Damian Bao Casting

Actors for Sci-Fi Body Horror Feature Film ‘Progeny’

Job Description
Casting is now open for Progeny, an upcoming sci-fi/body horror feature directed and co-written by Justin Daering. Set in a chilling alternate world where aliens reign as the societal elite, this visionary film follows a man’s desperate fight against an alien parasite growing inside him—threatening his body, mind, and marriage. Building on the success of the award-winning short film of the same name (with over 1.5 million views online), the feature enters production in the Chicago metro area starting August 2025.

Nationwide and local casting is underway for both lead and supporting roles. This is a paid opportunity open to union and non-union performers, first-time actors, and those with unconventional or otherworldly looks. No experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in production beginning in early August 2025

• Portray complex characters in a sci-fi body horror narrative

• Collaborate with a visionary director and crew on set

• Bring emotional intensity, vulnerability, or uncanny presence, depending on the role

Requirements
Nationwide Casting – Major Roles:

• Tanner Keith: White male, mid-20s

• Emily Keith: Non-white, bi-racial or mixed-race female, mid-20s

• Benoit Walton: White male, 50s–60s

• Jojo: Female, any ethnicity, 50s–60s

Chicago Local Only – Supporting Roles:

• Beverly: Female, any ethnicity, 50s–60s

• Franklin: Male, any ethnicity, 50s–60s

• Clint: Male, any ethnicity, 30s

• Darlene: Female, any ethnicity, 40s

• Darryl: Male, any ethnicity, 40s–50s

• Dr. Andrews: Male, any ethnicity, 40s–50s

Compensation

• Paid roles for both union and non-union talent

• All roles are compensated; submission is free

Casting Call: Women with Moles for Beauty and Skincare Shoot

Job Description
A beauty and skincare shoot is seeking women aged 18–45 with medium to medium-deep complexions. The production is looking for talent with visible moles on their face or body, embracing natural beauty and diversity. Open to talent based in the NYC area or within a four-hour drive from Manhattan.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional beauty and skincare shoot.
• Showcase natural features, with a focus on embracing and celebrating moles.
• Follow direction from the production team to create stunning visual content.

Requirements

• Women aged 18–45.
• Medium to medium-deep complexion.
• Must have visible moles, which can be located anywhere on the face or body.
• Must be based in NYC or within a four-hour driving distance of Manhattan.

Compensation

• Selected talent will receive $3,500 for participation.

Casting Call: Music Video for Grammy-Winning Artist

Job Description
Seeking real couples, families, and friends for a non-union music video shoot for a Grammy-winning artist. The shoot will take place in NYC and offers an exciting opportunity to work with a top-tier artist in the music industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as part of a group in the music video to bring authenticity to the project.
• Follow production directions and maintain professionalism on set.
• Arrive camera-ready with wardrobe as instructed by the production team.

Requirements

• Real couples, families, and friends of any background.
• Must be able to provide their own wardrobe per production guidelines.
• Reliable and professional with the ability to work a full 8-hour day.

Compensation

• $200 per day for an 8-hour shoot.