Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

Darkened Stage Productions is seeking a Gaffer / G&E crew member for Peripheral, an independent psychological horror short film. The project is being designed around practical filmmaking techniques rather than CGI or AI, with lighting and atmosphere playing a major role in creating its unsettling visual style. The selected crew member will work closely with the Director of Photography to develop and execute the film’s distinctive lighting language.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Director of Photography.
• Assist with lighting setups and execution.
• Support practical and atmospheric lighting.
• Contribute to night-work lighting requirements.

Requirements

• Gaffer, G&E, or relevant lighting experience preferred.
• Understanding of practical film lighting.
• Comfortable collaborating closely with the camera department.
• Interest in atmospheric and horror filmmaking.
• Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley filmmakers are encouraged.

Compensation

Compensation and arrangements will be discussed individually based on position, experience, and production budget.

Job Description

Darkened Stage Productions is seeking an organized and confident 1st Assistant Director for Peripheral, an independent psychological horror short film. The production takes a practical-effects approach to horror, emphasizing atmosphere, shallow depth of field, focus pulls, and suspense created through what audiences cannot see. The 1st AD will play an important role in keeping the production organized and moving efficiently on set. Candidates should be comfortable managing schedules, coordinating with different departments, and helping maintain an effective workflow throughout production.

Job Responsibilities

• Help run and organize the set.
• Manage the production schedule.
• Coordinate with cast, crew, and department teams.
• Keep filming organized and moving efficiently.

Requirements

• Previous AD or relevant set experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Confidence managing an active film set.
• Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley filmmakers are particularly encouraged.

Compensation

Compensation and arrangements will be discussed individually based on position, experience, and production budget.

Job Description

Darkened Stage Productions is seeking a Producer for Peripheral, an independent psychological horror short film inspired by Ambrose Bierce’s The Damned Thing. The story follows a woman investigating the mysterious death of her former college roommate and uncovering evidence of an intelligent predator that exists beyond ordinary human perception. The Producer will help guide the project through fundraising, pre-production, production, and post-production.

Job Responsibilities

• Support fundraising and pre-production planning.
• Help coordinate production through principal photography and post-production.
• Collaborate with the director and production team.
• Support the overall organization and completion of the film.

Requirements

• Producing or relevant independent film experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Interest in independent filmmaking and psychological horror.
• Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley filmmakers are particularly encouraged.

Compensation

Compensation and arrangements will be discussed individually based on position, experience, and production budget.

Job Description

Screen Suffolk is casting an established social group of four for an upcoming summer campaign celebrating life in Suffolk. The production is seeking real friends or an existing social group who share a natural connection and can authentically represent their experiences together on camera. Selected participants will appear as a group in campaign content showcasing friendship, community, and the enjoyment of Suffolk life. The group should be comfortable interacting naturally while following direction from the production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a group in campaign filming.
• Interact naturally together on camera.
• Follow production direction during filming.
• Help represent friendship, community, and experiences in Suffolk.

Requirements

• Seeking an established social group of four.
• Must be based in or connected to Suffolk.
• All four participants should be comfortable appearing on camera together.
• Natural group chemistry and genuine enthusiasm for Suffolk preferred.

Compensation

Not specified.

Job Description

Screen Suffolk is seeking a real couple in Suffolk for an upcoming summer campaign highlighting the joys and experiences of living in the region. Casting is looking for an authentic couple who can comfortably appear together and naturally represent their relationship on camera. The selected couple will take part in campaign content designed to showcase genuine connections and experiences associated with Suffolk life. Participants should feel comfortable working together in front of the camera and taking direction from the production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate together in campaign filming.
• Portray a genuine relationship naturally on camera.
• Follow production direction throughout filming.
• Help showcase authentic experiences of life in Suffolk.

Requirements

• Seeking a real couple.
• Must be based in or connected to Suffolk.
• Both participants should be comfortable appearing on camera.
• Genuine enthusiasm for Suffolk and local life preferred.

Compensation

Not specified.

Job Description

Screen Suffolk is casting a real family in Suffolk for an upcoming summer campaign celebrating the experiences and joys of life in the region. The production is looking for an authentic family who can naturally represent Suffolk and its local community on camera. Selected family members will participate together in campaign content focused on genuine relationships, shared experiences, and everyday Suffolk life. Participants should be comfortable appearing naturally on camera and following production direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate together in campaign filming.
• Represent authentic family relationships on camera.
• Follow production direction during filming.
• Help showcase the character and experiences of Suffolk life.

Requirements

• Seeking a real family.
• Must be based in or connected to Suffolk.
• Family members should be comfortable appearing on camera together.
• Genuine enthusiasm for Suffolk and local life preferred.

Compensation

Not specified.

Paid Instagram Reel Campaign – U.S. Gaming Creators

Job Description

A paid social media campaign is seeking U.S.-based gaming content creators to produce an Instagram Reel featuring a gaming-focused brand integration. Ideal creators have an established audience, consistent recent views, strong engagement, and a track record of producing authentic gaming content. Agencies representing multiple qualified U.S. gaming creators are also welcome.

Job Responsibilities

• Create an engaging Instagram Reel for a paid gaming campaign.
• Integrate the featured brand naturally into gaming-focused content.
• Follow campaign guidelines and creative requirements.
• Produce authentic content that resonates with a gaming audience.
• Complete content within the campaign’s approval and delivery requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S.-based content creator.
• Gaming-focused Instagram account.
• Minimum 100K–150K+ followers.
• Strong and consistent recent content views.
• Authentic audience with good engagement.
• Regularly produces gaming-focused content.
• Must be available to begin the collaboration promptly.

Compensation

• Paid collaboration.
• Compensation will be discussed with selected creators.

Job Description

Boston Casting, Inc. is seeking male performers with previous mascot experience for an upcoming video project in Boston, Massachusetts. The production is specifically looking for performers between 5’3″ and 5’7″ who are comfortable working inside a mascot costume and can bring energy, movement, and character to a performance. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate their previous mascot experience and ability to perform physically while following production direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a mascot character for the video project.
• Use expressive physical movement to bring the character to life.
• Work comfortably while wearing a mascot costume.
• Follow creative and production direction during filming.

Requirements

• Male performers.
• Height: 5’3″–5’7″.
• Previous mascot performance experience required.
• Submit a clear, recent photo.
• Submit a 30-second video discussing your mascot experience.

Compensation

$1,000.

Senoia Open Casting Call – Background Talent

Job Description

A Georgia production is holding an open casting call for background talent interested in upcoming filming opportunities in Senoia, Newnan, Peachtree City, Hampton, and surrounding areas. Casting is open to performers of all ethnicities, with multiple opportunities expected throughout the production period. Specific roles have not yet been announced, making this an opportunity for local talent interested in future background acting work.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as background talent in upcoming film or television scenes.
• Portray various roles based on production needs.
• Follow direction from assistant directors and the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming.
• Be available for potential work across multiple production dates.

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be willing to work in Senoia, Newnan, Peachtree City, Hampton, or surrounding Georgia areas.
• Comfortable working as background talent on a professional production.
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction.
• Flexible availability for potential filming opportunities.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours per day.

Job Description

Vicki Lou Casting is seeking a female talent in her 20s–30s for an upcoming music project. The selected model will appear in album cover artwork and teaser content for a band’s music video, with a focus on distinctive, memorable facial features. Casting is specifically interested in women with unique teeth or smiles, including gaps, missing teeth, uneven or unconventional teeth, or other naturally distinctive features. Applicants from across the UK are welcome, with London-based talent preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for album cover artwork and promotional visuals.
• Appear in teaser content connected to the band’s music video.
• Work comfortably on camera and showcase a distinctive natural smile.
• Follow creative direction during the production.

Requirements

• Female talent in her 20s–30s.
• Must be based in the UK; London preferred.
• Must have distinctive or unique teeth.

Compensation

Paid opportunity.