Los Angeles Movie Auditions

Military Background Actors with Tactical Experience

Job Description

A television production is casting Hispanic male background actors for paid military-themed scenes filming in Santa Clarita, California. This opportunity is open to both union and non-union performers who have former military service or tactical training. If you have authentic experience and want to bring realism to a television production, this is an excellent paid background acting opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray military background personnel in television scenes.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Perform professionally during filming.
• Accurately represent military or tactical movement when required.

Requirements

• Hispanic male talent.
• Mid-30s to late 50s.
• Former military service or tactical training is required.
• All body types are encouraged to apply.
• Must be available to work in Santa Clarita, California.
• Union and non-union performers are welcome.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Higher rate currently being negotiated with production.

African American Twin & Triplet Babies for HBO Series

Job Description

A new HBO series is casting African American twin and triplet babies for paid filming in the Malibu, California area. This exciting opportunity is open to infants between 6 and 13 months old who can work on set for a couple of filming days. Families with twins or triplets looking to get involved in a major television production are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in scenes for an HBO television series.
• Work with the production team during scheduled filming days.
• Follow on-set direction with a parent or guardian present.
• Attend filming in the Malibu area if selected.

Requirements

• African American twin or triplet babies.
• Ages 6 to 13 months old.
• Must be available for filming in Malibu, California.
• Must have a valid Entertainment Work Permit before filming.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Holiday Event Attendee Casting Call

Job Description

A paid background casting opportunity is available for African American men and women to portray attendees at a holiday event in an upcoming production. This role is perfect for performers looking to gain on-set experience while helping bring a festive celebration to life. Production is seeking authentic talent with a polished and natural appearance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a guest attending a holiday event.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• African American men and women.
• Ages 20–60.
• Comfortable working in a professional production environment.
• Available for the scheduled filming day.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Courtroom Background Actors for TV Legal Series

Job Description
A television legal drama is casting background actors for courtroom scenes filming in Culver City, California. This opportunity is perfect for aspiring performers looking to gain on-camera experience while helping create realistic and engaging courtroom environments for a professional TV production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray courtroom roles such as jurors, plaintiffs, defendants, witnesses, and spectators
• React naturally during courtroom scenes and dialogue
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain focus and professionalism throughout filming
• Help create an authentic courtroom atmosphere

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older
• Open to all ethnicities
• Comfortable performing in courtroom-style scenes
• Ability to react naturally and stay in character
• Reliable, adaptable, and professional on set
• No experience needed

Compensation

• $120 flat rate
• Paid opportunity to appear in a television series
• Valuable on-set experience in a professional production

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

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.

Courtroom Background Actors for TV Legal Series

Job Description
A television legal drama is casting background actors for courtroom scenes filming in Culver City, California. This opportunity is perfect for aspiring performers looking to gain on-camera experience while helping create realistic and engaging courtroom environments for a professional TV production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray courtroom roles such as jurors, plaintiffs, defendants, witnesses, and spectators
• React naturally during courtroom scenes and dialogue
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain focus and professionalism throughout filming
• Help create an authentic courtroom atmosphere

Requirements

• Male and female, ages 30-40 years old
• Black and Caucasian
• Comfortable performing in courtroom-style scenes
• Ability to react naturally and stay in character
• Reliable, adaptable, and professional on set
• No experience needed

Compensation

• $120 flat rate
• Paid opportunity to appear in a television series
• Valuable on-set experience in a professional production

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.