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FBI Agents for TV Series

Job Description

A television production is seeking clean-shaven male and female background actors to portray FBI agents in Chicago. This paid, non-speaking extra opportunity is open to talent in their 20s through 60s of all ethnicities. Selected performers should be comfortable portraying professional federal agents and wearing business-style wardrobe on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an FBI agent in background scenes for a television production.

• Maintain a professional and authoritative appearance on camera.

• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.

• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting.

• Remain professional and camera-ready throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20s–60s.

• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

• Male talent must be clean-shaven with short hair.

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.

• Comfortable portraying an FBI agent in a non-speaking background role.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.

• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

• $40 for a 2-hour wardrobe fitting.

Job Description

A short film is casting a Black female actor to portray Michelle, an accomplished defense attorney in her 40s–50s who is intelligent, resilient, and accustomed to maintaining high expectations. Described as a power player, Michelle is confident and reserved but faces a more vulnerable challenge in her personal life as she learns to open herself to love. The role calls for a commanding performer who can balance professional authority with subtle emotional vulnerability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Michelle as a confident and accomplished defense attorney.
• Perform dramatic and relationship-focused scenes with emotional nuance.
• Balance the character’s strength, intelligence, and reserved nature.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with cast and crew.

Requirements

• Black female actor.
• Playing age: 40s–50s.
• Strong dramatic acting and on-camera presence.
• Able to portray authority alongside emotional vulnerability.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A short film is seeking a Black female actor to portray Alesha, a holistic healer and loctician in her 40s who embodies wisdom, intuition, and empathy. Alesha is emotionally deep and accustomed to carrying the pain of others, but she remains guarded when it comes to her own relationships. Her character journey involves learning to receive the same love and emotional support she regularly gives to others.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Alesha with warmth, intuition, and emotional depth.
• Perform character-driven dramatic and relationship scenes.
• Communicate the character’s wisdom while revealing her guarded vulnerability.
• Work closely with the director and fellow cast members.

Requirements

• Black female actor.
• Playing age: 40s.
• Strong ability to portray emotionally nuanced material.
• Comfortable performing a mature, intuitive, and empathetic character.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A short film is casting a Black female actor to portray Dashia, a successful marketing executive in her 30s navigating ambition, independence, and romance. Dashia is characterized as a successful romantic who is ambitious and loyal but also guarded and insecure, with a tendency toward control. Her story centers on learning how to love while maintaining her own identity, requiring a performer who can balance confidence with emotional vulnerability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Dashia in dramatic and relationship-focused scenes.
• Bring authenticity to the character’s ambition, loyalty, and emotional vulnerability.
• Develop believable chemistry with other principal performers.
• Take direction and collaborate with the production team.

Requirements

• Black female actor.
• Playing age: 30s.
• Able to portray a confident yet emotionally layered professional.
• Strong dramatic and interpersonal performance skills.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A short film is casting a Black male actor to portray Marcus, a celebrated filmmaker in his 40s–50s whose career has been built around telling emotionally honest stories. Following a devastating personal loss, Marcus earns critical acclaim for his most personal film and begins navigating a new chapter in both his career and personal life. Marcus is an introspective artist who is empathetic and visionary but emotionally unavailable, conflict-avoidant, and still grieving.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Marcus with emotional depth and authenticity.
• Perform dramatic scenes centered on grief, relationships, and personal growth.
• Capture the character’s introspective and emotionally guarded personality.
• Collaborate with the director and follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Black male actor.
• Playing age: 40s–50s.
• Strong dramatic and character-driven acting ability.
• Comfortable portraying emotionally complex relationship material.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A student short film in Sydney is casting an actor for the featured role of Bartender in a deadpan crime parody. The character is actually an undercover agent whose job is to remain unnoticed while observing three criminals who have unexpectedly gathered at the same bar. The Bartender must blend naturally into the environment while quietly gathering information, remaining prepared to step into action when necessary.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the featured role of the Bartender.
• Portray an undercover agent attempting to remain unnoticed.
• Interact naturally with the principal characters while maintaining the character’s cover.
• Follow creative direction during filming.
• Perform required action or dramatic moments within the story.

Requirements

• Actors ages 20–30.
• Open to any gender.
• Any accent accepted.
• Comfortable with subtle, character-driven performance.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Catering, screen credit, and a final copy of the film provided.

Job Description

A Sydney student short film is seeking a male actor for the main role of Keji in a deadpan crime parody. Keji is a composed and stoic character who speaks little, observes everything, and maintains quiet authority even when surrounded by chaos. The character rarely raises his voice and prefers measured words and stillness, but carries an underlying sense of danger when circumstances become confrontational.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the main role of Keji.
• Portray a calm, controlled, and quietly intimidating character.
• Follow creative and performance direction during filming.
• Work alongside the other principal actors throughout the production.

Requirements

• Male actor ages 20–40.
• Able to perform a Japanese accent.
• Strong ability to communicate through controlled physical performance and subtle dialogue.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Catering, screen credit, and a final copy of the film provided.

Job Description

A student short film in Sydney is casting a male actor for the main role of Archie, a cocky, loud, and naive gangster wannabe in a deadpan crime parody. The story brings together three criminals from distinctly different backgrounds after they unexpectedly arrive at the same bar. Archie is confrontational, easily offended, and constantly looking for recognition. Despite his competitive personality, he remains fiercely loyal to those who have mentored and respected him.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the main role of Archie the Roadman.
• Deliver the character’s loud, confrontational, and comedic personality.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.
• Work effectively with the film’s ensemble cast.

Requirements

• Male actor ages 18–25.
• Able to perform a British/Roadman accent.
• Comfortable performing character-driven comedy.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Catering, screen credit, and a final copy of the film provided.

Job Description

A Sydney-based student short film is casting a male actor for the main role of Gio, an Italian-American mobster in a deadpan crime parody. The story follows a Roadman, a Yakuza, and a Mobster who unknowingly arrive at the same bar to send off a close mentor, leading to escalating chaos. Gio is charismatic, vulgar, and self-proclaimed cunning, shifting quickly between humorous and intimidating. He values old-school hierarchy but becomes standoffish when someone challenges him as an equal.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the main role of Gio in the short film.
• Balance comedic moments with the character’s intimidating personality.
• Follow performance and creative direction during filming.
• Participate in the production’s experimental smartphone/bodycam-style visual approach.

Requirements

• Male actor ages 30–50.
• Able to perform an Italian-American/mafia accent.
• Strong comedic and dramatic performance ability.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Catering, screen credit, and a final copy of the film provided.

Job Description

An independent short film is casting a female actor for the supporting role of The Maid. The production is filming in Sydney, New South Wales, and tells a dramatic story involving an indentured labourer working within the world of a wealthy expat family. The role calls for an African female performer who is comfortable with light VFX makeup and working within a dramatic film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the supporting role of The Maid.
• Follow creative and performance direction during filming.
• Participate in dramatic scenes as required by the story.
• Wear light VFX makeup for the role.

Requirements

• Female actor ages 18–35.
• African descent.
• Must be comfortable with light VFX makeup.
• Must be available to work in Sydney, New South Wales.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Catering provided.