New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Street Band Musicians for Featured Background Roles in NYC

Job Description

A New York City production is seeking three musicians to portray a street band in featured background roles with visible faces. Openings include a guitarist, drummer, and trumpet or brass player. All types of performers are welcome, and applicants must have their own instruments.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a street band musician on camera.
• Perform with your instrument alongside fellow musicians.
• Follow the production team’s direction during filming.

Requirements

• Play guitar, drums, or trumpet/another brass instrument.
• Provide your own instrument for the shoot.
• Be available for both proposed filming days; only one workday will be assigned.
• Be able to work in New York City.
• Attend a fitting if required; details are to be confirmed.

Compensation

• $450 for 12 hours.
• Fitting details and any fitting compensation are to be confirmed.

MTV TRL Reunion – Studio Audience

Job Description

An upcoming MTV TRL Reunion is seeking enthusiastic studio audience members for a special taping in Times Square, New York City. The reunion will celebrate the iconic music show with surprise celebrity guests, memorable moments, performances, and the energy that made TRL a major part of music and pop culture. This opportunity is ideal for longtime TRL fans ready to bring excitement and energy to the studio.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a studio audience member during the TRL Reunion taping.
• Bring enthusiastic, high-energy reactions throughout the production.
• Engage naturally with performances, celebrity appearances, and special moments.
• Follow instructions from the production team while in the studio.
• Help create an energetic and authentic TRL audience atmosphere.

Requirements

• Must be able to attend the studio taping in Times Square, New York City.
• Enthusiastic TRL and music fans are encouraged to apply.
• Comfortable appearing on camera as part of a live studio audience.
• Able to bring positive energy and excitement throughout the taping.
• Must follow all production and studio instructions.

Compensation

• Compensation details will be discussed with selected participants.

Regular Male Stand-In for A24 Feature Film “Left Frontal Awake”

Job Description

The A24 feature film “Left Frontal Awake” is seeking a regular male stand-in for a main actor for an extended production filming in New York City. This paid, non-speaking position requires a performer who can consistently match the actor’s physical requirements and work closely with the production team throughout filming. No acting experience is required, but stand-in experience should be noted if applicable.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a regular stand-in for a main actor.
• Assist the production team with lighting, camera setups, and scene preparation.
• Maintain consistent positioning and movements as directed.
• Follow instructions from the assistant directors and camera crew.
• Maintain reliable availability throughout the production period.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Height: 6’2″–6’5″.
• Must be available to work in New York City.
• Must have open availability from October through January.
• No acting experience required.
• Previous stand-in experience is a plus.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; details will be discussed.

Male On-Camera Talent for Sobriety Brand Shoot in NYC

Job Description

A sobriety and recovery-focused brand is seeking one male performer ages 30–50 for a paid studio shoot in New York City. The project involves an interview-style video featuring conversational content about sobriety, recovery, and the brand’s message. Talent will wear the brand’s T-shirt during the approximately 90-minute afternoon session.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in conversational, interview-style video content.
• Discuss themes related to sobriety, recovery, and the brand’s message.
• Wear the brand’s T-shirt on camera.
• Follow the production team’s direction throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Male talent ages 30–50.
• Comfortable speaking naturally on camera about the project’s themes.
• Available for an approximately 90-minute afternoon shoot in New York City.
• Exact studio location and start time are to be announced.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity
• Payment provided at wrap.

Street Band Musicians for Featured Background Roles in NYC

Job Description

A New York City production is seeking three musicians to portray a street band in featured background roles with visible faces. Openings include a guitarist, drummer, and trumpet or brass player. Musicians of all backgrounds are welcome and must provide their own instruments.

Selected talent will work one shoot day, with compensation of $450 for 12 hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a street band musician on camera.
• Perform with your instrument alongside fellow musicians.
• Follow production direction during filming.

Requirements

• Play guitar, drums, or trumpet/another brass instrument.
• Have your own instrument available for the shoot.
• Be available for both proposed shoot days; talent will work only one day, to be confirmed.
• Be able to work in New York City.
• Attend a fitting if required; details are to be confirmed.

Compensation

• $450 for 12 hours.

Street MC and Background Extras for New York City Shoot

Job Description

A New York City production is seeking a charismatic Street MC and background extras to portray pedestrians and shoppers. These paid on-camera roles will have visible faces and require one day of filming.

The Street MC will portray a New York-style Santa with a big personality, wearing streetwear and a bold holiday knit while working the crowd and collecting donations for children within the scene. Background extras will help create natural, everyday city activity.

Job Responsibilities

• Street MC: Portray an energetic holiday character who engages the crowd and collects donations within the scene.
• Background Extras: Portray pedestrians, shoppers, and other everyday New Yorkers.
• Follow production direction and maintain continuity between takes.

Requirements

• Street MC applicants should have a big personality and strong crowd engagement skills.
• Background extras must be adults; no minors.
• Be available for one shoot day in New York City, with the assigned day to be confirmed.
• Street MC talent may need to attend a fitting.
• Have your own transportation.

Compensation

• Street MC: $450 for 12 hours.
• Background Extras: $250 for 10 hours; no fitting required.
• Street MC fitting details and any fitting compensation are to be confirmed.
• Listed usage covers one year from first use across internet, mobile and digital services, video, display, connected TV, online video, out-of-home advertising, and in-venue retail signage.

NYC Diverse Talent for “Profession Has No Identity” Editorial Campaign

Job Description

A New York City-based creative editorial campaign is seeking diverse talent for “Profession Has No Identity,” a project designed to challenge stereotypes about how people are expected to look based on their profession. The campaign will feature individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ages, body types, identities, and abilities while highlighting careers such as healthcare, engineering, construction, education, science, aviation, firefighting, dance, art, culinary work, caregiving, and more. No previous modeling experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as featured talent in a creative editorial campaign in New York City.
• Represent a profession or career while helping challenge stereotypes surrounding appearance and identity.
• Work with the creative team during an indoor or outdoor editorial photoshoot.
• Help create authentic campaign imagery representing diverse people and professions.

Requirements

• Must be based in or available to work in New York City.
• Open to talent of diverse races, ages, body types, backgrounds, and abilities.
• People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• No previous modeling experience is required.
• Talent from a wide variety of professional backgrounds is encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• Unpaid collaborative/TFP editorial opportunity.
• Selected talent will receive professional campaign images for portfolio use and full credits/tagging where applicable.

Male Character Actor for Mr. McDunnough in “Gilded Splinter”

Job Description

The independent western “Gilded Splinter” is seeking a local male actor ages 50–75 to portray Mr. McDunnough in Buffalo and Western New York. This nonunion film blends live action, puppetry, miniatures, and handcrafted practical effects.

Mr. McDunnough is a stern, discerning, stubborn, and highly educated newspaper owner. He publishes papers with opposing ethics without seeing any contradiction. The role calls for a performer with presence, intelligence, and a strong character portrayal.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Mr. McDunnough’s commanding personality and contradictions.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow performers.
• Follow creative direction within the film’s stylized western setting.

Requirements

• Male actor ages 50–75.
• Be local to Buffalo or Western New York.
• Be available for the two-day filming schedule.
• Bring strong presence, professionalism, and enthusiasm for an unconventional film.
• A distinctive appearance is a plus.
• Performers of all backgrounds are encouraged to submit.
• Extensive acting credits are not required.

Compensation

• Meals provided.
• Nonunion production.

Job Description

A feature film shooting in the Pine Plains area of Upstate New York is casting male and female stand-ins, ages 18 to 70. No experience is necessary — this non-union casting is open to anyone who matches the listed looks and can work as a local. Three stand-in positions are open: Dani (female, 5’7″, fit, blonde or light brown shoulder-to-chin length hair, fair complexion),Jake (male, 5’7″, fit, brown hair, fair to medium complexion),and Roda (5’6″, fit to average build, fair complexion, blonde or light brown shoulder-length hair). Work spans multiple days in October depending on the role.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for principal actors during lighting and camera setups
• Report on time for each scheduled work day in October
• Take direction from the crew and stay available on set throughout the day

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18 to 70
• Match the physical description of Dani, Jake, or Roda
• Must drive and report as a local — no hotels provided
• Able to work the listed October dates for your role
• Photos required with the online application form

Compensation

• $250 for each 12-hour day worked
• Gas and tolls reimbursed

Male Comedic Actor for Battery Commercial in NYC

Job Description

A nonunion battery commercial is seeking a male comedic actor ages 28–42 in New York City. The role calls for excellent deadpan timing and a natural, grounded performance. Talent should bring warmth, relatability, and personality rather than an overly polished model look. All ethnicities and body types are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform comedic scenes with strong deadpan timing.
• Portray a warm, likable, and relatable character.
• Follow the director’s guidance throughout filming.
• Attend an in-person callback and wardrobe fitting if selected.

Requirements

• Male talent ages 28–42.
• All ethnicities and body types welcome.
• Strong comedic performance skills and grounded acting instincts.
• Be available for filming in New York City and an in-person callback in Midtown South.
• Be available for a wardrobe fitting.
• Submit through Casting Networks.

Compensation

• $500 session fee.
• $2,275 buyout, payable only if the performer appears in the final cut.
• A 15% agency commission is listed.