New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Netflix ‘Women Like Us’ Casting Call for Music Festival Goer

A Netflix film is casting non-union background performers to portray music festival goers in energetic festival scenes. Filming will take place overnight in Staten Island, New York, with performers needed across three consecutive filming days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an enthusiastic music festival attendee in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain energy and continuity throughout overnight shoots.

Requirements

• Must be a non-union performer.
• Must be available for all three filming days.
• Must be comfortable working overnight shoots.
• Must be able to work in Staten Island, New York.

Compensation

• Compensation information not provided.

$750/Day New York Documentary Casting Call for Real Men

A paid documentary-style project filming in New York is seeking real men with everyday jobs and engaging personalities. The production will follow selected participants for one day to capture an authentic view of New York through their daily lives and experiences.Job Responsibilities

• Participate in one day of observational documentary filming.
• Continue normal day-to-day activities while being filmed.
• Share an authentic perspective on everyday life in New York.

Requirements

• Seeking men with everyday jobs and strong personalities.
• Must not be an actor, model, or professional performer.
• No previous on-screen experience required.
• Must be available for one filming day in October or November.
• Must be able to film in New York.

Compensation

• $750 for one day of filming.

Job Description

A major music video filming in New York is seeking New York-based couples to portray a bride and groom. The production is looking for couples with an awkward, unique, and memorable presence who can authentically bring the wedding characters to life on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bride and groom in a major music video.
• Perform naturally together as an on-camera couple.
• Participate in a required rehearsal before filming.
• Follow creative direction from the music video production team.
• Maintain a professional and collaborative attitude throughout production.

Requirements

• New York-based couples.
• Must be able to portray a bride and groom.
• Seeking couples with an awkward, unique, and memorable presence.
• Must be available for both rehearsal and filming.
• Comfortable appearing together on camera.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

$1750 Social Media Brand Campaign Casting Call

A social media brand campaign is casting groups of friends in New York City. The production is seeking authentic groups with natural chemistry, including best friends, couples, siblings, sports teams, hobby groups, and other people who regularly spend time together.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear with your group in a social media brand campaign.
• Showcase authentic relationships, personalities, and group chemistry on camera.
• Participate in filmed brand content as directed by the production team.
• Bring natural energy and genuine interactions to the campaign.

Requirements

• Must be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Must be based in New York City.
• Must apply as part of an established group, such as friends, couples, siblings, teammates, or hobby groups.
• Must be comfortable appearing on camera with other members of the group.

Compensation

• $1,750.

Job Description

A major fashion and apparel brand activation in SoHo, New York City, is seeking four experienced Retail Brand Ambassadors. This opportunity is ideal for outgoing retail professionals with strong customer service skills and Shopify experience who can support shoppers throughout a multi-day in-store activation.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent a major fashion and apparel brand during a retail activation in SoHo.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service to shoppers.
• Support checkout and point-of-sale operations.
• Assist customers at the entrance, dressing rooms, and sales floor.
• Work collaboratively with the four-person Brand Ambassador team.
• Participate in a one-hour paid virtual training session.

Requirements

• Previous retail experience.
• Experience using Shopify.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Professional, reliable, and personable.
• Must be available for the entire activation schedule in SoHo, New York City.

Compensation

• $34 per hour.
• Approximately $1,241 for 36.5 scheduled hours, including paid training.

Job Description

SV Promotions is seeking experienced, outgoing, and reliable Brand Ambassadors for sampling events across multiple New York locations. This opportunity is ideal for promotional professionals who enjoy engaging with customers, representing brands, and creating positive in-person experiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent the brand professionally during in-store sampling events.
• Engage with customers and create a welcoming promotional experience.
• Present and distribute product samples to event attendees.
• Maintain a professional and reliable presence throughout each activation.
• Set up and manage the required promotional station during assigned events.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be reliable, outgoing, and professional.
• Previous promotional or brand ambassador experience is preferred.
• Must provide your own table, tablecloth, and ice bucket.
• Opportunities are available in Pelham, Bedford, Larchmont, Scarsdale, Millwood, Sleepy Hollow, Ardsley, Somers, Harrison, Brewster, and Armonk, New York.

Compensation

• $30 per hour.

“Hot Smirk” New York Casting Call for Kid Actors

The upcoming feature film Hot Smirk is casting young female performers in New York to work as photo doubles for principal characters. Selected talent should closely match the specified physical characteristics and be comfortable working in a professional film production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for a principal character in the feature film.
• Match the appearance and positioning required for assigned scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.

Requirements

• White female children ages 8 to 12.
• Dirty blonde hair.
• One role requires a height of approximately 3’11” to 4’1″.
• One role requires a height of approximately 4’5″ to 4’7″.

Compensation

• SAG photo double rate: $270 for 8 hours.

“King Street” TV Series Casting Call for Club Goers

Waldron Casting is seeking non-union men and women to portray sexy, stylish club goers for the TV series “King Street.” The production will film interiors in Manhattan, NY, and is looking for performers who can bring high energy to a club atmosphere while working in sexy club attire around atmospheric and cigar smoke.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a sexy, stylish club goer in scenes for the “King Street” TV series.
• Follow direction from the production team and maintain high energy throughout filming.
• Perform in a club setting that includes atmospheric smoke and cigar smoke.

Requirements

• Open to non-union men and women.
• Ages 20s to 30s.
• Must provide sexy club attire.
• Must be comfortable working around atmospheric smoke and cigar smoke.
• Must be available to work in Manhattan, NY.

Compensation

• Compensation information was not provided.

Paramount+ “912” Casting Call for NY Pedestrians with Cars from 2005 or Earlier

Paramount+ series “912” is casting people to portray New York pedestrians who can provide cars from 2005 or earlier. Talent must be local to the New York City metro area for various filming dates between October 2026 and December 2026. This is paid background work with additional compensation for the period vehicle provided.

Responsibilities

• Portray a New York pedestrian in background scenes.
• Provide a personal vehicle from 2005 or earlier for use in production.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Maintain continuity in appearance and vehicle presentation throughout filming.
• Be available for various filming dates between October and December 2026.

Requirements

• Must be local to the NYC metro or New York/New Jersey area.
• Must own or have access to a vehicle from 2005 or earlier.
• Must provide current personal and vehicle photos for casting consideration.
• Must provide accurate height, weight, clothing, and shoe sizes for costuming.
• SAG-AFTRA members must be in good standing.
• Must be able to present valid identification for employment verification.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA: $231 for 8 hours.
• Non-SAG: $187 for 10 hours.
• $250 period car bump.

Skycam Utility – New England @ Buffalo – 10/2/26-10/4/26

Job Description

MING Entertainment is hiring a Skycam Utility for New England @ Buffalo at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York (10/2/26-10/4/26),for the NFL football broadcast on ESPN. Skycam Utility crew assist Technical Operations with game-day operations and strike for remote TV broadcasts: watch the cables and reels the Skycam hangs from to prevent tangling, and unload and load medium-to-heavy cases off the broadcast trucks. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Technical Operations with game-day operations and strike for remote TV broadcasts
• Watch the cables and reels the Skycam hangs from to prevent tangling
• Unload and load medium-to-heavy broadcast cases off the trucks

Requirements

• Assist in set-up (unloading the truck, carrying equipment) and strike
• Not afraid of heights; may need to climb or walk catwalks
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs

Compensation

• Pay rate not listed