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College Students and Football Player Types for Campus Scene

Job Description
A television production is casting college students and football player types for a fun campus scene filming in the Athens, Georgia area. This paid background acting opportunity is open to young adults who can authentically portray students in a lively college environment.

Casting directors are seeking men and women ages 18 to early 20s to play college students, as well as athletic male talent ages 18 to mid-20s to portray football players. This smaller scene will capture natural campus energy, so talent should feel comfortable interacting casually on camera.

This is a great opportunity for local Georgia talent looking to gain on-set experience and expand their background acting credits.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray college students or football players in a campus scene

  • Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

  • Maintain natural, energetic reactions on camera

  • Arrive camera-ready and prepared for a casual campus setting

Requirements

  • College students: Ages 18 to early 20s

  • Football players: Ages 18 to mid-20s with athletic build

  • Must be local to the Athens, GA area

  • Comfortable working in a background acting role

  • Submit recent photo and full contact information

Compensation

  • Paid background acting role

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Job Type:
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Skills:
Acting

Corporate Business Suit Extras for TV Series

Job Description
A hit Chicago-based television series is casting men and women who own business suits and can pull off a strong corporate look. This paid background acting opportunity is open to talent ages 30s–60s of all ethnicities who are local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or Illinois border states.

Casting directors are seeking professionals with a polished, executive appearance to portray corporate employees in office or business-related scenes. Talent must have their own business suit and be able to present a believable corporate presence on camera.

This is a great opportunity for experienced extras and aspiring actors looking to work on a major TV production filming in Chicago.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray corporate professionals in background scenes

  • Arrive on set wearing a business suit

  • Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

  • Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

  • Men and women, ages 30s–60s

  • All ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Must own and wear a business suit

  • Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding Illinois border states

  • Submit recent color photo wearing a business suit

  • Include last date worked on the show (if applicable)

Compensation

  • Paid background extra role

  • Television production experience

  • Opportunity to work on a major network series

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

College Football Player Type Background Actor

Job Description
A television production is casting an additional college football player type for an upcoming shoot in Atlanta. Casting directors are seeking athletic male talent, ages 18–30, who can convincingly portray a college football player in game-day or practice scenes.

This paid background acting role is ideal for individuals with real football experience, though experience is not required. Talent who own cleats or football gear are encouraged to apply, as this role may lead to more featured opportunities.

If you have the build, athletic presence, and confidence to portray a collegiate athlete on camera, this is a great opportunity to gain valuable on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a college football player in background scenes

  • Perform light football-related action as directed

  • Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

  • Arrive prepared with athletic gear if available

Requirements

  • Male, ages 18–30

  • Athletic build with college football player look

  • Football experience preferred but not required

  • Cleats or football gear a plus

  • Submit recent photo, clothing sizes, and full contact information

Compensation

  • Paid background acting role

  • Opportunity for more involved or featured roles

  • On-set experience on a television production

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Press Type Background Actor for TV Production

Job Description
A television production is casting a press-type male or female background actor for an upcoming shoot in Atlanta. Casting directors are seeking talent ages 30s–50s who can portray members of the media with a polished, professional appearance.

This paid background acting role requires business attire options suitable for a press or media environment. Talent should look credible as reporters, journalists, or media personnel in a professional setting.

This is a great opportunity for experienced extras and aspiring actors looking to gain on-set experience in a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray press or media personnel in background scenes

  • Arrive camera-ready with business attire options

  • Follow direction from the assistant director and crew

  • Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming

Requirements

  • Male or female, ages 30s–50s

  • Professional, press-type appearance

  • Must own and bring nice business attire options

  • Comfortable working as a background actor

  • Submit a recent photo and full contact information

Compensation

  • Paid background extra role

  • On-set television production experience

  • Opportunity to expand professional acting credits

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Asian or Mixed Boy Photo Double

Job Description
A Hawaii-based production is casting a local Asian or mixed boy, ages 7–9, to work as a photo double for an upcoming project. Casting directors are seeking a child who closely matches specific physical measurements to ensure continuity on set.

This paid child acting opportunity is ideal for families in Hawaii with a child who fits the size and look requirements. The selected photo double will assist the production team during filming by matching the primary child actor’s appearance.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as a photo double during filming

  • Match the physical look and measurements required for the role

  • Follow direction from the production team

  • Remain professional and cooperative on set

Requirements

  • Boy, ages 7–9

  • Asian or mixed ethnicity

  • Shoulder-length wavy black or brown hair

  • Height: 4’4”–4’6”

  • Weight: 50–65 lbs

  • Youth size M (8/9)

  • Shoe size 3.5

  • Must be local to Hawaii

Compensation

  • Paid photo double role

  • On-set experience with a professional production

  • Opportunity to gain film production credit

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Japanese Teachers for Educational Tech Video

Job Description
An educational technology company is casting Japanese teachers for a paid video project filming in San Francisco. Casting directors are seeking adults ages 25 and older of Japanese heritage who speak conversational Japanese.

This educational tech video will highlight authentic educators who can confidently communicate in Japanese on camera. The production is looking for real teachers who currently teach or have experience teaching and can naturally discuss language learning and classroom experiences.

This is a high-paying opportunity for Japanese teachers looking to gain professional on-camera experience while representing their language and culture in an educational setting.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in an educational technology video

  • Speak conversational Japanese on camera

  • Share insights about teaching or language learning

  • Follow direction from the production team

  • Participate in a one-day filming session

Requirements

  • Ages 25+

  • Japanese heritage

  • Must speak conversational Japanese

  • Teaching experience required

  • Submit recent full-length and close-up photos

  • Provide brief details about classes taught

Compensation

  • $2,000 for one-day filming

  • Travel stipend if applicable

  • Professional educational video credit

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Japanese Teen Actors for Educational Tech Video

Job Description
An educational tech company is casting Japanese teens for a paid video project filming in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Casting directors are seeking teens ages 13–17 of Japanese heritage who speak conversational Japanese.

This educational technology video will feature authentic, confident teens who can naturally communicate in Japanese on camera. The production is looking for real students who feel comfortable speaking about their experiences and participating in a professionally filmed project.

This is a high-paying opportunity for Japanese teen actors or students looking to gain on-camera experience while representing their language and culture.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in an educational tech video project

  • Speak conversational Japanese on camera

  • Follow direction from the production team

  • Participate in a one-day filming session

Requirements

  • Ages 13–17

  • Japanese heritage

  • Must speak conversational Japanese

  • Any gender welcome

  • Submit recent full-length and close-up photos

  • Parent or guardian submission required for minors

Compensation

  • $1,500 for one-day filming

  • Travel stipend if applicable

  • Professional video production experience

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Chicago TV Series Paid Extras and Mail Carrier Role

Job Description
A popular Chicago-based television series is casting paid background actors for non-speaking extra roles. Production is seeking men and women, ages 20s to 60s, of all ethnicities to work in upcoming scenes. Filming will take place in the Chicago area, and talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or Illinois border states.

In addition to general background roles, casting directors are specifically looking for a female actor who can fit a mail carrier uniform (medium shirt, pants size 8 or 10). Selected talent for this role will attend a wardrobe fitting prior to filming.

Some roles require talent to work with their cars on camera. Vehicles must not be black, red, or white. This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and experienced extras to gain television production experience on a major network series.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as a non-speaking background extra in various scenes

  • Follow on-set direction from the assistant director and crew

  • Maintain professional behavior and continuity during filming

  • Attend wardrobe fitting if selected for the mail carrier role

  • Provide vehicle details if submitting for car-related scenes

Requirements

  • Men and women, ages 20s–60s

  • All ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or Illinois border states

  • Submit a recent color photograph

  • For car scenes: include vehicle color, year, and make (no black, red, or white cars)

  • For mail carrier role: must fit medium shirt and size 8 or 10 pants

Compensation

  • Paid non-speaking extra roles

  • Additional fitting compensation if applicable

  • On-set experience on a major television production

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Chicago Fire Department Student Extras

Job Description
A hit television drama is casting clean-shaven men and women to portray Chicago Fire Department students. This paid TV extra casting call is open to local talent in Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and nearby Illinois border states.

Casting directors are seeking men in their 20s to 40s with short hair, as well as women who can maintain a natural look (no false eyelashes or long painted nails). Talent must be able to realistically portray fire department students in training scenes.

This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and experienced background performers looking to gain on-set experience on a popular television production filming in Chicago.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Chicago Fire Department students in training scenes

  • Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

  • Maintain continuity and professional behavior on set

  • Arrive camera-ready with a natural, clean appearance

  • Provide accurate wardrobe sizing for production

Requirements

  • Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding Illinois border states

  • Men: 20s–40s, clean-shaven, short hair, all ethnicities

  • Women: Natural look (no false eyelashes, no long painted nails)

  • Include last date worked on the show (if applicable)

Compensation

  • Paid background extra role

  • Television production experience

  • Opportunity to work on a major network drama

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

News Videographers for TV Series Background Role

Job Description
A hit television series is casting background actors to portray news videographers for an upcoming filming day in the Atlanta, Georgia area. This paid background acting opportunity is open to men and women ages 21–65 of all ethnicities who have not worked on the show this season.

Casting directors are seeking professional, conservative-looking talent who can convincingly portray camera operators or news crew members. Preference will be given to those with real videography or camera experience to enhance authenticity on screen.

This is a local hire only. Talent must be able to work in the Atlanta area, as transportation and accommodation will not be provided.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a news videographer in background scenes

  • Handle or simulate use of camera equipment on set

  • Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

  • Maintain a professional and conservative on-camera appearance

  • Be available for a full filming day (up to 12+ hours)

Requirements

  • Men and women, ages 21–65

  • All ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Must not have worked on the show this season

  • Professional, conservative look

  • Videography or camera experience preferred

  • No visible tattoos that cannot be covered

  • Must be local to the Atlanta, GA area

Compensation

  • $168 for up to 12 hours (guaranteed)

  • Overtime paid after 12 hours

  • Paid background television role

  • On-set experience on a major series

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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.