Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Conversation Participants for Speech Technology Research Project

Job Description

A paid speech technology research project is seeking participants in Vancouver, British Columbia, to have natural conversations with another person while helping improve speech recognition and interpretive technology. The project supports technology that processes and understands different ways people speak, including applications related to accessibility and assistive technology. This is not a voice-cloning or generative AI project, and participants’ voices will not be used to create synthetic performances. Acting or technology experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in natural, unscripted conversations with another person.
• Speak clearly and authentically during recorded research sessions.
• Help researchers improve technology designed to recognize and interpret human speech.
• Follow session instructions provided by the research team.
• Participate professionally throughout sessions lasting approximately 4–8 hours.

Requirements

• Comfortable having natural conversations with another person.
• No acting experience required.
• No AI or technology background required.
• Able to communicate naturally during extended recording sessions.
• Must be able to participate in projects based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Compensation

• Up to $125 per hour.
• Paid projects generally run 4–8 hours, with most sessions lasting approximately 8 hours.

Models for Marc Jacobs Commercial Campaign

Job Description

A Marc Jacobs commercial campaign is seeking models and real people with authentic personalities for an upcoming fashion advertising project. Casting is looking for distinctive individuals who can bring confidence, individuality, and a genuine on-camera presence to the campaign. This paid modeling opportunity is ideal for talent interested in working with a globally recognized fashion brand.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a Marc Jacobs commercial campaign.
• Showcase an authentic personality and individual style on camera.
• Participate in fashion-focused commercial photography or video content.
• Follow creative direction from the campaign production team.
• Bring confidence, personality, and natural energy to the project.

Requirements

• Models and real people are encouraged to apply.
• Authentic and distinctive personalities.
• Strong, confident on-camera presence.
• Comfortable participating in a professional fashion campaign.
• Able to follow creative and modeling direction.

Compensation

• $3,500 per project.

Job Description

A well-known beer company is seeking local promotional models for multiple product sampling activations in New York. Selected talent will represent the brand in person, engage with customers, and distribute product samples in a professional and approachable manner. This opportunity is looking for energetic, physically fit talent who are comfortable interacting with guests and creating a positive brand experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent a well-known beer brand at promotional sampling events.
• Distribute product samples to eligible guests.
• Engage customers in a friendly, outgoing, and professional manner.
• Bring required sampling cups and a black tablecloth.
• Follow event and brand guidelines while representing the company.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must be local to New York.
• Physically fit and comfortable working promotional events.
• Outgoing, engaging, and confident interacting with guests.
• Must provide your own sampling cups and black tablecloth.

Compensation

• $30 per hour.
• Parking reimbursed with receipt.

Job Description

A men’s at-home waxing and grooming brand is seeking male UGC creators across Europe for upcoming digital campaigns. The opportunity is ideal for creators who are comfortable on camera and can produce natural, relatable, and engaging content around men’s grooming, body care, and at-home waxing. Selected creators may produce lifestyle videos, talking-to-camera content, product demonstrations, close-ups, and before-and-after style content. The brand is interested in building ongoing relationships with creators rather than hiring for only a single campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Create authentic lifestyle and UGC videos for men’s grooming campaigns.
• Film natural talking-to-camera content.
• Demonstrate grooming and at-home waxing products.
• Produce aesthetic product shots and close-ups.
• Create before-and-after style content where appropriate.
• Deliver relatable, engaging content suitable for digital advertising.
• Follow campaign briefs and brand guidelines.

Requirements

• Male UGC creators based in Europe.
• Comfortable and natural in front of the camera.
• Able to create high-quality, engaging UGC independently.
• No large social media following required.
• Currently seeking creators from Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, France, and Serbia.

Compensation

• Compensation details have not been provided.
• Potential for ongoing campaign opportunities.

Job Description

A film and video professional is seeking a New York-based video assistant for an upcoming production in SoHo. The role will provide hands-on production support, primarily assisting with equipment handling and backing up production data. This paid opportunity is suited to someone with film or video experience who is comfortable working with production equipment and handling digital media responsibly. Korean-language skills are considered a plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment handling during the production.
• Support the filmmaker with general video production needs.
• Manage and back up production data and footage.
• Help keep equipment and media organized throughout the shoot.
• Follow instructions and provide reliable on-set support.

Requirements

• Film or video production experience preferred.
• Comfortable handling production equipment.
• Familiarity with data and footage backup workflows.
• Korean-speaking candidates are a plus.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A music video production is seeking a female model with braces for a featured role in Manhattan, New York. The selected model will portray the artist’s love interest and appear in beauty-focused shots and posed modeling sequences. Casting is specifically looking for talent who currently has braces and feels comfortable modeling naturally on camera. The shoot is expected to require approximately two hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the artist’s love interest in a music video.
• Participate in beauty shots and model poses.
• Perform naturally and confidently in front of the camera.
• Follow creative direction from the music video production team.

Requirements

• Female model.
• Must currently have braces.
• Must be available to work in Manhattan, New York.
• Comfortable appearing in beauty-focused close-ups and modeling shots.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Payment provided at wrap.

Job Description

A live event is seeking fit female talent based in Las Vegas. Casting is looking for women with an athletic, fit appearance who are comfortable participating in a professional live event environment. This is a paid opportunity specifically for Las Vegas locals. Interested talent should be confident, professional, and comfortable representing the production in front of a live audience.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as talent in a professional live event.
• Maintain a fit, polished, and camera-ready appearance.
• Follow direction from event and production staff.
• Perform assigned responsibilities professionally in a live event setting.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Must have a fit or athletic appearance.
• Comfortable participating in a live event.
• Professional, reliable, and able to follow direction.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A casting team is expanding its pool of freelance casting assistants in Los Angeles and New York. This opportunity is seeking experienced casting or production professionals who are highly organized, tech-savvy, and comfortable working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Ideal candidates should be capable of managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously, solving problems efficiently, and supporting casting projects from an organizational and production standpoint.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with casting and production-related tasks across freelance projects.
• Manage multiple assignments and priorities efficiently.
• Support organization and coordination throughout the casting process.
• Use casting, presentation, spreadsheet, and project-management platforms as required.
• Help troubleshoot problems and keep projects moving in fast-paced environments.

Requirements

• Previous casting or production experience required.
• Highly organized and hardworking.
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Tech-savvy and proficient with Google Slides, Keynote, Excel, Airtable, and Casting Networks.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.
• Freelance opportunity.

Job Description

An upcoming activation is seeking female talent in Los Angeles and New York City. Casting is looking for women with a cool, stylish, downtown NYC-inspired look who can confidently represent the project in an in-person activation setting. Talent should have a natural sense of style, an engaging presence, and feel comfortable interacting in a live event environment. Applicants should be local or able to work as a local in either Los Angeles or New York City.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as female talent in an upcoming activation.
• Represent the project with a stylish, confident, and approachable presence.
• Interact naturally in an in-person activation environment.
• Follow direction from the production or event team.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Seeking a cool, downtown NYC-inspired look.
• Comfortable participating in a live activation.
• Professional and confident presence.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A major fragrance company is seeking male and female models in New York City for an upcoming modeling opportunity. Casting is looking for talent with strong facial features and a warm, friendly, approachable appearance that can naturally represent the fragrance brand. Models should be between 20 and 40 years old and over 5’8″. All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for an upcoming major fragrance company project.
• Represent the brand with a warm, friendly, and approachable presence.
• Perform naturally and confidently in front of the camera.
• Follow creative direction during the production.

Requirements

• Male and female models.
• Ages 20–40.
• Must be over 5’8″.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Strong facial features.
• Warm, friendly, and approachable look.

Compensation

• $3,500 flat rate.
• Two-year term.
• Option to renew for one additional year.