Chicago Extras Auditions

Job Description

Occulus Films is casting a male lead adventurer for “Ranger,” a paid outdoor watch brand commercial filming in Arizona. The cinematic campaign follows a seasoned adventurer navigating demanding natural environments, including rugged trails, exposed rock, mud, and changing outdoor conditions. The role is highly physical and performance-driven, with an emphasis on authentic movement, endurance, confidence, and expressive body language rather than dialogue. The ideal actor should convincingly look and move like someone who regularly runs, climbs, swims, mountain bikes, and spends significant time outdoors.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the lead adventurer in a cinematic outdoor brand commercial.
• Participate in physically demanding outdoor sequences.
• Run rugged trails and navigate natural terrain.
• Convey confidence, endurance, and emotion primarily through movement and body language.
• Work safely and professionally in changing outdoor environments.

Requirements

• Male talent, late 20s to 30s.
• Lean, athletic build with the natural appearance of an experienced outdoor enthusiast.
• Should feel capable and experienced in outdoor activities such as running, climbing, swimming, and mountain biking.
• Must be comfortable performing physically demanding activities outdoors.
• Must be comfortable working in rugged and natural terrain.
• A natural, outdoors-oriented appearance is preferred over an overly polished or bodybuilder-style physique.

Compensation

$1,800 project pay, plus IMDb credit and a digital copy for the performer’s reel. Meals, water/beverages, light snacks, transportation, and one night of accommodation are provided.

Job Description

LADbible is casting couples, friendship duos, and family members for upcoming paid branded content shoots in London. The opportunities are designed for people who are confident and natural on camera, comfortable interacting with their partner or teammate, and able to bring an energetic personality to entertaining social-first content. Talent may participate in a fun fast-food brand production set in a spa environment or an interactive street-game concept involving a lighthearted mathematical challenge.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in professionally produced branded entertainment content.
• Perform naturally and confidently in front of the camera.
• Interact authentically with a partner, friend, or family member.
• Follow instructions from the casting and production teams.
• Participate enthusiastically in interactive challenges and branded activities.
• Work collaboratively with production staff throughout filming.

Requirements

• Seeking couples, friendship duos, and family members.
• Must be comfortable and confident appearing on camera.
• Talent considered for the fast-food brand content must be comfortable eating meat.
• Talent for the spa-based concept must be comfortable wearing swimwear and robes on camera.
• Participants considered for the street-game content should be comfortable taking part in a fun, mathematics-based bill-splitting challenge.
• Applicants should be comfortable taking direction and interacting naturally with their partner or teammate.

Compensation

• Fast-food brand shoot: £300 per person
• Street-game shoot: £250 per person

Job Description

The Garden of Eden Productions is casting actors for “InSignificantly Unique,” an upcoming dramatic feature film written, directed, and produced by Bethel Bates. Based on the novel of the same name, the character-driven story follows a young girl forced to carry responsibilities far beyond her years while trying to protect herself and her younger brother in a world that repeatedly fails them. The film explores serious themes including childhood, family, poverty, trauma, survival, sacrifice, and loss of innocence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned character authentically according to the screenplay.
• Prepare for scenes and follow direction from the filmmaker.
• Deliver believable performances appropriate to the film’s dramatic subject matter.
• Collaborate professionally with fellow cast members and the production crew.
• Maintain character and performance continuity throughout production.

Requirements

• Unique Jefferson: Ages 14–21, protagonist.
• Bailey: Ages 14–21, Unique’s best friend.
• Lola Jefferson: Ages 34–40, Unique’s mother.
• Ice (Isaac) Jefferson: Ages 10–18, Unique’s brother.
• Javier: Ages 14–21, Unique’s love interest.
• Jeremy: Ages 14–21, “round-the-way” guy.
• Christina Jameson: Ages 30–50, school representative.
• Dice Boy #1: Ages 13–16.
• Dice Boy #2: Ages 13–16.
• Brick: Ages 21–33, antagonist.
• Lloyd: Ages 37–50, loan shark.
• Cameron: Ages 14–17, classmate.
• Jackson: Ages 34–40, Lola’s love interest.
• Performers should be comfortable working with emotionally serious and character-driven material.

Compensation

Compensation not specified.

Job Description

Prestige Productions is casting multiple paid acting roles for The Imperfect Wife, an upcoming dramatic production centered around relationships, personal standards, ambition, and complex interpersonal dynamics. The production is seeking performers who can bring confident screen presence and believable dramatic performances to several principal and supporting characters. Available roles include Amanda, Tyrek, Cedric, and Pinky, with specific age ranges and character requirements for each.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned character in The Imperfect Wife.
• Prepare for scenes using scripts and production direction.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production crew.
• Attend required rehearsals, fittings, and production activities as assigned.
• Follow creative direction and make performance adjustments when requested.

Requirements

• Amanda: Black female, approximately 30–40 years old, with a slim, medium, or average build.
• Tyrek: Black male, approximately 30–40 years old, with a slim, medium, or average build.
• Cedric: Black male, approximately 30–40 years old, with a slim, medium, or average build.
• Pinky: Black female, approximately 21–35 years old, with a medium or average build.
• Must be comfortable performing dramatic material on camera.
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to follow direction are expected.

Compensation

Paid roles.

Job Description

Plimsoll Studios is seeking nominations for children and young people in the Las Vegas area for a brand-new holiday-themed television series featuring world-renowned pastry chef and chocolatier Chef Amaury Guichon. The production is looking for a deserving young person who would benefit from an unforgettable holiday surprise. Families, friends, and community members are encouraged to nominate someone special whose story could make them a strong fit for the series.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professionally produced holiday-themed television series if selected.
• Take part in the planned surprise and related on-camera activities.
• Interact naturally with the show’s production team and featured talent.
• Follow production instructions during filming.
• Be comfortable participating in a television production environment.

Requirements

• Nominee must be a child or young person.
• Nominees should have a compelling reason or story explaining why they deserve a special and memorable surprise.
• A parent, guardian, family member, friend, or other individual may nominate an eligible young person.
• Selected participants must be comfortable appearing on camera.

Compensation

Compensation not specified.

Job Description

Samplers Inc. is seeking outgoing, reliable event and promotional professionals to represent leading brands at retail events and promotional programs. These flexible opportunities are suited to candidates who enjoy engaging with customers, creating positive brand experiences, and working across different types of live activations. Team members are not limited to a single position and can apply for different opportunities based on their interests, qualifications, and experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent participating brands professionally at retail and promotional events.
• Introduce, demonstrate, promote, or sample products as assigned.
• Communicate relevant product and brand information to customers.
• Support merchandising, retail reset, and sales initiatives when assigned.
• Assist with event setup and breakdown as needed.
• Follow brand guidelines and event-specific instructions.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Outgoing, reliable, and comfortable engaging with the public.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to represent brands professionally in customer-facing environments.
• Candidates may apply for opportunities including Brand Ambassador, Merchandiser, Retail Reset, Sales Representative, Product Influencer, Food & Beverage Sampler, Mascot, and Event Setup & Breakdown roles.

Compensation

Starting at $17 per hour.

Job Description

TSM Agency is seeking one male model to represent a client brand at the IFPA Conference in Orlando, Florida. This is a guest-facing promotional opportunity for someone who is confident, personable, professional, and comfortable interacting with conference attendees. The selected model will help create an engaging booth experience by introducing visitors to basic information about the brand and posing for photos with attendees in the client’s photo booth.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent the client brand professionally at the IFPA Conference.
• Welcome and interact with conference attendees.
• Explain basic brand information to booth visitors.
• Pose for photographs with guests in the client’s photo booth.
• Maintain an approachable, energetic, and polished presence.
• Follow instructions from the client and event management team.
• Wear the provided cowboy/western-themed attire.

Requirements

• Male model.
• Friendly, confident, and comfortable interacting with attendees.
• Comfortable posing for photographs with booth visitors.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Able to communicate basic brand messaging clearly.

Compensation

$600 total for approximately 16.5 hours of work.

Additional $25 per day for parking.

Job Description

A Chicago-area production is seeking a female stand-in to assist the lighting and camera departments during filming. The selected performer will match the general physical characteristics of the principal actor and stand in during technical preparations, including lighting setups and camera blocking. This is a non-speaking role suited to someone who can remain attentive, follow precise production instructions, and work professionally with the crew.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a principal actor during production.
• Assist the crew with lighting setups and camera blocking.
• Follow instructions from the camera, lighting, and production teams.
• Remain available and attentive throughout the required filming period.
• Maintain consistent positioning as needed for technical setups.
• Work professionally and efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements

• Female, Latina.
• Age range: 30s–50.
• Height: 4’11″–5’2″.
• Weight: 120–150 lbs.
• Darkish or grey hair.
• Must closely match the principal actor’s general height, weight, and complexion.
• Must be comfortable working in a non-speaking stand-in capacity.

Compensation

$192 for 8 hours, with time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Job Description

Resilient Productions is casting actors for “El Tesoro del Cielo,” an upcoming Spanish-language, faith-based short film filming in Orlando, Florida. The production is seeking performers for three emotionally driven roles centered around family, compassion, and faith. Actors should be comfortable delivering natural, expressive performances and portraying emotionally meaningful moments through dialogue, facial expressions, and reactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the assigned character authentically according to the script and director’s creative vision.
• Deliver dialogue naturally and fluently in Spanish.
• Perform emotional and dramatic scenes with believable reactions.
• Participate professionally in rehearsals, filming, and production activities as required.
• Collaborate effectively with the director, cast, and production team.

Requirements

• Must speak Spanish fluently and naturally.
• Elizabeth Morales: Female performer with a playing age of 30–40; should convey a loving, warm, devoted, educated, hardworking, and naturally elegant mother with a caring and approachable presence.
• Josué Morales: Male performer with a playing age of 30–40; should portray a loving, hardworking, devoted father who is kind, respectful, warm, and has a natural paternal presence.
• Special Character: Male performer with a playing age of 30–45; medium-to-long hair and fair skin, with a calm, warm, compassionate presence and the ability to maintain a peaceful spirit throughout the performance.
• Performers must be comfortable with emotional scenes and capable of communicating genuine emotion through facial expressions, eyes, and reactions.
• Selected applicants will receive audition sides and self-tape instructions.

Compensation

Non-paid passion project.

Talent will receive IMDb credit, meals on set, and footage for their acting reel.

Job Description

De Prato Paris Atelier is seeking a skilled Hair & Makeup Artist (MUA) for a paid editorial shoot in London. This is a small-scale production looking for a creative beauty professional who can provide both hair styling and makeup services while collaborating closely with the editorial team. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a professional shoot environment, interpreting the creative direction, and preparing talent with camera-ready hair and makeup that complements the editorial concept.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare talent for photography and other visual content.
• Follow the production’s creative and editorial direction.
• Make necessary touch-ups throughout the shoot.
• Collaborate professionally with the creative and production team.
• Maintain clean and organized hair and makeup tools and products.

Requirements

• Comfortable working on editorial or creative productions.
• Ability to provide both makeup application and hair styling.
• Strong attention to detail and visual presentation.
• Able to follow creative direction and collaborate with a small production team.
• Professional, reliable, and organized.

Compensation

Paid opportunity.