Damian Bao Casting

Musicians Playing Instruments – The Man I Love

Job Description
The feature film The Man I Love is casting musicians to portray instrumentalists in principal roles. Set in late 1980s New York, this powerful drama tells the story of a theater artist living with AIDS who takes on one last meaningful role. Directed by Ira Sachs, the production is seeking talented musicians who can bring authenticity to the film’s atmosphere by performing on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform live instrument playing as part of character portrayal.

• Collaborate with the director and production team to ensure authentic performances.

• Contribute to the film’s period setting and emotional tone.

• Work professionally in a feature film environment.

Requirements

• Open to SAG-AFTRA members and non-union talent.

• Musicians of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

• No prior acting experience required, but must be confident performing on camera.

• Must be available to work as a local hire in NYC Metro area.

• Filming runs between September 22 and October 31, 2025.

Compensation

• $1,246/day for an 8-hour day + 10% AF.

• Overtime pay available after 8 hours.

Casting Call: Active Kids for Fashion Photo Shoot

Job Description
We are looking for energetic and athletic kids for an exciting photo shoot with a major children’s fashion brand. Ideal candidates are skilled in activities such as skateboarding, riding BMX, or scootering, and can bring natural confidence and personality in front of the camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in photo shoots, demonstrating active skills like skateboarding or riding scooters

• Follow creative direction from photographers and crew

• Display energy, enthusiasm, and comfort in front of the camera

Requirements

• Boys and girls, ages 4–12

• Active and athletic, with ability in activities like skateboarding, BMX riding, or scootering

• Must be able to work in New York City, NY

• Available for 1–3 days during the scheduled shoot window

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

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