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Parents and Teens for IIHS Safety Video Project

Job Description
A nonunion video project for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is now casting parents and teens in Charlottesville, Virginia. The production will feature families shopping for used vehicles and include educational content focused on vehicle safety for teen drivers. Casting directors are seeking diverse families and individuals for a half-day shoot with professional media usage across websites, social platforms, and news outlets.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray parents and teens shopping for used vehicles
  • Participate in lifestyle-style filming at a dealership location
  • Follow direction from the production team during filming
  • Appear in photos and video content for educational media campaigns
  • Maintain a natural and professional on-camera presence

Requirements

  • Moms and dads of all ethnicities and body types
  • Teens who appear to be driving age
  • Real families encouraged, but individuals may also apply
  • Must be available to work in Charlottesville, Virginia
  • Driving is not required for this project
  • Comfortable appearing in educational and promotional content
  • Casual wardrobe preferred with minimal logos or bold patterns

Compensation

  • Approximately $500 per person per day before fees
  • Half-day filming commitment expected
  • Professional media exposure through web, social, and news usage
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Japanese Tourist Actresses for SAG-AFTRA Project

Job Description
A SAG-AFTRA production is now casting six actresses to portray Japanese tourists for an upcoming project filming in Marin County near San Francisco. Casting directors are seeking women ages 18–70 for this exciting opportunity to work on a professional union production. This role offers valuable on-set experience and competitive SAG scale pay.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Japanese tourists in featured production scenes
  • Follow direction from the production and casting teams
  • Participate in filming activities on set
  • Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

  • Female talent ages 18–70
  • Must be able to portray Japanese tourists
  • SAG-AFTRA performers preferred or SAG-eligible talent encouraged to apply
  • Must be available to work in Marin County, California
  • Comfortable working on a professional production set

Compensation

  • SAG scale pay at $224 for 8 hours
  • Opportunity to work on a SAG-AFTRA production
  • Gain experience on a professional film set

African American Family of 5 for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is now casting an African American family of five for an upcoming filming day in the North Carolina coastal region. Casting directors are seeking a mom, dad, and three children or teens ages 10–16 to appear together in scenes for the production. Real families are encouraged to apply, but individual talent may also be considered to form a family group for filming.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a family in featured background scenes
  • Follow direction from the production team on set
  • Participate in scheduled filming activities
  • Maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

  • African American family of 5
  • Seeking one mom, one dad, and three kids/teens ages 10–16
  • Real families encouraged, but individual submissions accepted
  • Must be available to film in the North Carolina coastal region
  • Comfortable working on a professional film set

Compensation

  • $143 guaranteed per person
  • Time and a half paid after 10 hours
  • Opportunity to work on a feature film production

Kids Ages 6–10 for Paid Extra Roles

Job Description
A production filming on Hawaii’s Big Island is now casting paid child extras ages 6–10 for upcoming scenes filming in mid-May. Casting directors are seeking local kids for background roles in a professional production. No acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for families interested in getting their children involved in film and television work.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as background extras in filmed scenes
  • Follow direction from the production team on set
  • Participate in scheduled filming activities
  • Maintain professionalism during production

Requirements

  • Kids ages 6–10
  • Must currently reside on the Big Island of Hawaii
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
  • No prior acting experience required
  • Must be available for filming in mid-May

Compensation

  • Paid extra role opportunity
  • Gain on-set experience in a professional production environment

Police Officer Background Actors for TV Production

Job Description
A television production is now casting background actors to portray police officers for an upcoming filming day in the North Carolina Coastal Region. Casting directors are seeking three male and two female performers ages 30s–50s, with preference given to current or former law enforcement officers. This is a great opportunity for talent with authentic police experience to work on a professional production set.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray police officers in background scenes
  • Follow on-set direction from the production team
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor during filming
  • Participate in filming for scheduled production scenes

Requirements

  • Men and women ages 30s–50s
  • Seeking 3 male and 2 female background actors
  • Current or former police officers preferred
  • No visible tattoos when wearing a short-sleeve shirt
  • Must be available to work in the North Carolina Coastal Region
  • Comfortable working on a television production set

Compensation

  • $143 guaranteed for up to 10 hours of filming
  • Opportunity to work on a professional TV production
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

African Extras for Netflix Football Crowd Scenes

Job Description
A Netflix feature film is now casting African background actors ages 16 and older for large football crowd scenes filming in Sydney, Australia. Production is seeking hundreds of energetic and diverse extras to help create an authentic stadium atmosphere for this exciting international film project. This is a paid opportunity to work on a major streaming production over multiple filming months.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in football crowd and stadium scenes
  • Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff
  • React naturally during live-action crowd sequences
  • Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

  • African talent ages 16 and older
  • Comfortable participating in large crowd scenes
  • Must be available to work in Sydney, Australia
  • Able to follow on-set direction in a fast-paced filming environment
  • Professional attitude and reliability required

Compensation

  • Approximately $34 per hour
  • Multiple filming opportunities between May and July
  • Opportunity to work on a Netflix feature film production
  • Equity-standard commission structure

Job Description

The Allure Agency is now casting experienced brand ambassadors for upcoming promotional events in Chicago. Casting directors are seeking upbeat, outgoing, and reliable individuals with a passion for engaging with the public and representing brands at live events. Applicants must be professional, punctual, and able to travel to and from event venues independently.

Job Responsibilities

  • Represent brands at promotional and live events
  • Interact with the general public in a professional and engaging manner
  • Maintain a positive and energetic attitude throughout events
  • Arrive on time and follow event schedules
  • Assist with brand awareness and customer engagement activities

Requirements

  • Must be 21 years or older
  • Must be available on the required event date
  • Outgoing, upbeat, and friendly personality
  • Previous brand ambassador or promotional experience preferred
  • Genuine passion for working with the public
  • Reliable transportation required
  • Must be punctual and dependable
  • Must live within 45 minutes of Chicago

Compensation

Compensation details will be provided to selected applicants.

Job Description

A paid healthcare company project is now casting diverse talent for an upcoming production filming in New York City. Casting directors are seeking performers comfortable portraying queer intimacy and LGBTQ+ themes for a professionally produced campaign. The production is especially interested in authentic, expressive talent from a variety of backgrounds and identities.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in a commercial or branded healthcare campaign
  • Portray authentic emotional and relationship-driven scenes on camera
  • Follow creative direction from the production team
  • Attend filming dates as scheduled
  • Perform comfortably in scenes involving queer intimacy and inclusive themes

Requirements

Roles Being Cast

  • Black male, ages 20–27
  • Latino/Latine male, ages 20–37
  • White male or female, ages 30–45
  • Black or mixed-race transgender woman, ages 30–45
  • Black woman, ages 18–25 with Muay Thai experience required
  • Black male, ages 30–40 with Muay Thai experience required

Additional Requirements

  • Must be comfortable portraying queer intimacy/themes
  • Muay Thai experience required for select roles
  • Talent may note if they identify as queer, non-binary, or femme if comfortable sharing
  • No travel budget provided; talent must be able to work locally in NYC

Compensation

Paid opportunity. Compensation details will be provided to selected talent.

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Job Description

CSC Event HQ is now seeking runway models for an upcoming fashion event taking place at The International Centre in Mississauga. Casting directors are looking for fresh faces, confident walks, and energetic personalities ready to showcase their style and presence on the runway. Models of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

  • Walk the runway during the live fashion event
  • Participate in fashion presentations and promotional appearances
  • Attend fittings and rehearsals if required
  • Maintain professionalism during the event
  • Showcase confidence, personality, and stage presence on camera and in front of live audiences

Requirements

  • Open to aspiring and experienced runway models
  • Must have strong runway presence and confidence
  • Comfortable performing in front of large audiences
  • Portfolio submission required
  • Seeking diverse looks, styles, and personalities

Compensation

Compensation details will be discussed with selected applicants.

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Job Description

A non-union commercial campaign for Red Wing Boots is now casting real children ages 3–9 in Los Angeles. Casting directors are specifically seeking kids who have a parent or family member working in a blue-collar trade that requires wearing Red Wing boots, such as iron workers, construction workers, carpenters, brick layers, and similar professions. Production is looking for outgoing, camera-friendly children with strong personalities and natural speaking ability.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in a commercial shoot for Red Wing Boots
  • Appear naturally on camera while interacting with family members
  • Follow production direction during filming
  • Attend fitting and shoot dates as scheduled
  • Deliver clear and comfortable on-camera performances

Requirements

  • Children ages 3–9
  • All genders and ethnicities welcome
  • Must have a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or family member who works in a trade profession requiring Red Wing boots
  • Comfortable speaking on camera
  • Outgoing and expressive personality preferred
  • Siblings, twins, and triplets are encouraged to apply

Compensation

  • $500 session rate
  • Additional $1,400 usage fee if recognizable in the final commercial edit
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