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Job Description
A paid OAC-granted short film is casting multiple actors for principal roles. The production is considering both ACTRA and non-union performers and is specifically seeking Persian, Arab, White, and mixed-race/ethnically ambiguous talent across several age ranges. Several roles require fluent Farsi, while others require fluent English. Selected performers will join a professionally produced short film project, with roles available for adults, seniors, and a young performer.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform the assigned scripted role for the short film.
- Attend scheduled production activities as required.
- Deliver dialogue naturally in the language specified for the role.
- Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team.
- Arrive prepared and follow creative direction during filming.
Requirements
- Leily: Female, 35–49, Persian; fluent in Farsi and English.
- Ava: Female, 35–39, Persian; fluent in Farsi and English.
- Eric: Male, 40–45, Arab or White; fluent in English.
- Ellie: 12–15, mixed-race/ethnically ambiguous; fluent in English.
- Betty: Female, 60s, Persian; fluent in Farsi.
- Ibrahim: Male, 60s–70s, Persian; fluent in Farsi.
- ACTRA and non-union performers may apply.
Compensation
Paid.
Job Description
NMB Media is hiring brand ambassadors, event staff, DJs, and promotional team members for live events, street teams, retail activations, and brand campaigns across the United States. The company is seeking energetic, outgoing, and reliable people interested in flexible event work, including weekend gigs, part-time assignments, and ongoing opportunities. Team members may work with major brands at fast-paced events and promotional experiences. Previous experience is not required for all opportunities, and training is available.
Job Responsibilities
- Represent brands professionally at live events and promotional campaigns.
- Engage attendees and help create positive, memorable brand experiences.
- Support street teams, retail activations, special events, and other promotional programs.
- DJs and promo team members may help create an energetic atmosphere and engage crowds.
- Follow event instructions and work collaboratively with onsite teams.
- Maintain a reliable, enthusiastic, and professional attitude during assignments.
Requirements
- Energetic, outgoing, and dependable personality.
- Comfortable interacting with customers, attendees, and event crowds.
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Professional and reliable when accepting event assignments.
- Flexible availability for events, including potential weekends and nights.
- Opportunities are available nationwide.
- Previous experience is not necessarily required; training is available.
Compensation
Competitive pay.
Apartment Manager Casting Call for True Crime TV Series
Job Description
A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is casting an actor to portray an apartment manager in Knoxville, Tennessee. The character will appear in a scene showing surveillance footage to police as part of a true crime recreation. The production is seeking talent who can deliver a believable, natural performance without scripted dialogue.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray an apartment manager in a true crime television reenactment
- Participate in a scene involving surveillance footage and law enforcement
- Deliver authentic nonverbal reactions and physical performances
- Interact naturally with actors portraying police officers
- Follow direction from the production and creative teams
- Maintain professionalism throughout filming
Requirements
- Black male or female
- Ages 40+
- Comfortable portraying an apartment manager
- Strong natural and nonverbal acting abilities
- Comfortable performing without scripted dialogue
- Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee
- Non-union talent
Compensation
- $100 per day
EMT Casting Call for True Crime TV Series
Job Description
A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is casting a male actor to portray an EMT in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role involves physically assisting the hysterical mother of a victim away from a scene, requiring a performer who is fit, confident, and comfortable with dramatic physical interaction. There is no scripted dialogue, making believable reactions and physical performance especially important.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray an EMT in a true crime television reenactment
- Perform realistic emergency response actions on camera
- Physically guide another performer away from a dramatic scene
- Deliver believable nonverbal reactions and physical acting
- Follow direction from the production and creative teams
- Maintain professionalism during emotionally intense scenes
Requirements
- Male talent
- Ages 25–35
- Physically fit
- Comfortable performing dramatic physical interactions
- Able to convincingly portray an EMT
- Strong physical and nonverbal acting abilities
- Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee
- Non-union talent
Compensation
- $100 per day
Law Enforcement Officers Casting Call for True Crime TV Series
Job Description
A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is casting two male actors to portray law enforcement officers in Knoxville, Tennessee. The production is seeking physically fit performers with a clean-cut appearance who can convincingly portray police officers and safely handle a prop weapon. This paid TV casting opportunity features non-scripted reenactment work, so strong physical acting and natural on-camera reactions are important.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a law enforcement officer in a true crime television reenactment
- Perform realistic police and crime-scene actions on camera
- Safely handle a prop weapon as directed by production
- Deliver convincing physical and nonverbal performances
- Follow all production and on-set safety instructions
- Work professionally with cast and crew
Requirements
- Male talent
- Ages 30–40
- Two roles available
- Physically fit
- Clean-cut appearance
- Comfortable portraying law enforcement
- Comfortable safely handling a prop weapon
- Strong physical and nonverbal acting abilities
- Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee
- Non-union talent
Compensation
- $150 per day
Firefighter Extras Casting Call for SAG-AFTRA Commercial
Job Description
A SAG-AFTRA commercial is casting performers to portray firefighters for an upcoming shoot in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. The production is seeking talent with a strong, physically capable appearance who can convincingly portray professional firefighters on camera. This paid commercial casting opportunity welcomes all ethnicities and genders and is open to SAG-AFTRA talent in good standing.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a firefighter in a professional SAG-AFTRA commercial
- Perform natural and believable firefighter background actions
- Bring a strong, physically capable presence to the role
- Follow direction from the production and creative teams
- Work professionally with other performers and crew members
- Maintain consistency and professionalism throughout filming
Requirements
- Ages 30s–40s
- All genders welcome
- All ethnicities welcome
- Must have a physically capable appearance suitable for portraying a firefighter
- Must be SAG-AFTRA talent in good standing
- Must be able to work in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
- Comfortable working as a commercial background performer
Compensation
- Paid SAG-AFTRA commercial opportunity
- Selected performers will receive applicable SAG-AFTRA commercial rates
Real Nurses Casting Call for Network Television Series
Job Description
A network television series is casting real nurses for special ability background roles in Nashville, Tennessee, and surrounding areas. The production is especially interested in operating room nurses but welcomes nursing professionals from all specialties. This paid non-union TV casting opportunity requires current or retired registered nurses who can bring authentic medical knowledge, experience, and professionalism to hospital scenes.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a nurse in professional hospital scenes for a network television series
- Bring authentic nursing knowledge and medical experience to the production
- Perform realistic hospital and healthcare background activity
- Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
- Maintain continuity across multiple filming days
- Work professionally during potentially long production days
Requirements
- Current or retired registered nurses
- Ages 25–60
- All genders welcome
- Operating room nurses are especially encouraged to apply
- Nurses from all specialties are welcome
- Must be a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas
- Must have flexible availability for potentially 12+ hour production days
- Non-union special ability background talent
Compensation
- $175 for 8 hours
- $21.875 per hour
- Time and a half after 8 hours
Live Studio Audience Members for YouTube Competition Series
Job Description
A live YouTube competition series is casting energetic studio audience members in Atlanta, Georgia. The fast-paced entertainment show features celebrities, comedians, athletes, digital creators, and special guests competing in a lively spelling competition. The production is seeking enthusiastic adults who can bring natural reactions, excitement, and nonstop energy to the live taping. This is an opportunity to experience a professional studio production while participating in the audience.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate as a live studio audience member for a YouTube competition series
- Bring enthusiastic energy and authentic reactions throughout the taping
- Participate in audience interaction when directed
- Follow instructions from the production and audience coordination teams
- Remain for the entire taping and production process
- Maintain a camera-ready and professional appearance
Requirements
- Men and women
- Ages 21+
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and comfortable in a live studio environment
- Comfortable appearing on camera as part of the studio audience
- Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia
- Must be available for the entire taping
- Stylish, fashionable, camera-ready attire encouraged
Compensation
- $50 gift card participation stipend
- Stipend provided to audience members who remain for the entire taping
Female Flag Football Players Casting Call for Commercial
Job Description
A commercial production is casting experienced female flag football players in Atlanta, Georgia. The production is seeking young athletes who can bring authentic football skills, competitive energy, and a strong athletic presence to the camera. This Atlanta casting call is open to local female players with real flag football experience who are comfortable performing sports action for a professional commercial shoot.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform as a flag football player in a professional commercial
- Demonstrate authentic flag football skills and athletic ability on camera
- Participate in football action and sports-related scenes
- Bring competitive energy and a natural athletic presence to the production
- Follow direction from the production and creative teams
- Work professionally with other athletes, cast members, and crew
Requirements
- Female flag football players
- Ages 18–24
- Caucasian
- Must have flag football experience
- Strong athletic ability and football skills
- Comfortable performing sports action on camera
- Must be a local hire in Atlanta, Georgia
Compensation
- Paid commercial opportunity
- Selected athletes will receive compensation for participation
High-Level Male Basketball Players Casting Call for Paid NYC Production
Job Description
An upcoming paid production in New York City is casting high-level male basketball players who can convincingly portray professional-level athletes on camera. The production is seeking experienced players with elite basketball skills, strong athletic presence, and the ability to perform realistic basketball action. All basketball positions are encouraged, and this opportunity is open to NYC local talent.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a professional-level basketball player in a paid production
- Perform realistic, high-level basketball action on camera
- Demonstrate advanced basketball skills and athletic ability
- Execute basketball movements and sequences as directed
- Work professionally with other players, cast members, and the production team
- Follow creative and on-set direction throughout filming
Requirements
- Male basketball players ages 18+
- Height between 6’0″ and 6’9″
- Mixed ethnicities welcome
- High-level or elite basketball experience required
- Must convincingly portray a professional-level basketball player
- All basketball positions encouraged
- Must be a New York City local hire
- Strong athletic ability and on-camera presence
Compensation
- Paid production opportunity
- Selected basketball players will receive compensation for participation
