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Performance Venue Patrons for TV Series

Job Description
A television series is casting background performers to portray performance venue patrons in realistic crowd scenes. This role is perfect for adults who can bring natural reactions, energy, and authenticity to a live-event environment. Talent will appear in interior scenes and help create a believable audience atmosphere for the production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a performance venue patron in background scenes

  • React naturally during live-style performances

  • Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

  • Maintain continuity and professionalism on set

Requirements

  • Ages 18 and older

  • Open to all genders, looks, and ethnicities

  • Non-union and SAG-AFTRA talent may apply

  • Must be local to New York City or Westchester, NY

  • Comfortable working long filming hours

  • Able to provide valid identification for payroll

Compensation

  • $187 for 10 hours

  • Non-union background rate

  • Paid via standard production payroll

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Feature Film Principal Role Casting Call

Job Description
A feature film is casting a principal male role for a powerful, character-driven story. This role requires a strong on-screen presence and emotional depth, portraying a young man who overcomes significant challenges through determination and resilience. Ideal for actors seeking a meaningful lead role in a dramatic, non-union feature film.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a principal character with emotional and physical complexity

  • Perform scripted scenes requiring intensity, vulnerability, and growth

  • Collaborate closely with the director and creative team

  • Commit fully to character development throughout the production

Requirements

  • Male actors ages 14–25

  • Indian or Indian-looking talent

  • Slim build

  • Must be able to portray a character with a physical handicap

  • Strong willpower, discipline, and ability to convey personal transformation

  • Confident, expressive on-camera presence

Compensation

  • $3,000 total

  • Non-union principal role

  • Feature film credit

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

9/12 – Limited Television Series Open Casting Call

Job Description
A new limited television series is now casting multiple on-camera roles for an upcoming scripted production. This project tells a powerful, socially driven story centered on real-life events and is seeking both experienced and first-time actors for meaningful roles. No prior acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for fresh faces ready to be featured alongside established talent. Filming will take place in New York City with a limited time commitment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform scripted scenes for a limited television series

  • Take direction from the director and production team

  • Portray realistic, grounded characters in emotionally driven scenes

  • Attend auditions, fittings, and scheduled filming days as required

Requirements

  • Open to actors of all experience levels, including first-time performers

  • Must be legally eligible to work in the United States

  • Comfortable appearing on camera in a professional production environment

  • Able to commit to a limited NYC-based shoot schedule

Compensation

  • Paid on-camera roles

  • Professional television screen credit

  • Opportunity to work on a major limited series production

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Child Background Actors for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is casting child background actors for non-speaking roles in a professional production. This project will film winter-themed scenes and is looking for kids who can naturally appear on camera and follow simple on-set direction. Filming will take place across multiple locations and requires full-day availability.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as background performers in scripted film scenes

  • Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

  • Maintain focus and professionalism during long filming days

  • Participate in outdoor winter-style scenes as needed

Requirements

  • Children ages 6–12

  • Comfortable working on a film set

  • Able to commit to full-day shoots (morning or afternoon call times)

  • Parent or guardian consent required

  • Must be available for extended filming hours

Compensation

  • SAG-AFTRA: $224 for 8 hours

  • Non-Union: $187 for up to 10 hours

  • Rates are non-negotiable

  • Overtime may apply based on production schedule

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Fashion Models for Online Model Search

Job Description
An online model search is now open for new and emerging fashion models. This opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to be discovered and represented in the fashion industry. The search is focused on finding confident, camera-ready talent with a strong sense of style and presence, suitable for editorial, commercial, and high-fashion work.

Job Responsibilities

  • Submit digitals and measurements for model consideration

  • Present a strong, natural look suitable for fashion representation

  • Follow submission guidelines for online review

  • Be available for potential future castings, shoots, or representation opportunities

Requirements

  • Ages 14 and older

  • Height range approximately 5’8″–6’2.5″

  • Open to new faces and emerging models

  • Comfortable being photographed and reviewed digitally

  • Professional attitude and willingness to pursue modeling opportunities

Compensation

  • Modeling opportunities and potential representation

  • Paid work provided if selected for future projects

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Fashion Models for Agency Signing

Job Description
A model scouting search is underway for fashion models interested in signing with a professional management team for major upcoming casting opportunities. This opportunity is ideal for confident, camera-ready talent seeking agency representation and access to high-level fashion and commercial castings in New York City and Los Angeles.

Job Responsibilities

  • Submit updated digitals and measurements for agency consideration

  • Maintain a professional, polished appearance suitable for fashion and commercial work

  • Be available for potential castings and representation opportunities

  • Communicate clearly and professionally throughout the submission process

Requirements

  • Female models must be 5’9” or taller

  • Male models must be 6’0” or taller

  • Updated digitals required (iPhone photos accepted)

  • Open to NYC-based and LA-based models

  • Must be interested in signing with a modeling agency

Compensation

  • Opportunity for agency representation

  • Paid modeling work if signed and booked

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Short Film Acting Roles

Job Description
A SAG short film crime thriller is casting lead, supporting, and day player roles for an upcoming narrative production. This project centers on high-stakes choices, quiet tension, and emotionally driven performances set in New York. Actors with strong screen presence, subtle emotional control, and grounded realism are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform scripted scenes for a narrative short film

  • Collaborate closely with the director and cast

  • Deliver emotionally grounded, character-driven performances

  • Participate in rehearsals and scheduled shoot days

Requirements

  • Open to actors of all ethnicities and genders (role-specific details below)

  • Strong on-camera presence and ability to convey nonverbal emotion

  • Comfortable working in a dramatic crime-thriller tone

  • SAG actors encouraged to apply

Available Roles

  • Ang (Lead): Male, ages 25–35. Quiet confidence, sharp presence, emotionally expressive without dialogue. Masculine but not overly rugged.

  • Johnny (Supporting): Male, ages 30–40. Warm, approachable, trustworthy demeanor. Feels familiar and grounded.

  • Naomi (Supporting): Female, ages 18–25. Unconventionally attractive, effortless style, modern and detached energy.

  • Dan / Danielle (Supporting): Any gender, ages 35–45. Older sibling type, emotionally worn, shaped by past trauma.

  • Antagonist (Supporting): Male, ages 25–45. Opportunistic, dangerous, calculating presence.

  • Old Man (Supporting): Male, 55+. Kind, composed, well-dressed, respected and emotionally steady.

  • Bodega Customer (Day Player): Any age, any gender. Everyday presence in a neighborhood setting.

  • Poker Patron (Day Player): Male, 40+. Poker player reacting to a major win.

Compensation

  • $249 per day

  • SAG short film rate

  • Film festival and future distribution usage

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Grandmother Commercial Role

Job Description
A SAG-scale commercial is seeking a senior female actor to portray a loving grandmother with a confident, lived-in presence in the kitchen. This role highlights tradition, comfort, and emotional depth through expressive hands and gentle storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera as a warm, expressive grandmother

  • Perform kitchen-based actions naturally and confidently

  • Convey emotion through subtle performance and movement

  • Participate in fittings and a one-day shoot

Requirements

  • Women ages 55 and older

  • Ethnically ambiguous

  • Expressive hands and natural warmth on camera

  • Must be able to consume dairy products

  • SAG talent only and local or able to self-report

Compensation

  • SAG scale

  • One-day shoot

  • Additional pay for multiple spots

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Mother Commercial Role

Job Description
A SAG-scale commercial is casting a female actor to portray a grounded, intuitive mother who feels at home in the kitchen. This role centers on generational memory, love, and passing down family traditions through food and care.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform on camera as a warm, nurturing mother

  • Deliver natural, emotionally resonant performances

  • Work closely with child and elder cast members

  • Participate in fittings and a one-day shoot

Requirements

  • Women ages 38–45

  • Ethnically ambiguous

  • Comfortable on camera in a family-driven scene

  • Must be able to consume dairy products

  • SAG talent only and local or able to self-report

Compensation

  • SAG scale

  • One-day shoot

  • Additional compensation for multiple spots

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Male Runway Models for NYFW FW26

Job Description
A fashion brand is casting male runway models for an upcoming New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026 show. This opportunity is open to confident, runway-ready talent with strong presence and the ability to deliver a polished walk for a professional fashion presentation during NYFW.

Job Responsibilities

  • Walk the runway in a New York Fashion Week show

  • Model designer looks with confidence and precision

  • Follow runway direction, pacing, and choreography

  • Maintain a professional appearance during fittings and show days

Requirements

  • Male models

  • Height 5’10” and taller

  • Strong runway walk and on-camera presence

  • Must be available for required show-related dates

  • Comfortable submitting a walk video and comp card

  • Professional attitude and reliability

Compensation

  • Runway modeling opportunity

  • Professional fashion show credit

  • Exposure during New York Fashion Week

  • Compensation details provided upon selection

Casting Calls

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Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, our platform offers a wide range of casting calls to help you find your next role.

Find Casting Calls & Acting Auditions Near You

Are you an aspiring actor looking for your big break or a seasoned professional seeking your next role? Navigating the world of casting calls can be a thrilling yet challenging journey. Understanding where to find these opportunities and how to leverage popular filming locations can significantly enhance your chances of landing that dream role.

What are Casting Calls?

Casting calls are auditions organized by casting directors to find suitable actors for various roles in film, television, theater, and commercials. These are your gateway to the screen and stage, providing a platform to showcase your acting skills to key decision-makers in the industry.

Popular Filming Locations and Their Impact

Several cities around the world are renowned for being film-making hubs, each offering unique opportunities for actors:

1. Hollywood, Los Angeles: The heart of the film industry, Hollywood is synonymous with cinema and television. Here, casting calls are plentiful, ranging from blockbuster movies to independent films and everything in between.

2. New York City: Known for both its theater scene and film productions, NYC is a vibrant hub for casting calls, especially for Broadway shows and live performances.

3. Atlanta, Georgia: With its favorable tax incentives, Atlanta has become a hotspot for film and TV productions, resulting in a surge of casting calls for actors in recent years.

4. Vancouver, Canada: Often referred to as “Hollywood North,” Vancouver is a top destination for filming due to its diverse landscapes and favorable filming conditions, leading to many opportunities for actors.

5. London, UK: A significant center for film and theatre, London offers numerous casting calls for everything from feature films to West End productions.

Tips for Navigating Casting Calls

  • Stay Informed: Regularly check specialized websites like Project Casting, where you can find daily updates on casting calls in various cities. Utilizing these platforms can help you stay ahead of the competition by applying early to newly posted opportunities.
  • Prepare Thoroughly: Always arrive at auditions prepared. This means having your lines memorized, understanding the character you are auditioning for, and being ready to take direction or feedback on the spot.
  • Network: The film industry is as much about talent as it is about connections. Attend industry events, workshops, and festivals in these popular locations to connect with casting directors, filmmakers, and other actors.
  • Professional Portfolio: Maintain an updated portfolio with your headshots, resume, and reel. An impressive portfolio can make a significant difference in how casting directors view your professionalism and suitability for a role.
  • Persistence and Patience: The entertainment industry is known for its competitiveness. Persistence in attending auditions and patience in handling rejections are key to eventually succeeding.

Conclusion

Whether you’re near the bustling streets of New York, the scenic views of Vancouver, or the historic sites of London, understanding the landscape of casting calls is crucial. By staying informed, prepared, and connected, you can navigate this dynamic field and potentially turn your acting aspirations into a successful career. Remember, every audition is a step forward in the industry, so take advantage of the opportunities these popular filming locations offer.

For more information on the latest casting calls and tips on advancing your acting career, visit Project Casting.

How do I find a legit casting call?

To find legitimate casting calls, start by using reputable platforms like Project Casting, which vets postings to ensure authenticity. Always research the casting company or director associated with the call. Legitimate opportunities typically don’t require payment to audition, and any contact should come from professional email addresses rather than personal accounts.

Can you audition without an agent?

Yes, you can audition without an agent. Many open casting calls and online platforms allow individual actors to submit directly for roles. While having an agent can provide access to more exclusive opportunities and handle negotiations, many new actors start their careers by attending open calls or self-submitting for roles online.

What is the difference between a casting call and an audition?

A casting call is a notice put out by producers or casting directors seeking potential actors for roles, inviting them to apply or present themselves. An audition is the process where actors perform a specific piece, like a monologue or a script, in front of the casting team after responding to a casting call. Essentially, the casting call is the request, and the audition is the response.

What is the best free casting call website?

Generally, you should not pay to attend casting calls. Legitimate casting calls and auditions do not require payment from actors. If a casting call asks for money to audition or to secure a role, it is likely a scam. The standard practice is that any fees associated with the casting process are covered by the production.

Should I pay for casting calls?

Generally, you should not pay to attend casting calls. Legitimate casting calls and auditions do not require payment from actors. If a casting call asks for money to audition or to secure a role, it is likely a scam. The standard practice is that any fees associated with the casting process are covered by the production.