New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description

Cloud Castings is seeking professional female dancers for an upcoming male artist’s music video filming in New York City. The booking is expected to last approximately five hours, with the exact call time to be announced. The performance will primarily feature freestyle dancing, with choreography required only during the song’s hook. A choreography video will be provided beforehand so selected dancers can learn the movement independently. The dance style incorporates Afrobeats and South Asian fusion influences. Newer and upcoming dancers are also encouraged to submit, making this an opportunity to gain on-set experience and build a professional dance reel.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a featured dancer in a male artist’s music video.
• Freestyle confidently during the majority of the performance.
• Learn and perform choreography for the song’s hook.
• Review the provided choreography video and prepare independently before filming.
• Bring strong energy, musicality, movement, and camera presence to the performance.
• Follow creative direction and collaborate professionally with the artist and production team.
• Remain available for the approximately five-hour shoot.

Requirements

• Seeking female professional dancers.
• Newer and upcoming dancers are encouraged to apply.
• Strong freestyle dancing ability.
• Comfortable performing Afrobeats/South Asian fusion movement.
• Able to learn choreography independently from a provided video.

Compensation

Paid. Compensation will be provided at wrap.

Job Description

Cloud Castings is looking for drummers to join artists for a paid collaborative studio session in Astoria, Queens, New York. Selected drummers will spend the session making music, experimenting with creative ideas, and working alongside other artists in a collaborative environment. Talent must be available today, and interested musicians are encouraged to reach out immediately.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform drums during the scheduled studio session.
• Collaborate with artists and other musicians on music and creative concepts.
• Bring energy and musical ability to the collaborative process.
• Respond professionally to creative direction during the session.
• Remain available for the full two-hour booking.

Requirements

• Must be a drummer comfortable working with other artists.
• Must be able to work in Astoria, Queens, NYC.
• Comfortable participating in a creative and collaborative studio environment.

Compensation

$100 per musician for 2 hours.

Job Description

Cloud Castings is seeking guitarists for a paid collaborative music session with artists at a studio in Astoria, Queens, New York. The session will focus on making music, developing creative ideas, and collaborating directly with other artists in a studio environment. This is a same-day opportunity, so interested and available guitarists are encouraged to respond as soon as possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Play guitar during a two-hour studio music session.
• Collaborate creatively with artists and other musicians.
• Contribute musical ideas during the session.
• Follow the creative direction established by the participating artists.
• Maintain a professional and collaborative attitude throughout the booking.

Requirements

• Must be a guitarist capable of participating confidently in a collaborative studio session.
• Must be able to work in Astoria, Queens, NYC.
• Comfortable creating and working alongside other artists.

Compensation

$100 per musician for 2 hours.

Job Description

Sami Jewels is seeking female models ages 21–40 for an upcoming paid jewelry campaign in New York City/Manhattan. Selected talent will appear in professional photography, video, and social media content showcasing the brand’s jewelry. The shoot is expected to take place between September 14–18, with the specific date determined based on talent availability. Models of all experience levels are welcome, and agency representation is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Model jewelry for professional campaign photography and video.
• Appear in social media photo and video content.
• Showcase jewelry naturally and confidently on camera.
• Follow direction from the photographer and production team.
• Maintain a professional and reliable presence throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Women, ages 21–40.
• Loose curls or straight hair; any hair color.
• Must have 2+ ear piercings.
• Comfortable appearing in both still photography and video.
• Open to all modeling experience levels.
• Agency representation is not required.
• Include height, sizing, location, availability, and any previous modeling/content experience.

Compensation

$75 per hour.

High-Level Male Basketball Players Casting Call for Paid NYC Production

Job Description

An upcoming paid production in New York City is casting high-level male basketball players who can convincingly portray professional-level athletes on camera. The production is seeking experienced players with elite basketball skills, strong athletic presence, and the ability to perform realistic basketball action. All basketball positions are encouraged, and this opportunity is open to NYC local talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional-level basketball player in a paid production
• Perform realistic, high-level basketball action on camera
• Demonstrate advanced basketball skills and athletic ability
• Execute basketball movements and sequences as directed
• Work professionally with other players, cast members, and the production team
• Follow creative and on-set direction throughout filming

Requirements

• Male basketball players ages 18+
• Height between 6’0″ and 6’9″
• Mixed ethnicities welcome
• High-level or elite basketball experience required
• Must convincingly portray a professional-level basketball player
• All basketball positions encouraged
• Must be a New York City local hire
• Strong athletic ability and on-camera presence

Compensation

• Paid production opportunity
• Selected basketball players will receive compensation for participation

Twin or Triplet Babies Casting Call for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film is casting twin or triplet babies to portray the daughter of principal actors in scenes filming in the Bayside, Queens area of New York. The production is seeking babies between 8 and 10 months old who are able to crawl. This paid baby casting opportunity is open to families local to the New York/New Jersey area and offers professional feature film experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the daughter of principal actors in a feature film
• Appear in professionally filmed scenes with principal cast members
• Participate in age-appropriate on-camera activity
• Crawl naturally during scenes when required
• Work with the production team under appropriate parent or guardian supervision

Requirements

• Twin or triplet babies
• Ages 8–10 months
• Babies must be able to crawl
• Must be local to the New York/New Jersey area
• Must be able to work in Bayside, Queens, New York
• Must meet applicable child performer employment requirements

Compensation

• $500 per baby for 8 hours
• SAG-AFTRA CBA-covered background role

Male Model Casting Call for Streetwear Brand Photoshoot

Job Description

A major streetwear brand is casting a male model for a professional studio photoshoot in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The production is seeking a confident male model with a strong on-camera presence to showcase shirts and shorts from the brand. The shoot will take place in a studio against a white background and is expected to last approximately one hour.

Job Responsibilities

• Model shirts and shorts for a major streetwear brand
• Participate in a professional studio photoshoot in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
• Pose confidently and naturally in front of the camera
• Follow direction from the photographer and creative team
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male model
• Ages 18–28
• Height between 5’11” and 6’2″
• Comfortable modeling streetwear apparel
• Confident posing in a professional studio environment
• Able to work in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
• Professional, reliable, and comfortable taking creative direction

Compensation

• Paid opportunity
• Payment provided the same day at wrap

NYC Lifestyle Campaign Casting Call – Lead and Supporting Talent

Job Description

A New York City lifestyle and apparel campaign is casting lead and supporting talent for a one-day shoot in the NYC/Brooklyn area. The production is seeking authentic New Yorkers with memorable personalities, natural charisma, and real-life character. Roles are open to performers, artists, musicians, dancers, sneaker enthusiasts, blue-collar professionals, and other individuals who represent the energy and diversity of New York City. Selected talent should be comfortable delivering natural, conversational dialogue on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a professional lifestyle and apparel campaign
• Deliver natural, conversational speaking lines on camera
• Bring authentic personality, energy, and individuality to each scene
• Participate in lifestyle and creative campaign scenes
• Lead talent may participate in a small dance scene
• Work professionally with the production team during the one-day shoot

Requirements

• Lead role: Latinx women, ages 30–60
• Lead talent should have a distinctive look, strong personality, and authentic, inspiring presence
• Dance experience is a plus for the lead role but is not required
• Supporting roles: Talent ages 20–50
• Open to all ethnicities and genders for supporting roles
• Seeking authentic New Yorkers, including blue-collar workers, artists, musicians, sneaker enthusiasts, dancers, and other unique personalities
• Must have strong character, charisma, and individuality
• Must be comfortable speaking naturally on camera
• Must be available for a one-day shoot in the NYC/Brooklyn area

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; specific rate or compensation amount not provided

Job Description

Photographer Doua Ci Lor is seeking models in New York City for collaborative TFP (Time for Print) photoshoots taking place from August 18–21. The opportunity is designed for models interested in expanding their portfolios through creative editorial and lifestyle photography. The photographer is exploring several visual concepts and welcomes models interested in collaborating on new portfolio material. This is a non-paid collaboration, with participants receiving images for portfolio use.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for creative, editorial, lifestyle, or fashion-inspired concepts.
• Work with the photographer to execute agreed-upon shoot ideas.
• Arrive prepared and follow the planned creative direction.
• Maintain professional communication when coordinating shoot details.

Requirements

• Models available in New York City from August 18–21.
• Comfortable working collaboratively on creative photography concepts.
• Interested in building or updating a modeling portfolio.
• Models of varying experience levels may inquire.

Compensation

Unpaid TFP collaboration. Portfolio images are provided in exchange for modeling participation.

Job Description

Del Valle Casting is seeking families and groups of friends who play flag football for an upcoming paid commercial opportunity in the New York/New Jersey area. Production is looking for people with genuine flag football experience and natural chemistry who can authentically represent the fun, energetic atmosphere of playing the sport together. Families or friend groups interested in appearing in a commercial are encouraged to submit for additional casting details.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional commercial production.
• Participate in flag football-related scenes and activities.
• Demonstrate natural chemistry and authentic interactions with family members or friends.
• Follow direction from the casting and production teams.
• Be available for required production dates if selected.

Requirements

• Families and/or groups of friends who play flag football.
• Comfortable participating in football-related activity on camera.
• Include an email address when requesting casting details.

Compensation

Paid commercial opportunity.