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Native Foreign Language Speakers Casting Call for Major Tech Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial casting opportunity is seeking native foreign language speakers for a major tech company campaign filming in New York City. This non-union project is looking for authentic speakers whose first language is not English to demonstrate a live translation tool in natural conversations. If you’re a native speaker with a strong accent from your first language and enjoy being on camera, this is an exciting opportunity to appear in a high-profile commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial promoting a live translation tool.
• Perform natural conversations in your native language on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Attend a virtual callback if selected.

Requirements

• Must be a native speaker of one of the following languages: Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, Chinese, German, Japanese, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Bangla, or Khmer.
• Must be between the ages of 18–29 or 50+.
• English must be your second language.
• Must have a strong native-language accent.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be based in New York City or within driving distance.

Compensation

• Session Fee: $750.
• Buyout: $3,500.
• Total Compensation: $4,250.
• Usage: One-year usage across social media and YouTube.

Psychological Horror Short Film Casting Call for Lead and Supporting Roles

Job Description

A proof-of-concept psychological horror short film is casting lead and supporting actors for an upcoming production in the Los Angeles area. The coming-of-age story explores themes of identity, memory, queer desire, and personal conflict. Casting welcomes performers of all experience levels, with queer and BIPOC actors especially encouraged to apply. This project offers an opportunity to collaborate on a film selected for a prestigious proof-of-concept accelerator program.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead or supporting role in a psychological horror short film.
• Collaborate with the director and creative team to bring emotionally driven characters to life.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
• Deliver authentic, character-focused performances on camera.

Requirements

• Seeking actors for the following roles:
  • Maya: Female, 18+ to portray a 15-year-old, emotionally expressive with the ability to portray innocence, curiosity, and psychological unraveling.
  • Diane: Female, 40s–50s, modest and grounded with strong emotional range. Experience portraying complex characters is a plus.
  • Rattail: Male, 20s–30s, charismatic with emotional depth, strong improvisational skills, and the ability to portray a rebellious personality.
• Open to performers of all ethnicities unless otherwise specified by the role.
• Queer performers are encouraged to apply.
• No acting experience is required.
• Must be available to film in the Los Angeles area.

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity.

Actors for Short Film “How to Ride a Bike”

Job Description

A new short film, How to Ride a Bike, is casting Los Angeles-based actors for a heartfelt coming-of-age drama. Written and directed by Bao Nguyen, the film follows a Vietnamese refugee in Southern California who enrolls in an adult cycling class to connect with his young son, uncovering a deeply personal journey of fatherhood, displacement, and second chances. No prior acting experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for both emerging and experienced performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a featured role in the short film.
• Collaborate with the director and cast throughout production.
• Portray emotionally authentic and engaging characters.
• Follow creative direction during rehearsals and filming.

Requirements

• Must be based in the Los Angeles area.
• No previous acting experience is required.
• Must match one of the following roles:
  • Tommy: Vietnamese male, approximately 7 years old. Bright, energetic, and observant child who longs to learn how to ride a bike with his father.
  • Instructor: Male, any ethnicity, 30s–60s. Gentle, supportive adult cycling instructor.
  • Tall Man: White male, 50s. Determined and supportive student learning to ride a bike later in life.
  • Kevin: Male, any ethnicity, approximately 8 years old. Skilled young bike rider with a confident personality.
  • Celina: Latina or Black female, 50s. Warm-hearted widow learning to ride a bike after losing her husband.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Compensation details will be shared with selected actors.