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Job Description
A new non-union short film titled “Wound Salt” is casting South Asian actors and actresses for eight upcoming roles. The project will film in the late Spring/Summer and follows a powerful story about betrayal, grief, and a life-changing encounter on a desolate shore.

The film centers on a young man reeling from personal loss and facing a pivotal decision between the weight of his past and the dangerous spark of a stranger who knows his darkest secrets.

This project offers professional film credit and festival and screening entries. While currently unpaid, food and drinks will be provided on set.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray key characters in a dramatic short film

  • Participate in scheduled auditions and rehearsals

  • Collaborate with the director and creative team

  • Deliver emotionally grounded performances in character-driven scenes

Roles

  • 7 Roles: Ages 18–35 (South Asian actors and actresses)

  • 1 Role: Female, Ages 45+ (South Asian actress)

Requirements

  • South Asian actors and actresses

  • Non-union performers

  • Strong dramatic acting ability

  • Submit headshot for consideration

Compensation

  • Currently unpaid

  • Food and drinks provided on set

  • Professional film credit

  • Film festival and screening entries

$$

Youth Ice Hockey Players Casting Call – Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description
A new project is now casting youth ice hockey players in the Pittsburgh area. This kids casting call is seeking experienced young athletes who know how to play ice hockey and have their own equipment.

Producers are looking for energetic players ready to hit the ice for a paid filming day. If your child loves hockey and is comfortable skating and playing in full gear, this is a great opportunity to appear in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in on-ice hockey scenes during filming

  • Arrive with personal hockey equipment

  • Follow direction from the production and coaching team

  • Maintain focus and safety during ice scenes

  • Be available for a full day of filming

Requirements

  • Ages 9–15

  • Any gender

  • Any ethnicity

  • Must know how to play ice hockey

  • Must have own hockey equipment

  • Available for full filming day

  • Parent/guardian must assist with required Pennsylvania entertainment work permit

Compensation

  • $250 for 8 hours

  • $50 equipment bump

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Marching Band & Parade Goers Casting Call – Slidell, LA

Job Description
A new production titled A Christmas Kind of Love is now casting background talent for a parade scene filming in Slidell, Louisiana. This paid casting call is seeking a marching band made up of middle school and high school–aged performers, as well as parade goers of all ages.

Producers are looking for energetic local talent to bring authenticity and excitement to a festive parade sequence. If you’re part of a marching band or simply want to appear as a parade attendee, this is a great opportunity to be part of a holiday-themed production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as a marching band member in a parade scene

  • Participate as a parade goer in background scenes

  • Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff

  • Maintain enthusiasm and energy during filming

  • Be available for the scheduled shoot day

Requirements

  • Middle school and high school–aged marching band members (including baton twirlers and dancers)

  • Parade goers of all ages

  • Local to Slidell, LA or surrounding area

  • Comfortable working as paid background talent

  • Available for filming during the scheduled production window

Compensation

  • Paid background role

$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Groupie & Girlfriend Casting Call – Atlanta, GA

Job Description
A new major series is now casting groupie and girlfriend roles in Atlanta, Georgia. This paid casting call is seeking cute, model-type women of all ethnicities to appear in recurring scenes.

Producers are looking for confident, camera-ready talent with strong presence and full availability within the production window. If you’re interested in working on a high-energy television series and gaining on-set experience, this is a great opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a groupie or girlfriend character in a scripted series

  • Follow direction from the production and creative team

  • Maintain a polished, camera-ready appearance

  • Be fully available during the filming window

  • Provide required submission materials

Requirements

  • Female talent

  • All ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Model-type look preferred

  • Must be available in Atlanta, GA

  • Full availability within the listed production window

  • Submit name, email, phone number, height, age range, and two recent photos

Compensation

  • $100 for 8 hours

$$
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Boys Casting Call for Parkour, Gymnastics & Martial Arts Commercial – UK

Job Description
A paid commercial project is now casting boys in the UK who can perform parkour, gymnastics, or martial arts. This exciting NDA commercial is seeking energetic, athletic talent with strong physical skills and confidence on camera.

No previous acting experience is required. Producers are focused on authentic ability and natural movement. Selected talent must be available for the full production window and ready to travel internationally for filming.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform parkour, gymnastics, or martial arts skills on camera

  • Follow direction from the commercial’s creative team

  • Participate in scheduled filming and travel

  • Maintain focus and professionalism throughout production

  • Provide accurate personal and contact details for submission

Requirements

  • Boys ages 10–14

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • Must live in the UK

  • Must be available for the full production window

  • Valid passport required for travel to Prague

  • No prior acting experience required

Compensation

  • Paid commercial opportunity

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description
A 10-minute student film is casting young actresses to portray the main characters in “flashback” scenes for a heartfelt coming-of-age story. The project follows the memories of two women who were childhood best friends, drifted apart, and eventually find romance while facing a fearful night together.

This is a SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget Project that will meet all union requirements. While these roles are unpaid, selected performers will receive food on set and a digital copy of the film for their reel.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray younger versions of the film’s lead characters in flashback sequences

  • Participate in on-location filming in residential and outdoor settings

  • Take direction from the student filmmaker and production team

  • For teen roles, perform an intimate scene that includes a kiss (no nudity and no additional physical contact)

Roles

1955 Timeline:

  • Young Alex (Age 9): Petite; much shorter than Chris. May be portrayed by a slightly younger actor.

  • Young Chris (Age 9): Taller than Alex; may be portrayed by an older actress who can believably play younger.

1959 Timeline:

  • Preteen Alex (Age 13): Petite; may be played by an actress as young as 11.

  • Preteen Chris (Age 13): Taller than Alex; may be played by a teen who appears younger.

1964–1968 Timeline:

  • Teen Alex (Age 18–20): Actress must be over 18; early 20s acceptable.

  • Teen Chris (Age 18–20): Actress must be over 18; early 20s acceptable.

Requirements

  • Open to young actresses who fit the listed age ranges

  • Parent or guardian must be present at all times for minors

  • Teen roles require performers over 18

  • Comfortable performing a scripted kiss (teen roles only)

  • Submit headshot and resume

  • Period-appropriate wardrobe encouraged if available

Compensation

  • Unpaid

  • Food provided on set

  • Digital copy of the film for reel use

  • SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget Project (union requirements will be met)

$$
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Female Twins Casting Call for Feature Film – Dublin & Wicklow

Job Description
A feature film is now casting female twins for paid wedding scenes set in the 1990s. This film casting call is seeking twin sisters ages 25–45 for a period production filming near Dublin City and Wicklow.

Producers are looking for authentic twin talent who can bring natural chemistry and presence to wedding sequences. This is a paid film opportunity with scheduled shoot dates and a required costume fitting.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray twin characters in 1990s wedding scenes

  • Attend a scheduled costume fitting with full measurements

  • Be available for all confirmed filming dates

  • Follow direction from the director and production team

  • Maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

  • Female twins

  • Ages 25–45

  • Must be available for all scheduled shoot dates

  • Able to attend costume fitting

  • Provide full measurements in application

  • Based near or able to work in Dublin City and Wicklow

Compensation

  • Paid feature film role

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Performance Venue Patrons Casting Call – “Minivan” Series in NY

Job Description
The series Minivan is now casting background actors to portray performance venue patrons in Westchester, NY. This non-union background casting call is seeking local talent to bring energy and authenticity to live event scenes.

Producers are looking for individuals who can naturally blend into a crowd setting at a performance venue. If you’re based in Westchester, NYC, or nearby and ready for on-set experience, this is a great opportunity to work on a scripted series.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a performance venue patron in background scenes

  • React naturally during live event sequences

  • Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff

  • Maintain continuity and professionalism on set

  • Be fully available for scheduled filming dates

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older

  • Non-union talent

  • Local to Westchester, NY or NYC area

  • Fully available for both scheduled shoot days

  • Provide height, weight, clothing, and shoe sizes

  • Submit clear current photos (selfie and one full-length photo)

  • Must present valid ID to complete a Federal I-9 form

Compensation

  • $187 for 10 hours

  • Paid non-union background role

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

High School Student Background Casting Call – “Minivan” Series in Dobbs Ferry, NY

Job Description
The series Minivan is now casting background actors ages 18 and older to portray teen high school students in Dobbs Ferry, New York. This is a non-union background casting opportunity for talent who can convincingly play high school–aged characters.

Producers are seeking local performers in the NY/NYC area who are available for a full filming day. This is a great opportunity to gain on-set experience on a scripted series while working in a school setting environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a high school student in background scenes

  • Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff

  • Maintain a youthful, student-appropriate appearance

  • Be available for the full scheduled filming day

  • Provide accurate sizing and identification for payroll documentation

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older

  • Able to convincingly portray a teen high school student

  • Non-union talent

  • Local to the NY or NYC area

  • Available to work in Dobbs Ferry, NY

  • Provide height, weight, clothing, and shoe sizes

  • Submit clear, current photos (selfie and one full-length photo)

  • Must present valid ID to complete a Federal I-9 form

Compensation

  • $187 for 10 hours

$
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description
Seeking two male understudies for The Jury Experience, a 60-minute scripted play presented as a live courtroom trial. In this immersive theatrical production, the audience serves as the jury, and the performance features alternate endings based on the jury’s verdict.

Each understudy will cover two roles within one script—either Death on the Port Side or Death by AI. This is a paid opportunity for non-AEA actors with local availability and flexibility for additional show dates throughout the season.

Job Responsibilities

  • Cover two roles within the selected script as an understudy

  • Attend rehearsals and pickup rehearsals as scheduled

  • Be fully prepared to step into performances when called upon

  • Maintain strong memorization, character development, and courtroom-style delivery

  • Collaborate professionally with cast and creative team

Requirements

  • Male actors (ages and ethnicities open)

  • Non-AEA performers

  • Strong stage presence and ability to perform in an interactive live setting

  • Reliable availability for rehearsals and scheduled performances

  • Submit headshot, resume, and reel (if applicable)

Compensation

  • Rehearsals: $18 per hour

  • Show Rate: $80 per show day (inclusive of any day-of rehearsals at the venue)

  • If called to perform, show rate increases to $340 per show day

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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.