Angela Boehm Casting

Casting Call for Everyday People for Destination Cleveland Photoshoot

Job Description
A lifestyle photoshoot is seeking everyday Clevelanders—both adults and minors—to appear in promotional imagery representing the spirit and diversity of the city. The production is especially welcoming to individuals of all backgrounds, including those who are differently-abled. This is a wonderful opportunity to represent your community in a professional shoot for the “Destination Cleveland” campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional photoshoot highlighting the Cleveland community

• Pose naturally in outdoor settings that showcase city life

• Follow photographer and director guidance to capture authentic expressions and moments

• Represent the energy and inclusiveness of modern Cleveland

Requirements

• Open to adults and minors of all ages and ethnicities

• Differently-abled individuals strongly encouraged to apply (wheelchair users, prosthetics, etc.)

• Must be local to Cleveland, OH

• Must be available on at least one of the tentative shoot dates

• Submission requires recent photos and contact info through the provided application form

Compensation

• $100 for 4 hours of work

• Paid role in a community-centered tourism campaign

• Potential exposure through official city branding

Stand-ins and Extras Needed for Feature Film ‘Syndicate’

Job Description
A major feature film production titled Syndicate is seeking experienced and professional stand-ins and background extras. This exciting opportunity is open to talent based in the Cleveland, Ohio area. The production is scheduled to take place this summer and will require individuals who can commit to the shoot dates and bring energy, reliability, and a professional attitude to the set.

Job Responsibilities
• Serve as stand-ins for lead actors to support lighting and camera setups
• Perform as background extras in various scenes, maintaining continuity
• Take direction from the assistant director and remain in character as needed
• Be punctual, prepared, and professional at all times on set
• Maintain flexibility with scheduling and role assignments

Requirements
• Must be local to the Cleveland, OH area (no travel compensation provided)
• Availability for all tentative shoot dates
• Ability to stand for extended periods and take direction effectively
• Prior on-set experience is a plus but not required
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic

Compensation
• Background Extras: $120 per 8-hour day
• Stand-ins: $160 per 8-hour day

Casting Call: African-American Male to Portray 1980s Family Member in Independent Film

Job Description
An independent feature film, The Last Shop on Walnut, is seeking African-American male actors to portray 1980s-era family members in featured background roles. This film, set in Cleveland, Ohio, tells the story of a reclusive lamp shop owner confronting his past and present in a neighborhood on the brink of transformation. The project stars Peter Lawson Jones and explores family, legacy, and urban decline through a deeply personal lens.

The actors selected for these roles will appear in important flashback sequences meant to establish intergenerational ties, and visual continuity with lead characters.

About the Film

• The Last Shop on Walnut is a character-driven indie film set in Cleveland’s Walnut Street district.

• It follows the journey of a lamp shop owner battling financial struggles, isolation, and memories of a better time.

• Lead actor Peter Lawson Jones portrays the emotionally scarred owner at the film’s core.

• The film is set to be shot in Northeast Ohio during summer 2025.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in featured extra roles as family members from the 1980s

• Help visually support the story’s generational narrative

• Match physical characteristics that allow for believable familial resemblance

• Collaborate with hair/makeup and costume departments for a period-accurate look

Requirements

• Male, African-American

• Age: 35–40

• Medium to dark-brown skin tone

• Must resemble younger or older relatives in the story (father-son look encouraged)

• Hairstyles should reflect typical looks from the 1980s

• Must be available for filming on Thursday, May 29 (afternoon)

• Location: Ravenna, Ohio

Compensation

• $15.00/hour

• Paid featured extra role in a meaningful, story-driven indie production