Los Angeles Casting Calls and Auditions

Job Description

An independent psychological and supernatural horror short film is casting a male lead for a performance-driven project filming in the Los Angeles area. The role has minimal dialogue and relies heavily on subtle physical acting to communicate mounting fear, confusion, and panic. The production is seeking an actor who can deliver grounded, believable horror reactions through facial expressions, eye movement, breathing, and body language rather than exaggerated performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the lead role in a psychological and supernatural horror short film.
• Convey fear, confusion, tension, and panic primarily through physical performance.
• Deliver subtle, natural reactions during suspenseful and frightening scenes.
• Complete a short self-tape audition for consideration.

Requirements

• Male actor, 20s to early 30s, with a youthful appearance.
• Hispanic/Latino or Caucasian.
• Preferably approximately 5’6″–5’10”.
• Strong ability to communicate emotion through eyes, breathing, facial expressions, and body language.
• Comfortable performing psychological and supernatural horror material.

Compensation

• $800 total.
• Approximately 1–1.5 days of filming.

Job Description

An event marketing and production company is expanding its Brand Ambassador team and seeking professional, outgoing, and energetic talent for multiple upcoming events across California. This opportunity is ideal for personable individuals who enjoy engaging with people and representing brands in live event environments. Candidates should be confident communicators with a polished, approachable presence. Bilingual talent is especially encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent brands professionally at live events and activations.
• Engage with attendees in a friendly, energetic, and approachable manner.
• Support event experiences and promotional activities as directed.
• Communicate key brand messaging clearly with guests.
• Work collaboratively with event staff and other Brand Ambassadors.

Requirements

• Professional, outgoing, and energetic personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable interacting with attendees at live events.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Content Creator and Marketing Coordinator

Job Description

A Los Angeles-based real estate brand is seeking a creative Content Creator and Marketing Coordinator to develop engaging digital content and bring homes, architecture, and property stories to life. This opportunity is ideal for a social media-savvy creator with a strong eye for visual storytelling, an interest in mid-century architecture, and the ability to produce scroll-stopping content. The selected candidate will receive guidance on the ins and outs of real estate marketing while contributing their own creativity and production skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Create engaging photo and video content for social media and digital marketing.
• Develop compelling stories around homes, architecture, and real estate.
• Produce scroll-stopping content designed to grow audience engagement.
• Plan and coordinate creative marketing initiatives.
• Capture and edit visually appealing content for multiple digital platforms.
• Collaborate with the team to strengthen brand storytelling and online presence.
• Bring creative ideas and concepts to ongoing real estate marketing campaigns.

Requirements

• Based in or able to work in Los Angeles.
• Strong content creation and visual storytelling skills.
• Social media savvy with an understanding of engaging digital content.
• Creative interest in architecture, homes, design, or real estate.
• Ability to provide and work with your own content creation equipment.
• Strong creative eye and ability to turn properties into compelling stories.
• Experience with content creation or marketing is preferred.

Compensation

• Compensation will be discussed with selected candidates.

Models for Major Content Creator Shoot

Job Description

A major content creator is seeking 20 models for a paid content shoot in the Los Angeles Arts District. Selected models will participate in a fast-paced 1.5-hour session designed to create engaging digital and social media content. This opportunity is ideal for camera-ready talent interested in working with a major online content creator and expanding their professional modeling experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for digital and social media content.
• Perform naturally and confidently on camera.
• Follow creative direction from the content production team.
• Participate in a 1.5-hour scheduled session.
• Maintain a professional and camera-ready appearance throughout the shoot.
• Collaborate effectively with other models and production staff.

Requirements

• Seeking 20 models.
• Must be comfortable modeling and appearing on camera.
• Must be able to work in the Los Angeles Arts District.
• Confident, reliable, and able to follow creative direction.
• Must be available for one assigned 1.5-hour session.

Compensation

• $100 for 1.5 hours.

Actors and Background Talent for “The Vanguard” Psychological Thriller Short Film

Job Description

“The Vanguard” is casting lead, supporting, day player, and background roles for a psychological thriller short film shooting in Oakland, California. The story follows an outspoken podcaster whose celebration after receiving a prestigious honor from an elite organization takes a disturbing turn following an unexpected confrontation. The production is seeking performers for a diverse ensemble of ambitious professionals, influential organization members, event staff, security personnel, and gala guests.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in an assigned lead, supporting, day player, or background role.
• Bring authenticity and emotional depth appropriate to a psychological thriller.
• Deliver scripted dialogue naturally for speaking roles.
• Follow direction, blocking, and performance notes from the filmmaking team.
• Maintain character and continuity throughout production.
• Work professionally and collaboratively with cast and crew.
• Perform moderate physical action when required for security guard roles.

Requirements

• Simone: Black actor, 30s, lead role; poised, intelligent, ambitious, and accustomed to questioning the world around her.
• Adrian: Open ethnicity, late 30s, lead role; charming, affectionate, attentive, and able to portray Simone’s fiancé and longtime Vanguard member.
• Julian: Black actor, 30s, lead role; able to portray a brilliant, passionate, fiercely defiant scientist with a strong sense of conviction.
• The Founder: Open ethnicity, 60s, supporting role; elegant, magnetic, emotionally precise, and commanding.
• Marcus: Black actor, late 50s, supporting role; suave, composed, socially effortless, and able to portray The Founder’s trusted right-hand man.
• Nia: Black actor, mid-30s, supporting role; intelligent, observant, publicly fearless, and confident.
• Vanguard Staffer: Open ethnicity, 40s–60s; calm, professional, procedural, and comfortable within an elite organizational environment.
• Handler: Open ethnicity, 40s–60s; efficient, courteous, and quietly authoritative.
• Security Guards: Two performers, open ethnicity, 30s–50s; commanding presence and natural authority with moderate physical action required.
• Photographer: Open ethnicity, ages 20s and older; polished and professional Vanguard event staff member with one line.
• Aide: Open ethnicity, ages 20s and older; polished and professional Vanguard event staff member; non-speaking role.
• The Four Fellows: Open ethnicity, ages 20s–40s; accomplished, polished, and aspirational.
• Donors/Gala Guests: Open ethnicity, ages 30s and older; affluent, elegant, and comfortable portraying guests within The Vanguard’s polished world.
• Must be able to work in Oakland, California.
• Self-tapes are not required for the Photographer and Aide roles.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA SPA pending.
• Additional compensation details will be provided to selected performers.

Job Description

A SAG-AFTRA indie feature film is casting two lead actors to portray brothers Darren and Connor in a bold, emotionally demanding drama filming in Los Angeles. The story follows an Army cadet and his younger brother as a secret relationship is exposed, forcing them into a chaotic cross-country escape from the law. Both roles require performers capable of delivering raw, naturalistic performances while handling challenging material.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of two emotionally complex lead characters:
  • Darren: A 19-year-old U.S. Army cadet with an athletic/toned build who is fiercely protective of his younger brother.
  • Connor: A 17-year-old rebellious, artistic teenager with an athletic/toned build who finds safety and emotional support in his older brother.
• Perform emotionally intense dramatic scenes involving complicated family relationships and mature themes.
• Participate in scripted nudity and intimate scenes with intimacy choreography and established safety protocols.
• Perform limited stunt, movement, and underwater work as required.
• Work closely with the director, fellow cast members, and production team to create authentic, naturalistic performances.

Requirements

• Performers must be 18 or older.
• Seeking actors who can portray Darren, age 19, or Connor, age 17.
• Athletic or toned physique required for both roles.
• Must be comfortable working with intense and potentially distressing subject matter.
• Must be comfortable with scripted nudity and intimacy choreography.
• Must be comfortable with limited stunt, movement, and underwater work.
• SAG-AFTRA production under a ULB Agreement.

Compensation

• Paid SAG-AFTRA feature film roles.
• SAG-AFTRA ULB Agreement.

Job Description

A major beauty event in Los Angeles is hiring energetic Brand Ambassadors to help create a welcoming, high-energy experience for attendees. This opportunity is ideal for college students, recent graduates, and people with experience or interest in beauty, events, or hospitality. Selected ambassadors will support guest check-in, activations, crowd flow, and the overall event experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist guests throughout the event.
• Support guest check-in and event activations.
• Help manage crowd flow and attendee movement.
• Maintain positive energy and a professional presence.
• Help ensure guests receive a smooth, VIP-level experience.
• Participate in required training before the event.

Requirements

• College students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Beauty, hospitality, or event experience is a plus.
• Must work well in busy, high-energy environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, reliable, and comfortable interacting with guests.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A major fashion brand and athletic brand collaboration is casting three featured models for an upcoming campaign in Los Angeles. The production is seeking male and female talent ages 18–30 with distinctive, memorable features and a strong on-camera presence. Selected models will appear as featured talent in the campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a featured model in a fashion and athletic brand campaign.
• Participate in a professional six-hour campaign shoot.
• Model wardrobe and products according to creative direction.
• Maintain a confident and engaging presence on camera.
• Work professionally with the production and creative teams.

Requirements

• Featured Model 1: Female, Asian or half Asian, ages 18–30, with unique features.
• Featured Model 2: Female, Latin, ages 18–30, with unique or eccentric features.
• Featured Model 3: Male, African American or Filipino, ages 18–30.
• Must have open availability for the production.

Compensation

• $1,000 per role.

Circus Performers and Specialty Talent for Music Video

Job Description

A music video production is seeking talented dancers, circus performers, and individuals with unique or visually interesting skills for an upcoming shoot in Los Angeles, California. Casting is especially interested in roller skaters, jugglers, and performers with other entertaining specialty abilities who can bring energy, personality, and dynamic movement to the music video.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a specialty skill or circus-style talent on camera.
• Participate in rehearsals and fittings as required.
• Bring high-energy movement and personality to music video scenes.
• Follow choreography, blocking, and creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain consistency and professionalism throughout rehearsals and filming.
• Collaborate with dancers, performers, and production crew.

Requirements

• Seeking dancers and specialty performers with interesting abilities.
• Roller skaters and jugglers are encouraged to apply.
• Circus-level or comparable specialty performance skills are welcomed.
• Must be confident demonstrating your skill on camera.
• Must be available for required rehearsals and fittings.
• Must be able to work in Los Angeles, California.
• Professional, reliable, and comfortable taking creative direction.

Compensation

• $480 for 8-hour rehearsals, for up to 6 days.
• $985 for a 10-hour shoot day.
• Approximately 1–4 shoot days if booked.

Job Description

A short film titled “Holy Water” is seeking background actors to portray attendees at a wake in Los Angeles. Selected extras will appear in funeral home scenes and help create an authentic, respectful atmosphere for the production. Talent should be comfortable portraying funeral guests and wearing appropriate formal or funeral attire.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an attendee at a wake in a short film.
• Perform natural background actions and reactions during funeral home scenes.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain a respectful and appropriate demeanor throughout filming.
• Work professionally alongside cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Must be available to work in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles.
• Must be comfortable portraying a guest attending a wake.
• Must have appropriate funeral or formal attire.
• Able to follow on-set direction and perform naturally on camera.
• Professional and reliable throughout production.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Meals and craft services will be provided throughout the production day