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Hospital Patient Background Actors

Job Description

A television production is casting background actors to portray hospital patients for an upcoming series filming in Nashville, Tennessee. This non-union opportunity is seeking new faces who can bring authenticity to a hospital environment. Talent must be local to the Nashville area and available for the entire filming day.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray hospital patients in background scenes
  • Follow on-set direction from the production team
  • Maintain continuity throughout filming
  • Remain available for the full scheduled workday
  • Help create a realistic hospital setting on camera

Requirements

  • Ages 18–65
  • Open to all genders
  • Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
  • Comfortable portraying a hospital patient
  • Able to commit to a full filming day
  • Reliable, professional, and punctual
  • Previous background acting experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

  • $100 for up to 8 hours
  • Overtime paid after 8 hours when applicable
  • Opportunity to gain experience on a television production
  • Work with a professional cast and crew

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Fashion Week Runway Models

Job Description

A casting opportunity is now available for male and female runway models to participate in upcoming local and New York Fashion Week events. Production is seeking confident, professional models with strong runway presence who are ready to showcase top fashion collections during high-profile fashion showcases.

Job Responsibilities

  • Walk the runway during fashion week events and showcases
  • Model designer apparel and accessories professionally
  • Follow direction from casting directors, designers, and production staff
  • Attend auditions, fittings, and scheduled fashion events as required
  • Maintain a polished and professional appearance throughout the production

Requirements

  • Male and female models
  • Ages 16–30
  • Female models must be 5’6″ or taller
  • Male models must be 5’10” or taller
  • Strong runway presence and confidence preferred
  • Ability to work professionally in a fast-paced fashion environment
  • Available for auditions and fashion week-related commitments

Compensation

  • Paid modeling opportunity
  • Exposure at local and New York Fashion Week events
  • Opportunity to work with fashion industry professionals
  • Networking opportunities with designers and creative teams
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Bartender for Commercial Production

Job Description

A commercial production is casting a male bartender for a featured role. Producers are seeking a polished, upscale performer who can authentically portray a bartender in a high-end environment. This role is ideal for talent with a professional appearance and strong screen presence.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a bartender in commercial scenes
  • Follow creative direction from the production team
  • Perform bar-related actions naturally on camera
  • Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
  • Contribute to the upscale atmosphere of the production

Requirements

  • Male, approximately 30s
  • Caucasian
  • High-end, polished appearance
  • No facial hair
  • Height between 6’0″ and 6’1″
  • Comfortable performing on camera
  • Available to work in Toronto
  • Apprentice and full union members only

Compensation

  • Paid commercial opportunity
  • Work on a professional commercial production
  • Gain valuable on-camera experience
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Caucasian Female Actor for Flashback Scene

Job Description

A production is casting a Caucasian female actor for a flashback scene. This role is ideal for performers who can portray a natural, authentic look on camera. Selected talent will participate in a fitting before filming and work closely with the production team during the shoot.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a character in a flashback scene
  • Follow creative direction from the production team
  • Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting prior to filming
  • Maintain a natural on-camera appearance that fits the role
  • Arrive on time and prepared for all production activities

Requirements

  • Caucasian female, ages 40–57
  • Clothing size 6–8
  • Natural appearance required
  • No gel nails, fake nails, or fake eyelashes
  • Natural hair color preferred
  • Available to attend a fitting in Mississauga
  • Prior acting experience is a plus
  • ACTRA or non-union performers welcome

Compensation

  • Paid acting opportunity
  • Professional on-set experience
  • Opportunity to work with an established production team
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Valet Attendant for Commercial Production

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking a male valet attendant for a featured role. Casting directors are looking for a clean-cut performer with a professional appearance who can portray an upscale valet in a premium commercial environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a valet attendant in commercial scenes
  • Follow production and director instructions
  • Interact naturally in hospitality and customer service settings
  • Maintain continuity throughout filming
  • Present a polished and professional image on camera

Requirements

  • Male, late teens to late 20s
  • Caucasian
  • No facial hair
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license
  • Professional and polished appearance
  • Comfortable working on camera
  • Available to work in Toronto
  • Apprentice and full union members only

Compensation

  • Paid commercial opportunity
  • Professional on-set experience
  • Opportunity to work with an established production team

Job Description

A student short film titled Summer is seeking actors for several supporting and featured roles. Filming will take place in the UBC and Greater Vancouver area. This non-union production explores themes of adulthood, relationships, self-discovery, and personal growth through an ensemble cast of compelling characters.

Actors of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to apply. The lead role has already been cast, and production is currently seeking performers for key supporting and featured characters.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray assigned characters in a scripted short film.
  • Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
  • Collaborate with directors, cast members, and crew.
  • Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances.
  • Follow production direction and maintain professionalism on set.

Available Roles

Lucy (Supporting)

  • Female, ages 30–50.
  • Eccentric, unpredictable, and deeply genuine.
  • Funny, insightful, and socially unconventional.

Olivia (Featured)

  • Female, early 20s.
  • Summer’s best friend.
  • Warm, loyal, confident, and emotionally perceptive.

Dante (Featured)

  • Male, 20s.
  • Ambitious, intelligent, and charismatic.
  • Confident and driven with an intense presence.

Mark (Featured)

  • Male, ages 30–40s.
  • Additional character details provided by production.

Requirements

  • Open to actors of all backgrounds and experience levels.
  • Headshot required.
  • Résumé preferred but not required.
  • Acting reel or additional acting materials welcome but optional.
  • Must be available to work in the Greater Vancouver area.
  • Comfortable working on a student film production.

Compensation Details

  • Unpaid opportunity.
  • Meals provided during production.
  • Valuable on-set experience and networking opportunities.
  • Non-union production.
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

African American & Hispanic Background Talent for National Cellular Commercial

Job Description

A national cellular commercial is now casting local background talent in Memphis, Tennessee. Production is seeking African American and Hispanic men and women with a polished, professional appearance for featured background roles. Talent must be available for the full shoot day and able to work locally in the Memphis area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray background characters in a national cellular commercial
  • Follow on-set direction from the production team
  • Maintain a professional appearance throughout filming
  • Be available for the entire production day, including potential call time adjustments
  • Arrive prepared and ready to work on set

Requirements

  • Local to Memphis, Tennessee, or able to work as a local hire
  • African American women, ages 25–35
  • Hispanic men and women, ages 25–35
  • Maximum height of 5’7″
  • Well-groomed and professional appearance
  • Comfortable appearing on camera in a commercial production
  • Full-day availability required with no scheduling conflicts

Compensation

  • $225 for up to 8 hours of work
  • Opportunity to gain experience on a national commercial production
  • Work with a professional film and commercial production team

Job Description

The upcoming short film Daisy Killers, adapted from Ernest Hemingway’s The Killers, is seeking background extras for a short scene. This non-union production welcomes individuals with no prior acting experience who are interested in gaining on-set experience and receiving IMDb credit.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as a background extra in a filmed scene.
  • Follow direction from the director and production team.
  • Maintain professionalism while on set.
  • Be available for the full filming schedule assigned.
  • Help create a realistic and engaging scene atmosphere.

Requirements

  • Open to individuals interested in background work.
  • No acting experience required.
  • Must be available for filming in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • Must submit a recent photo and age for consideration.
  • Ability to follow on-set instructions and work collaboratively.

Compensation Details

  • Unpaid opportunity.
  • IMDb credit provided.
  • Valuable on-set experience with an independent film production.
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

A paid short film production titled Silent Scars is casting local talent in the Atlanta area for a psychological drama exploring themes of love, trauma, self-worth, emotional abuse, and personal empowerment. The film follows Kendall, a college student whose relationship with a charming but troubled partner gradually turns toxic, forcing her to find the strength to reclaim her voice and independence.

This non-union production offers actors the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful story while gaining valuable exposure through film festival submissions.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray assigned characters in a scripted psychological drama.
  • Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
  • Collaborate with the director and cast to deliver emotionally authentic performances.
  • Follow creative direction while maintaining professionalism on set.
  • Support storytelling centered on sensitive themes handled with care and purpose.

Requirements

STELLA (SUPPORTING)
Female, White, 18–25 (Blonde or red hair preferred).
  • Stella appears kind and friendly on the surface, but can be rude and judgmental underneath. Eager to fit in and stay relevant, she mirrors the opinions and behavior of whoever she is with, especially her best friend Mandy. She craves approval and fears being left out.

Trey’s Father (Day Player)

  • Male, White, ages 25–40.
  • Strong, intense screen presence.
  • Appears in flashback scenes involving difficult family dynamics.

College Students (Background Extras)

  • All genders, ages 18–25.
  • All ethnicities welcome.
  • Portray students in campus, library, and party scenes.

Submission Requirements

  • Headshot.
  • Résumé.
  • Demo reel (if available).
  • Specify the role(s) you are interested in.

Compensation Details

  • Paid roles.
  • Non-union production.
  • IMDb credit.
  • Copy of footage for acting reel use.
  • Film festival exposure through submissions to festivals across the United States.
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Job Description

A production in the San Diego area is seeking male and female extras for a quick, paid on-camera opportunity. Selected participants will take part in a short interview-style segment, answering a series of questions on camera. This is a fast and straightforward project requiring less than an hour of participation.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in a filmed interview segment.
  • Answer approximately seven questions on camera.
  • Follow direction from the production team.
  • Arrive prepared and available for the scheduled shoot.
  • Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude during filming.

Requirements

  • Men and women ages 24–40.
  • Comfortable speaking on camera.
  • Able to complete a quick self-tape submission if requested.
  • Available for the scheduled production date.
  • Reliable and able to follow production instructions.

Compensation Details

  • $100 flat rate.
  • Estimated time commitment of 30–45 minutes.

Casting Calls

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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.