.

Brand Ambassador – Socal/Carson, California

Job Description

Event Staffing Live is booking Brand Ambassadors to represent a financial client during a Family Day event in Carson, CA 90746. The promotion takes place Saturday October 17th from 8:15am–12:15pm and Sunday October 18th from 8:30am–5:30pm. Times may change and shifts may vary, with preference given to the most flexible talent. Brand Ambassadors will welcome attendees, manage lines and check-ins, distribute gifts, assist with photo activations, and provide general event support.

Job Responsibilities

• Welcome attendees and provide friendly, engaging event support.
• Assist with line management and guest check-ins.
• Distribute gifts to attendees.
• Support photo activations.
• Provide general support throughout the Family Day event.
• Stand and remain mobile for extended periods.
• Work assigned shifts on Saturday October 17th and/or Sunday October 18th.

Requirements

• Must be 18+.
• Friendly, personable, engaging, and well-spoken.
• Able to lift 20–30 lb product boxes.
• Comfortable with background screening and a publicity release.
• Must be able to get to the event independently; transportation and lodging are not included.
• Must be able to stand and remain mobile for extended periods.
• Most flexible applicants are given preference.
• Client provides shirts and potentially skorts/pants; staff should bring plain comfortable white sneakers and navy skort/pants just in case.
• Relevant promotional experience may be included.

Compensation

• $35/hr as a W-2 event.
• $25 flat travel stipend per shift.
• Free on-site parking / parking pass provided.

Job Description

A non-union commercial and brand launch spot titled “The Symphony” is seeking featured speaking talent and background performers in West Hollywood, California. The production is casting multiple roles for a single-day shoot, including a client, massage therapist, hair stylist, and salon background talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform assigned speaking or featured actions according to the role.
• Follow on-camera direction from the production team.
• Participate in salon, massage, client, or background scenes as assigned.
• Work professionally with cast and crew throughout the production.

Requirements

• Sarah – Client: Woman presenting, mid-20s to mid-40s; featured speaking role involving a one-phone-call scene and walking down exterior patio steps while carrying a small pet carrier.
• Steven – Massage Therapist: Male presenting or non-binary, mid-20s to mid-30s; featured speaking role involving a short greeting and brief interaction with a tablet/device.
• Jess – Hair Stylist: Woman presenting, mid-20s to mid-40s; featured speaking role involving a phone/text notification while actively styling a client’s hair. Hair styling experience is a bonus.
• Salon Background Talent: Multiple performers needed to portray clients and additional salon staff in a busy working salon environment with no dialogue.
• Must be able to work in West Hollywood, California.

Compensation

• $220–$300 buyout fee, depending on role.

Job Description

A music video production in the Beverly Hills area of Los Angeles, California, is seeking female models for a pool party scene. Selected models will appear on camera in bikinis and participate in dancing scenes. The shoot is expected to last six hours or less.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a model in a music video pool party scene.
• Participate in on-camera dancing and modeling sequences.
• Wear a bikini as required for the scene.
• Follow creative direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Female models.
• Must be comfortable appearing on camera in a bikini.
• Must be comfortable dancing in a pool party scene.
• Must be able to work in the Beverly Hills area of Los Angeles, California.
• Must be available for up to six hours.

Compensation

• $200 for up to 6 hours.
• Paid at wrap or Net 15.