Los Angeles Casting Calls and Auditions

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 commercial production in Los Angeles is casting young male talent for an upcoming spot. The team is specifically seeking performers who already have buzzed hair or are comfortable shaving their hair for the role. Selected talent should be comfortable performing on camera and recording a casting tape as part of the audition process.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a commercial production.
• Perform according to the creative direction provided.
• Maintain the required buzzed or shaved hairstyle for filming.
• Record and submit a casting tape for consideration.
• Work professionally with the production team on set.

Requirements

• Male talent ages 18–23.
• Must already have buzzed hair or be willing to shave hair.
• Comfortable appearing on camera for a commercial.

Compensation

• $250

Background Actors, Stand-Ins and Photo Doubles for Feature Film

Job Description

A new feature film shooting in Oakland, California, is seeking adult talent for background acting, stand-in, and photo double opportunities. This general availability casting search is open to a wide range of performers, with production scheduled to film throughout the fall and into the end of the year. Both SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background actor, stand-in, or photo double based on production needs.
• Follow direction from assistant directors and other production team members.
• Maintain continuity in appearance, positioning, and movement between takes.
• Assist with camera and lighting setups when working as a stand-in.
• Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout filming.

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older.
• Open to all types and backgrounds.
• SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent are welcome.
• Must be available to work in Oakland, California.
• Availability throughout the production period is preferred.
• Stand-in and photo double candidates should be comfortable performing technical on-set duties.

Compensation

• Background rate: $139 for 8 hours.
• Standard background rates apply to additional opportunities.

Job Description

A paid makeup and clothing line campaign is seeking models in Los Angeles for an upcoming commercial shoot. This opportunity is designed for talent interested in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle modeling while creating professional campaign content. Selected models will work with the creative team to showcase makeup and clothing products on camera while following the campaign’s visual direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Model makeup and clothing products for campaign content.
• Pose confidently for fashion and beauty-focused imagery.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Participate professionally throughout the campaign shoot.
• Help showcase the products naturally and effectively on camera.

Requirements

• Comfortable modeling both makeup and clothing.
• Strong on-camera presence and ability to follow direction.
• Professional and reliable on set.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A popular global beauty retailer is casting five Gen X women for a paid makeup tutorial campaign shooting in Los Angeles. The opportunity is open to content creators, models, and real people based anywhere in the United States who appear to be in their 40s to 60s. The production is looking for authentic, unique women who feel confident and natural on camera while applying makeup. Talent will not be required to speak, making natural expressions, personality, and an engaging on-camera presence especially important.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a makeup tutorial for a global beauty retailer.
• Apply makeup naturally and confidently on camera.
• Demonstrate an everyday beauty routine using multiple makeup products.
• Bring an authentic, engaging, and expressive presence to the shoot.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Female talent appearing in their 40s to 60s.
• Content creators, models, and real people are welcome.
• Open to all ethnicities, skin tones, body types, and hair types.
• Should feel natural and confident applying makeup on camera.
• No speaking is required.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Specific compensation details not specified.

Pregnant Women for Birthing Class Scene

Job Description

A television production is seeking women who can portray pregnant participants attending a birthing class in the Los Angeles area. This background acting opportunity is open to union and non-union talent who can bring a natural, authentic presence to the scene. Selected performers may also participate in a fitting before filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a pregnant woman attending a birthing class.

• Participate naturally in background activity during the scene.

• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.

• Maintain continuity and authentic reactions throughout filming.

• Participate in a possible wardrobe fitting as needed.

Requirements

• Women who can authentically portray pregnant participants.

• Comfortable appearing in a birthing class scene.

• Must be able to work in the Los Angeles area.

• Open to union and non-union talent.

Compensation

• Non-union rate: $149 for 8 hours.

• Union rate: $231 for 8 hours, if applicable.

Job Description

A Los Angeles-based event brand is seeking content creators to capture the energy, atmosphere, and memorable moments of an upcoming anniversary block party. This opportunity is ideal for creators who are passionate about visual storytelling and know how to turn live experiences into engaging social media content. Selected creators will attend the event in Los Angeles and produce authentic content that reflects the brand’s community, personality, and overall event experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Capture engaging photo and video content during the live event.
• Document the atmosphere, attendees, and key event moments.
• Create authentic, social-first content that brings the event experience to life.
• Use strong visual storytelling to represent the brand’s vision.
• Collaborate with the team to capture relevant event content.

Requirements

• Passionate about content creation and storytelling.
• Comfortable capturing content in a busy live-event environment.
• Strong creative eye for engaging social media content.
• Able to capture authentic moments and event energy.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.