NYC Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description
A promotional staffing agency is seeking energetic and outgoing brand ambassadors for a beverage brand activation at a major music festival event. Selected talent will engage with festival attendees, represent the beverage brand professionally, and create a positive guest experience throughout the event. Candidates must submit an introductory video for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent the beverage brand at the festival activation
• Interact with attendees in a friendly and professional manner
• Promote brand messaging and engage consumers during the event
• Arrive on time and maintain professionalism throughout scheduled shifts
• Participate in promotional activities and event operations as directed

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Outgoing personality and comfort engaging with large crowds
• Comfortable appearing in a video submission
• Prior promotional modeling or brand ambassador experience preferred
• Must provide a headshot, cell number, and shareable video submission link
• Reliable transportation and ability to attend all scheduled event dates

Compensation

• $36 per hour
• Parking reimbursement provided

Job Description
A G-Shock photo shoot is now casting Gen Z talent with cool, edgy, and unique looks in the New York City area. Casting directors are seeking individuals with standout personal style, including creative hairstyles, piercings, bold hair colors, accessories, and fashion-forward aesthetics. This is a paid opportunity for talent of all ethnicities and backgrounds.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a G-Shock promotional photo shoot
• Showcase unique personal style and fashion-forward looks on camera
• Follow creative direction from the production and photography team
• Be available for a shoot lasting five hours or less

Requirements

• Gen Z talent with distinctive and trendy appearances
• Open to all ethnicities and types
• Unique features such as piercings, creative hairstyles, bold hair colors, accessories, and alternative fashion styles are encouraged
• Must be available to work in the New York City area
• Comfortable posing and participating in a fashion/lifestyle shoot

Compensation Details

• $250 for up to 5 hours or less
• Payment provided at wrap

Soccer Fan Trivia Contest Casting Call

Job Description
A sports entertainment production is now casting passionate soccer fans for a World Cup-themed trivia contest filming in New York City. Casting directors are seeking energetic fans who have authentic personal connections to countries participating in the contest, including family ties, heritage, or lived experience. This opportunity is ideal for soccer enthusiasts, sports personalities, and outgoing talent interested in appearing in a fun fan-focused production.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent a selected country during a soccer fan trivia contest
• Participate in on-camera trivia and fan interaction segments
• Bring enthusiasm, personality, and sports knowledge to filming
• Follow production direction during filming and competition activities
• Help create an exciting and authentic soccer fan atmosphere

Requirements

• Must be a passionate soccer fan
• Must have a real connection to one of the following countries: Argentina, France, Brazil, Spain, USA, Germany, England, Italy, Portugal, or The Netherlands
• Connections may include heritage, family ties, or having lived in the country
• Comfortable appearing on camera in a sports entertainment production
• Must provide social media handle and information about country connection with submission
• Available for filming in New York City required

Compensation

• Rate: $150 for approximately 3 hours
• Opportunity to appear in a sports entertainment production
• Gain on-camera experience in a fan-focused competition series
• Network with sports and entertainment industry professionals

Basketball Player Casting Call

Job Description
A student film production is now casting basketball players and athletes for an upcoming sports-themed project filming in the New York City area. Casting directors are seeking talented individuals with strong basketball backgrounds and authentic athletic presence for featured roles in the film. This opportunity is ideal for athletes, aspiring actors, and basketball players interested in gaining on-camera experience in a sports-focused production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as basketball players and athletes in a student film production
• Participate in basketball-related scenes and athletic performances on camera
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams during filming
• Bring authentic sports energy and teamwork to scenes
• Submit basketball and acting experience for casting consideration

Requirements

• Open to talent ages 18 and older
• Seeking high school-looking athletes and men ages 30–40
• Strong basketball experience or athletic background preferred
• Comfortable performing basketball activities on camera
• Must provide a current photo and contact information
• Acting experience is a plus but not required
• Must be available to work in the New York City area

Compensation

• Opportunity to appear in a sports-themed student film
• Gain on-camera and film production experience
• Build portfolio and acting experience in a basketball-focused project
• Networking opportunities within independent film and sports entertainment

Photo Double Casting Call

Job Description
A production is now casting a photo double for a principal male actor for an upcoming filming project involving on-camera fishing scenes. Casting directors are searching for a white male talent between the ages of 30–50 who is comfortable handling fish and working on a boat during production. This opportunity is ideal for background actors, stand-ins, and photo doubles with a natural look matching the lead actor’s appearance.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for a principal actor during filming
• Participate in on-camera fishing and boating scenes
• Handle fish comfortably while working on set
• Follow production direction during filming and setup
• Provide accurate sizing and appearance information for wardrobe and continuity purposes

Requirements

• White male talent ages 30–50
• Must be comfortable on boats and around water
• Comfortable handling real fish during filming
• Must submit recent photos including clear images of hands
• Include height, weight, clothing sizes, and shoe sizes with submission
• Must confirm SAG or non-SAG status
• Reliable availability for tentative shoot dates required

Compensation

• Paid opportunity for a professional production project
• Work as a featured photo double for a principal actor
• Gain experience on a professional film set
• Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry

Action Horror Film Casting Call

Job Description
An upcoming non-union action horror film is now casting actors for multiple paid roles in Central New York. This exciting indie film project is seeking performers ready to take on intense, action-packed characters in a dark world filled with cultists, gangsters, supernatural chaos, and brutal survival. Actors of all experience levels are encouraged to apply for this horror movie casting opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in action and horror scenes for an independent feature film
• Collaborate with directors and production staff during filming and rehearsals
• Portray dramatic, suspenseful, and high-energy characters on screen
• Attend in-person auditions or submit self-tape auditions if unable to attend
• Follow production direction and maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

• Open to actors interested in action and horror film projects
• Must submit a headshot and resume for consideration
• Include preferred roles or character interests in submission
• Self-tape auditions accepted for remote applicants
• Comfortable performing in intense horror and action-themed scenes
• Professional attitude and availability for filming required

Compensation

• Paid acting roles available
• Compensation ranges from $100–$200 per day depending on role and experience
• Opportunity to work on an independent action horror feature film
• Exposure and networking opportunities within the film industry

Tech Brand Commercial Casting Call

Job Description
A major tech brand campaign is now casting diverse talent for an upcoming commercial project filming in New York City. Casting directors are seeking real people, models, and street cast talent from a wide range of cultural backgrounds to authentically represent countries from around the world. This opportunity is perfect for individuals with unique looks, natural beauty, and strong personal identity who can bring authentic global representation to a high-profile commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial shoot for a global tech brand campaign
• Represent a specific country through authentic personal connection and lived experience
• Collaborate with the production and creative teams during filming
• Appear in still photography, video clips, and promotional media content
• Follow production direction while maintaining a natural and authentic on-camera presence

Requirements

• Open to talent ages 18–80
• All genders, body types, and ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Must have genuine heritage or personal connection to the country represented
• Casting includes talent connected to countries such as France, Spain, England, Brazil, Argentina, Portugal, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Japan, USA, Morocco, Mexico, South Africa, Iran, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar
• Seeking real people, street cast talent, and models with unique features and authentic personalities
• Must be local to New York City as travel will not be provided
• Clear, high-quality submission photos required
• Minimal or natural makeup preferred for submissions

Compensation

• Non-union commercial project
• Rate: $850 for selected talent
• Usage includes digital, streaming, social media, OTT, and commercial media platforms
• Opportunity to work on a global commercial campaign for a major tech brand
• Exposure and networking opportunities within the entertainment and commercial industry

Bridal & Prom Catalog Model Casting Call

Job Description
A fashion catalog photo shoot is now seeking models for an upcoming bridal and prom campaign in New York. This exciting opportunity is perfect for fashion models, commercial print talent, and aspiring runway professionals looking to gain exposure in the bridal and formalwear industry. Selected models will participate in a professional catalog shoot featuring bridal gowns and prom fashion collections.

Job Responsibilities

• Model bridal and prom fashion collections during a professional catalog photo shoot
• Collaborate with photographers, stylists, makeup artists, and creative teams
• Pose confidently for promotional and editorial-style photography
• Attend scheduled casting sessions and shoot dates as required
• Represent formalwear designs with professionalism and strong on-camera presence

Requirements

• Seeking female models for bridal and prom fashion campaigns
• Height requirement: 5’9”
• Dress size 4 or 6 preferred
• Comfortable modeling formalwear and participating in fashion photography
• Strong posing ability and confident camera presence preferred
• Must be available for shoot dates in New York

Compensation

• Opportunity to work on a professional fashion catalog campaign
• Exposure within the bridal and fashion industry
• Networking opportunities with fashion photographers, stylists, and designers
• Potential for future modeling and fashion campaign opportunities

TV Series Background Actor Casting Call

Job Description
A major television series is now casting non-union men and women for paid background acting roles in Manhattan, New York. Casting directors are seeking talent to portray pedestrians in outdoor summer scenes for overnight filming. This opportunity is ideal for aspiring actors, extras, and entertainment professionals looking to gain on-set experience on a high-profile TV production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray pedestrians and background characters in television scenes
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Participate in outdoor summer filming scenes in Manhattan
• Work flexible production hours extending into overnight filming
• Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout filming

Requirements

• Open to non-union men and women ages 18 and older
• Must be available for afternoon call times through approximately 3–4 AM
• Comfortable filming overnight exterior scenes
• Able to work in Manhattan, New York
• Professional attitude and ability to follow on-set instructions required
• Reliable availability for the scheduled filming date

Compensation

• Rate: $187 for up to 10 hours worked
• Overtime pay available after 10 hours
• Paid background acting opportunity on a major television series
• Gain professional on-set experience and industry exposure

Job Description

Ape Castings is seeking Gen Z talent with cool, unique looks for an upcoming G-Shock shoot in the New York City area. Casting directors are looking for expressive, fashion-forward individuals with standout personal style, including piercings, creative hairstyles, bold hair colors, accessories, and trend-driven aesthetics.

The production welcomes all ethnicities and types for this paid commercial shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a fashion and lifestyle commercial shoot
• Showcase unique personal style and individuality on camera
• Collaborate with the creative and production teams during filming
• Follow wardrobe, styling, and creative direction
• Maintain professionalism during the shoot schedule

Requirements

• Gen Z talent preferred
• Unique and expressive appearance encouraged
• Piercings, creative hairstyles, hair colors, and accessories welcome
• All ethnicities and body types encouraged to apply
• Strong camera presence and confidence preferred
• Must be available for filming in the NYC area

Compensation Details

• $250 for 5 hours or less
• Paid at wrap