New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description

A New York Fashion Week model casting is seeking models to walk in upcoming runway showcases in New York City. Selected talent will have the opportunity to participate in Indie Fashion & Arts Network events featuring independent designers and fashion brands. Models should arrive confident, prepared, and runway-ready.

Job Responsibilities

• Present a confident and professional runway walk.
• Participate in NYFW runway showcases if selected.
• Follow instructions from casting, designers, and event production teams.
• Maintain a professional presence throughout casting and runway activities.

Requirements

• Models interested in New York Fashion Week opportunities.
• Must attend the casting in person.
• Wear all-black attire to the casting.
• Bring a professional headshot or comp card.
• Arrive prepared to demonstrate your runway walk.
• Professional, confident, and runway-ready presentation expected.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

An upcoming short film titled Ravish is casting actors for lead and supporting roles in New York City. The story follows a man who unexpectedly comes face-to-face with his ex-lover, forcing a violent reckoning with their shared history. The production is currently casting Birdie, a deeply vulnerable young woman with an unpredictable edge, and Chris, a confident romantic who believes he has found something genuine in his relationship with Marty.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the featured characters in the short film.
• Deliver natural and emotionally grounded performances.
• Perform scripted scenes while following creative direction.
• Work collaboratively with the director, cast, and production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

• Birdie: Female, early 20s. Impulsive and introspective with a vulnerable side beneath a hard exterior. Must have strong comedic timing and be equally capable of explosive dramatic performance.
• Chris: Male, 20s–30s. Confident, romantic, grounded, and comfortable portraying a gay character who embraces a dominant role within his relationship.

Compensation

• Copy and credit provided.
• Meals provided.
• Transportation covered or provided.

Job Description

A handmade designer showcase taking place during New York Fashion Week is holding an open casting call for models in Brooklyn, New York. Selected models will be considered to walk in the upcoming fashion show featuring handmade designer pieces. The casting is being held in person on a first-come, first-served basis. Models will be asked to demonstrate their runway walk and have photos taken for designer consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend the in-person model casting in Brooklyn.
• Demonstrate your runway walk for the casting team.
• Participate in casting photos.
• Model handmade designer looks during the NYFW showcase if selected.
• Follow direction from designers and the production team.

Requirements

• Models interested in walking during New York Fashion Week.
• Models will be seen in the order they arrive.
• Check in with staff upon arrival.
• Only models attending the in-person casting will be submitted to designers.
• Digital submissions are not accepted.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A live fashion event in New York is casting male and female models for a production featuring two major clothing brands. The opportunity is open to adult models interested in working in a high-fashion and streetwear-focused environment. Selected talent will participate in the live event and should be comfortable presenting clothing professionally in front of an audience and production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Model clothing during a live fashion event.
• Represent featured fashion and streetwear looks professionally.
• Follow styling, positioning, and production direction.
• Maintain a confident and professional presence throughout the event.
• Collaborate with the event and production teams as needed.

Requirements

• Male and female models.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Must be available to work in New York.
• Comfortable participating in a live fashion event.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A major tech company is casting engaging personalities for a non-union social media content campaign filming in the New York City area. The project will feature TikTok-style “man on the street” interviews hosted by a notable comedian. The production is looking for natural storytellers with strong opinions, distinct personalities, and the ability to think quickly on camera. Talent who enjoy teaching, debating, explaining topics, or passionately sharing their interests are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in TikTok-style street interview content.
• Engage naturally with the host and respond confidently on camera.
• Share personal opinions, knowledge, and perspectives in an entertaining way.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Participate in approximately 1–2 days of production.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older.
• Open to Gen Z, millennials, and talent ages 60+.
• Must have an engaging personality and strong point of view.
• Comfortable speaking naturally and spontaneously on camera.
• Must have no visible tattoos.
• Must be non-union.
• Must meet the production’s required availability.

Compensation

• $500 session fee.
• $1,500 usage fee.
• Digital usage includes organic and paid media.

Job Description

A music video production in Brooklyn, New York is casting a female actor or model for a featured lead role. The production is seeking confident talent with a strong visual presence who can perform naturally on camera. The role includes working with a jet ski, so applicants must be comfortable participating in scenes involving the watercraft.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the featured female lead in the music video.
• Participate in scenes involving a jet ski.
• Bring confidence and natural on-camera presence to the role.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.
• Work professionally with the production team.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must have long hair.
• Must be under 6 feet tall.
• Must be comfortable on a jet ski.

Compensation

• Paid per day.

Job Description

A music video production filming in Brooklyn, New York is casting male and female extras for a high-energy club scene. The production is seeking diverse, camera-ready talent who can bring natural nightlife energy to the shoot. Selected extras will spend the day performing in a club-style environment and should be comfortable dancing on camera while following direction from the production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in club scenes.
• Dance and interact naturally in a nightlife setting.
• Maintain consistent energy throughout filming.
• Follow direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Diverse talent encouraged to apply.
• Camera-ready appearance.
• Must be comfortable dancing in a club setting.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

An independent actress and comedian is casting female supporting roles for an upcoming comedy special filming in New York City. The production is seeking women with a strong personality and engaging on-camera presence to join the supporting cast. This is a paid opportunity for performers interested in gaining experience on an independent comedy production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a supporting role in the comedy special.
• Bring personality and natural energy to the performance.
• Work collaboratively with the lead performer and production team.
• Follow creative direction during filming.

Requirements

• Women ages 20–30.
• Mixed Asian/White ethnicity.
• Strong, engaging personality.
• Must be available to work in New York City.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A career-focused digital segment in New York City is casting individuals who are currently job hunting and intentionally looking to move into a more junior or less demanding position for better work-life balance. The production is specifically interested in people who have struggled to explain this career transition to employers, secure interviews, or overcome concerns that they are “overqualified.” Selected participants will share their real career experiences and receive personalized guidance from a professional career coach as part of the segment.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an on-camera career-focused segment.
• Share your career background and reasons for pursuing a less demanding or more junior role.
• Discuss challenges encountered during the current job search.
• Participate in personalized guidance with a professional career coach.

Requirements

• Must be currently searching for employment.
• Seeking to transition into a junior position or role with fewer responsibilities.
• Should have experienced challenges related to being considered overqualified or explaining the career pivot.

Compensation

• $250.

Job Description

A luxury silk sleepwear brand is seeking women ages 35–60 for a paid pre-production fitting in Midtown Manhattan. Participants will try on several 100% pure mulberry silk sleepwear styles and provide feedback on fit, comfort, length, and movement. This is a technical fitting rather than a final photoshoot, so professional modeling experience is not required. Participants may also be considered separately for future paid lifestyle or e-commerce work.

Job Responsibilities

• Try on multiple silk sleepwear styles during the fitting.
• Provide feedback on fit, comfort, length, and movement.
• Participate in an approximately 30-minute fitting appointment.
• Work cooperatively with the fitting and production team.

Requirements

• Women ages 35–60.
• Must closely match one of the following sizing profiles:
  • Small / US 4–6: 35″ bust, 28.5″ waist, 38″ hips.
  • Large / US 12–14: 40″ bust, 33.5″ waist, 43″ hips.
  • XL / US 16–18: 43″ bust, 36.5″ waist, 46″ hips.
• Professional modeling experience is not required.

Compensation

• $50 cash for the approximately 30-minute fitting.
• Payment provided on the day of the fitting.