New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

BuzzFeed Cocoa Butter Cooking Challenge Casting Call

Job Description

A paid non-union casting opportunity is now available for home cooks to appear in BuzzFeed’s Cocoa Butter cooking challenge series. Production is seeking fun, outgoing people from all ethnic backgrounds who love cooking and are ready to compete in friendly culinary challenges. No professional cooking experience is required—just bring your creativity, personality, and passion for food to this exciting on-camera opportunity in Manhattan, New York.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in friendly cooking challenges on camera.
• Prepare and present original dishes.
• Taste and rate fellow contestants’ creations.
• Follow production direction throughout filming.
• Bring enthusiasm and creativity to the competition.

Requirements

• Home cooks of all ethnic backgrounds.
• No professional cooking experience required.
• Passion for cooking and food.
• Comfortable appearing on camera.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Manhattan, New York.
• Available for filming in mid-August.

Compensation

• $315 per day

Job Description

A promotional event is hiring 10 Brand Ambassadors for a paid activation outside Central Park in New York City. Selected ambassadors will distribute Old Spice deodorant to fans attending a World Cup viewing party. This is a great opportunity for outgoing individuals who enjoy engaging with the public at live events.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent the brand at a live promotional activation.
• Hand out Old Spice deodorant to event attendees.
• Interact professionally and enthusiastically with the public.
• Follow event staff instructions throughout the activation.
• Arrive on time and maintain a positive attitude during the event.

Requirements

• Must be comfortable interacting with large crowds.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable and available for the scheduled activation.
• Submit your resume for consideration.
• Previous brand ambassador or promotional experience is a plus.

Compensation

• $150 flat rate.
• Paid brand ambassador opportunity.

Certified Lifeguard Casting Call for TV Series

Job Description

A paid background casting opportunity is now available for the television series Best Medicine, filming in New York’s Hudson Valley. Production is seeking real, certified lifeguards to appear in featured background scenes. If you’re a confident professional with a current lifeguard certification, this is an excellent opportunity to work on a television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a certified lifeguard in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Perform naturally in a poolside environment.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Real certified lifeguards.
• Must have a current lifeguard certification.
• Confident and professional on camera.
• Available for one or both filming days.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Hudson Valley, New York area.

Compensation

• $241 for 8 hours (Special Ability Rate)

Job Description

A brand activation team is hiring a Banana Mascot for a paid promotional event in New York City. This opportunity is open to both male and female talent who meet the costume sizing requirements. Selected applicants will represent a well-known banana brand during a live promotional campaign in Central Park.

Job Responsibilities

• Wear the banana mascot costume during promotional events.
• Interact professionally with event attendees.
• Represent the brand in a positive and engaging manner.
• Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts.
• Follow instructions from the event staff throughout the activation.

Requirements

• Open to male and female applicants.
• Height between 5’5″ and 5’9″.
• Slim build to accommodate costume sizing.
• Submit your full name and WhatsApp number.
• Include four recent photos with your application.
• Previous mascot or promotional experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation

• $100 flat rate per day.
• Paid promotional opportunity.

Job Description

A paid music video production is casting male and female models for multiple featured roles in Astoria, Queens, New York. This is a great opportunity for models looking to gain on-camera experience while working on a professional music video shoot. Several roles are available, and selected talent will be compensated for their participation.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a featured model in a music video.
• Follow the creative direction of the production team.
• Arrive on time and remain available for the duration of the shoot.
• Work collaboratively with cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• Male and female models.
• Open to a variety of looks and backgrounds.
• Comfortable performing on camera.
• Must be available to work in Astoria, Queens, New York.
• Professional attitude and reliability.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Compensation provided to selected talent.

Job Description

A SAG feature film is casting Albanian and Balkan children for supporting roles in a coming-of-age drama set in New York City. Filming will take place from late July through August, and no previous acting experience is required. The production is seeking local New York children of Eastern European heritage for multiple speaking and supporting roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform supporting roles in a feature film.
• Attend scheduled rehearsals and filming dates.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Portray authentic characters in a dramatic coming-of-age story.

Requirements

• Must be New York local hires only.
• Open to children ages 8–15.
• Albanian-American or Balkan/Eastern European heritage preferred.
• Fluent English required for select roles.
• No acting experience necessary.
• Roles include:
  • Aisha: Girl, 8–10, Albanian-American/Eastern European heritage, confident and mischievous.
  • Drita: Girl, 10–12, Eastern European, speaks English as a second language with a natural Eastern European accent.
  • AJ: Boy, 12–15, Albanian-American/Eastern European heritage, confident personality.
• Parents should note the film contains mature themes and adult-oriented settings.

Compensation

• SAG feature film.
• SAG membership is not required to participate.

Body Double Casting Call for 6’7″ Basketball Player Stand-In

Job Description

A paid non-union commercial is seeking a body double and stand-in for a professional basketball player in an upcoming Skechers project filming in New York City. Production is looking for a local performer who closely matches the player’s physical measurements. This is a great opportunity for tall athletes or individuals with a similar build to work on a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a body double and stand-in during commercial filming.
• Match the featured player’s movements and positioning on set.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Be available throughout the scheduled filming day.

Requirements

• Must be a local hire in the New York City area.
• Height: 6’7″.
• Weight: Approximately 240 lbs.
• Must closely match the featured player’s build and proportions.
• Must be comfortable working as a body double and stand-in.
• Must be available for the scheduled shoot.

Compensation

• Paid non-union opportunity.

Radio Station Producer Casting Call for Feature Film

Job Description

A paid speaking role is now casting a Radio Station Producer for an upcoming feature film in Rochester, New York. Production is seeking a male or female performer between the ages of 21 and 35 to portray a radio station producer in a featured speaking role. This is a great opportunity for actors looking to add a credited role to their résumé.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a radio station producer in a speaking role.
• Perform scripted dialogue naturally and professionally.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Collaborate with cast and crew to deliver an authentic performance.

Requirements

• Male or female, ages 21–35.
• SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers are welcome to apply.
• Must be comfortable performing a speaking role.
• Must be available to work in Rochester, New York.

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity.

Job Description

Ape Castings is seeking edgy, unique-looking models for a high-end streetwear clothing brand photo shoot in the New York City area. This is a paid modeling opportunity for talent available to work this Thursday.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a high-end streetwear brand campaign.
• Follow creative direction during the shoot.
• Be available for a shoot lasting up to six hours.

Requirements

• Edgy, unique model look.
• Available to work in the NYC area this Thursday.
• Comfortable modeling for a streetwear fashion campaign.
• Submit your interest via direct message.

Compensation

• $300 for 6 hours or less.

Job Description

DV Casting is seeking male and female models for a compensated music video shoot in Astoria, Queens, New York. Multiple roles are available for performers available to film on the scheduled shoot date.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a featured model in a music video production.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Arrive on time and remain available throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male and female models.
• Multiple roles available.
• Available to film on Wednesday, July 15.
• Call time: 11:00 AM.
• Submit 4 current photos and your contact information via direct message.

Compensation

• Compensated.