NYC Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description

An indie short film production is seeking talented and passionate crew members, production assistants, and extras for an upcoming project filming in New York City and Jersey City. This is an exciting opportunity for aspiring and experienced film professionals to collaborate on a creative independent production.

The production team is hiring for several behind-the-scenes crew roles, along with extras to appear on camera.

Job Responsibilities

Selected candidates may be responsible for:

• Assisting with production coordination and set operations
• Supporting camera and lighting departments
• Managing costumes, props, and set dressing
• Operating boom microphones and assisting audio capture
• Supporting directing staff and production scheduling
• Assisting with grip and equipment setup
• Providing craft services and on-set support
• Participating as background extras during filming

Requirements

Production is currently seeking the following positions:

• Assistant Director
• 2nd Assistant Director
• 1st Assistant Camera
• 2nd Assistant Camera
• Art Director
• Set Dresser
• Costume Designer
• Boom Operator
• Key Grip
• Meals & Crafty Support
• Extras
• Production Assistants (PAs)

Additional Requirements:

• Must be reliable and punctual
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment
• Previous film set experience is a plus but not required for all positions
• Must be available for filming in NYC and Jersey City

Compensation Details

Compensation details were not specified. Meals & crafty support may be donation-based depending on the role.

Job Description

A summer promotional campaign for a well-known energy drink brand is now hiring a local Field Manager in the Hamptons area. The production and experiential marketing team is seeking an organized and experienced professional to oversee daily campaign operations throughout the summer season.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in experiential marketing, promotions, event staffing, or brand ambassador management who thrive in fast-paced live event environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage staff and oversee daily campaign execution
• Coordinate product inventory and event logistics
• Supervise promotional activities during live events
• Ensure brand standards and campaign goals are maintained
• Work weekends as part of the campaign schedule
• Support smooth operations across multiple event activations

Requirements

• Must be local to the Hamptons area or nearby
• NYC commuters will not be considered for this role
• Previous experience in:
  • Experiential marketing
  • Promotions
  • Event management
  • Brand ambassador management preferred
• Strong leadership and organizational skills required
• Must be comfortable managing teams in live event settings

Compensation Details

• Competitive hourly rate
• Summer-long opportunity
• Four workdays per week, including weekends

Job Description

Amore Staffing Solutions is now hiring reliable, outgoing, and detail-oriented brand ambassadors for upcoming promotional events. The company is seeking energetic individuals who can professionally represent brands, engage with event attendees, and help drive product awareness and sales goals.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates who enjoy interacting with people in high-energy event environments and are looking for short-term promotional work. Previous brand ambassador experience is preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent brands with professionalism and enthusiasm at live events
• Engage with attendees to promote brand messaging and products
• Maintain a polished appearance and positive attitude throughout events
• Learn and communicate product and brand information effectively
• Review training materials prior to events
• Arrive early for event check-in and setup
• Maintain commitment once scheduled for events

Requirements

• Must be local to the event area
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required
• Must be punctual, efficient, and able to work independently
• Previous brand ambassador experience preferred
• Must provide:
  • Ice bucket
  • Table tent or stand for documents
  • Linen tablecloth
• Must allow company to use photos on social media
• Client preference is for female candidates
• Applicants should submit:
  • Resume
  • Event-related photos

Compensation Details

• Pay ranges from $30 to $35 per hour depending on experience and role

Day Player Speaking Roles for Upcoming TV Series

Job Description
An upcoming television series filming in Rochester, New York is now casting a variety of day player speaking roles for production taking place in June and July. Casting directors are seeking experienced actors and select musicians for paid on-camera opportunities in the new TV project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted speaking roles during filming
• Participate in self-tape auditions and callbacks if requested
• Collaborate with the director and production team on set
• Deliver professional on-camera performances
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production schedule

Requirements

• Experienced actors preferred
• Some musician roles also available
• Must provide a current headshot and resume
• Demo reel preferred
• Self-tape audition required for consideration
• Strong speaking and on-camera performance abilities preferred
• Must be able to work in Rochester, New York

Compensation

• Paid day player television roles
• Opportunity to work on a professionally produced TV series
• Gain acting credits and on-set experience
• Collaborate with industry professionals and casting teams

Kids Background Actors for Netflix Series “The Woods”

Job Description
The Netflix television series The Woods is now casting kids ages 6–16 for non-speaking background roles filming in the Newburgh, New York area. Production is seeking young talent to portray 1970s summer camp kids in scenes filming across multiple New York locations. This is an exciting opportunity for children to gain professional on-set experience on a major streaming television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray 1970s summer camp children in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Participate in full-day filming schedules as needed
• Maintain professionalism and continuity on set
• Work cooperatively with cast, crew, and fellow background actors

Requirements

• Children ages 6–16
• Must be comfortable working as non-speaking background talent
• Full-day availability required for filming dates
• Comfortable participating in outdoor summer camp-style scenes
• Parent or guardian must be available for production coordination
• Must be able to work in Newburgh, NY and surrounding filming locations

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Rate: $224 for 8 hours
• Non-Union Rate: $187 for 10 hours
• Filming days may run 8–9 hours depending on age group
• Paid background acting opportunity for a Netflix series

Actors for Short Film “Strangers”

Job Description
The upcoming short film Strangers is now casting multiple lead, supporting, and day player roles for a New York City-based production. Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Karishma Dev Dube, the project has received support from Tribeca Studios and Chanel through the Through Her Lens program. Casting directors are seeking talented performers with strong emotional range and naturalistic acting abilities for this character-driven drama filming in NYC.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray emotionally layered characters in a scripted short film
• Collaborate closely with the director and production team during filming
• Deliver authentic performances in dramatic and dialogue-driven scenes
• Participate in rehearsals and scheduled production dates
• Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout production

Requirements

• Talent must be based in NYC or able to work as a local hire in New York City
• Non-union performers encouraged to apply
• Strong acting skills and on-camera experience preferred
• Fluent Hindi and English speakers encouraged for select roles
• Ability to portray nuanced and emotionally grounded characters

Roles

• Ronny – Male, 30s–40s, Indian. A soft-spoken and observant man navigating identity, desire, and isolation while living in New York. Lead role requiring fluent Hindi and English.
• Tara – Female, 25–35, Indian. Confident, intelligent, and emotionally layered with a sharp edge beneath a polished exterior. Supporting role requiring fluent Hindi and English.
• Maya – Female, 35–40, White American. An open and successful gay artist with a composed but emotionally complex presence. Supporting role.
• Jackson – Male, 20s–30s, Indian American. Fast-talking, ambitious, and charismatic with underlying emotional tension. Supporting role.
• Golden – Woman or Non-Binary Person, 35–45, Indian. Warm, grounded, and quietly authoritative with a strong New York presence. Day player role.

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity
• Work with an award-winning filmmaker and experienced production team
• Opportunity to appear in a professionally backed short film production
• Build industry credits and festival exposure potential

Job Description

A SAG-AFTRA micro-budget short film is now casting a child actor for an upcoming beach scene filming in the New York/New Jersey area. The production is seeking a young Caucasian child to portray a natural, quiet beach moment in a simple exterior scene.

This role requires no dialogue and focuses on authentic on-camera presence as the child plays by the beach. The production is looking for talent comfortable in outdoor environments and accompanied by a parent or guardian during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a short film beach scene
• Perform naturally on camera without dialogue
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Attend a short exterior beach shoot with a parent or guardian present

Requirements

• Child ages 3–6
• Caucasian
• Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
• Comfortable in outdoor and beach environments
• Available for flexible shoot dates during the weeks of May 4 and May 11
• Must submit:
  • Recent photo
  • Child’s name and age
  • Parent or guardian contact information

Compensation

• Paid opportunity
• Rate disclosed upon inquiry

Child Photo Double Casting Call for Feature Film “Eloise”

Job Description
The feature film Eloise is now casting child photo doubles for upcoming filming in New York City. Casting directors are seeking children who closely match specific physical descriptions for paid background and stand-in work on the production. This is an exciting opportunity for young talent to gain experience working on a professional feature film set.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for child actors during filming
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Participate in scheduled filming days in New York City
• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set
• Be available for tentative shoot dates as scheduled

Requirements

• Seeking a 5’1” white female child around 10 years old
• Seeking a 4’8” Asian male child around 10 years old
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
• Parent or guardian must be available for production coordination
• Child performer work permit may be required for New York productions
• Must be comfortable working on a professional film set

Compensation

• $262 for 8 hours
• SAG-AFTRA covered production
• Paid background and photo double opportunity
• Professional feature film experience

Paid Background Extras for HBO’s “The Gilded Age” Season 4

Job Description
Grant Wilfley Casting is now seeking Albany and Rensselaer County locals to work as paid background extras for Season 4 of HBO’s The Gilded Age. Production is looking for talent to portray 1880s-era people of all social classes in scenes filming throughout Troy, New York. This is an exciting opportunity to appear in a hit period television drama and gain professional on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray 1880s-era background characters during filming
• Follow costume, hair, and production direction for period scenes
• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set
• Participate in wardrobe fittings if selected
• Be available for filming dates scheduled in Troy, New York

Requirements

• Must be local to Albany or Rensselaer County, New York
• Open to talent of all backgrounds and experience levels
• Comfortable wearing period wardrobe and styling
• Reliable transportation to filming locations in Troy, NY
• Ability to follow on-set direction and production guidelines

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Rate: $224 for 8 hours
• SAG-AFTRA Fitting Rate: $56 for 2 hours
• Non-SAG Rate: $187 for 10 hours
• Non-SAG Fitting Rate: $46.75 for 2.5 hours
• Paid background extra opportunity for HBO television series

Job Description

A promotional event team is seeking energetic and outgoing Brand Ambassadors for a Wireless x FIFA activation event in Port Chester, New York. Selected talent will represent the brand, engage with attendees, and help create a memorable fan experience during the event.

This is a great opportunity for experienced promotional models and brand ambassadors who enjoy live events, sports marketing, and customer interaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent the Wireless x FIFA brand professionally during the event
• Interact with attendees and provide event information
• Assist with promotional activities and fan engagement
• Maintain a positive and energetic attitude throughout the shift
• Support event staff with setup and activation duties as needed

Requirements

• Prior experience as a brand ambassador, promotional model, or event staff preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Outgoing, reliable, and professional demeanor
• Must be punctual and available for the full event shift
• Applicants should submit pictures, contact information, sizes, and photos when applying

Compensation Details

• Rate: $30 per hour