Pennsylvania Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Paid Research Project Participants

Job Description
A paid research project is seeking adults in the Pittsburgh and Greensburg areas to participate in recorded scenario recreations for a security software technology study. Participants will help support the development of emergency response technology designed for schools, hospitals, and retail environments. This opportunity is ideal for reliable local talent comfortable performing repetitive movement-based tasks in a controlled research setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in recorded scenario recreations for research purposes
• Walk short distances repeatedly while carrying props or various items
• Follow directions from the research team during sessions
• Remain professional and cooperative throughout the project
• Use a charged smartphone during participation

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older
• Must be local to the Pittsburgh or Greensburg area
• Reliable transportation required
• Comfortable standing and walking for several hours
• Must be comfortable around unloaded airsoft guns used as props
• Open to all body types and backgrounds
• Must not have previously worked on this project

Compensation

• $100 for approximately 4 hours
• Multiple shifts available
• Free parking provided
• Paid research participation opportunity

Job Description
FNO Productions is seeking a reliable videographer for a two-day production in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The project involves filming boxing-style event coverage, including weigh-ins and pre- and post-fight footage. This opportunity is ideal for videographers experienced in live event coverage and sports-style filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Capture boxing-style footage during scheduled event coverage
• Film weigh-ins and pre-fight and post-fight content
• Operate professional video equipment independently
• Deliver raw footage to the production team
• Maintain professionalism throughout both production days

Requirements

• Prior videography experience preferred
• Experience filming sports or live events is a plus
• Must provide:
  • Portfolio
  • Equipment list
  • Contact information
• No editing required
• Email subject line should read: “Allentown Videographer”

Compensation

• Compensation details not provided

Job Description
A documentary production is seeking a Production Assistant (PA) to support an upcoming project filming in the Philadelphia area. The production team is looking for a reliable and organized individual to assist with on-set operations and production needs throughout filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the production team with daily on-set tasks
• Help coordinate equipment, crew, and production logistics
• Support filming operations as needed
• Maintain professionalism and efficiency during production days
• Perform additional production-related duties assigned by the team

Requirements

• Prior production assistant or film set experience preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Must be dependable and punctual
• Must submit a resume for consideration

Compensation

• Compensation details not provided

MLB Commercial Casting Call

Job Description
A Philadelphia-based MLB commercial is now casting talent for featured roles in an upcoming production shooting June 8. Casting directors are seeking confident, camera-ready performers with strong personality and natural charisma for baseball-themed commercial scenes. Talent must be legally 21 or older. No travel expenses will be provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray baseball game attendees and featured commercial characters
• Participate in stadium and sports-themed commercial scenes
• Follow creative direction during filming
• Bring energy, confidence, and authenticity to on-camera performances

Requirements

• Female Caucasian, ages 21 to late 30s, for featured guest role
• Male bartender, ages 21 to late 30s, with real bartender experience preferred
• Must have strong personality and confidence on camera
• Legally 21 years or older
• Comfortable working in commercial production environments
• Local hires preferred due to no travel provided

Compensation

• Featured talent rate: $1,500
• Commercial shoots June 8
• Paid commercial opportunity
• Rate subject to agency fee

Content Creators, Influencers, and Photographers for Culture Fest

Job Description
Culture Fest is now seeking content creators, influencers, photographers, videographers, and media personalities to join the official creator program for an upcoming cultural event at Liberty Point. Producers are looking for passionate creatives who love capturing fashion, music, community, and unforgettable live experiences.

This opportunity is ideal for digital creators and media professionals looking to expand their portfolio, gain event access, and create engaging festival content.

Job Responsibilities

• Capture photo and video content during Culture Fest
• Create engaging social media and digital content
• Showcase festival experiences, fashion, music, and community moments
• Collaborate with the event and creator teams
• Produce creative visual storytelling content for online platforms

Requirements

• Seeking:
  • Content creators
  • Influencers
  • Photographers
  • Videographers
  • Media personalities
• Passion for culture, fashion, music, and live events
• Strong social media or content portfolio preferred
• Comfortable creating live event and lifestyle content
• Must be available for the festival event at Liberty Point

Compensation

• Exclusive creator access to Culture Fest
• Curated content creation opportunities
• Networking and brand exposure opportunities
• Opportunity to collaborate with event organizers and creators

Actors and Models for Eye Care Brand Commercial Campaign

Job Description
A major eye care brand is now casting non-union talent for an upcoming healthcare marketing campaign filming in the Philadelphia area. Producers are seeking authentic performers and lifestyle talent for a commercial and social media campaign focused on relatable, real-world characters.

This opportunity is ideal for models, athletes, parents, and character talent interested in high-paying commercial work with a nationally recognized healthcare campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in commercial and marketing campaign content
• Participate in lifestyle and branded scenes on camera
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Bring natural and authentic performances to the project
• Attend self-tape callbacks if selected by casting

Requirements

• Seeking the following roles:
  • Male blue-collar type, Caucasian or multi-ethnic, appears ages 45–55
  • Female basketball or volleyball athlete type, Asian or multi-ethnic, appears ages 18–22
  • Female mom type with yoga ability, African American, appears ages 35–45
  • African American child, appears ages 4–6
• Must submit current headshot, full-body photo, and resume
• Photos do not need to be professional but must be current
• Comfortable appearing in commercial and social media content
• Local Philadelphia-area talent preferred

Compensation

• $850 per day session fee plus 20% agency fee if applicable
• $1,000 yearly usage fee plus 20% agency fee if applicable

Superhero Drama Casting Call – “The Kids”

Job Description
An upcoming film project titled The Kids is now casting actors for multiple lead and supporting roles in a dark, emotional superhero drama. The story follows a group of traumatized young superheroes forced into therapy after public scandals expose the emotional abuse behind their heroic identities. Production is seeking emotionally fearless performers capable of delivering raw, vulnerable, and character-driven performances for this intense and psychological project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform emotionally complex scenes for a dramatic film production
• Participate in self-tape auditions and rehearsals
• Follow creative direction from filmmakers and casting directors
• Portray layered superhero characters with emotional depth
• Collaborate closely with cast and production teams

Requirements

• Open to actors of all ethnicities for multiple roles
• Strong dramatic acting skills required
• Comfortable portraying emotionally intense material
• Ability to perform vulnerable and character-driven scenes
• Prior acting experience preferred
• Must submit headshots and performance reels

Available Roles

• Blue Jay – Male, 18
• Beastly / Anansi – Female, 16
• Kar / Karma – Female, 18
• Kid Thunderbolt – Male, 17
• The Munch – Male, 20s–30s
• Doctor Vanesa – Female, 40s–50s

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity
• Lead and supporting roles available
• Professional film production experience
• Opportunity to work on a character-focused dramatic projecj

Videographer & Photographer Job Opportunity

Job Description
A growing lifestyle and action sports brand is now seeking a talented videographer and photographer to join its creative team. This opportunity is ideal for content creators, sports videographers, photographers, and media professionals who are passionate about capturing high-energy events, athletes, and lifestyle content. The role involves filming and editing content for social media, YouTube, websites, and promotional campaigns.

Job Responsibilities

• Film and photograph athletes, events, practices, and lifestyle content
• Edit video and photo content for social media, websites, and digital marketing campaigns
• Travel to shoots and events across assigned regions as needed
• Collaborate with the creative team to produce engaging visual content
• Capture promotional footage and branded media for online platforms
• Deliver high-quality edited content within production deadlines

Requirements

• Must be based in Northeast Ohio or Western Pennsylvania
• Strong video filming and editing skills required
• Must own professional camera and production equipment
• Willingness and ability to travel for shoots and events
• Prior videography or photography portfolio required
• Experience with motocross or action sports is a plus but not required
• Strong understanding of social media and digital content creation preferred

Compensation

• Opportunity for long-term creative collaboration
• Work with athletes, events, and action sports productions
• Build professional experience within the sports and entertainment industry
• Potential for ongoing content creation opportunities and projects

Job Description

An independent feature film production is seeking principal and background actors for the upcoming dark comedy film I Do Not Wish to Perform. Produced by a husband-and-wife filmmaking team, the project explores themes of grief, work, and depression through a character-driven narrative.

Casting directors are currently seeking SAG-AFTRA and non-union actors for multiple speaking and background roles. Filming will take place in the Pittsburgh area over a one-to-two-week production schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a feature-length dark comedy film
• Participate in rehearsals and on-set filming as scheduled
• Collaborate professionally with directors and cast members
• Follow production schedules and on-set instructions
• Background actors will portray theater patrons and office workers

Requirements

Principal Roles Needed

• Performer – Caucasian male, ages 30–40
• Sasha (The Roommate) – Female, ages 25–35
• Coworker 1 – Female, age 30+, preferably ages 40–50
• Coworker 2 – Any gender/race, ages 20s–30s
• Coworker 4 – Any gender/race, ages 20s–30s
• Church Goer – Any age, gender, or race
• Boss – Male, any race, age 35+
• Better Off Friend 1 – Male, any race, ages 25–40
• Better Off Friend 2 – Male, any race, ages 25–40

Additional Requirements

• Open to SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent
• Must have reliable transportation to filming locations
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Submit a recent photo along with audition inquiry
• Indicate SAG-AFTRA status in submission email if applicable

Compensation Details

• Day rates are negotiable
• Lunch will be provided on shoot days

Job Description

BuddyPeople Productions is now casting principal and background actors for the upcoming dark comedy feature film I Do Not Wish to Perform. Filming will take place in the Pittsburgh area for a story exploring themes of grief, work, and depression.

The production is seeking both SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent for a variety of speaking and background roles. This project is ideal for actors interested in emotionally grounded performances within an independent feature film environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a feature film production
• Attend scheduled filming days and rehearsals if required
• Collaborate with directors and cast members on set
• Deliver authentic and emotionally driven performances
• Follow production schedules and on-set direction

Requirements

Casting the following roles:

• Performer — Caucasian male, ages 30–40
• Sasha (The Roommate) — Female, ages 25–35
• Coworker 1 — Female, ages 30+, preferably 40–50
• Coworker 2 — Any gender/race, ages 20s–30s
• Coworker 4 — Any gender/race, ages 20s–30s
• Church Goer — Any age, gender, or race
• Boss — Male, any race, ages 35+
• Better Off Friend 1 — Male, any race, ages 25–40
• Better Off Friend 2 — Male, any race, ages 25–40

Additional casting:

• Adult background actors to portray theater patrons and office workers

Submission Requirements:

• Recent photo/headshot
• Include desired role in the email subject line
• Indicate SAG-AFTRA union status if applicable

Additional Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation to filming locations
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Compensation Details

• Day rates negotiable
• Lunch provided on shoot days
• Open to SAG-AFTRA and non-union actors