New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call – Real Cat Dads for Paid Commercial Campaign

Job Description
A paid commercial campaign is seeking proud cat dads in the NYC and Tri-State area with heartwarming, unique, or inspiring stories to share. Whether you’re a firefighter who’s rescued cats, a tattoo artist who honors your tabby through ink, or someone who simply shares an extraordinary bond with your feline companion, this opportunity is for you. If you and your cat are inseparable, now’s your chance to be featured.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a paid commercial shoot centered on your relationship with your cat

• Share your story through a filmed interview and lifestyle shoot

• Represent modern pet ownership in an authentic, heartwarming way

• Be available for a professional photo and video shoot on location or in your home

Requirements

• Must be based in NYC or the Tri-State area

• Must be a cat owner with a unique or compelling story

• Comfortable speaking on camera and sharing personal experiences

• Willing to include your cat in the shoot

• Open to various professions and backgrounds – artists, rescuers, creatives, and more encouraged to apply

Compensation

• Paid opportunity for participation in a professional ad campaign

• Exposure through a branded, feel-good pet-focused commercial

• Professional photos and video content of you and your cat

Casting Call – Beauty Campaign for Celebrity Brand

Job Description
A well-known celebrity beauty brand is casting women for an upcoming campaign shoot. This opportunity is open to confident, camera-ready talent who represent the full spectrum of beauty. The brand is celebrating real, radiant women of all skin tones, sizes, and identities for a visually stunning shoot. Whether you’re signed or unsigned, this is your chance to shine in a professional beauty campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a high-end beauty brand photoshoot

• Pose for close-up and lifestyle imagery representing diverse skin tones and features

• Work collaboratively with creative and glam teams on set

• Represent the brand’s inclusive beauty message

Requirements

• Women ages 20–45

• Must be based in New York City

• All skin tones, sizes, ethnicities, and gender identities welcome

• Open to both signed and non-signed talent

• Must be available and committed to the shoot date

• Submit clear images for consideration

Compensation

• Paid opportunity for featured campaign work

• Work with a top-tier beauty brand

• Professional exposure with potential for portfolio enhancement

Casting Call – Creatives for Filmed Branded Roundtable

Job Description
A branded filmed discussion is now seeking vibrant, forward-thinking creatives to join a powerful Q&A and roundtable session with an industry legend. This paid opportunity is perfect for emerging talent in the creative arts looking to share their voice, engage with like-minded professionals, and gain visibility on a branded platform.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a filmed roundtable discussion with a renowned creative figure

• Contribute to a live, branded Q&A session

• Share insights, ideas, and personal experiences in the creative field

• Collaborate with fellow artists in a high-production environment

Requirements

• Must be between the ages of 20–28

• Must be an active creative professional (artist, writer, filmmaker, etc.)

• Comfortable on camera and able to speak confidently in group settings

• Must be available for a Zoom callback and shoot date

• Based in or able to work in NYC

Compensation

• Paid opportunity for participation

• On-camera exposure alongside a major creative talent

• Chance to network with other rising professionals and industry veterans

Commercial Casting Call – Cat Owners & Couples with Cats

A new commercial is seeking passionate cat lovers who have unique stories tied to cat ownership and allergies. Whether you’re in a relationship, single, or even a former couple, this is a paid opportunity to share your story and your feline on camera. No acting experience is required.

Job Description
Casting individuals and couples in the New York area who share a home or a life with a cat—and a cat allergy. This project aims to explore real-life experiences around relationships and living with cats, especially when allergies are involved. Participants will appear in a short commercial and may be asked to submit or film supplemental videos featuring themselves and their cat.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a commercial shoot with your cat and/or partner

• Share authentic experiences involving cat ownership and allergies

• Be open to discussing personal stories related to relationships and pets

• Submit self-taped content or cat videos/photos if required

Requirements

• Must be local to the NY area

• Open to individuals, couples, and former couples

• Cat owners only

• At least one person involved must have a mild to severe cat allergy

• Comfortable speaking on camera (no prior experience necessary)

Compensation

• $2,500 per person or $5,000 per couple

• $200 transportation stipend per cat

• Covers half-day shoot, media use of photos/videos, and self-filmed content

Casting Call: Male Child Actor for Branded Visual Campaign

Job Description
A branded production campaign is currently casting a young male child actor for a non-speaking, emotionally expressive role. This shoot will take place in New York City and is focused on capturing authentic, visual storytelling moments. The selected actor must be able to convey emotion clearly through facial expression and physicality. This is a compensated, one-day project with time and location details to be confirmed.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a branded visual campaign

• Express a wide range of emotions through nonverbal acting

• Follow direction from the production team during on-set filming

• Maintain focus and energy throughout the shoot day

Requirements

• Male child actor, age 6–11

• Must be able to emote clearly without dialogue

• Must be available for filming on April 11th in New York City

• Submissions should include professional or current digital headshots

• Guardian submission required if under 18

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (exact rate provided upon selection)

• Time and exact location will be provided to confirmed talent

Casting Call: SAG Background to Portray Boxing Team and Event Staff

Job Description
A scripted production is seeking SAG background actors to portray boxing team members and event staff for a series of scenes set in a high-energy boxing environment. Roles include trainers, cornermen, ring doctors, timekeepers, and judges. Talent with real-world knowledge or experience in the boxing or sports event world is highly encouraged to apply. Filming will take place in the Chelsea area of Manhattan.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray various boxing support roles authentically on camera

• Be physically present and engaged in active, sports-themed scenes

• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming days

• Follow all direction from production to accurately reflect assigned role

Requirements

• SAG-AFTRA members only

• Must have availability for all filming dates between April 8–10

• Prior experience or familiarity with boxing or similar sports environments preferred

• Must be registered background with Central Casting

Compensation

• $216 for 8 hours (SAG background rate)

Casting Call: Female Models for TV Series Background Roles

Job Description
A major television series is now casting union and non-union background talent to portray high-fashion female models in an upcoming interior scene. This shoot offers a great opportunity to appear on a hit show and is ideal for models or actors with a runway-ready look and confident on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a fashion model in an upscale, scripted scene

• Work as background talent in an interior set environment

• Follow direction from the production team to support the scene’s visual tone

Requirements

• Female talent, union or non-union

• Must be 6 feet tall or taller

• Must be available for a one-day shoot in Midtown Manhattan

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $216 for 8 hours

Commercial Campaign Casting Call for Global Beauty Brand

Job Description
A leading global beauty brand is launching a commercial campaign celebrating the energy, individuality, and cultural diversity of New York City. This exciting opportunity is open to Gen Z women ready to showcase their personality, beauty, and vibe in a high-visibility campaign featuring both still photography and motion work.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in one-day shoot capturing stills and/or motion content

• Showcase strong attitude with a playful, relatable, and edgy energy

• Work closely with production and direction teams during shoot day

• Represent the brand authentically through expressive performance and style

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 18–25

• Must be local to NYC or willing to travel

• Must have beautiful lips and eyelashes

• Must be comfortable in front of the camera for both still and video work

• Ethnic backgrounds encouraged to apply:

  • Chinese/Korean/Japanese

  • Pan-Asian

  • Caucasian

  • Latinx

  • African American

• 6 roles available for stills or stills + motion, 1 role for motion only

Compensation

• Stills rate: $20,000 + 20% agency fee (for those captured in stills; 6 of 7 roles)

• Motion base rate: SAG SCALE (includes shoot day + fitting day)

• Usage:

  • Stills: 2 years unlimited, unrestricted usage (includes 2 additional years POS + digital // global)

  • Motion: SAG max usage of 21 months; film usage begins internal with potential for pickup

Casting Call: Skilled Poker Dealers for TV Series Background Role

Job Description
A hit television series is now casting experienced Texas Hold ‘Em poker dealers for a featured background role. This is a SAG-AFTRA special ability role, offering the chance to showcase real poker-dealing skills in a high-profile production. Filming will take place in Brooklyn, NY, for a one-day interior shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional Texas Hold ‘Em dealer in a casino-style scene

• Demonstrate real card dealing skills with accuracy and confidence

• Follow on-set direction while maintaining continuity and realism

• Work alongside a principal cast in a controlled filming environment

Requirements

• Must have real poker dealing experience, specifically Texas Hold ‘Em

• SAG-AFTRA member preferred (Special Ability role)

• Comfortable on camera and able to work a full production day

• Must be able to self-report to Brooklyn, NY for filming

Compensation

• $226 for 8-hour workday under SAG-AFTRA special ability rate

• Professional on-set experience with a major TV network

Casting Call: Families, Babies, and Toddlers for Paid Commercial Shoot

Job Description
A major commercial shoot is looking for unrepresented talent to join an upcoming campaign filming in New York. This is a great opportunity for families with young children to take part in a well-known brand’s production. The casting team is especially interested in inclusive and diverse families for this exciting paid project.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial photoshoot or video production

• Follow production team direction for simple family interactions

• Be comfortable on set with infants or toddlers

Requirements

• Families with a baby and toddler

• Same-sex families with a baby and toddler

• Children aged 2T–3T

• Babies aged 6–9 months

• Must be unrepresented by any agency

• Must be based in or near NYC

• Must not have previously submitted

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate discussed upon selection)